Dorothy P. Seaman Department of Women’s Philanthropy

Save the Date: Lion of Judah Luncheon – January 30, 2025

Minimum individual woman’s gift of $5,000 to Federation’s Annual Campaign

Roar with pride by becoming part of our powerful sisterhood of philanthropy and involvement. Join South Palm Beach County’s “Lions of Judah” community, one of the largest and most prestigious in the country.

More than 800 members strong, we are one of the largest number of ‘Lions’ in the nation. Our Lion of Judah program attracts active women who are passionate about helping others and wish to be part of something extraordinary. An annual woman’s gift of $5,000 or more to the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s Annual Campaign opens the door to exclusive opportunities and events such the annual Lion of Judah Luncheon and the International Lion of Judah Conference. Once a Lion, you can choose to wear the internationally recognized Lion pin, which represents sisterhood and connectedness, philanthropy and power, Jewish values and social action. As a Lion, you have a unique opportunity to become intimately involved with your philanthropy, helping to influence the global agenda through a myriad of programs, events, gatherings, advocacy and leadership opportunities.

For more information or to join our pride, contact Kathleen Ben-Shoaff, Kathleenb@bocafed.org or 561-852-5031.

Minimum commitment of  20 times your Lion of Judah level gift to the annual campaign, or a minimum of  $100,000 to the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation. 

Roar far into the future and keep the Jewish flame burning brightly for generations to come through a Lion of Judah Endowment. As a symbolic act of acknowledgement, a flame is added to the Lion pins of those who make this commitment to be a Forever Lion. Each year these women come together to celebrate the commitment they have made and recognize and lovely remember the women who are no longer with us. Women whose Lion legacy funds total $200,000 or more, or who have made Lion of Judah Endowments in two communities, are part of the renowned national Star of David Society.

For more information on the Lion of Judah Endowment program please contact Erica Gordon, Director, Foundation Development at 561-852-3114 or ericag@bocafed.org

Individual woman’s gift between $1,800 and $4,999 to our Federation’s Annual Campaign

More than 150 members strong, the Pomegranate Program attracts dedicated women who are emerging as powerful philanthropists. Open to women who contribute an individual gift between $1,800 to $4,999 to the Federation’s Annual Campaign, the Pomegranate level of giving was an instant success upon launching in 2011. Pomegranate events are stimulating, engaging and welcoming, including its popular community outreach initiatives attracting women of all ages.

For information on the Pomegranate program, please contact Marissa Vinograd, Senior Development Officer at marissav@bocafed.org or 561.852-3163.

Women’s Gift between $360 and $1799 to our Federation’s Annual Campaign

This is the Pearl Society. With your new or existing women’s gift of $360 up to $1,799 to the South Palm Beach County Jewish Federation Annual Campaign, you’ll automatically become a member of this group of inspiring women who—just like you—want to make a difference.

You’re a woman who loves and appreciates your Jewish community. You’re starting to realize that you can help it thrive, and you want to be part of something bigger than yourself. Pearls will be invited and recognized at special events and will have the opportunity to purchase and wear The Pearl Society’s exclusive sterling silver hamsa pendant featuring a luminous fresh water pearl.

If you are interested in becoming a Pearl please reach out to Marissa Vinograd at Marissav@bocafed.org or 561-852-3163.

JWF is where passionate and socially conscious women join forces to help brighten— even save— the lives of children and women around the world through strategic grant making, fundraising and advocacy.