Dorothy Seaman Department of Women’s Philanthropy
Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County

Dorothy Seaman Department of Women's Philanthropy

As the face of philanthropy changes, so is the way that people are choosing to express their philanthropy. The Dorothy Seaman Department of Women’s Philanthropy offers women a variety of ways to be involved in the Jewish community including but not limited to our annual campaign and educational programs, endowments, Metro Women and Jewish Women’s Foundation. More>>>

Dotti Seaman has been involved with our Federation since 1993. Having served as the Women’s Division Chair from 2003 to 2005, she is now co-Chair of the Lion of Judah Endowment program. Most recently, Dotti committed a gift of $1 million to the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. More>>>

Anne L. Jacobson
Meryl Gallatin
Wendy Pressner
Emily Grabelsky
Barbara Werner
Marlene Silver
Susan Rahn
Gail Greenspoon
Louise Galpern
Phyllis Seresky
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2009/2010 Dorothy Seaman Department of Women’s Philanthropy Sponsors

Chef Will Help Women Spice Up Passover at Bloomingdale’s

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

The aromas of Passover will arrive a little early for women looking to bring delicious innovations into their traditional holiday meals. Women of all ages are invited to learn and taste how to spice up their Passover tables at Bloomingdale’s Boca Raton in Town Center on Tuesday, March 23rd at 6:00 pm. Chef Lauren Bakst will tantalize the taste buds, demonstrating creative twists to traditional recipes as well as new dishes for memorable seders and a delicious holiday week. The couvert is $36.

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2010 Lion of Judah Luncheon: A Year of Firsts with Generosity of Marleen Forkas and Speaker Dee Dee Myers

Sunday, December 27, 2009

The first woman and the youngest person to serve as White House Press Secretary, Dee Dee Myers, will keynote the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s annual Lion of Judah Luncheon at 10:30 am on February 11, 2010 at the Polo Club of Boca Raton. And ensuring this powerful event’s top distinction for years to come, Marleen Forkas has become the first to endow a Chair which will generously underwrite the cost of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s top caliber Lion Luncheon speakers in perpetuity.

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Crown of Judah Luncheon: Dershowitz will Keynote as Clarice Pressner is Honored

Friday, December 25, 2009

The Federation’s most philanthropic women will be thanked on January 28^th at the first Crown of Judah Luncheon just for women. Clarice Pressner, who founded the Crown of Judah Division 20 years ago, is being honored. Luncheon Chair Lisa Mintz is hosting the event in her lovely home. The keynote speaker will be Alan Dershowitz, a most distinuished Harvard law professor, defender of individual liberties and Jewish causes, author and media personality.

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