As a proud Ruby Lion of Judah, we invite you to join us for a special luncheon with jeweler and entrepreneur Freida Rothman, a third-generation Holocaust survivor.
Rothman will share how drawing strength from Survivors continues to shape her life and her craft. Her contemporary jewelry pieces serve as a tribute to these experiences, celebrating strength, resilience and hope.
RSVP by Thursday, Oct. 1. Advance registration is required.
event details
Date & Time:
Thursday, Oct. 8
12-2 p.m.
Location:
The Pump House
605 Righters Ferry Road
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Couvert: $100
Additional INformation
- A dairy/pescatarian lunch will be provided. Kosher options are available upon request by Friday, September 25.
- For security purposes, advance registration is required.
- Government IDs are subject to verification and bags are subject to search.
- By attending this event, you agree to the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s terms and conditions.
- For event related questions, contact events@jewishphilly.org or 215.832.0533.
About Our Speaker
Freida Rothman
Freida Rothman is a Brooklyn-born, second-generation jeweler, entrepreneur, and mother of five whose work is rooted in strength, resilience, and heritage. The granddaughter of four Holocaust Survivors, Rothman grew up surrounded by stories of perseverance and new beginnings, shaping both the woman and designer she is today.
Since founding her namesake brand in 2010, she has personally designed each piece of jewelry, drawing inspiration from the grit, beauty and architecture of her hometown. Through meaningful design and storytelling, Rothman carries her family’s legacy forward, creating jewelry that celebrates strength, inspires confidence and honors the stories women carry with them.
RUBY LION OF JUDAH
This special program is intended for Ruby Lions of Judah who make a generous household contribution of $10,000 to the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Annual Campaign. If you have not made your 2026 Annual Campaign gift, we welcome you to contact Women’s Philanthropy Director Lannie Hulnick at lhulnick@jewishphilly.org or 215.832.0502.
Women’s Philanthropy Co-Chairs
Allison Goodman
Rachel Steinberg
Ruby Lion Chair
Margie Perlstein Wargon
Event Co-Chairs
Debra Magerman
Beth Reisboard
Host Committee
*as of 8.27.26
Ande Adelman
Susanna Lachs Adler
Jill Altman
Tami Astorino
Marcy Bacine
Andi Barsky
Connie Berg
Sharyn Berman
Bryna Berman
Sheree I. Bloch
Sylvia Blume
Diana Cohen
Ruthi Cohen
Lauren Danneman
Sharon Freedman
Abbie Friedman
Beth Galinsky
Belinda Glijansky
Ellen Goldberg
Lisa Goldenberg
Allison Goodman
Andrea Gottlieb
Suzi Gross
Kathy Gubernick
Margie Honickman
Alla Kendall
Karen Kramer
Beth Krouse
Jill Kurtzman
Sara W. Laver
Lori Levin
Michele S. Levin
Lyn Neff
Holly Nelson
Gail Norry
Judy Novick
Fran Orkin
Susan Raynor
Mary Relles
Robin Robbins
Mindy Roseman
Julie Savitch
Mimi Schneirov
Susan Schwartz
Marcy Shoemaker
Amy Stein
Rachel Steinberg
Donna Sternberg
Jane Sutow
Jenifer Thomas
Amy Wittenstein
Susan Wolk
About Women’s Philanthropy
Women’s Philanthropy at the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia empowers, engages, and connects women at every stage of life to become leaders and ambassadors who work to ensure a vibrant Jewish future. We travel, volunteer, learn, give, and forge meaningful connections between like-minded women. To learn more about Women’s Philanthropy, click here.