ABOUT DOTTI
In September 2007, Dorothy
P. “Dotti” Seaman of Boca
Raton committed a gift of
$1 million to the Jewish
Federation of South Palm
Beach County that renamed
its department of Women’s
Philanthropy in her honor
in perpetuity.
Now called the Dorothy
Seaman Department of
Women’s Philanthropy, this
division of Federation’s Toby
Weinman Palchik Center for
Jewish Philanthropy (CJP) is
at the forefront of women’s
giving. Women’s Philanthropy
accounts for 49% of our
Federation’s Annual Campaign
and leads the nation with 208
Lion of Judah Endowments (as
of this writing), which represent
women who have established
a minimum endowment of
$100,000 to perpetuate their
annual Lion gift.
Dotti has been involved with
Federation’s Women’s Division
since 1993 and served as
its chair from 2003 to 2005.
Her tremendous generosity,
tireless involvement and loving
kindness over the years have
endeared her to many women
in our community, where she
is regarded as both a mentor
and a friend.
A LETTER FROM OUR NAMESAKE
Dear Friends and Sisters:
What a special community
of women we have here in
south Palm Beach County.
We are committed to a
Jewish future, we are active
as laypeople, we are vocal
about our mission and we are deeply involved in our community. I
feel an immense sense of emotion when I realize that I am part of this
sacred band of sisters, one of the most fulfilling connections I have
made in my lifetime.
If you are considering becoming a Lion, here are a few thoughts to
consider: You will be automatically accepted as a sister by women
across the country and around the world who have made the same
commitment; you will feel a deep connection knowing you are bound to
other women who are like-minded in their cause; you will experience
a profound sense of satisfaction knowing that you have just made the
most worthwhile investment of a lifetime; and, a deep sense of pride
will well up inside, every time you wear your pin.
When I first became a Lion, and then when I later made my daughter
Nancy a Lion and a LOJE for her 36th birthday, we each knew we
had furthered our commitment to L’Dor V’Dor, ensuring the future of
Judaism from generation to generation.
I cannot fully express what this pin means to Nancy and me, but I
can say we consider it to be our most valuable beauty asset, as it
reflects the love, hope, kindness, charity and concern we have for
our fellow Jews.
B’ Shalom,
DOTTI SEAMAN
INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Pinned to a Cause......................4

The Height of Passion .................6

The Ultimate Accessory ..............8

Ellen R. Sarnoff, Always in Season..10

Beth Mishkin, Forever Classic ..... 12

OUT&
ABOUT

Jill Deutch, Worn with Pride ...... 14 Pg.22

Harriett Sands, Love & Compassion.. 16
THE
ON THE COVER
Caren Weinberg, Never Out COLOR CHART
of Style ................................ 18

Lion of Judah Pin Guidelines ........20

The Color Chart ..................... 21

Out & About.......................... 22 Pg.21

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WORTH ROARING ABOUT

The Lion of Judah was established in Miami in 1972

to recognize a new level of commitment by dedicated
women donors. Founders Norma Kipnis-Wilson and
Toby Freidland (of blessed memory) understood that to
shape the future they envisioned, they would have to help
women understand the importance of their gifts — and of
their connection to each other and the future of Judaism.
They would have to inspire their passion.

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 In its first year, 16 women felt the
calling and pledged $5,000 or more
to the annual women’s campaign,
debuting a sacred sisterhood that was
destined to grow strong and proud.
This amount was based on the fact
that it cost about $5,000 to rescue
a family of four from the Soviet Union
and safely bring them to Israel.
 Bea Levy (in blessed memory) hosted
18 women for “Champagne and
Caviar” at Miami’s first Lion event.
 In 1982, Margie Baer brought the
Lion of Judah program to south Palm
Beach County. She, along with the
original Lion Co-Chairs Mildred
Levine and Betty Stone were among
21 Lions who were the first to roar
in our community. Clarice Pressner
founded the Crown of Judah division,
recognizing women contributing at the
$10,000 and above level.
 Today, over 16,000 women worldwide
proudly wear their Lion of Judah pins
to declare their commitment to the
preservation and growth of the Jewish
community. In south Palm Beach County,
women’s philanthropy represents
nearly 50% of our annual campaign
with over 800 Lions each contributing
at least $5,000 per year.
All of the new Lions in 2007 showed their passion by
attending the Lion Luncheon – an event to celebrate
what it means to become and to remain a Lion of Judah.
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In 1994, the Lion of Judah Endowment

(LOJE) Program was created to recognize
those women who established a minimum
endowment of $100,000 to perpetuate their Lion gift
to the women’s campaign of the Jewish Federation
of South Palm Beach County. Those who made the
commitment to be a “Lion forever” received a “flame”
that went above the Lion’s paw on their pins. Margie
Plough became the Jewish Federation of South Palm
Beach County’s first LOJE. Madeline Pargh and
Phyllis Golden became our community’s first
LOJE chairs, followed by Beverly Shapiro, who
built on Madeline and Phyllis’s success and took the
program to where it is today. We are proud to
report that after that short span of time, our community
now leads the nation with the largest number of
women (208 at this printing) who have established
Lion of Judah Endowment funds. An astounding 2,900
Jewish women across the nation have now committed
to be “a Lion forever,” leaving more than $440 million
to Jewish federations across the country.

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PASSION

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A SYMBOL OF
SISTERHOOD

A SIGN OF CARING
THE ULTIMATE

Passion ACCESSORY.

