David Margules, an attorney and partner with Ballard Spahr, and his wife, Michelle Margules, were honored with the Jewish Communal Service Award presented by Yeshivat Reishit Yerushalayim, a Torah studies organization, during an event at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City.

Reishit celebrated its 22nd anniversary on June 21 with a dinner ceremony honoring the Marguleses and other individuals who made outstanding contributions to the organization this year, according to a release.