Dr. Leonard Bielory, M.D., is a distinguished Professor of Medicine, Allergy, Immunology, and Ophthalmology at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. Raised on a chicken farm in Farmingdale, New Jersey, Dr. Bielory's strong work ethic and deep connection to his community were shaped by his upbringing. His parents, Holocaust survivors who fought with the partisans during World War II, instilled in him a lifelong commitment to faith, service, and perseverance.
A renowned expert in Allergy and Immunology, Dr. Bielory earned his M.D. from Rutgers University-New Jersey Medical School. He completed his Internal Medicine training at the University of Maryland Hospital and specialized at the NIH’s National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
Beyond his distinguished medical career, Dr. Bielory has been an integral leader in his Jewish community of Springfield, NJ. He served as Gabbai of Congregation Israel before becoming President, a role he held for three terms, including a pivotal term from 2000-2002, during which he brought Rabbi Chaim and Lea Marcus to Congregation Israel.
Dr. Bielory’s dedication to the Jewish community extends beyond Springfield. He has served as President of the Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy / Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School, as President of Congregation Agudath Achim in Bradley Beach, NJ and as President of Allergists for Israel which he aided in expanding its global reach and fostering international collaboration. Professionally, Dr. Bielory has served on the Board of Directors for the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, the Executive Committee of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, and is one of the longest-standing members of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Clean Air Council. He has also contributed to multiple committees with the World Allergy Organization.
Dr. Bielory’s contributions to science, health, and the Jewish community have earned him recognition on both national and global stages. Yet, his roots in New Jersey and his enduring connection to his Jewish faith remain central to his life’s work. He accepts this honor with great pride as a respected leader, scholar, and beloved member of his community.