Growing up in Bayonne, New Jersey, Burt Siegel was raised to have strong commitments to three things: the Brooklyn Dodgers, the Jewish people and the state of Israel and the Democratic Party.
Jarrad Saffren is a staff writer for the Jewish Exponent, focusing on local news in Pennsylvania, particularly in the Philadelphia area. His articles cover a range of topics including politics, community profiles, cultural events, and religious affairs, providing readers with a comprehensive view of the Jewish community in the region.