Lion of Judah – Celebrating 50 Years!
The Lion of Judah Giving Society was endorsed nationally in 1980 to honor philanthropic women who make a significant and continuing individual gift to Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign. There are more than 18,000 Lions of Judah around the world. Women who contribute a minimum of $5,000 to the community’s Annual Campaign proudly wear the gold or platinum Lion of Judah pin as a symbol of their commitment, available for purchase through Women’s Philanthropy professionals.
Levels of Giving
Lion: $5,000–$9,999 |
Zahav Lion (yellow diamond): $50,000-$74,999 |
Ruby Lion: $10,000–$17,999 |
Sabra Lion (cognac diamond): $75,000–$99,999 |
Sapphire Lion: $18,000–$24,999 |
Prime Minister Council (platinum): $100,000 |
Emerald Lion: $25,000–$49,999 |
International Leadership (pavé): $250,000 |
Lion of Judah Endowment (LOJE)
A LOJE gift represents the creation of a permanent endowment guaranteeing that a woman’s yearly financial commitment of $5,000 or more to the Annual Campaign will be made in her name every year in perpetuity. A flame is added to the pin for a LOJE gift.
Pomegranates
Pomegranates are a national giving society that recognizes women who make a minimum individual gift of $1,800 to Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign.
The pomegranate is a symbol of bounty, sustenance, and power. Women making this commitment proudly wear the silver pomegranate pin, available for purchase through the Women’s Philanthropy professionals.
Pearl Society – New!
Pearls are a national giving society that recognizes women who make a minimum individual gift of $365 to Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign. This new pearl giving society recognizes a woman’s desire to give to and engage with the community through their philanthropy. Pearl Society programs are open to all Women’s Philanthropy donors of $365+ and provide a forum for Jewish women to socialize and learn from one another and from engaging programming.
The Pearl Society recognition piece is a silver Hamsa pendant necklace with a pearl inset.
To learn more about any of these levels of leadership and commitment, email Women@JFFS.org or call 949-435-3484.