Welcome to Women's Philanthropy
Women’s Philanthropy is a community of women representing diverse lifestyles and income levels. Women share a personal commitment to supporting the Jewish community locally, in Israel and around the world.
Women’s Philanthropy offers a full calendar of educational, social and fundraising events. This passionate community of women raises more than $1 million annually to help Federation meet its goals.
We invite you to join us at our events, in our volunteer activities and in making a real difference in Greater New Haven.
Upcoming Event Details:
Hearts of Hope
Tuesday, September 24 | 7 PM | Beckerman Lender Jewish Community Building
Join us for our campaign opening as Women's Philanthropy & Hearts of Hope paint with purpose. Come create healing art to benefit people of all ages in hospitals, cancer centers, and many more including those suffering from serious illness, trauma and loss, or simply someone who needs encouragement, gratitude or love.
*Bring your daughters, moms, sisters & friends! (min. age 12).
*Kashrut observed.
Hearts of Hope is a nonprofit organization that is a movement of hope accomplished through the creation and distribution of healing art. The beautiful treasures benefit people of all ages in hospitals, cancer centers, communities and many more including those suffering from serious illness, trauma and loss, or simply someone who needs encouragement, gratitude or love. To date, 106,000 hearts have been created and given away to people worldwide.
For any questions, please Contact Amy Holtz, Chief Development Officer, (203) 387-2424 x254 aholtz@jewishnewhaven.org.
Lions & Pomegranates Dinner
Monday, October 17 | 6 PM | Private Home in Woodbridge, CT
Women's Philanthropy is honored to host a Lions & Pomegranates Dinner. This event is open to all Women donors who made a minimum gift of $1800 to the 2020 Federation Annual Campaign. Kashrut observed.
Women’s Philanthropy Cabinet
Women’s Philanthropy Chair: Dana Schwartz | Lion of Judah Chair: Judy Ellant | LOJE Chair & NWP Board Member: Stacey Trachten | Step Up to Lion Chair: Nancy Cohen | Pomegranate Chair: Sami Merit Sabra Chair: Jodi Harris | Events Chair: Judy Skolnick | Outreach and Education Chairs: Emily Sandberg & Lauren Faith Miller | Annual Campaign Chair: Dena Schulman-Green.
For any questions, please Contact Amy Holtz, Chief Development Officer, (203) 387-2424 x254 aholtz@jewishnewhaven.org.
Women's Philanthropy Giving Levels
Lion of Judah
With a gift of $5,000 or more to the Annual Campaign, a woman earns the distinction of the Lion of Judah. The Lion of Judah pin is worn by 17,500 women in the world and symbolizes their dedication to the Jewish community.
Pomegranate Society
The Pomegranate honors all women who make a personal gift of $1,800-$4,999 to the Annual Campaign. These women can show their commitment by wearing a sterling silver Pomegranate pin, representing a commitment to saving lives and to helping Jews in need around the world.
Sabra Society
Women who give a dollar a day to the Annual Campaign, up to $1,799 annually, make our Sabra Society. The Sabra is a symbol of the native Israeli – tough on the outside and sweet on the inside. The Sabra endures and continues to thrive, just as we do and our community does.
