Name: The Community Event for Women
Start: 2025-03-26T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-03-26T20:00:00-04:00

Women’s Philanthropy & Young Leadership Division present The Community Event for Women featuring Samantha Ettus

Samantha Ettus is a best-selling author, renowned speaker, and Jewish activist. She has become a powerful voice in the fight against rising antisemitism since October 7, and we are so excited to welcome her to Atlanta.

The Community Event celebrates women’s empowerment, women’s philanthropy, and the incredible work done by Atlanta Jewish women at every stage of life to uplift Jewish people here and worldwide.

Social: Samantha Ettus (@samanthaettus)

Event Information

The exclusive sponsor meet and greet with Samantha Ettus begins at 5:30 PM. To learn more about sponsoring this event, please click here.
The evening will commence at 6:00 PM with a welcome reception. Guests will enjoy dinner and wine, followed by the program featuring Samantha Ettus, which will begin promptly at 7:00 PM.

Cost of Participation

Couvert is $100. The couvert for individuals 40 and under is $54.
Please note, the couvert is a fee to help cover the cost of the event and is not considered a contribution to the annual campaign.
2025 Federation Campaign participation is required to attend the Community Event. No gift is too small or too large.

To donate to our  2025 Community Campaign now, please click here.

To learn more about Federation’s impact, click here. You will also have an opportunity to make your gift at the event.

Event Co-Chairs

Suzanne Grosswald | Amy Knopf | Pailey Nooromid | Lynn Saperstein | Mitzi Solomon

Host Committee

Lauren Abes
Stephanie Abes
Ellen Arnovitz
Beth Arogeti
Joel Ashner
Marcy Bass
Brooke Berman
Rebecca Bernath
Caryn Berzack
Joanne Birnbrey
Gabrielle Bloom
Leah Blum
Jennifer Bodner
Beth Brown
Jane Butler
Alyssa Drishpon
Leonora Edelman
Julie Elster
Suzy Engelhard
Jessica Ezrine
Adrienne Figur
Julia Filson
Stacey Fisher
Amy Fox
Vanessa Frank
Jennifer Freeman
Beth Friedman
Robin Friedrich
Julia Galanti
Hilary Goldberg
Jessica Goldich
Ellen Goldstein
Dara Grant
Lisa Greenberg
Shauna Grosswald
Carey Guggenheim
Ally Habif
Jodi Halpert
Lisa Haynor
Naomi Herman
Deborah Jacobs
Jessica Kalish
Luisa Kaplan
Liz Karen
Eldar Karen
Michelle Kauss
Candace Kerker
Victoria Kimerling Oliphant

Sara Kogon
Laurie Kogon
Debbie Kuniansky
Samantha Kurgan
Debbie Kurzweil
Rita LeVine
Debbie Levinson
Barbara Lincoln
Melissa Maldin
Susan Mannheimer
Stephanie McCall
Caren Merlin
Melissa Miller
Mindy Mitzner Zisholts
Karen Much
Debbie Neese
Linda Newport
Ari Nooromid
Pam Nowitz
Julie Oshins
Beth Paradies
Dorrie Paradies
Samantha Paulen
Jackelyn Prager
Peggy Roth
Carol Rubin
Jessica Sacks
Louise Samsky
Elana Satisky
Leigh Schiff
Cathy Selig
Linda Selig
Mindy Selig-Shoulberg
Stacey Shapiro
Karen Shulman
Linda Silberman
Michelle Simon
Mia Spolan
Beverly Stahl
Tamar Stern
Maya Sunshine
Robin Sysler
Julie Taube
Jennifer Tetrick
Lana Tobin
Lisa Toporek
Arin Tritt
Robin Wall
Raleigh Wasser
Rebekah Wasserman

Mitzi and Jeff Solomon

Bronze Sponsors

Alon’s Bakery
Dora Rae Boutique
Dr. DeJoseph, Premier Image, Cosmetic and Laser Surgery
Oliva Restaurant, Tal and Yoram Baum
Sue Sandalon Jewelry Design

Lion Society Sponsor

Jewish Federation Leadership

Renee Kutner, President and CEO
Beth Weiller Arogeti, Board Chair
Stacey Fisher, 2025 Community Campaign Chair
Michael Kogon, 2025 Community Campaign Vice-Chair

2025 Women’s Philanthropy Leadership

Carey Guggenheim, 2025 Women’s Philanthropy President
Arin Tritt, 2025 Women’s Philanthropy Campaign Chair
Michelle Simon, 2025 Women’s Philanthropy Campaign Vice-Chair

2025 Young Leadership Division Leadership

Adam Kazinec, Young Leadership Division President
Jeffrey Marx, Young Leadership Division Vice-President

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EVENT CALENDAR

The Community Event for Women

March 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Women’s Philanthropy & Young Leadership Division present The Community Event for Women featuring Samantha Ettus

Event Information

Cost of Participation

Event Co-Chairs

Host Committee

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsors

Lion Society Sponsor

Jewish Federation Leadership

2025 Women’s Philanthropy Leadership

2025 Young Leadership Division Leadership

Details

Organizers

Other

EVENT CALENDAR

The Community Event for Women

March 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Women’s Philanthropy & Young Leadership Division present The Community Event for Women featuring Samantha Ettus

Event Information

Cost of Participation

Event Co-Chairs

Host Committee

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsors

Lion Society Sponsor

Jewish Federation Leadership

2025 Women’s Philanthropy Leadership

2025 Young Leadership Division Leadership

Details

Organizers

Other

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