Alvin* and Josephine Levine

Jo Levine was born and raised in Cincinnati. A first generation American on her father’s side, she came from a home that valued hard work and education. Her family struggled financially when she was young. As a single mother, Jo worked tirelessly to earn two master’s degrees from Xavier University and then worked as a special education teacher. After retiring, she met her late husband and love of her life “Al.” Alvin believed deeply in the importance of Jewish involvement and communal giving, and Jo benefitted from his example. She has felt blessed to be able to give to others and hopes that future generations will follow the example set by her late husband.