Women’s Philanthropy
Women’s Philanthropy is a vibrant and diverse community of Jewish women from across the Puget Sound, where we connect, inspire, and empower each other to make a meaningful impact in Seattle.
Co-Chaired by
Jacquie Bayley, Daniella Bayley, and Michelle Bayley
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Doors Open: 11:00 am | Brunch* & Program: 12:00 pm
Doors Open: 11:00 am
Brunch* & Program: 12:00 pm
Eastside**
Connections, Federation’s annual women’s fundraiser, brings our community together to celebrate Jewish heritage, strengthen belonging, and support the work that helps our community thrive.
This year, we are honored to welcome our featured speaker, Georgia Hunter, the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of We Were the Lucky Ones, now an award-winning Hulu limited series. Her remarkable book tells the extraordinary true story of her own family’s separation and survival during the Holocaust. A testament to courage and the resilience of the human spirit, Hunter’s presentations explore how she uncovered her family’s history and brought their story to life.
After the program, stay for a book signing with Georgia! (Books will be available for purchase at the event; and if you already have a copy, you are welcome to bring it.)
*Jewish dietary laws observed.
**Exact location shared closer to the event.
About Georgia Hunter
Georgia Hunter is the author of We Were the Lucky Ones, inspired by a family reunion in 2000 that opened her eyes to the astounding, untold wartime stories of her grandfather, his parents, and his siblings. In 2008, she set off to research and record this piece of her ancestry and a decade later, We Were the Lucky Ones was born. The book has been published in sixteen languages, has landed in the hands of over a million readers, and was recently adapted into a Hulu series.
One Good Thing is Georgia’s second novel. Told from the perspective of a young woman forced to trust her inner strength as she navigates a world turned upside-down, One Good Thing is a coming-of-age story of friendship and motherhood, romance and survival.
Her personal essays and photos have been featured in places like the New York Times Book Review and in Why We Travel, in travelgirl magazine and on Equitrekking.com. She is also a freelance copywriter in the world of adventure travel, crafting materials for outfitters such as Austin Adventures and The Explorer’s Passage.
Ticket Tiers
Early Bird General Admission – $100
Available through December 31, 2025
General Admission – $125
Starting January 1, 2026
Event Supporter – $500
Includes access to a special pre-reception with author, Georgia Hunter, and recognition in the program book and a digital display
Early Bird Table Sponsor – $800
Table for 8 guests, available through December 31, 2025; Table Sponsor receives access to a special pre-reception with author, Georgia Hunter, recognition in the program book and a digital display, and a signed copy of Georgia’s book
Table Sponsor – $1,000
Table for 8 guests, starting January 1, 2026; Table Sponsor receives access to a special pre-reception with author, Georgia Hunter, recognition in the program book and a digital display, and a signed copy of Georgia’s book
Student and Young Adult – $54
For students and those under 30
Ticket Tiers
Early Bird General Admission – $100
Available through December 31, 2025
General Admission – $125
Starting January 1, 2026
Event Supporter – $500
Includes access to a special pre-reception with author, Georgia Hunter, and recognition in the program book and a digital display
Early Bird Table Sponsor – $800
Table for 8 guests, available through December 31, 2025; Table Sponsor receives access to a special pre-reception with author, Georgia Hunter, recognition in the program book and a digital display, and a signed copy of Georgia’s book
Table Sponsor – $1,000
Table for 8 guests, starting January 1, 2026; Table Sponsor receives access to a special pre-reception with author, Georgia Hunter, recognition in the program book and a digital display, and a signed copy of Georgia’s book
Student and Young Adult – $54
For students and those under 30
Table Captains
Andrea Gamoran
Ariel Lapson
Becky Constantine
Beth Silverstein
Brielle Bush
Carlee Hollenbeck
Daniella Bayley
Dena Herbolich
Donna Peha
Jacquie Bayley
Jenna Goltermann
Jody Epstein
Julie Chivo
Kaori Barvin
Karli Niehaus
Katherine Zinger
Kathleen Spitzer
Lynne Smith
Marcy Cohen
Melissa Brown
Melissa Rivkin
Michelle Bayley
Michelle Kulp
Miriam Levy
Rachel Blum
Rivy Poupko Kletenik
Sarah Constantine
Shelley Bensussen
Stephanie Shujman
Vicky Garfinkle
Yonah Karp
Questions?
Contact Marika Cohen at MarikaC@jewishinseattle.org or 206-774-2234.
This event is in support of the Federation’s work to create a vibrant Jewish community in Seattle and beyond.
Women’s Philanthropy is a vibrant and diverse community of Jewish women from across the Puget Sound, where we connect, inspire, and empower each other to make a meaningful impact in Seattle.
This year’s reimagined Connections, Federation’s annual women’s fundraiser, featured Israeli midwifery leaders Yuval Jaffe-Moshkovich and Tania Shteinbuk Gorelik, whose powerful stories highlighted the Federation’s vital support for Israeli mothers and families amid crisis.
Last weekend, Atlanta roared to life with the energy of over 1,700 philanthropic women attending the International Lion of Judah Conference (ILOJC).
