Women’s Division of Jewish Federation is changing its name to Women’s Philanthropy.
“With this name change, our community will be in line with over 70 other communities who have adopted Women’s Philanthropy, and our connection to the wider Federation world is strengthened,” said Women’s Philanthropy President Bari Freiden.
“Women’s Philanthropy provides an opportunity for every woman to affirm her Jewish identity. It is a place for women of all ages, backgrounds, interests, lifestyles and income levels. It’s time to embrace a name that reflects what we really do,” added Freiden.
Women’s Philanthropy programs this spring will engage women with a variety of interests, including the upcoming Women’s Philanthropy Annual Meeting, which takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at the Lewis and Shirley White Theatre. Outgoing Women’s Philanthropy President Bari Freiden will be honored and new President Trudy Jacobson will be installed.
Dr. Erica Brown, a well-known author and educator, will be the guest speaker. She will discuss “From Inspiration to Transformation,” a very apropos topic as Women’s Philanthropy moves into a transformative future. Brown has an in-depth understanding of what makes a great leader, and she will challenge Annual Meeting attendees to think about how they can effectively influence the people around them to create positive change, interweaving Jewish wisdom throughout. Brown has worked with a number of organizations to help them develop inspired leaders, and was selected to speak at this year’s meeting to create the spark for transformation.
Couvert for the Women’s Philanthropy Annual Meeting is $15 per person, which includes Vaad supervised desserts prepared by Beth Barden. Register at jewishkansascity.org, or contact Nicole Feldman, , 913-327-8111 by May 5.
Other upcoming Women’s Philanthropy events include:
Thursday, April 18, 7:30 p.m. — Yad B’yad education series will present “Recipes Remembered: A Celebration of Survival.” Well-known speaker and cookbook author June Feiss Hersh shares the life-affirming stories and cherished recipes from Holocaust survivors and their families that she gleaned while researching “Recipes Remembered.” She also describes her own journey that led up to writing the cookbook. A food archivist, Hersh’s goal is to preserve memories that are connected with food. Hersh is also the author of “The Kosher Carnivore: The Ultimate Meat and Poultry Cookbook.” Both cookbooks will be available for purchase at the event. Cost of the event is $5, and will be held at the Jewish Community Campus.
“Recipes Remembered” is being held in collaboration with Midwest Center for Holocaust Education and the Jewish Community Center.
Monday, April 29, 1 to 3 p.m. —The Social Action Committee Spring Mitzvah project will be at the JFS Food Pantry. Participants will pack food boxes for 30 homebound JFS clients. Space in the pantry is very limited and a maximum of 20 participants will be accommodated. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants will meet in the Jewish Community Campus’ Conference Room E (next to the food pantry) for orientation. Go to jewishkansascity.org to view JFS Food Pantry’s requested food, personal care and cleaning items.
To register for any of these events, go to jewishkansascity.org, or contact Nicole Feldman, , 913-327-8111. To learn more or to get involved in Women’s Philanthropy, contact Bev Jacobson at 913-327-8108 or .
