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(L. to R.) Women's Connection Co-chairs Karen Sher and Nancy Green,
guest speaker Sophie Ambrose, and Lion of Judah Campaign Chairs
Lisa Graivier Barnes and Jeanne Pass at the St. Louis Lion of Judah
Event.
Stamford
What’s in a name change? The transition from
United Jewish Federation of Stamford’s Women’s
Division to Woman’s Philanthropy is not only a change
of terminology, but also a modification of mission. What
was once strictly a fundraising arm of Greater Stamford
UJF will now encompass both fundraising and community
service.
Highlighting Women’s Philanthropy’s new vision,
its inaugural event—a Lion of Judah ($5,000 and up gift)
and Pomegranate ($1,500) evening—was a DIY affair
with a community service component. The Lions and
Pomegranates prepared and cooked dinner for themselves
and for homeless women and children at St. Luke’s
shelter.
(L. to R.) Stamford Lions Elissa Klapper, Wendy Handler, Ilyse Schuckman
and Malerie Yolen Cohen.
Tidewater
“Each of you should have in front of you a lovely
compact with a Lion of Judah on it. Open it up and look
inside. What do you see? THERE is a woman who’s making
a difference!” So began the 2010 Lion Luncheon,
with opening remarks from Luncheon Co-Chair Jodi
Klebanoff.
The Lions of the United Jewish Federation of
Tidewater recently got a gentle reminder that though
times may be tough, they’ve been tougher. Throughout
Jewish history, women have been showing up and making
a difference.
Led by Women’s Chair Amy Levy, Tidewater’s Lions
welcomed not one but five special guests to their annual
luncheon. Actress Elaine Rembrandt came in person; the
others appeared through her story-telling genius.
Addressing a rapt audience, Rembrandt told the stories
of Deborah the Judge, Dona Gracia Mendez, Emma
Lazarus, and Golda Meir.
Luncheon Co-Chair and new Sapphire Lion Cindy
Kramer welcomed new Lions Anna Goldenberg, Ruth
Goodboe, and Robin West; new Rubies Jodi Klebanoff,
Judi Snyder, and Leslie White; and new Zahav Lion
Diane Rosenberg. Tidewater’s Lions have raised $675,000
to date, on their way to a $1 million goal. As they move
into a challenging campaign, these women take inspiration
from their predecessors—the Deborahs, Gracias,
Emmas, and Goldas. They’ll continue to give and to ask.
It won’t be easy. But sometimes, all it takes is a gentle
reminder that each of us makes a difference.
Tidewater Lions making a difference: (L. to R.) Karen Lombart, Ina
Levy, Annie Sandler, Joan Joffe, Ilana Benson and Charlene Cohen.
New Zahav Lion Diane Rosenberg with new Sapphire Lion Cindy
Kramer of Tidewater.
Toledo
The Toledo Lions are roaring louder than ever and
are encouraging others to follow. The United Jewish
Council of Greater Toledo’s Lion of Judah Luncheon was
held last spring. Many of our Lions attended the wonderful
reunion event chaired by National Women’s