Women's Philanthropy

The “pride” of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County is about to turn up their power, recommit to their purpose and fuel their passion at their annual ingathering, the Lion of Judah Luncheon. The roar from Boca West Country Club on Thursday, February 16 at 10:30 a.m. will resound louder than ever throughout the community and across the globe, as local Lions celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Lion of Judah program. They’ll also hear from Campbell Brown, one of the most respected and recognizable faces in American news.

With Power, Passion and Purpose, the Federation's most philanthropic women will celebrate a ruby year with ruby distinction on January 18, 2012. This year’s Crown of Judah Luncheon, at the beautiful Hamlet Country Club in Delray Beach, will commemorate the 40th “Ruby” Anniversary of the Lions of Judah, as it recognizes Lions at the “Ruby Level” and above. The luncheon will feature renowned foreign policy expert Elliott Abrams, and honor founding Jewish community leader Mildred Levine.

It was the Federation's annual meeting and Anita Shalley, Director of Supplemental Philanthropy, sat with her husband Marlan, her dear friend Leona Brauser, and other friends and colleagues. For nearly 30 years, Anita has attended this event, celebrating the achievements of others. But an unprecedented and deeply moving anonymous act of generosity made this annual meeting a night none there will ever forget. And it's a story that simply must be shared.