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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Turn the Page: Tips and Text for These Times

March 18, 2010 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM

Turn the Page is a fun-filled evening exploring our feminine voices through Biblical, Talmudic, prophetic, medieval and modern women in the company of other Jewish women.

Come connect, enjoy dinner and an exceptional keynote speaker and participate in learning sessions led by a variety of female educators. We invite you to join Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, and women of all ages and backgrounds, as we embark on a meaningful, fun-filled evening of Jewish learning.

Livingroom Learning with Women's Philanthropy

April 26, 2010 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join us for Livingroom Learning with Women's Philanthropy. Back by popular demand, Rivy Kletenik will take us on an exploration of some of Judaism's most "interesting" women. Tonight's session is on "Yael and Judith: Two Women Who Take Matters into their Own Hands!"

Livingroom Learning with Women's Philanthropy

May 10, 2010 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join us for Livingroom Learning with Women's Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle. Back by popular demand, Rivy Kletenik will take us on an exploration of some of Judaism's most "interesting" women. Tonight's session is on "Ruth and Naomi: A Model for Mothers, Daughters and In-Laws Too!"

News

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Jewish Federation Goes to the Movies

Posted on Monday Mar 8, 2010 12:58 PM

Join the Jewish Federation at three movies we are sponsoring during AJC's Seattle Jewish Film Festival this March 17, 20 and 21.

Federation Movie Night, March 21
Join Jewish Federation donors and supporters for Sushi, Sake, Sweets & Sumo. This closing night of the film festival will feature the Israeli Academy Award nominated comedy, A Matter of Size, and a tasty pre-reception with kosher alternatives.
March 21, 7:30pm at Cinerama

Turn the Page: Sessions

Posted on Thursday Mar 4, 2010 11:27 AM

Ruz Gulko - Sexuality and Marriage in Judaism
Judaism is unique among the world’s “great religions” in regard to sexuality. We understand the physical body as endowed with its own sanctity, and indeed, sex as a God-given gift. Marriage is seen as the optimal condition for humankind: “It is NOT GOOD for humans to be alone.” (Genesis 2). Would you believe there are even love-making instructions for men in the Talmud?

Daring to Dream: A Connections Update

Posted on Tuesday Feb 16, 2010 3:35 PM

On January 31, more than 400 women, including 75 first-time attendees, gathered for Connections, our annual outreach and fundraising luncheon. This year’s theme, Dare to Dream, needed no explanation once Alina Gerlovin Spaulding began her story. All were moved to tears, laughter and generosity, contributing $135,000 for the Community Campaign, including $14,000 designated for overseas Jewry.

Introducing the 2010 Turn the Page speakers

Posted on Monday Feb 8, 2010 4:44 PM

We would like to announce our 2010 Turn the Page speakers.

Connections Attendees: "Best Speaker Ever"

Posted on Monday Feb 1, 2010 9:40 AM

Alina Gerloving Spaulding, our Connections speaker, really hit a nerve.

  • “Today, as I was sobbing in the parking lot, I realized that for the first time, this event meant something; it really connected for me. The story that Alina told was my story but a lot less dramatic. You know how something that is part of your own life is ingrained that you never really reflect on it because it is such a part of you? Today, as I heard this story through Alina's eyes, I realized that everything that I have in my life is owed to the fact that there was a Jewish agency willing to help my parents get a visa and get out of Poland.”
     
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    Another attendee explained, “This was the best event I have ever attended. I was so moved, so proud to support the Jewish Federation. And I couldn’t wait to make another gift so I could help Jews overseas in need.”

  • "Thank you very much for a well organized and informative event. This is my first time at the Jewish Federation event in Seattle. I was pleased to see such a big community and willingness to make a difference in the world."

These were the types of sentiments heard in the halls, bathroom and ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue after Alina spoke. It was moving as she detailed her family’s journey from the former Soviet Union to New Jersey, with the help of the American Jewish community every step of the way.

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

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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.