Lion of Judah
(A minimum individual woman's annual gift of $5,000)

There are currently 49 women locally in the Lion of Judah category:

Origin
The internationally-recognized Lion of Judah was established in 1972 to honor sixteen women who pledged $5,000 or more to the Miami annual campaign. Today as a Lion of Judah, you join more than 16,000 women in the fastest growing philanthropic arm in federation history.Why Become a Lion?

Tzedakah is a mitzvah.
As a woman who supports Federation’s annual campaign, you understand the importance of making a philanthropic gift in your own name.

Your generous annual gift enables you to stand as a Lion of Judah – committed to the Jewish people and tikkun olam (repairing the world). You embody strength and courage, and are a role model for others.

Lions are recognized for their philanthropy by inclusion in an honor roll, and are invited to participate in an annual Women’s Philanthropy Major Gift event, Headliner Series programs, a special Lion of Judah and Pomegranate event, and the bi-annual International Lion of Judah Conference.

Lion of Judah Benefits

• Membership in the National Women's Philanthropy Honor Society of more than 14,000 members.
  
  
• Eligibility to purchase a beautiful 14-karat gold, diamond-inset Lion of Judah pin which members wear proudly. (Click here for more information)
  
  
• Eligibility to attend the International Lion of Judah Conference held in Washington or Israel.
  
  
• Eligible to attend all Women’s Philanthropy events (see below)

Upcoming Lion of Judah Event 2008
This fall, our second annual Lion of Judah and Pomegranate event will be a day trip to the National Yiddish Book Center which was established in 1980. A bus will transport women to Amherst, Massachusetts where we will enjoy a tour of the museum, entertainment, and lunch.

Upcoming Women’s Philanthropy Major Gifts Event 2009
On Wednesday, November 5, 2008, Alina Gerlovin Spaulding will be joining us. Alina is an outstanding presenter that will share her compelling story of emigrating from the Soviet Union and building a life of service in the United States.

Upcoming Community Wide Event 2009
On Thursday, March 26, 2009, we are proud to bring film director and writer, Tiffany Shlain to the GE Theater at Proctor’s. We will show her short film entitled The Tribe, followed by a discussion and question and answer period. It is a thought-provoking film that has won various awards.

Upcoming Connections 2009
To be announced