Dedication Ceremony for Shirael Vaknin Pollack - 5PM Maxwell Place Park Tues Sept 24, 2024

The dedication ceremony in honor of Hoboken resident Shirael Vaknin Pollack at Maxwell Place Park on Tuesday, Sept. 24, has been rescheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Ms. Pollack, who passed away in 2019 after a two-year battle with stomach cancer, was the co-founder of the Hoboken Public Education Foundation and a tireless advocate for public education. She often spent time in the park with her two daughters. The dedication will serve as a lasting tribute to her impact on the community and the many lives she touched.

About Shirael Pollack
On September 20th, 2019, Hoboken resident Shirael Pollack sadly passed away after a two-year battle with stomach cancer. During her life, Shirael was an inspiration to many people through her tenacious spirit and dedication to giving back to her community. A Hoboken resident since 2007, Shirael co-founded the Hoboken Public Education Foundation, a non-profit organization benefiting Hoboken public schools. Pollack was a tireless advocate for the non-profit’s mission of elevating and enhancing public education through private funding and led the HPEF’s fundraising efforts. At the 2019 HPEF Gala, Shirael and her team raised over $250,000 for the public schools.

Ms. Pollack was also a pediatric therapist, and served on the board of the National Autism Association NY Metro Chapter, helping children with physical and developmental challenges. Even in her battle with stomach cancer, Shirael became an advocate and raised funds for gastric cancer research.