Celebrate incredible female leadership.
Join us at Temple Sinai for an evening of storytelling and recognition of two extraordinary women; Linda Selig, Atlanta Federation’s Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland award winner, and Karen Paz, a long-time Atlanta Jewish Communal Professional. Our keynote speaker is Ana Sazonov, one of the Southeast’s most prominent voices on the Ukrainian refugee crisis.
Ana Sazonov is the Executive Director of the Columbia Jewish Federation in South Carolina and one of the Southeast’s most prominent voices on the humanitarian crisis facing Ukrainians as they flee from the war. This issue is deeply personal to her: Ana is Ukrainian, herself.
Come hear Ana’s incredible story of going from hiding to providing and leave inspired by the power of global Jewish peoplehood.
Supporting Federation means supporting people in need all over the world, and Ana wants people to understand how meaningful their time and donations are to those who are struggling. “People need to keep Ukrainians in their hearts, their minds, and their actions. That’s how we make a difference.”
No minimum gift required to attend. You will have an opportunity to make your gift to the 2023 Community Campaign at the event.
We will recognize Linda Selig who is Atlanta Federation’s Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland award winner, a national honor for extraordinary women who have set a high standard for philanthropy and volunteerism. Linda will receive her award at the Lion of Judah Conference in Phoenix in December.
We will also pay tribute to Karen Paz, a long time Atlanta Jewish Communal Professional, who is retiring this fall. To honor Karen’s lifelong service to our Jewish community, an endowment fund, The Karen Botnick Paz Jewish Abilities Fund, to be held at the Atlanta Jewish Foundation (AJF), has been established. Each year, the income from this Fund will be granted to Federation’s Jewish Abilities Atlanta Initiatives.
Providing menstrual supplies to Atlantans who cannot afford them through our Project Dignity initiative is a major focus of Women’s Philanthropy. Please join us in helping the community by bringing supplies to donate. We will be collecting tampons and pads at the event. Pads are needed most.
Questions? Please contact Becca Langfelder. For directions to Temple Sinai, see the bottom of this page.
If you are new to the Community and learning about Federation’s mission, we invite you to join us as a guest. The discounted couvert of $36 is available to you thanks to our generous sponsors of this event.
Event Co-Chairs
Marcy Bass, Hilary Goldberg, Debbie Kuniansky, Arin Tritt
Women’s Philanthropy Leadership 2023
Tamar Stern, President
Deborah Jacobs, Campaign Chair
Carey Guggenheim, Campaign Vice-Chair
Host Committee
Lauren Abes, Stephanie Abes, Ellen Feldman Arnovitz, Amy Arogeti, Beth Arogeti, Marcy Bass, Rashelle Berry, Mindy Binderman, Joanne Birnbrey, Lois Blonder, Pamela Cohen, Leah Davis, Stacey Fisher, Abbey Flaum, Amy Fox, Lois Frank, Erica Gal, Hilary Goldberg, Lauren Grien, Shauna Grosswald, Dara Grant, Lauren Grien, Carey Guggenheim, Lauren Harris, Leah Harrison, Lisa Haynor, Deborah Jacobs, Emily Kaplan, Liz Karen, Gina Keller, Candace Kerker, Victoria Kimerling, Sara Kogon, Phyllis Kozarsky, Debbie Kuniansky, Michelle Leven, Rita LeVine, Deborah Levinson, Molly Light, Susie Mackler, Melissa Miller, Karen Much, Susan Newman, Carolyn Oppenheimer, Hilly Panovka, Beth Paradies, Lori Peljovich, Lynn Redd, Julie Rotenstreich, Peggy Roth, Jessica Sacks, Lynn Saperstein, Elana Satisky, Lori Kagan Schwarz, Cathy Selig, Linda Selig, Joanie Shubin, Linda Silberman, Michelle Simon, Beverly Stahl, Ariel Stern, Tamar Stern, Betty Sunshine, Robin Sysler, Jennifer Tourial, Arin Tritt, Erica Tritt, Tova Tritt , Mamie Vogel, Ronit Walker, Robin Wall, Rebekah Wasserman, Sheri Weiner
Thank you to our generous sponsors
You can learn more about our sponsors at the links below:
Helen Marie Stern Fund
PNC Bank
Solomon Brothers Jewelers
The Estate of Frances Bunzl
A Kosher Touch
The Defined Leader – Vicki Abelson
Kessler and Solomiany Family Law Attorneys
Allied Fence
Temple Sinai
Dani Weiss Photography
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Discover Israel’s many treasures on a transformative journey with a focus on historical exploration, exhilarating adventures in nature, and cultural connections.
Travel from the far north in the Galilee to the deep south at the Red Sea as we visit ancient Jerusalem, modern Tel Aviv, the lush Golan Heights, the vast Negev Desert, the unsinkable Dead Sea, and the stark mountaintop fortress of Masada. Along the way, you’ll take part in an authentic archaeological dig, sample the world’s very best falafel, spend a night sleeping under the desert stars, and experience the innovative energy of Tel Aviv first-hand.
More than a tour, this is an opportunity to understand Israel’s dynamic society first-hand while finding your own connection to this storied land. Explore what it means to be Jewish from an Israeli point of view, understand the complex politics of the Middle East with real-world insights, and practice Jewish values through hands-on volunteering and Shabbat experiences.
Some of our Israel Journey trips will have the opportunity to attend The Maccabiah Games. Often referred to as “the Jewish Olympics,” this is the world’s largest Jewish athletic competition that takes place every four years in Israel.
