UJA-Federation of New York Honors Westchester's Karen S.W. Friedman

The following announcement is from the UJA-Federation of New York:

Scarsdale resident Karen S.W. Friedman was recognized for her leadership and service to the Jewish community at UJA-Federation of New York’s Lion of Judah Fall Luncheon on October 30, 2014, at The Plaza in New York City. Friedmanreceived the Spirit of Peggy Award for embodying the values and contributions of Peggy Tishman, a communal leader of great stature and a philanthropist for more than five decades.

Lion of Judah is a special society representing philanthropic women who make individual contributions of at least $6,000 annually to UJA-Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy.More than 16,000 women around the world are recognized as Lions of Judah, including more than 1,200 in the New York Jewish community.

The event, attended by more than 400 philanthropic women who give $7.7 million annually to UJA-Federation, also recognized Sandra F. Cahn and Natalie Barth, both of New York City, for their commitment to philanthropy. Guest speaker Deborah E. Lipstadt, historian, author, and one of the nation’s foremost authorities on the Holocaust, discussed the rise of anti-Semitism around the world.

About UJA-Federation of New York

For more than 95 years, UJA-Federation has inspired New Yorkers to act on their values and invest in our community for the biggest impact. Through UJA-Federation, more than 55,000 donors address issues that matter most to them, pooling their resources to care for New Yorkers of all backgrounds and Jews everywhere, to connect people to their Jewish communities, and to respond to crises close to home and around the globe. Working with nearly 100 network beneficiary agencies, synagogues, and other Jewish organizations, UJA-Federation is the world’s largest local philanthropy; our reach spans from New York to Israel to more than 70 other countries around the world, touching 4.5 million people each year. For more information on how to donate or volunteer, please visit our website at www.ujafedny.org.

Photo: Karen S.W. Friedman. Photo credit: Contributed