Lions of Judah play a vital role in creating social justice, aiding the vulnerable, preserving human dignity, and building Jewish identity. A Lion of Judah commits $5,000 or more annually to the campaign in her name.
Women's Philanthropy
Women philanthropists are the change-makers and community-shapers of the world. We are sisters and daughters, mothers and friends, compassionate and committed women at every stage of life and career.
Inspired and guided by our tradition of tzedakah (righteousness/charity) and tikkun olam (repairing the world), the Jewish Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy is dedicated to the continuity, connectivity and thriving future of our Charleston Jewish community, Israel, and the Jewish people.
Women’s Philanthropy is about more than just the Annual Campaign. It’s about knowing and understanding deeply the breadth of issues facing our community and rolling up our sleeves to help. It’s about educating, inspiring, and empowering women of all ages in our community. It’s about nurturing leadership and fostering a commitment to philanthropy. It’s about having an impact.
Take the Anita Zucker Lion of Judah Challenge!
Anita Zucker, CEO and Board Chair of the InterTech Group, Business Leader, and Philanthropist put into place a three-year challenge for the women in our community to encourage them to make leadership gifts and become a Lions of Judah. Since 2010, Anita’s Challenge has inspired dozens of women to make this commitment. Making a leadership gift at the Lion of Judah level makes a huge impact for our Jewish community locally, in Israel, and around the world.
Year 1
In the first year, you contribute $2,500 and Anita will match the gift with $2,500, which will make you a Lion.
Year 2
The second year, you contribute $4,000 and Anita will match the gift with $1,000, again making you a Lion.
Year 3
The third year, you contribute the full $5,000 gift which is a leadership gift of a Lion of Judah.