Supporting Touro Infirmary

Named for the 19th century philanthropist and founder of Touro Infirmary, the Judah Touro Society is composed of benefactors whose generosity and dedication to the values and mission of Touro Infirmary place them among the hospital’s strongest and most committed supporters. Annual donations to the Judah Touro Society go to the Touro Fund, which supports Touro Hospital's ability to improve patient care and meet the ever-changing needs Touro encounters.

Learn more about the Touro Fund

The Judah Touro Society Award is given annually to a living individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the welfare of Touro Infirmary. The award may be given to an honorary board member, a past chairman, a member of the medical staff, a volunteer, or an employee.

Watch this special tribute to the 2023 Judah Touro Society Award Honoree, Paul Barron.

To see photos from the event, click here.

Membership & recognition

By participating in annual giving programs at the $1,500 level and above, Judah Touro Society members are essential partners in Touro’s mission to improve not only the health and well-being of our community, but also to restore our region. All members of the Judah Touro Society receive special benefits including invitations to the annual Judah Touro Society Reception, an acknowledgment nameplate on the Judah Touro Society Donor Wall in the hospital, opportunities to hear from hospital leadership and acknowledgment in Touro Infirmary Foundation publications.

Judah Touro Society Membership Donation

Named for the historic New Orleans streets that surround Touro Infirmary, these giving levels recognize various levels of support:

• St. Charles: $100,000.00 and above
• Louisiana: $50,000.00 - $99,999.99
• Foucher: $25,000.00 - $49,999.99
• Prytania: $10,000.00 - $24,999.99
• Delachaise: $5,000.00 - $9,999.99
• Coliseum: $2,500.00 - $4,999.99
• Aline: $1,500.00 - $2,499.99
• Judah Touro Society Membership: $1500+

Past Judah Touro Society Award recipients include:

• 2022 - Ruth Kullman
• 2021- Fr. Doug Brougher
• 2020 - The Entire Touro Staff honoring their fight against COVID-19
• 2019 - Gary R. Glynn, M.D.
• 2018 - Allan Bissinger*
• 2017 - Tom Oelsner, M.D.
• 2016 - Stephen H. Kupperman
• 2015 - Jay Shames, M.D.
• 2014 - Harris Hyman III, M.D. and Salvador Caputto, M.D.
• 2013 - Margaret Epstein
• 2012 - Marvin "Buddy" Jacobs*
• 2011 - Michael A. Berenson*
• 2010 - Paul S. Rosenblum
• 2009 - Catherine C. Kahn
• 2008 - Lawrence J. Israel*
• 2007 - Raja W. Dhurandhar, M.D.*
• 2006 - Victor E. Tedesco, IV, M.D.
• 2005 - Joseph E. Friend
• 2004 - Janie Bories*
• 2003 - Mrs. Louise L. Levy*
• 2002 - George R. Cary, Jr. M.D.
• 2001 - Roger Bissinger*
• 2000 - Robert B. Haspel, M.D.*
• 1999 - Albert Mintz*
• 1998 - Mrs. Jimmy Heymann*
• 1997 - Merryl Israel Aron*
• 1996 - Daniel W. Goldman, M.D.*
• 1995 - Mrs. James Frank, Jr.*
• 1994 - William Leon, M.D.*
• 1993 - Walter M. Barnett*
• 1992 - Allan M. Goldman, M.D.*
• 1991 - Frank Friedler, Sr.*
• 1990 - Leone S. Marks*
• 1989 - Stephen Goldring*