
In 1989, the Touro Infirmary Foundation bestowed its first Judah Touro Society Award, which recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Touro and the New Orleans community.
The 2023 awards dinner, held Nov. 2 at the Audubon Tea Room, honored Paul Barron.
The award, presented by Stephen Kupperman, celebrated Barron’s involvement at Touro since the 1980s, serving on the governing board for more than a decade, including being chairman. He led the purchase of Woldenberg Village, oversaw the construction of the eighth floor of the hospital and issued $52,000,000 in bonds. He now leads a support group for patients with speech disorders (aphasia) as a result of stroke or brain injury.
“Congratulations to Paul on receiving this award. It is well-deserved and probably a long time coming!” said Dr. Christopher Lege, chief medical officer and interim CEO of Touro Infirmary.
Event co-chairs were Shannie and Rabbi David Goldstein, Mara and Stephen Kupperman, and Edie and Paul Rosenblum.
Fun Fact: The Judah Touro Society Award Dinner is like a homecoming event for families who have been involved with Touro over many generations.




