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Cleveland Jewish News 18 Difference Makers 2018 ceremony

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WATCH: Meet the 2018 class of 18 Difference Makers

WATCH: Meet the 2018 class of 18 Difference Makers

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2018 Civic Leadership Award: Judge Dan Aaron Polster

2018 Civic Leadership Award: Judge Dan Aaron Polster

2018 Civic Leadership Award: Judge Dan Aaron Polster

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2018 Generation Award: The Stein Family

2018 Generation Award: The Stein Family

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2018 Lifetime Achievement Award: Roe Green

2018 Lifetime Achievement Award: Roe Green

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Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree: Roe Green

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Generation Award: The Stein Family

Civic Leadership Award: Judge Dan Aaron Polster

Civic Leadership Award: Judge Dan Aaron Polster

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