- November 23, 2024
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Nancy Spielberg and Barbara Ackerman
Co-Chairwomen Susan and Michelle Mallitz
Stephanie Tucker, Carol Papish and Barbara Aferiat
Orchids were the centerpiece for each table.
Lauren Glassman and Mimi Carlin
Fran Spiegel, Denise Cotler and Hedy Guttman
Shelly Glenn, Melissa Howard and Mary Gratehouse
Bunny Skirboll, Irene Ross, Nancy Milbauer and Stephanie Citron
Ronni Tasman, Bonnie Silverman and Vivien Kalvaria
Producer Nancy Spielberg was the guest speaker for the day.
Debbie Dannheiser had a pop-up shop for guests to browse.
Co-Chairwomen Susan and Michelle Mallitz welcome guests to the luncheon.
Debbie Dannheiser donated a painting celebrating women to be auctioned off.
Federation President Michael Ritter addresses the audience.
Lauren Glassman gave a speech on her journey of being Jewish.
The Jewish holiday Hanukkah is Dec. 2 - 10, so a table celebrating the season was set up.
Amy Weinberger, Kala Sheckler and Lori Dorman
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee celebrated women Dec. 3 at the Art Ovation Hotel for its annual Women's Day Luncheon.
The federation continues to bring a famous woman speaker to the luncheon. This year's guest was producer, businesswoman and philanthropist Nancy Spielberg. Previously, Spielberg was a co-producer on the Oscar-winning documentary "Chernobyl Heart" and was the executive producer for "Who Will Write Our History."
She also started multiple charities focused on Jewish advocacy.
The luncheon began with shopping in the hallway, which included paintings, pillows and clothing from Debbie Dannheiser. Then guests moved into the ballroom for the program. After the welcome, Lauren Glassman gave a moving speech on being a child from a Jewish family, to embracing her Jewish heritage with the federation.
After Lauren's presentation, attendees enjoyed lunch before hearing from Spielberg.
