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A strong thread of tradition acting as a bond across generations in both his community and his family runs through Jim Rudolph's life.
The office wall behind the Boston attorney is covered in framed awards and honors — an impressive visual testament to his extensive involvement over the years in causes and organizations for which he has a passion.
Rudolph’s lifelong commitment to acting toward the betterment of his community and profession is rooted in his upbringing and education.
“Both my father and one of my uncles were a very strong influence in my life,” says Rudolph, the managing partner at Rudolph Friedmann LLP. “And my grandfathers, too. All of them were very involved in their community in one way or the other. I think it’s in my genes.”
Growing up in Beverly, Mass., a suburb of Boston, Rudolph learned at a young age to be proud of his Jewish heritage in a community that had relatively few Jews. His great-great-grandfather, Rabbi Jacob Askowith, designed the flag of Israel and his grandfather was the president of the Beverly synagogue for 14 years. His uncle was one of the founders of the Jewish Rehabilitation Center for the Aged of the North Shore. His father was on the local School Committee for many years and served several terms as a college trustee.
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