Polly Levine is a chef, entrepreneur, and philanthropist whose work blends hospitality with deep community commitment. As the longtime owner of Chestnut Lane Fine Foods, Polly is known for fresh, from‑scratch cooking that has made her café a local favorite among residents. Beyond her culinary presence, Levine and her husband, Jonathan, are major supporters of Jewish life and education, including a $10 million gift that advances the “A Home for Our Next Generation” campaign and helps build a new 30,000‑square‑foot Jewish student center. Their philanthropy also extends to Jewish institutions connected to the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, reflecting a multigenerational tradition of giving and a sustained commitment to strengthening community, culture, and education.
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