Women's Philanthropy

Philanthropy

Lion of Judah Lunch: welcomes donors $5,000 or more to an appreciation lunch, there are 129 Lions in Northeast Florida

International Lion of Judah Conference: takes place every other year to build camaraderie and hear from world-class speakers.

The next conference will take place February 28-March 2, 2027 in Austin, Tx.

Engagement

Connections: monthly programs hosted by Women’s Philanthropy volunteers, past programs include a tour of Jewish St. Augustine, Mah Jong tutorial, and book reviews

Social Action: Hands-on, educational programs. Partners include Feeding Northeast Florida, Hope Lodge and Rethreaded

Trips: Women's Philanthropy has facilitated a Civil Rights Mission to Georgia and Alabama, Jewish New York, Mexico City and Israel.

LEAD (Leadership, Engage, Accelerate, Development):

Women’s Philanthropy offers a diverse range of programs and events throughout the year, but the one that is constant and builds a community through a cohort is the LEAD Program, which stands for Leadership, Engage, Accelerate, and Development. The LEAD Program is a nine-month program that touches on important topics related to the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida, the community, Israel, and the world.  Through a variety of dynamic speakers, unique programs, and experiences, the goal is that participants will grow personally, deepen their Jewish identity, acquire leadership skills, and develop relationships with their fellow cohort members. This year’s cohort is co-chaired by Stacy May and Amy Rettner.

LEAD Cohort 5 begins in September 2026