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Thousands of women activists are deeply invested in supporting vibrant Jewish life worldwide. Through the power of collective action, these women support those in need, ensure the continuity of Jewish life, and build bridges of understanding and compassion.
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National Women’s Philanthropy Board
The National Women’s Philanthropy Board is an elite group of 200 of the most influential women leaders in Jewish philanthropy, representing over 60 Federations across North America. Board members support their local Federation, Jewish Federations of North America, and the global Jewish community.
Lion of Judah
Lion of Judah unites nearly 20,000 Jewish women philanthropists from 141 communities, who raise over $250 million annually for critical Jewish causes. Founded in 1972, the Lion of Judah has become an international symbol of strength, sisterhood, and an unwavering commitment to the global Jewish community.
International Lion of Judah Conference
The biennial conference convenes nearly 2,000 influential Jewish women philanthropists from around the world. The gathering is a vital platform for these leaders to connect, learn, and inspire one another through their shared commitment to the Jewish community. The most recent conference was held in Atlanta in November of 2024.
Lion of Judah Endowment
A Lion of Judah embodies compassion, strength, and leadership in Jewish life. Creating a Lion of Judah Endowment ($100,000 minimum) ensures vital community support continues for generations. Popular options include bequests, retirement funds, and life insurance policies.
Meet Our Chair
Sherri Ketai
Chair, National Women's Philanthropy
Sherri Ketai has held a wide and varied range of leadership positions within the Detroit Jewish community as well as nationally.
Her roles at the Jewish Federation of Detroit include serving as 2015–2017 Annual Campaign Chair, longstanding member of the Federation Board of Governors, Vice Chair of the Executive Committee, Women’s Philanthropy Board of Directors, Lion of Judah Vice Chair and Leadership Development Chair.
Sherri also has been an active leader within the Israel & Overseas Department, chairing and leading numerous missions and programs including those supporting Detroit’s Partnership Region and the Israeli Camper Program.
She has held several leadership positions for other Jewish organizations within the metro Detroit community, including Hebrew Free Loan, the University of Michigan Hillel and the Maccabi Games. For her work, Sherri was awarded the Association of Fundraising Professionals 2019 AFP Distinguished Volunteer Award.
Nationally, Sherri is the Chair of Endowment and Lion Behind the Pin for National Women’s Philanthropy. She serves on the National Women’s Philanthropy Board and is a previous Class Chair and Mission Chair to Washington, DC.
Most importantly, Sherri and her husband Jimmy are parents to Josh (and fiancée Bridget), Adam, Evan and daughter-in law Ashley.
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