Women’s Philanthropy

Women’s Philanthropy

Women’s Philanthropy began as a way for women to make a difference in the community. This division has grown to be the backbone of the Federation’s Annual Campaign and its impact.

Women’s Philanthropy is a strong network of women in every stage of life and career. We care deeply about our Jewish community and do all we can to strengthen our community—now and for the future.

Contact us for more information or to join one of these societies.

Contact Rebeca Kalontarov

Women Philanthropy

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Giving Societies

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Lion of Judah

The Lion of Judah Society recognizes the commitment set forth by a cadre of activists. These women knew that to shape the future, they would have to contribute accordingly. What began with 16 women now extends to more than 17,500 women throughout North America.

The Lion of Judah pin is a symbol of sisterhood, connectedness, leadership and power. It provides a benchmark for women to continue to advance into new spheres of giving as they achieve greater economic success. It also allows women to take more active roles in securing their Jewish future and forging new opportunities for creative philanthropic giving.

Each of these women makes a minimum donation of $5,000 to our Annual Campaign.

Society members may purchase the Lion of Judah pin at an additional cost.

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Pomegranate

The Pomegranate society recognizes women who support the Federation’s Annual Community Campaign in a significant way. It stems from Jewish tradition where the pomegranate with 613 seeds in each fruit is also equal to the number of mitzvot (commandments) given to us by G-d.

The pomegranate is one of the oldest symbols found in Jewish art and ritual. This symbol reminds us of the lives already rescued and renewed by the commitments we have made.

Each of these women makes an annual donation of $1,800 to our Annual Campaign.

Society members may purchase the Pomegranate pin at an additional cost.

Ali Bamberger

NEXTGEN ADVISOR

Nancy Beren

MEMBER AT LARGE

Debbie Bernstein

SOCIAL CHAIR

Hilary Cohen

EDUCATION CHAIR

Jen Drob

VOLUNTEER CHAIR

Sandra Finkelman

LION BEHIND THE PIN CHAIR

Emily Freedman

VOLUNTEER CHAIR

Elyse Kalmans

LION BEHIND THE PIN CHAIR

Debbie Karakowsky

PUBLIC AFFAIRS CHAIR

Norri Ledder

PUBLIC AFFAIRS CHAIR

Susie Raizner

VOLUNTEER CHAIR

Brittany Sadoff

MISSION CHAIR

Stacy Soefer Gomar

WOMEN’S CHAIR

Rachel Strauss

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR

Haya Varon

LION BEHIND THE PIN CHAIR

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