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29th Annual
Women’s Philanthropy Luncheon
My Grandmother's Candlesticks
Passing the Flame from One Generation to the Next
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Speaker: Amy Hirshberg Lederman
National columnist, full of passion, wisdom and wit.
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Women’s Philanthropy Luncheon 2013

Luncheon Chairs: Laini Millar Melnick, Lauren Katz, Louise B. Wyner
Luncheon Committee: Robin Cerf, Jo Ann Chase, Nina Gelman-Gans, Stephanie Locker, Dale Nissenson, Rachelle Pegg, Adele Rosen, Joan Rothenberg, Leslie Cane Schneiderman, Judi Weisbart
Speaker Sponsor: Montecito Bank & Trust

Lion of Judah
is an internationally recognized designation for women who personally contribute $5000 or more to the Jewish Federation Community Campaign during a given year. Women who reach the "Lion" level with their campaign gifts are entitled to receive a gold pin in the shape of the Lion of Judah. Introduced in 1972, thousands of women around the world proudly wear the Lion pin in recognition of their commitment to the Jewish community. Here in Santa Barbara, Women's Division holds various annual Lion of Judah events, and Lion-level donors are also invited to Lion of Judah National and Regional conferences. See video

Lion of Judah Endowment
In addition to reaching the Lion level, a woman may also establish her own endowment fund. The LOJE provides an opportunity to fulfill long-term and future commitments to Jewish survival and enhancing the quality of Jewish life. LOJE guarantees a woman's financial commitment of $5000 or more every year in perpetuity.

Pomegranate
The Pomegranate is an impressive symbol of Jewish life and commitment. As one of the seven fruits named in the Torah, it is said to contain 613 seeds — one for every mitzvah noted in the Torah. The Pomegranate reminds us of our connection to the Jewish community, and our commitment to tikkun olam, the moral responsibility to repair the world and alleviate suffering wherever it exists.

The Pomegranate is also the name of the unique community of women within the Women’s Alliance who are committed to bringing Jewish values to life through tzedakah, righteous giving. Each woman's individual giving to the Jewish Community Federation Campaign begins at $1,800 each year, which supports our local agencies and synagogues, and helps Jews in need here in Santa Barbara, in Israel and throughout the world. Pomegranate programs provide an opportunity to develop bonds with other committed women and to develop a more tangible understanding of how our gifts touch thousands of lives worldwide.

Federation thanks our Santa Barbara Lions of Judah, LOJEs and Pomegranates, who represent a network of extraordinary women who understand the power of giving in your own name.

Read about National Women's Philanthropy of Jewish Federations of North America.

For over 30 years, the Women's Division of the Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara has offered women of all ages a unique opportunity to enhance and support Jewish life in our local community, in Israel and around the world. We are committed to the ideals and values of our Jewish heritage and tradition, to tzedakah (righteousness/charity) and tikkun olam (repairing the world). We invite you to join an exceptional group of women who strive to inspire, educate and connect people to their Jewish identity, ensuring a Jewish future for today and for the generations to come.

For further information about all Women's Division events, contact the Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara: 805-957-1115, info@sbjf.org.

Lion of Judah Society - $5,000 or more annually
Carol Ackerman, Jill Bellowe, Rita R. Blau, Ph.D., Dorothy Caplan, Jeri Eigner, Julianna K. Friedman, Susan Rose, Viola S. Girsh, Sandra Glass, Marsha Glazer, Juliane Heyman, Ruth G. Hochman, Margareta Jamner, Irma Jurkowitz, Lauren Katz, Elaine Kendall, Linda Keston, Bobbi Kroot, Shirley Lehrer, Leatrice Luria, Evelyn Lyons, Cynthia Lyons, Natalie Myerson, Dale Nissenson, Shan O'Brien, Beverly Penner, Ruth Rassler, Barbara Robins, Beverly Sanders, Nancy Sheldon, Carol Lee Skinner, Leah S. Temkin, Anne Towbes, Bernice Weider, Maureen White, Crystal Wyatt, Etty Izel Yenni, Anonymous (1)

Pomegranate Society - $1,800 to $4,999 annually
Jan Baxter, Helga Carden, Jo Ann B. Chase, Debra Friedland, Sara J. Gelb, Carla Hahn, Judith Kahan, Lois J. Kaplan, Mara Kohn, Georgia Kux, Myrna Lord, Marta Martine, Barbara R. Marx, Joan Rothenberg, Phyllis Bildner Schechter, Sarice Silverberg, Halina W. Silverman, Janet Stevenson, Ruth Waldfogel

* Ruby, representing an annual gift of $10,000 or more
** LOJE endowed, representing an endowed gift with a minimum investment of $100,000

Partnership Opportunities for Corporate Sponsors
We invite you to participate in our event sponsorship program with your choice of Corporate Sponsorship packages.
All sponsorship packages and options are flexible and can be designed and tailored for each sponsor. This enables your company to receive the greatest possible tangible returns on sponsorship dollars, and to meet your company’s individual needs, budget and marketing plans.