Sickness Can't Stop Public Service: Upper Dublin's Jules Mermelstein Gives Back

UPPER DUBLIN, PA — Without community leaders, Upper Dublin wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does. We’d miss their contributions in big and small ways.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.

This submission comes from Ruth Mermelstein, an Upper Dublin reader who nominated Jules Mermelstein.

How do you know this community leader?

He is my husband.

What does this community leader do?

Multiple volunteer and/or small stipend positions.

Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored?

1. Jules Mermelstein served as an elected township commissioner for 19 years.
2. Jules is an active member of PSEA-Retired and is currently serving as vice-president of the Montgomery County chapter, which has over 2,000 members.
3. Jules is a member of the board of the Friends of the Upper Dublin Public Library.
4. Since 2022, Jules has been teaching two to four 6-week courses per year about the Constitution in the Adult Learning & Discovery Program at the Upper Dublin Public Library.
5. Jules is active in his synagogue. He is a member of the Inclusion Committee and the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. He started and runs the Or Hadash Fantasy Football League. He has authored liturgical poems and prose that are read during High Holiday services and is the editor of the High Holiday supplement. He and his wife have taught the Confirmation class for over 20 years.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the community hero?

He holds multiple volunteer positions despite living with a chronic illness.

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