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Stories from our Women’s Philanthropy Leadership

Jennifer Richardson

“I grew up in Tampa, Florida with three brothers and one sister. My parents emphasized to all of us, from a young age, the importance of family, faith, traditions and community. My family attended services regularly. We always looked forward to Sunday School because my mom and dad would p…

Debbie Margolis

I am not sure where or how I developed my passion for leadership, but I do recall that I liked to organize and coordinate early in my life. Unknowingly, I built my skills in high school as the jazz band “mom” (the band was mostly guys) and crew leader on backpacking trips with the Explor…

Roz Vogelfanger

Roz Adin Vogelfanger has had a passion for Jewish life since she was a teenager in Brooklyn, New York. Shortly after high school graduation, she celebrated her 18th birthday on a ship bound for the fledgling State of Israel. Her destination: a year-long Habonim work-study program at Kibbutz…

Ann Miller

Ann Miller 

“My Jewish journey began as a B'nai B'rith Girl (BBG) throughout my high school years in leadership roles on the local and regional levels.

When my family moved back to California after 10 years in Ohio, we settled in Orange County. Our first priority was to join Temple Be…

Mary Cramer

Mary Cramer

Mary became involved in Women’s Philanthropy as a Lion of Judah through her leadership with the Hebrew Academy, a community partner of Jewish Federation of Orange County.

Her parents, Harry and Hilda Eisen, of blessed memory, survived the Holocaust and started Norco Ranch sho…