Women philanthropists are the change-makers and community-shapers of the world. Women’s Philanthropy will ignite your passion for giving, learning, friendship and service.
There are so many reasons to consider making a philanthropic commitment of any amount as a woman in your own name. Doing so provides you with your own identity as an investor in our Jewish community. It allows you to stand up and say “Hineni, I am here”
2025-2026 | Executive Committee
2025-2026 | Board of Directors
Julie Buckner
Sara Balas Densen
Renee Bearak
Nancy Beren
Sandy Bornstein
Nina Botel
Joanne Cass
Deedee Daumit
Sheryl Davidoff
Mindy Diamond
Adele Fuchsberg
June Garson
Stephanie Gitlin
Barbara Goodman
Judy Gordon
Penny Greenberger
Marcia Grosswald
Beth Haspel
Mimi Heyman
Judy Javer
Sandy Kant
Wendy Kapnek
Diane Kershenbaum
Judy Kotick Hans
Fran Katz
Michelle Kleiman
Jodi Kurtis
Stacey Lampert
Caryl Levine
Karen List
Maxine Marks
Anita Naftaly
Sue Panitch
Barbara Peltz
Barbara Pick
Dayle Rakowsky
Rachel Rotem
Emily Schachtel
Cindy Schlossberg
Dania Schwartz
Jennifer Shapiro
Edie Siegler
Marlene Silver
Denise Silverman
Lois Silverman
Lainey Simonson
Emily Singer
Kedra Singer
Linda Teitelbaum
Amy Terwilleger
Judy Volchik
Beth Wayne
Carolyn Yasuna
Lisa Zwig Gerstein
Addie Zubatkin
Leadership Circle
Board Chair
Campaign Chair
Vice Chair, Social Action
Vice Chair, Engagement
Jewish Women’s Foundation Chair
Vice Chair, Legacy
Major Gifts Chair
Member-at-Large
Member-at-Large
Member-at-Large
Member-at-Large
Immediate Past Board Chair
Julie Buckner
Sara Balas Densen
Renee Bearak
Nancy Beren
Sandy Bornstein
Nina Botel
Joanne Cass
Deedee Daumit
Sheryl Davidoff
Mindy Diamond
Adele Fuchsberg
June Garson
Stephanie Gitlin
Barbara Goodman
Judy Gordon
Penny Greenberger
Marcia Grosswald
Beth Haspel
Mimi Heyman
Judy Javer
Sandy Kant
Wendy Kapnek
Diane Kershenbaum
Judy Kotick Hans
Fran Katz
Michelle Kleiman
Jodi Kurtis
Stacey Lampert
Caryl Levine
Karen List
Maxine Marks
Anita Naftaly
Sue Panitch
Barbara Peltz
Barbara Pick
Dayle Rakowsky
Rachel Rotem
Emily Schachtel
Cindy Schlossberg
Dania Schwartz
Jennifer Shapiro
Edie Siegler
Marlene Silver
Denise Silverman
Lois Silverman
Lainey Simonson
Emily Singer
Kedra Singer
Linda Teitelbaum
Amy Terwilleger
Judy Volchik
Beth Wayne
Carolyn Yasuna
Lisa Zwig Gerstein
Addie Zubatkin
Please contact Melissa Hudson, Vice President of Women’s Philanthropy, at 561.242.6653 or melissa.hudson@jewishpalmbeach.org
For questions about Jewish Women’s Foundation and Grant applications, please contact Shari Mac Keen, at 561.242.6660 or shari.macKeen@jewishpalmbeach.org
The pomegranate is an ancient symbol that carries with it the concept of Judaism for generations. The pomegranate itself contains 613 seeds, equating to the number of commandments in the Torah.
You can show your support for the Jewish community by giving at the Pomegranate Level, which is $1,800 or more to the Annual Campaign in a woman’s name. You are then eligible to purchase a beautiful silver pomegranate pin to wear with pride to show your support.
Are you already giving at the Pomegranate level? We invite you to add a “seed” or Ruby to your pin for every $250 increase you make.
To learn more, contact Melissa.Hudson@jewishpalmbeach.org.
Take pride in your leadership alongside thousands of other dynamic women dedicated to making a difference. By making an annual commitment of $6,000 or more in the Palm Beaches we draw strength and inspiration from fellow Lions, and let the world hear your collective roar. This is your platform to be a driving force in the current needs locally and shaping the future of our Jewish community.
Are you already a proud Lion of Judah? We invite you to learn about our Step Up Lion program to respond to the increased needs by changing your-eye color.
By increasing your already generous gift to the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County’s annual campaign you are:
We are proud to offer a Step-Up program for you to go from one level to the next.
How do you want to be remembered? Lions of Judah are women who make individual gifts of $6,000 or more to Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign. With a minimum gift of $120,000 you can perpetuate your gift and create a Lion of Judah Endowment Fund in your name. The annual spendable portion of the Lion of Judah Endowment Fund is used each year to make a grant to Federation’s Annual Campaign FOREVER.
Did you know that you do not have to be a Lion of Judah to make a profound difference in our community long into the future?
To learn more about leaving a lasting impact, please contact Rachel Berg, Executive Director, William A. Meyer Jewish Community Foundation, at 561.242.6612 or Rachel.berg@jewishpalmbeach.org
Women’s Philanthropy, in partnership with the Dorothy & Sydney Kohl Jewish Volunteer Center, is committed to fostering meaningful social action throughout the year. By organizing impactful volunteer events, we provide essential resources and support to those in need, ensuring dignity, security, and opportunity for individuals in our community.
Our initiatives include but are not limited to :
Through these efforts, we empower individuals and strengthen our community, guided by the principles of compassion, inclusion, and shared responsibility. Together, we make a lasting impact.
To learn more about Women’s Philanthropy’s commitment to social action, please contact Shari Mac Keen at shari.mackeen@jewishpalmbeach.org
