Women’s Wednesday Luncheon
Online registration for this event is now closed. For more information, please contact Chayla Furlong at cfurlong@jnf.org.
Women for Israel has redefined female philanthropy and is channeling the power of women and making a tangible difference for the land and people of Israel. Meet the women who are leading the way. Join the movement.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
11:30 am • Mingling
12:15 pm • Lunch & Program
Northwest Austin
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Featuring
Elica LeBon
Iranian American Attorney & Activist
As an attorney, artist, and activist, Elica LeBon has dedicated her life to bridging divides and championing human rights. From advocating for truth in the Middle East to addressing misconceptions about Israel, she has reached millions of audiences worldwide, inspiring action with her compelling stories and powerful messages of hope, humanity, and the transformative power of building bridges between communities.
Ticket Pricing
General Admission • $54
JNFuture (ages 22-40) • $36
Raffle (One Entry) • $50
Raffle (Five Entries) • $200
Attendees will be asked for a suggested minimum donation of $360 or more to the current campaign.
Event Chairs
Jennifer Failla • Lauren Hamer • Tracy Solomon
Table Captain Co-Chairs
Mae Levitan • Carli Price
Table Captains
Amy Antonacci • Rabbi Amy Cohen • Michelle Cohen • Beth Danziger • Marsha Fein
Cheryl Fulton • Chayla Furlong • Joanne Gamel • Lauren Halpern
Cheryl Hersh • Ellen Hunt • Sara Kogut • Heilla Lain • Mae Levitan
Marcia Levy • Arielle Levy Marschark • Phil Loewy • Marisela Maddox
Nathalie Miller • Val Newberg • Carli Price
Claire Selinger • Patti Sokol • Robyn Sperling • Beth Steinberg
Rachel Stern • Melaine Susswein • Julie Waltzer
In Formation
RSVP Required
Dietary Laws Observed
Minimum Gift Suggested
For security purposes pre-registration is required for all guests. Attendees will be subject to a security check, and we reserve the right to refuse entry at our discretion.
Double Your Impact Through our Women’s Wednesday Gift Match
This Women’s Wednesday we are thrilled to announce we will be raising funds to build the Austin Women for Israel Community Shelter for a border community in Israel. An anonymous, local, female donor is providing a $1 for $1 match up to $125,000 to help the female Zionists of Austin raise the $250,000 necessary to provide this large 60-person shelter to a community in need! Unable to attend? Click below to donate towards the cost of the shelter.
Announcing our Mazel Ring Raffle
One lucky winner will go home from Women’s Wednesday with the coveted Rachie Shnay Mazel Ring in the size and color of their choosing! Buy your raffle tickets today to secure your shot at winning this trendy, gorgeous, and meaningful piece of jewelry, donated by one of our local female leaders. Tickets can be purchased through our registration pages for both the daytime and evening events, and are $50 for one entry or $200 for five entries. You may also purchase tickets at check-in on the day of the event. The deadline to secure your tickets is 6:00 pm on May 7, and our raffle winner will be chosen and announced during the conclusion of the evening program.
More Information
Chayla Furlong, Director, Central Texas
cfurlong@jnf.org • 512.410.1438 x948