When women come together, real change is possible. Women bring wisdom to solve big challenges.

At Elluminate, the Jewish women social entrepreneurs we support and the philanthropists who enable their work bring their collective wisdom to our mission. These visionaries tackle pressing issues around the globe in their commitment to making positive, lasting change.

Join us this month to hear from Shoshanna Keats Jaskoll, whose organization, Chochmat Nashim translates as "wisdom of women;" and as we honor Debbie Cosgrove, whose wisdom and leadership were instrumental to Elluminate's growth.

Q: How can we curb the spread of religious extremism in Israel?

A: Mobilize Orthodox women!

Shoshanna Keats Jaskoll believes religious women are key to making lasting change in the Israeli Orthodox Jewish community. A self-proclaimed "warrior with a pen," Shoshanna is the Co-Founder and Director of Chochmat Nashim, where she writes, speaks, and advocates for changing policy and communal behavior for a healthier, more balanced society.

Shoshanna felt compelled to become an activist after witnessing numerous occasions in which religious women's voices were silenced. To experience Shoshanna's courageous work, listen to Chochmat Nashim's podcast, where she discusses a host of issues relevant to Orthodox women, including Israel's new coalition government.

Join us on Thursday, May 4th at 12pm ET for the latest in our monthly Crown JEWEL Conversation series to hear more from Shoshanna! This virtual event is free and open to the public. Registration is required to attend live on Zoom or receive the recording. Closed captioning will be provided.

Elluminate's 2023 Gala Luncheon is 4 weeks away - get your ticket now before we sell out!

Join us on Wednesday, May 24 to celebrate our global network of bold Jewish women changemakers and to honor Debbie Cosgrove, Elluminate’s Immediate Past President. Debbie is a tireless advocate for Jewish ethics and thought, especially as they relate to gender equity.

The event will include an opportunity to meet members of The Collective and a raffle of amazing prizes including a necklace from Yvel Jewelers, a trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and a luxury gift basket including a Bloomingdale's shopping spree and hair by Paul LaBrecque.

Register on our website or contact Melissa Rosen, Director of Strategic Engagement & Operations at gala@elluminatewomen.org/212.836.1822 with any questions.

Are you curious about becoming a board member of Elluminate? Do you have someone to nominate? Interested in learning more? Contact president@elluminatewomen.org by May 15th! 

Rabbi Jennie Rosenn and her organization, Dayenu: A Jewish Call to Climate Action, hosted The New York Jewish Climate Action Summit on April 23rd in honor of Earth Day.

Jodi Bromberg and Rabba Sara Hurwitz inspired guests this week at a breakfast at the home of Elluminate Board member, Barbara Pollard.

Join Evie Litwok and her organization, Witness to Mass Incarceration, at their 100 Suitcase Giveaway event on May 7th. Learn more and sponsor a suitcase here. Each suitcase provides critical items to formerly incarcerated youth and LGBTQ people.

Elluminate supports social innovation and gender equity. We promote excellence in philanthropy and in women's leadership. A philanthropist can have $10 or $10mm to give – the key is in her intentionality around charitable giving.

Our 25 years of experience in supporting philanthropists and grantmaking has led to the work we’re doing today - supporting visionary Jewish women social entrepreneurs and leaders.

When you support Elluminate, you’re supporting forty different organizations run by extraordinary, cutting-edge feminist leaders.

Thanks to your genderosity, Elluminate is where women's leadership is valued.

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