theStars - Hadassah of Greater Philadelphia

"The official registration and financial information of Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization
of America, Inc.. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling
toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
While Hadassah intends to respect your wishes regarding this gift, in accordance with U.S. tax
law requirements regarding deductibility of contributions, Hadassah shall have full domination,
control, and discretion of this gift."
Sandra King
Bobbi Kraft
Lori Poston Levin
Marilyn Miller
Joy Pollock
Lynne Savran
Bobbie Slosberg
Ceil Stern
Myrna Studner
Sharon Taffet
Lynn Turkington
Debbie Weiss
Devora Adoni
Naomi Barsky
Bonnie Benson
Lynn Bentley
Barbara Bookman
Lisa Eizen
Selma Firth
Eileen Freedman
Gloria Gelman
Lisa Glassner
Patsy Gruenberg
Shirley Kessel
Sparkle
Among the
Stars
Hadassah of Greater Philadelphia
1518 Walnut Street, Suite 555
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 215-732-7100
www.philly.hadassah.org
Founded in 1912, Hadassah’s membership numbers nearly 300,000, making it the largest women’s, largest Jewish, and the
largest Zionist organization in the United States. In the U.S., it promotes health education and services,
social action and advocacy, Jewish education and research. In Israel, it continues to set the highest standards in
medical and human services, youth rescue and ecologically sound land reclamation.
Event Committee
Development Coordinators
Roz Holberg
Elyse Leace
Honorary Event Chairs
Dr. D. Walter Cohen
Janie Zolot
Event Chair
Lynn Gold-Benjamin
President
Jill Bernhardt Goldstone
wit Hadassah

Ruth, daughter of Bessie
and Louis Stein, was born
and raised in Northern
New Jersey. Philanthropy
is in her blood; she was
brought up in a Zionist
home and her family
made tzedakah a part of
their life. After attending
NYU she married Wally
Leventhal. When they
moved to Philadelphia in
1956 it was only natural
that she became involved in
charitable organizations.
The first organization she joined was Hadassah where she was a second
generation member. Over the years she took on leadership positions
and served as vice president of the Philadelphia Chapter. Soon after,
she joined the National Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, served on their
board and chaired many of their events. Her involvement didn’t stop
there. She served as Chair of the Women’s Division of Israel Bonds
and as Chair of the American Cancer Society Campaign.
Ruth &Ben Nathanson
Sparkle Among The Stars
on
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
6:45 PM
Green Valley Country Club
201 West Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA
as Hadassah of Greater Philadelphia honors
Ruth & Ben Nathanson & Family,
Susan & Don Wenger, Ira & Beth Leventhal and
Margie & Walter Ferst for their philanthropic work
Presently Ruth serves on the boards of Hadassah of Greater
Philadelphia, Israel Bonds Women’s Division, Jewish Family &
Children’s Service, Israel Elwyn and Israel Guide Dog Center for the
Blind. She also sits on the Philadelphia and National Boards of the
American Technion Society and The International Board of
Governors of the Technion.
She has received honors from the National Cystic Fibrosis Foundation,
the American Cancer Society, Israel Bonds, Jewish Family & Children’s
Service, and the Technion. In June she will receive an Honorary
Doctorate from the Technion.
Ruth is the mother of three: Susan & husband Don Wenger, Ira & wife
Beth, and Margie & husband Walter Ferst. She is the grandmother of
nine and great-grandmother to two adorable little boys. Her daughters
and five granddaughters reflect the true meaning of L’dor Vador - from
generation to generation. They are all Life Members of Hadassah,
making her granddaughters fourth-generation members.
Ruth was widowed and later married Bennett Nathanson. She not only
gained a wonderful husband but also two children, their spouses and
four granddaughters, who are all Life Members.
Bennett (a second generation Hadassah Associate) and Ruth now divide
their time among Philadelphia, Boca Raton, and Lenox, MA and are
enjoying their time as senior citizens being involved in organizational
work, attending classes, playing bridge, traveling (especially to Israel),
and enjoying their family and friends.
Hear National Hadassah President Nancy Falchuk and Special Guest from Israel
Emcee Pat Ciarrocchi, CBS 3 News Anchor/Co-Host of Talk Philly
Couvert: $96
Minimum contribution to attend: $136
Meet & Greet Cocktail Reception at 6:00 PM for miniumum contribution of $1,500
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