Stephen J. Savitsky presentation: Being an Observant Jew: Burden or Privilege? Stephen J. Savitsky of Hewlett, LI, served three two-year term as Orthodox Union President and is now Chairman of the Board. He has also been President of the Vaad Hakashrus of the Five Towns and Far Rockaway; founder and President of the Kew Gardens Hills Eruv; President of Congregation Ansche Chesed in Hewlett, Long Island; and Chairman of the Board of Mesivta Ohr Torah, Forest Hills. He is currently President and Chairman of the Board of ATC Health Care Services. He graduated from Yeshiva University with a degree in Economics and received an MBA from The Bernard Baruch Graduate School of Business of CUNY with a specialization in finance and marketing.