| Women's Philanthropy
Division |
About the Women's Philanthropy Division
Women's
Philanthropy Division of the Jewish Federation
of Greater Seattle invites all women within our diverse Jewish community
to
become involved through outreach, fundraising, education, and
leadership
development. We mirror the overall mission of
Federation
by motivating women to
devote their time and financial resources to
the needs of Jewish people everywhere.
Below, you will see examples of the
activities and opportunities that we offer, some past and some upcoming.
We hope this will give you a sense of what Women's Philanthropy Division
is all about, and encourage you to be in touch and fill out our Sign-Up
reply form if you are not already on our mailing list.
For
more
information
on
Women's
Philanthropy
Division
or
any
of
our
events,
or
just
to
learn
about what's going on in Jewish Seattle email Women@JewishInSeattle.org or
call (206) 774-2219.
Every year, Seattle women contribute almost $3 million
to our annual Community Campaign– close to a third of the
total raised annually by the Federation. Your gift as a woman expresses
your personal commitment to Jewish life in Seattle and around the world.
Let's connect with each other by strengthening
our community.
We’d love for you to become involved in the Women’s
Philanthropy Division of the Federation. To receive more information,
please email AnnaF@JewishInSeattle.org or call (206) 774-2226.
To
make a women’s gift to our 2008 annual Community Campaign, click
here.
Connections Brunch 2008
With special guest Mia Farrow
When: Sunday, February
10,
10:30 – 1pm
Where: Meydenbauer Center,
11100 NE 6th Street,
Bellevue, WA 98004
Register
online for Connections
 Mia Farrow’s earliest memories come from the walled gardens and
rocky shores of western Ireland, a time and place where she experienced
multiple hardships as a young girl. The onset of polio at age nine and
the deaths of two family members several years later profoundly affected
her as a child and shattered any sense of family security. Making steps
to put these misfortunes behind her, Farrow began her journey to the
heights of Hollywood.
Now, as the mother of fourteen children, ten of whom are adopted, Mia
Farrow has devoted her life to humanitarian efforts and the care of a
truly remarkable family. Farrow has been a high profile advocate for
children's rights, working to raise funds and awareness for children
in conflict affected regions, predominantly Africa. Her latest humanitarian
effort raises awareness of the genocide occurring in Darfur, Chad and
Central African Republic. Mia is a woman who truly embodies the notion
of following one's heart and continually tries to repair the world as
in our own tradition of Tikkun Olam.
Connections is the largest gathering of Jewish women in
the Seattle area and the signature outreach event of the Women’s
Philanthropy Division of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle.
In 2007, over 600
women attended Connections to hear the captivating speaker, Jennifer
Weiner and financially support the Seattle Jewish community, Israel
and Jews worldwide.
There is no minimum gift to attend, making the event available to more
women in the greater Seattle Jewish community.
Past speakers have included a variety of authors, scholars, political
and entertainment figures – Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Jennifer Weiner,
Lettie Cottin Pogrebin, Susan Estrich, Gloria Steinem, and others.
For more information,
please email Women@JewishInSeattle.org or
call (206) 774-2219.
2008 Lion of Judah Pamela Waechter z”l Luncheon
with special Guest Speaker Alina Gerlovin Spaulding
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| Lisa Katsman, 2008 Lion of Judah Chair with Joann
Bianco, who graciously had this year’s event at her home. |
Lions of Judah, Goldie Tobin and Althea Stroum |
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| Luncheon speaker, Alina Gerlovin Spaulding, with
Gloria Bensussen and Shelley Bensussen, Connections 2008 Co-Chair
and Women’s Philanthropy Division Chair - respectively |
Lions of Judah, Dr. Lisa Block and Bobbi Ross
Chamberlin |
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| Past Federation President, Eileen Gilman with
Naomi Newman – both Lions of Judah |
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 The story of Alina Gerlovin Spaulding is a miracle story in which we
each share a part. The dollars raised by Federations like ours, have
allowed Alina and her family to be part of the American Jewish community.
Alina immigrated to this country in 1979 with the help of many Jewish
agencies funded by our Federation dollars. Her parents tried to leave
the Former Soviet Union for several years, but were granted permission
only when the worldwide Jewish community stepped forth.
Alina is involved in humanitarian causes in the United States and overseas.
Alina coordinated the Delet Camp program between Greensboro and Beltzy,
Moldova for 5 years. She has also traveled to Minsk with Jewish Healthcare
International on a mental health and Jewish education mission intended
to build a more vibrant and healthy Jewish community in Belarus. Alina
was one of 17 fellows from around the world to take part in the first
class of the Brandeis/ Bronfman Institute for Informal Jewish Education
and one of 10 fellows from North America to take part in the prestigious
Covenant Fellowship program for Jewish Education. Alina currently works
for the American Hebrew Academy as the Director of Communications.
About Lion of Judah
Traditionally, the Lion of Judah has been an internationally recognized
designation for women who personally contribute $5000 or more to the
Jewish Federation Community Campaign during a given year. Women who reach
the "Lion" level with their campaign gifts are entitled to
receive a gold pin in the shape of the Lion of Judah. Introduced in 1972
by the Miami Federation, thousands of women around the world proudly
wear the Lion pin in recognition of their commitment to the Jewish community.
Things in Seattle have changed! In an effort to be more inclusive of
community members and donors, the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle
now proudly identifies Lion of Judah women as the following:
Individual women donors who give a minimum gift of $5,000 to the 2008
annual Community Campaign AND Women whose total combined household gift
is a minimum of $5,000 to the 2008 annual Community Campaign.
For more information, please email AnnaF@JewishInSeattle.org or call
(206) 774-2226.
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