Greater Miami Jewish Federation Women’s Event Celebrates and Inspires

Chaired by Corey Feinsilver, the event raised $1.5 million dollars for the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign to care for those in need, support vital programs and strengthen Jewish life in Miami, in Israel and in more than 70 other countries around the world. Headlining The Women’s Event was Emmy Award-winning actress Debra Messing, of Will & Grace fame, who wowed the crowd with stories of her Jewish journey and provided thoughtful answers during a Q&A session. As a member of the only Jewish family in an Irish-Catholic neighborhood, Messing grew up surrounded by a great deal of anti-Semitism. Nonetheless, her family raised her with strong Jewish traditions and values, which she maintains in Hollywood and shares with her son.
A highlight of the program was the presentation of the Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award to Helene Berger by Lion of Judah Co-founder Norma Kipnis Wilson and Women’s Philanthropy President Sheree Savar, in recognition of Berger’s lifelong efforts in philanthropy and volunteerism. Berger is a member of the Federation Board of Directors, serves on its Executive Committee, is a Past President of Women’s Philanthropy, and is a highly involved Jewish leader locally, nationally and internationally. Sara Bejar is Women’s Philanthropy Campaign Chair.
Federation gratefully acknowledges its 2017 Proud Business Partners for their generous support of The Women’s Event. Platinum Sponsors were Bilzin Sumberg, Attorneys at Law; The Collection; Greenberg Traurig, P.A.; The Miami Herald and Wells Fargo. Gold Sponsors were Akerman, City National Bank, Crystal & Company, Kaufman Rossin, Kent Security Services, Sapoznik Insurance & Associates and South Florida Legal Guide. Silver Sponsors were Meland Russin & Budwick, P.A. and NFP-The Meltzer Group. Bronze Sponsors were BDO, Carlton Fields and Sabadell United Bank. Pearl Sponsors were Dacra; Morrison Brown Argiz & Farra, Certified Public Accountants; Northern Trust Bank of Florida, N.A.; Omnia Family Wealth; Perry Ellis International and Podhurst Orseck, P.A.
For more information about the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, please visit JewishMiami.org or call 305.576.4000.
Paul Feinsilver, Corey Feinsilver and Zack Feinsilver
Moj Khaghan Danial, Mojgan Khaghan and Deborah Motulsky
Cathy Alcalay and Elise van der Reis
Olga Blavatnik, Fatima Delokarova, Ximena Vigdor and Svetlana Valk
Becky Delaster and Irene Weisburd
Terry Jove, Lori Novick, Elise Udelson, Ann Deshe and Kathie Einstein
Daphna Bentata and Laura Sion
Ilana Snider, Rachel Schapiro, Michelle Ben-Aviv and Amanda Adler
Shoshanna Suzy Wagner, Nicole Kavana and Bella T. Krieger
Diane Lieberman and Jessica Lieberman
Irma Goldstein, Debra Leibowitz, Sara Moriber, Moni Cohen, Adrienne Pardo and Alice Miller
Bianca Gabay and Michele Baena
Dana March, Laura Kaplan and Hilary Gershman
Pam Wolofsky, Suzanne Legon, Mimi Levine and Jill Schwartz
Miriam Hinds, Lexie Franklin and Julie Franklin
Patricia Stauber, Brenda Nullman, Jacci Seskin and Ena Teichner
Meredith Gussin, Kelly Fodiman and Allison Weiss Brady
Sarah Lacharlotte, Caroline Bidermann, Netta Shaked, Leslie Benitah, Marie-France Bloch, Elizabeth Resnick, Lori Zerbib and Lois Levinson
Tammy Aronson and Alison Mars
Patricia Nahmad, Carolyn Baumel and Terri Kransnoff
(Standing) Sharon Redensky, Karen Klein, Ronit Behar, Vivian Landman, Ruthy Benoliel, Anita Murciano, Keila Stiberman, Lillian Tabacinic and Estrella Mitrani. (Seated) Sara Bejar, Evelyn Faigenblat, Maria Teresa Vaisberg and Sharona Abadi
Standing: Suzanne Glasser, Karen Sepsenwol, Holly Levy, Katherine Crespin, Linda Ben-Avner and Rachel Roszler. (Seated) Tara Ehrenkranz, Caryn Frishman, Mytyl Simancas-Bister, Laurie Mitrani and Janice Roszler
Dara Gross Ogulnick and Michelle Ohev Zion
Nadine Pertnoy, Linda Bittel and Noreen Sablotsky
Janet Kelfer and Susan Lampen
Alisa Oppenheim, Tracey Spiegelman and Elise Scheck Bonwitt
Allison Rosenfeld and Erica Groussman
Nancy Kaplan, Wendi Gittler and Jodie Rozencwaig
Jennifer Jackson, Jessica Dornbusch, Caryn Ellman and Daryl Szapiro
Marissa Amuial and Lourdes Suarez
Robin Gale and Barbara Amoils