Glorious and stunning, the Lion of Judah pin

represents sisterhood and connectedness,
leadership and power. It provides a
benchmark for women to continue to
advance into new spheres of giving as
they achieve greater economic success.
And, it allows women to take active roles
in securing their Jewish future, forging
new opportunities for creative philanthropy.
When you become a Lion, you have a
unique opportunity to influence the
global agenda with the Jewish values of
compassion and lovingkindness.

On the following pages, five

women share what it means
to be a Lion.

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KINDNESS & CARING,
ALWAYS IN SEASON

R. SARNOFF
“Lions! What a very special family. We have common values,
passions and concerns for Jews everywhere, and a commitment to
help all others. My life has been greatly enhanced and enriched
through our many fulfilling experiences together. For me, this
has been and continues to be a beautiful journey. I feel extremely
proud when I put on my Lion pin ... proud to be part of such
an extraordinary group of women ... proud to be part of the
Jewish community ... and proud to be a Lion forever.”

Lion since 1995

LOJE since 1997

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 beth
GIVING & SERVING,
FOREVER CLASSIC

MISHKIN
“I have been a Lion since September of 1988, when I went on
my first mission to Israel. That same year, my eldest son had
his Bar Mitzvah at the Wall. Wearing my pin reminds me of
all of these beautiful experiences, my love for Israel, and that,
as Jews, we are all responsible for one another. As a Lion of
Judah, I am doing my part to repair the world. As a proud
LOJE, I will continue repairing the world beyond my lifetime.”

Lion since 1988

LOJE since 2003

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 FAITH & HOPE,
WORN WITH PRIDE

DEUTCH
“I first became a Lion of Judah on a mission to Israel
last year. When I announced my gift, one of the women that
I was with immediately took off her pin and gave it to me to
wear. I couldn’t stop looking at it, touching it and brimming
with pride to be wearing it. Whenever I see a woman wearing
a Lion of Judah pin, I know that she shares my passion and
sense of purpose. I know, even if I haven’t met her before, and
even if we do not speak, that we share a bond and a mission
and are part of a sisterhood stretching around the world.
A Lion of Judah pin is not merely a bauble or a piece of
jewelry, it is a badge upon my heart reminding me each time
I wear it of my love for my community and my people.”

Lion since 2006

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CHARITY & GRACE,
BEAUTY ESSENTIALS

SANDS
“The pin I wear combines the menorah representing the Lion
program here in south Palm Beach County, and also the Star of
David from my other hometown, Akron, Ohio. I’ve also
added two diamonds to the pin every year since I became a
Lion, representing both Florida and Ohio, so the pin is quite
full and rather unique. The flame was added when I endowed
my gift and became a LOJE. When others see it, they often ask
me about it and, when another Lion spots it and approaches
me, we already know we have a great deal in common. I wear
it with the greatest pride and joy. And I feel fortunate enough
that we have the financial ability to contribute to Jewish needs
at this level.”

Lion since 1983

LOJE since 1999

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LOVE & COMPASSION,
NEVER OUT OF STYLE

WEINBERG
“When I wear my Lion pin, it reminds me that I am a
part of an exclusive group of like-minded women. It’s
a symbol of my connection to others who understand
and appreciate the importance of keeping the Jewish
faith – and Israel – alive and strong well into the
future. When I come across another woman wearing
the pin, someone who I’ve never met, I immediately feel
like she’s my sister. We don’t have to say a word, but I
feel our bond.”

Lion since 2005

LOJE since 2005

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Passion
LION OF JUDAH PIN GUIDELINES

 The Lion of Judah pin is awarded to a woman who,

in any single campaign year (Sept.1—Aug. 31),
contributes at least $5,000 through a personal pledge.

 Any recipient of the Lion of Judah pin who renews

her commitment of at least $5,000 in a subsequent
year is entitled to an additional diamond to be placed
on the pin.

 For women who commit to become a Lion forever and

endow their annual campaign gift, a flame (Or L’Atid)
will be added to the paw of the Lion on the pin.

 Another campaign commitment from a woman’s family,

husband or business, if applicable, may not be decreased
in order for the woman to commit $5,000 or more in
her own name.

 The Lion of Judah pin is a sacred national symbol

of philanthropy and therefore may not be altered or
tampered with in any way.

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THE
COLOR CHART
The stone in the eye of the Lion changes, depending on the level of your annual gift
to Federation. Here is the current “color chart”:

$5,000 Diamond
(at this level you are eligible
to wear your lion pin, a
diamond is set in the eye)

$100,000
Black Diamond $36,000
(on white gold pin)
Amethyst

$75,000
Cognac Diamond $10,000
Ruby
$25,000
Emerald

$50,000
Zahav Diamond $18,000
Sapphire

International Leadership Reunion – $250,000

White gold pin with pave diamonds on mane

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& ABOUT

Dorothy Wizer and Carol Winig and Judy Levis Markhoff and Leona Brauser and Clarice Pressner and
Beverly Shapiro Renee Singer Paul Markhoff Gloria Baker Wendy Pressner

Judith Klein and Florence Brody Rani Garfinkle and Phyllis Ellen R. Sarnoff and Etta Myrna Skurnick, Toby Weinman
Sandler Gross Zimmerman Palchik and Diana Stein

Past Chairs of Women’s Division Welcome Israeli Lions!

Women’s Philantrhopy Leadership: Anne Jacobson,

Karen Altschul, Louise Galpern, Ellen R. Sarnoff,
Meryl Gallatin, Jeanne Fibus and Barbara Levy A special “thanks” to our new LOJE’s at the 2007 Ultimate Thank You

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