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


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.

What a Lovely Evening

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

Learn more about creating your own Lion of Judah Endowment at jewishpgh.org/info/lion-of-judah-endowment-funds.

Ahead Of Time Trailer
from Zeva Oelbaum
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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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