Women's Philanthropy

Women's Philanthropy engages women of all ages and giving levels in social, educational and philanthropic events and activities, allowing all Jewish women in Seattle to be included in the Jewish Federation and participate in creating community.

Together, Women’s Philanthropy and the greater Jewish Federation work toward strengthening, repairing and ensuring the Jewish community in Seattle, Israel and around the world. Collectively, Women’s Philanthropy generates one-third of Seattle’s annual Community Campaign.

Contact Information
Contact Name: 
Anna Frankfort, Women's Philanthropy Director
Email: 
AnnaF@JewishInSeattle.org
Phone: 
206 774-2226

Events

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Laugh Your Way To Giving, The Sequel Featuring Writers from The Onion

October 6, 2010 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Save the Date

More information coming soon. Online registration goes live on August 10!

Livingroom Learning with Women's Philanthropy

October 19, 2010 7:15 PM - 9:15 PM

This interactive session for Seattle's Jewish women is a wonderful opportunity to connect through learning, dessert and schmoozing. We hope you will join us! The topic and speaker will be announced closer to the date. Past speakers have included Rivy Kletenik, Rabbi Allison Flash and Ruz Gulko. Future sessions will be held on December 14, March 2 and April 11.

News

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Story of Impact: Raising Awareness of Breast Cancer Worldwide

Posted on Thursday Jul 15, 2010 3:25 PM
Raising Awareness of Breast Cancer Worldwide

Breast cancer is undeniably a major issue in the United States. But has the issue of breast cancer worldwide been overlooked? The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), a major overseas partner of the Jewish Federation, has created the Women's Health Empowerment Program (WHEP) to ensure it has not been overlooked.

WHEP has made great strides in education and helping the rest of Jewish world learn more about breast cancer, by giving international women the best tool when it comes to breast cancer: education for early detection.

Special Offer for the Professional Directory to Jewish Washington!

Posted on Tuesday May 11, 2010 9:44 AM

The 2nd annual Professional Directory to Jewish Washington is now accepting listings. This directory is distributed throughout the Jewish community and is a great networking and business development opportunity. In fact, the Jewish Federation staff refers many people in the community to this guide when they are looking for all types of businesses and Jewish professionals.

Take our Jewish Community Survey!

Posted on Monday May 10, 2010 9:16 AM

We want to learn more about your charitable preferences, what you think are the most pressing needs in the Jewish community, and how you think the Jewish Federation should focus its efforts. Your participation will help us shape how we continue to build our community in the future. Deadline: June 6.

Take our Jewish Community Survey!

Tell a friend about the survey!

7th Inning Stretch Phone-a-thon

Posted on Saturday Apr 17, 2010 2:42 PM

Join us on the evening of April 28 at the "7th Inning Stretch Phone-a-Thon" for our 2010 Community Campaign. We need to raise another $1.8 million just to continue the services we fund. If we do not reach our goal, our agencies, programs and recipients will suffer. Our Jewish community will suffer. We cannot let this happen – too many people in the world are counting on us.

RSVP now.

As volunteers make calls, we will be raffling off some great prizes including Mariner's tickets!

One-Time Only Performance by Tzuza Dancers of Israel

Posted on Friday Apr 16, 2010 3:44 PM

We invite you to celebrate Lag B'Omer, a day of freedom and festivity. Come see the award-winning Israeli dance troupe, Tzuza Dancers of Israel, on May 2 at 3:30pm at the Stroum Jewish Community Center. The event is free if you pre-register at www.JewishInSeattle.org/LagBOmer or $5 at the door. Be sure to come for the Judaica Fair as well!

Leadership

2010 Women’s Philanthropy Leadership

Chair: Celie Brown
Past Chair: Shelley Bensussen
Campaign Co-Chairs: Tricia Breen & Nancy Schuman
Lion of Judah Chair: Randy Pollock
Connections Co-Chairs: Lois Fuhr & Lisa Katsman
Special Interest Groups Chair: Adrian Lustig
Turn the Page Co-Chairs: Linda Hansen & Stephanie Rosenthal
Pomegranate Society Co-Chairs: Raquel Koz & Sarah Carr
Outreach Chair: Tina Novick
Women’s Philanthropy Director: Anna Frankfort

More Info

Opportunities for Engagement

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Affinity Groups

Get involved in Women’s Philanthropy by participating in exciting new activities with other Jewish women in Seattle. Launched Spring 2009, Women’s Philanthropy has kicked off the following new affinity groups for women: Jewish Learning, Knitting, Biking, Tikkun Olam and Women’s Health.

To sign up for an affinity group, email Anna Frankfort at AnnaF@JewishInSeattle.org.

Turn the Page

Women’s Philanthropy’s evening of Jewish learning is an educational, outreach event open to all Jewish women in the greater Seattle area. Turn the Page features a keynote speaker and learning sessions designed according to the theme selected that year.

Past Turn the Page themes have included “The 21st Century Jewish Woman… A Balancing Act?,” “Exploring Our Traditions: Personal Journeys from Around the World,” “Our Heroes from Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow,” and “A Woman’s Way Finding Your Path to G-D,” among others.

Connections

Women’s Philanthropy’s annual outreach and fundraising event is open to all Jewish women in the greater Seattle area. Past speakers have included Dr. Ruth, Marlee Matlin, Sharon J. Wohlmuth, Jennifer Weiner, Mia Farrow, Lauren Weisberger and others. Connections is a no minimum gift event and takes place each February. Annual attendance ranges from 500–650 women.

Giving

There are numerous giving societies for women in our community.

The Pomegranate Society is the newest giving level for women who make an annual minimum household gift between $1,800 and $4,999 to the Community Campaign.

Lion of Judah is for women who make an annual minimum household gift of $5,000 to the Community Campaign.

There are no special giving opportunities at the moment.