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Montreal Lions visited the National Arts Centre and met with Musical
Director Pinchas Zuckerman during their visit to Ottawa.
New Orleans
In September, Julie Wise Oreck was installed at the
Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans’ Annual
Meeting as the fourth woman president of the
Federation. Julie, an endowed Star of David Lion, is following
in the footsteps of her mother, Carol Wise, an
endowed Star of David Lion, who has also served as
Federation President.
In her address to the community Julie stated, “I am
proud, honored, and deeply humbled. I am overwhelmed,
excited and filled with awe. Above all, I am
grateful for this moment and the tremendous opportunities
and challenges that lie before us as we continue to
strengthen and rebuild our wonderful Jewish community
of New Orleans under the protective and supportive
umbrella of Federation.”
Julie concluded by saying, “I will keep these two
Hebrew words in the forefront of my thoughts every day;
they will guide me and keep me focused on my mission.
They are kadima (go forth) and kehilla (community). To
me, they say it all.”
(L. to R.) Marshall Oreck, Julie Wise Oreck, and Carol Wise at the Jewish
Federation of Greater New Orleans’ 2009 Annual Meeting.
New York City
In our very challenging economy and a competitive
philanthropic world, UJA-Federation of New York’s
Women’s Philanthropy realized that fundraising activities
could not be business as usual. This year the
Federation initiated the “$10,000 Circle” to encourage
additional giving and to recognize the generosity of
women.
Four exceptional and diverse programs were created
for the “$10,000 Circle” and offered to our Lions. The
initial program was the second Mission with a Heart, this
year focusing on connection, care, and culture.
Thirty women participated in this exclusive mission
to Brooklyn, NY, which included a briefing with
Congresswoman Yvette Clarke in the sukkah, and a briefing
from a leader of the Jewish Community Council of
Crown Heights; a site visit with a hands-on opportunity
at Met Council on Jewish Poverty’s food warehouse; a
stimulating panel discussion with representatives from
New York Legal Assistance Group, F.E.G.S. Health and
Human Service System, and Jewish Board of Family and
Children’s Services; lunch at Hebrew Educational
Society; and a concluding reception at an Israeli artist’s
studio with a musical performance by Six Points Fellow
Clare Burson.
On November 5, approximately 300 women gathered
at the annual Lion of Judah Luncheon. The program
featured guest speaker Professor Fania Oz-
Salzberger, noted academic and best-selling author, and
as always highlighted endowed Lions and memorialized
those who, through endowments, continue to support
our efforts.
Coming up is “A Unique Jewish Study Opportunity”
in the Rare Book Room of the Jewish Theological
Seminary; April will find the Lions on an exotic Mission
to Morocco; and the final program of the year will be a
“Tribeca Film Festival and Reception” in an extraordinary
private home.
The response has been enthusiastic—15 women
have increased their gifts, and the interest in Morocco
grows daily. Even in a challenging year, with the creativity
of our leadership and the commitment of our donors,
Women’s Philanthropy continues to use its collective
power to make an impact.
Last July, the Planned Giving and Endowments
department created a learning opportunity in which 40
women attended a Westchester Women’s Philanthropy
seminar. Barbara Marcin, portfolio manager at Gabelli
Asset Management Co. Funds, presented a seminar on
managing your investments and offered extensive
expertise regarding smart decision-making strategies