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National Council of Jewish Women recognizes past and present honorees

The annual Women In Power luncheon was held Jan. 18.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 4:30 p.m. January 19, 2023
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The National Council of Jewish Women Sarasota-Manatee paid tribute to honorees past and present with its returning Women In Power luncheon at Michael's On East on Jan. 18.

The annual event brought hundreds of NCJW supporters to Michael's On East, which recognizes a number of impactful women in the community each year. 

As this year's luncheon fell under the organization's "Year of the Child" initiative helping youth in the area, many of the recipients were women who work to improve the lives of children. Those honorees included Jone Willians, Janet Kahn, Dr. Wendy Katz, Amanda Horne and Beth Duda.

The recognition didn't stop there. Many of the event's past honorees made the trip to be celebrated as well. 

Guests were welcomed by president Rachel Sesser before Rabbi Anat Moskowitz gave a pre-meal blessing.

Back row: Honorees Beth Duda, Amanda Horne, Jone Williams, Janet Kahn. Front row: Co-chairwoman Joan Bour, honoree Wendy Katz and co-chairwoman Joyce Hersch
Back row: Honorees Beth Duda, Amanda Horne, Jone Williams, Janet Kahn. Front row: Co-chairwoman Joan Bour, honoree Wendy Katz and co-chairwoman Joyce Hersch
Photo by Harry Sayer
President Rachel Sesser, co-chairwomen Joyce Hersh and Joan Bour
President Rachel Sesser, co-chairwomen Joyce Hersh and Joan Bour
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Table decor included school supplies that were later donated.
Table decor included school supplies that were later donated.
Photo by Harry Sayer
Table decor included school supplies that were later donated.
Table decor included school supplies that were later donated.
Photo by Harry Sayer
President Rachel Sesser and Nancy Bortinger
President Rachel Sesser and Nancy Bortinger
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Marge Ellin and Marion Marshak
Marge Ellin and Marion Marshak
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Table decor included school supplies that were later donated.
Table decor included school supplies that were later donated.
Photo by Harry Sayer
Debbie Silver Heller and Marian Moss
Debbie Silver Heller and Marian Moss
Photo by Harry Sayer
Guests were treated to a tasty fruit desert.
Guests were treated to a tasty fruit desert.
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Past honorees were recognized at the luncheon.
Past honorees were recognized at the luncheon.
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Maria and Britney Romero
Maria and Britney Romero
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Jone Williams and Valerie Reeves
Jone Williams and Valerie Reeves
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Corky Schwartz and Rookie Shifrin
Corky Schwartz and Rookie Shifrin
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Ellen Sichel, Pam Gordon and Eileen Kozlof
Ellen Sichel, Pam Gordon and Eileen Kozlof
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Janet Kahn, Deb Fountain and Amanda Horne
Janet Kahn, Deb Fountain and Amanda Horne
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Several recipients received awards.
Several recipients received awards.
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Judy Handleman and Alice Golub
Judy Handleman and Alice Golub
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