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Lions Of Judah Welcome 300+ To In-Person Luncheon,

Celebrating 50 Years Of Philanthropy,

With Special Guest Author Bari Weiss

For their first in-person event since the onset of the humanitarian causes, but also address a rising tide of Deepest thanks to Boca Pointe Federation Campaign
pandemic, the Lions of Judah welcomed more than 300 antisemitism. Weiss spoke from her book, “How to Fight Chairs: Jane and Dan Fishkoff, and to Committee Members:
guests on March 10 to B’Nai Torah Congregation for a special Anti-Semitism,” and referenced how younger generations Rhoda Berkow, Allen Brayer, Daniel Fischer, Richard Glazer
conversation with noted author and journalist Bari Weiss. are encountering an insidious trend of ‘shaming the Jews.’ & Elaine Kaplan, Bea Gold, Harold Katz, Joel Meisner, Arlene
Co-chaired by Wendy Lipsich and Tammy Morgenstern, the She invited the audience and the next generation, Penner, Murray Pitkowsky, Mel Schoen, Doris & Stuart Zeuner,
signature Lion of Judah Luncheon was both a celebration, represented by invited FAU students from Hillel of Broward for their continued dedication and leadership.
marking the 50th anniversary of the Lions’ founding, and a and Palm Beach, to answer for themselves why fighting If you or a neighbor are in need of help, please contact Ruth
call to action for the local Jewish community. antisemitism is so important. & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services at 561-852-3333. In
Among the guests were Boca Pointe’s Bea Gold, Roberta “Like Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (who addition, our main Federation telephone number, 561-852-3100,
Cohen, Vicki Bronfman and Michele Meisner, who were is Jewish), we need to remember what we are fighting for,” is monitored regularly for voicemail messages.
moved through song, words and video to continue their she said. “We are fighting to protect the lives, souls and Learn more about our Federation and how you can help at
support of Jewish causes, by giving to the Annual Campaign ideas of Jewish people.” www.jewishboca.org - or contact Shirley Gross at shirleyg@
of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. The Closing the program on an inspired note, Weiss became a bocafed.org or 561.852.3182 (leave a voicemail). 
Annual Campaign raises funds to support a wide range of Lion of Judah at the end of her talk.
partner agencies, operating locally, globally, and in Israel. Established in 1972, the Lions
“Because of your generous Lion of Judah gift to our Annual of Judah (LOJ) are comprised of
Campaign, others were able to survive, and even thrive, during more than 18,000 women nationally,
these strange times. Because of you, we continue our mission who give of their time and resources
with a feeling of pride in fulfilling our obligation to care for to creating social justice, aiding
those most vulnerable in our community and throughout the the vulnerable, preserving human
world,” said Women’s Philanthropy Chair Karen Dern. “Our dignity and building Jewish identity,
South Palm Beach Community Lions have always had a huge locally and globally. A Lion of Judah
heart for our beloved Holocaust survivors, our special needs Endowment (LOJE) exists to fund
community, those battling food insecurities and mental and programs and services in perpetuity
physical illnesses. This work never stopped, as we joined with to benefit future generations. The
our longstanding partners, JARC, JCC, JFS, Leket, Beit Issie Lion of Judah Luncheon is generously
Shapiro, JAFI and the JDC – just to name a few.” sponsored by Boca Raton Regional
Donations to the Annual Campaign can be made at Hospital, FAU, corporate partner
jewishboca.org/donate. Wells Fargo, Ivan’s Fine Jewelry,
Additionally, the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach exclusive magazine sponsor Boca
County is accepting donations through a special campaign for Raton Observer, and Southern
the war, which is witnessing millions flee Ukraine for safety. Glazer’s Wine and Spirits.
Donations can be made at jewishboca.org/ukrainenow. To learn more about the Lions
Featured guest speaker Weiss led the second half of of Judah at the Jewish Federation
the program with a conversation with political strategist of South Palm Beach County, visit Left to right: Wendi Lipsich, Elyssa Kupferberg, Liz Schrayer, Bari Weiss, Karen Dern,
Liz Schrayer. Both women encouraged the audience with https://jewishboca.org/departments/ Tamara Morgenstern.
specific ways they could do more to not only give toward annual/womens/lion_of_judah/. Photo Credit: Photos ©2022 JEFFREY THOLL

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