Why should you give to the
Women's Campaign?

The Women's Philanthropy is Inspired by the Jewish traditions of tzedakah and tikkun olam -- social justice and repairing the world. It provides opportunities for every women to affirm her Jewish identity and spirituality, to take a stand on issues that affect her community, and to inspire other Jewish women by example.

Educate women and you educate families.

• Tzedakah is a mitzvah, a personal obligation; no one can perform a mitzvah on behalf of another. Determining what your just share of the cost of meeting the needs of the global Jewish community is an individual decision.

• The obligation to give tzedakah continues throughout your life as an adult Jew, without regard to marital status.

• A separate donation gives you your own identity, distinct and independent from your husband, companion or family. This is consistent not only with societal mores, but also with the Jewish view that each human being is of infinite value.

• A donation in your own name establishes you as a full partner in your community.

• Money is influence; it gives you a voice and a place at the table. By giving a quality gift in your own name, you have more decision-making credibility.

Why should Women Give in their

 own name?

There are numerous reasons why a woman should give a gift in her own name. It has always seemed in history that the role of volunteer and giver is a traditional one for women, yet few women think of women as philanthropists. Few women themselves understand their potential as philanthropists, as leaders capable of helping shape the future of the Jewish community.

What a change! Women are now entering the frontier of philanthropy through their own involvement with the nonprofit causes in which they believe.

Why a woman should give

• Women inspire others to translate their Jewish caring into giving that makes a difference.

• Women are knowledgeable philanthropists who understand how to exercise their power to make a difference through giving.

• Increasing women's campaigns demonstrate women's leadership. Women's giving is the launching pad for future Tikkun Olam.

• Women's giving demonstrates dedication to, and acceptance of, responsibility for the needs of the global Jewish community.

• Money is influence; the more women give in their own name, the greater their credibility and power as leaders and policy makers.

• Women's giving is fiscal evidence of the influence women exert as full partners and decision makers in the family, the community, and nation building.

• Women can impact Jewish political power. US Government leaders count the number of givers when they measure support for Israel and local communities.

• Women have an obligation to practice tzedakah; no one can perform a mitzvah in another's name.

By giving as individuals, women can stand up and truly be counted. For additional information, read Jewish Women Make their Mark on the 20th Century