Women's Philanthropy

In the Community - January 2017

Did you know that there are nearly 250,000 Jewish adults and children living in Greater Boston? That less than half of them identity as Reform or Conservative? Or that approximately two-thirds of Boston’s Jews have been to Israel?

These were among the findings of the most recent Greater …

Wonder Woman - Wendy Waldman

Five years ago, Wendy Waldman – a regular attendee of Women’s Philanthropy events – decided she was ready for more.

“I wanted to get involved in leadership, to find my place in Women’s Philanthropy, and to make deeper connections with other Jewish women,” she says.

A conversati…

Wonder Woman - Laurie Gliklich

Laurie Gliklich was introduced to the idea of giving back to the community at an early age.

“My parents were very good role models and philanthropy has always been part of my family,” she says, noting that her parents are also very active in CJP. “It’s very fulfilling to help others…

Wonder Woman - Marjorie Patkin

When asked how she got involved in CJP, Marjorie Patkin answers in one simple word: mentorship.

Shortly after Marjorie and her husband moved to the North Shore three decades ago, a new friend invited her to come to a Young Leadership event, where she was introduced to the Federation world. …

Wonder Woman - Sasha Meyerson

Although she was first introduced to CJP’s Women’s Philanthropy almost five years ago, Sasha Meyerson’s leadership trajectory truly began last year when she participated in the Leadership Development Series, through which she was given the resources to articulate what CJP is about and …