Featuring Joey Bodner
Photographed on 12-31-20 at the David Beyda Studio
On hosting a Covid Minyan:
I’m a man of action and do my best to make things happen. Bais Mickey (my backyard minyan) was a labor of love and a personal accomplishment that the minyan made a broad spectrum of participants comfortable and happy even during such a difficult time.
On favorite foods:
I’m a steak and potatoes guy but there’s always room for pizza and ice cream – Haagen Dazs dulce de leche and Carvel soft vanilla ice cream. Shh don’t tell my wife!
On backgammon:
Strategy, math skills and luck equals excitement! I live the thrill, I love the competition and enjoy that no two games are alike.
Rabbinical influences:
Rabbi Pinchus Bak z”l my late high school principal who died Purim night 1977 at the age of 32. He was a legend.
On the Yankees and the Jews:
I love them both!
Advice for success:
I approach all work using the strategy of the 6 P’s. Perfect Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance. Think of yourself last if you want to be successful-always look out for and take care of others first. There is no “I” in team – especially in catering, planning an event takes much more than just one person to execute.
On favorite Mitzvah:
Hachnasas Orchim. Very proud of my home’s open door policy. Hosted many functions and Shabbatot for family, friends and even strangers. Looking forward to this plague being a thing of the past so that we can safely resume being together.
Joey Bodner is a 30+ year resident of
Teaneck, Joey is married to Ruthy, father of 2 sons and a new daughter-in-law. He is a retired kosher caterer. He has devoted himself to many chesed projects, institutions and worthy causes both locally and in Israel. He is a long time Teaneck Planning Board member and currently serves as its chairman.
Photos and interview by David Beyda www.davidbeyda.com
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