Join us for an inspiring evening to shine a light on women’s courage and leadership.
Award-winning photographer Debbie Zimelman will take us behind the scenes of her 10-year journey interviewing and photographing women IDF soldiers. Her book “Women on the Front Lines” is the only photography collection dedicated to these soldiers’ experiences, offering an intimate look at their fears, challenges and triumphs.
Drinks and light refreshments will be served.
RSVP by Sunday, Feb. 15
Event DETAILS
Date & Time:
Thursday, Feb. 19
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Couvert:
$50 per person
Location:
Congregation Beth Or
239 E. Welsh Road
Maple Glen, PA 19002
Additional Information
- Drinks and light refreshments will be served.
- This program is hosted by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Women of Vision and Women’s Philanthropy groups.
- For security purposes, advance registration is required by Sunday, Feb. 15.
- 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, email events@jewishphilly.org or call 215.832.0534.
Featuring: Debbie Zimelman
Debbie Zimelman is an award-winning photographer based in Israel. Passionate about capturing people and uncovering new perspectives through her lens, her mission is to use photography to share her vision and tell compelling stories.
Zimelman is renowned for documenting the lives of Israeli women. Her work has been published and exhibited worldwide, and she has won numerous international accolades and prizes. Her project “Women in Prison” is the first in-depth photographic study of inmates at Neve Tirzah, Israel’s only women’s prison.
Her book “Women on the Front Lines” has gained widespread attention in Israel and abroad. The only book to visually document the experiences of Israeli female combat soldiers, “Women on the Front Lines” offers an intimate look at the growing number of women volunteering for IDF combat roles.
Zimelman has presented more than 40 book discussions worldwide, speaking in the U.S., Canada, Japan, Hong Kong and beyond.
Event Co-Chairs
Jill Hampton and Melissa Strauss
Host Committee
Jaclyn Ackerman
Tami Astorino
Marcy Bacine
Andi Barsky
Ali Bauer Crouch
Emily Berman
Monica Brantz
Tara Cherwony
Diana Cohen
Amy Cohen
Sally Cooper Bleznak
Kelly Dalsemer
Alyson Gass
Lisa Goldenberg
Allison Goodman
Karen Greene
Dana Hasness
Elisabeth Hess
Lynne Jacobs
Brandi Lerner
Robin Lerner
Marilyn Lieberman
Barbara Lincow
Jodi Miller
Fran Orkin
Mary Relles
Robin Robbins
Julia Rosenzweig
Marci Seder
Jocelyn Spitz
Jen Thomas
Dana Ufberg
Sarah Vogel
Cindy Warkow
Bonnie Weinberger
Carly Zimmerman
ABOUT WOMEN OF VISION
Women of Vision impacts the lives of self-identifying Jewish women and girls across generations and geographic boundaries through strategic grantmaking, advocacy and educational programs leading to social change and social justice. To learn more, visit jewishphilly.org/wov or contact womenofvision@jewishphilly.org.
ABOUT WOMEN’S PHILANTHROPY
Women’s Philanthropy empowers, engages, and connects women at every stage of life to become leaders and ambassadors who work to ensure a vibrant Jewish future. As part of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, Women’s Philanthropy travels, volunteers, learns, gives and forges meaningful connections between like-minded women. To learn more, visit jewishphilly.org/wp or contact womensphilanthropy@jewishphilly.org.