Hannah Kamin Annual
Lion of Judah Event

A picture is worth a thousand words, and a thousand words can change the world. Join us in celebrating the many ways Jewish women shape history.

In Person
Monday, May 12, 2025
6:30–9:00 PM

Bitz Opera Factory
2425 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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This signature annual event is for Lions of Judah and Forever Lions, as well as their adult daughters and granddaughters. Lions of Judah support the Community Campaign with a commitment of $5,000 or more each year. Forever Lions have created a permanent Lion of Judah Endowment through our Jewish Community Foundation to endow their Lion-level commitment in perpetuity.

Join us for an exclusive view into the life and work of Ruth Gruber (z"l), the woman behind the lens. The event will feature Patti Kenner, Executive Producer of the award-winning documentary Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber. Be inspired as Kenner shares her unique stories about Dr. Gruber, whose groundbreaking work as a photojournalist, author and humanitarian changed the world.*

*All registrants will receive a link to preview the film from Friday, May 9 through Tuesday, May 13.

Ahead Of Time Trailer
from Zeva Oelbaum
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Couvert: $65 | Kindly RSVP by May 5, 2025
Dress is cocktail attire

Patti Kenner
Patti Kenner
Executive Producer
Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber
Patti Askwith Kenner grew up in Harrison, New York. She received her undergraduate degree from Carnegie Mellon University, where she is a longtime trustee, and a Masters at Teachers College at Columbia University. She has produced four films, including Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber. Patti is a trustee of several organizations, with a focus on those whose work honors the memory of the Holocaust and its survivors. Patti resides in New York City, where she runs the family bus company her father started.

Bitz Opera Factory

2425 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Event Chairs
Sally Goldhaber
Dana Himmel
Stacey Reibach

Host Committee

Cindy Goodman-Leib

Cheryl Kirshner

Tanya Koul-Strausbaugh

Dory S. Levine

Bernice E. Meyers

Sharon W. Perelman

Jane Rollman

Lori Shure

Julie Silverman

Marlene F. Silverman

Marilyn R. Swedarsky

Erica Zimmerman

Jennifer Marin

Questions:

Emma Renfrew
Emma Renfrew
Manager, Women's Philanthropy & Engagement
erenfrew@jfedpgh.org
412-992-5212

Full inclusion is a core value of Jewish Pittsburgh. The Jewish Federation welcomes invitees of all abilities, backgrounds, races, religious affiliations, sexual orientations and gender identities. Please discuss accessibility accommodations with the contact person for this event.

NOTICE: By registering for this event, you agree that your (and your guest's) picture and/or video may be taken and potentially used in Jewish Federation marketing material and social media. If you do not agree, please call 412-681-8000 to register by phone, and indicate that you decline to agree. Thank you.

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