Tag: Memphis Lion of Judah
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The Lion Behind the Pin: Alla Olswanger-Lubin
“I trust Memphis Jewish Federation because they trusted that if they helped me become a Memphian, I would do my part to help make Jewish Memphis better and better,” said Alla Olswanger-Lubin, community activist, Federation Campaign donor, board member and volunteer, and proud Lion of Judah since 2011. Alla’s relationship…
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Memphis Lion of Judah – The Lion Behind the Pin
The Lion of Judah is one of the most successful fundraising tools in the world, raising millions of dollars every year and connecting more than 17,500 women around the world. The Lion of Judah is a symbol of today’s Jewish Woman’s strength, a symbol of her caring about the organized Jewish…
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Lion Behind the Pin: Dot Bilsky’s Commitment to Community
In a strangely disconnected year, Dot Bilsky has relied on her long affiliation with the Memphis Jewish Federation Lions of Judah as a way to stay connected to the people and places she loves in Jewish Memphis. “I became a Lion because my husband signed me up, and I am…
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Lions are Limitless – Janice Ringel Reports on the International Lion of Judah Conference
“I’m a new Lion of Judah this year, so I went into this conference with no expectations,” said Memphis Lion Janice Ringel, our correspondent ‘on the ground’ at the International Lion of Judah Conference. “If it had been an in-person conference, being so new as a Lion I probably would…
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Mednikow Jewelers: Official Jeweler of the Memphis Lions of Judah
Memphis Jewish Federation announces an official partnership between their Lion of Judah program and Memphis icons Mednikow Jewelers. Announced Friday, November 6, Mednikow is now the official Jeweler of the Memphis Lions of Judah. For many years, Mednikow Jewelers has been the jeweler partner of Federation’s Lions of Judah. Bob…
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‘First Lady of Nails’ Suzi Weiss-Fischmann Celebrates the Power of Women with Memphis Jewish Federation
Hundreds of women made an impact on the Jewish community through gifts they pledged at Federation’s first-ever Women’s Impact Luncheon featuring OPI Nail Lacquer co-founder, author, and philanthropist Suzi Weiss-Fischmann. It was a celebration of Jewish philanthropy with women of every age represented and every segment of our Jewish community…
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Memphis Jewish Federation Plans Impactful Women’s Event to Support Jewish Needs Locally and Globally
Excitement is in the air as plans are underway for Memphis Jewish Federation’s Women’s Impact Luncheon featuring OPI Nail Lacquer co-founder and brand ambassador Suzi Weiss-Fischmann. Learn more and buy tickets. This donor appreciation event comes on the heels of two recent Memphis Jewish Federation (MJF) women’s mission trips to…
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The Power of the Collective: Memphis Lions of Judah Recognize Philanthropic Accomplishments
It was an afternoon of recognition and accomplishments, highlighted by the presence of Judy Altenberg, past national women’s philanthropy chair of Jewish Federations of North America. More than 50 Memphis Lions of Judah gathered at the home of Shelley Robbins and Reed Landau to celebrate their collective spirit of giving.…
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Memphis Lions of Judah Celebrate New Lions and Honor Those in Perpetuity
By Susan Nieman Memphis Lions of Judah gathered under the red stair case at Crosstown Concourse (located in the old Sears Crosstown building) to welcome new and returning Lions as well as remember those who live on as Forever Lions through their established endowments. More than 75 guests attended…
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Memphis Lions of Judah Celebrate Judaism in New York
Last week, a pride of Memphis Lions of Judah traveled to New York City at their own expense, on a mission of sisterhood and Jewish discovery. The trip brought Memphis Lions from different walks of life together in the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple, where they were able…