Ladies lunch with the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

The Lion of Judah and Pomegranate Luncheon was hosted Jan. 10 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 12:17 p.m. January 10, 2019
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The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee thanked its Lions of Judah and Pomegranates, as well as welcomed new members, Jan. 10 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens. 

The ladies of Lion of Judah and Pomegranate continue to give to the Federation annually. For their generosity, the members are shown appreciation with the annual Lion of Judah and Pomegranate Luncheon, featuring a speaker. 

This year's speaker was Jeannie Smith. Smith's mother, Irene Gut OpDyke, was an internally renowned rescuer during the Holocaust. In her memory, Smith travels the country speaking about her experiences. OpDyke also wrote a book turned Broadway play, and soon to be a movie. 

Co-Chairwoman Fremajane Wolfson, Speaker Jeannie Smith and Co-Chairwoman Evie Lichter
Co-Chairwoman Fremajane Wolfson, Speaker Jeannie Smith and Co-Chairwoman Evie Lichter
Debbie Gordon, Susi Benson Steenbarger and Meredith Ernst
Debbie Gordon, Susi Benson Steenbarger and Meredith Ernst
Jan Kahn, Gisele Pintchuck and Lauren Mattysse
Jan Kahn, Gisele Pintchuck and Lauren Mattysse
Ruth Ades, Merle Nelson and Ahne Spindel
Ruth Ades, Merle Nelson and Ahne Spindel
Joan Cohen, Nancy Milbauer, Nancy Gold, Sylvia Samet and Hedria Saltzman
Joan Cohen, Nancy Milbauer, Nancy Gold, Sylvia Samet and Hedria Saltzman
Debbie Yonker and Carol Camiener
Debbie Yonker and Carol Camiener
The Lion of Judah and Pomegranate Luncheon is hosted each year to celebrate the women.
The Lion of Judah and Pomegranate Luncheon is hosted each year to celebrate the women.
The speaker's mother wrote the book,
The speaker's mother wrote the book, "In My Hand: Memories of a Holocaust Rescuer."
Each guest received a copy of the speaker's mother's book.
Each guest received a copy of the speaker's mother's book.
Toby Siegel, Liz Woodrow, Renee Hymson and Edie Chaifetz
Toby Siegel, Liz Woodrow, Renee Hymson and Edie Chaifetz
Susan Charnas and Terry Roth
Susan Charnas and Terry Roth
Howard Tevlowitz, Geri Drexler and Richard Bergman
Howard Tevlowitz, Geri Drexler and Richard Bergman
Debbie Haspel and Lynn Carvel
Debbie Haspel and Lynn Carvel
Co-Chairwoman Evie Lichter, Nancy Milbauer and Nancy Zimmerman
Co-Chairwoman Evie Lichter, Nancy Milbauer and Nancy Zimmerman
Hillary Steele, Graci McGillicuddy and Lois Stulberg
Hillary Steele, Graci McGillicuddy and Lois Stulberg
Meredith Ernst, Michael Ritter and Nancy Wolk
Meredith Ernst, Michael Ritter and Nancy Wolk

 

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