MAKE THE WORLD BETTER! - Greater Miami Jewish Federation

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F rom the Chair
REMEMBER THE CHILDREN’S CHANT: “Who, me? Yes, you! Couldn’t be! Then who?”
We, the 16,000 women who proudly call ourselves Lions of Judah, that’s who! It is we who care
and share every year for the betterment of others. Who give our time, talent and treasures to
strengthen Jewish life through the awe-inspiring power of women’s philanthropy. Who are joined in
celebration of our successes as a people and our blessings as an extended family. We are given the
opportunity, the privilege to share our good fortune and to demonstrate our compassion for those in
need-- and we do, wholeheartedly, through our collective effort, input and commitment. Who, me?
Yes, YOU!
As your proud, purposeful and passionate chair of National Women’s Philanthropy, I am deeply
humbled by the intellect, fortitude and dedication of the 120 NWP board members, past chairs,
Advisory Council members and professionals who are committed to moving our agenda, initiatives
and Federation/Network communities’ involvement forward.
One example is our newly established NWP T.E.C.H. Team, which stands for Training, Education,
Consulting and Help. Forty of our most experienced women are travelling to any community
requesting speakers to share their insights and knowledge. With 21 other portfolios, our work is having
a major impact on women, families and communities across the continent.
Additional goals for the coming year are to educate (through trainings, mentorship, discussions),
to communicate (via the Internet, newsletters, and idea exchanges) and to motivate (by inspiring,
involving and including). We hope to make visionary, long-range consensus-building decisions, to
learn from, listen to and lead like-minded, values-conscious, outstanding women, and to make a
meaningful difference in our people’s existence today, tomorrow--together. As I learned from a
Women’s Campaign chair, “Things that we share together are greater than any of our differences.”
During these compelling times, it is the Lions, that’s who! We provide the spark that energizes
communities, the warmth that opens women’s hearts and the light that provides hope for so many.
Thank you for all you have done and all you will do as you continue your Jewish journey.
With much appreciation
Linda
and admiration,
Linda A. Hurwitz