REGIONAL MAN OF THE YEAR 2024
Leslie Agisim grew up in New Jersey and went to College in Washington DC. He came to New York to make his fame and fortune and found Judaism and then the FJMC. He has been a member of Park Avenue Synagogue in New York City for over 38 years. He headed the Men’s Club of PAS for 8 years and enjoyed events such as Roses for Rosh Hashanah, Project Ezra food delivery for the Jewish elderly on the lower East Side and then inviting the elderly to the Synagogue for a party. Yom HaShoah candle program, Passover wine and Shumrah Matzah sale, Hearing Men’s Voices, Super Bowl parties, sporting events and much more.
Les became President of the NY Metro Region of the FJMC for three years and later became the head of the New York City division of the FJMC Metro bringing Synagogues of all denominations together to work together, learn together and be there during difficult times. He has made relationships that can never be replaced. He has learned that you give a little and get back much more in return.
In his professional career he is President of Trevor, Cole, Reid and Monroe, previously a securities company and President of Trevor Cole Commercial Co. of Ct Inc., a finance company bringing equity from private investors to clients.
He has been married to his wife Judy for over 49 years. He has one son Taylor who he is proud to say travels around the world bringing international sports to multiple countries primarily in Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
His philosophy is to look at the sunny side of everything and make optimism come true.
Les is thrilled to be the recipient of the 2024 FJMC Regional Man of the Year award and will cherish it always. He intends to continue to work with the FJMC and the Jewish community for many years to come.