GLORIA ALLRED TO KEYNOTE IMPORTANT ANNUAL LOCAL FUNDRAISING EVENT.
High-profile lawyer, feminist, activist and advocate to speak at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield.
April 6, 2010 – Lois Linden Nelson WOMAN'S WORLD is the premier fundraising event for Sisterhood of Congregation Shaarey Zedek, in Southfield, Michigan. Founded in 1964, this event is a well-loved, time-honored tradition in the Detroit Jewish community. Each year, over 700 women attend, including those who are leaders in the business and philanthropic community and who enjoy the experience of this all-day event.
The Lois Linden Nelson Woman’s World 2010 luncheon and fund-raising event will take place on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell Road, Southfield, MI 48034.
This year’s keynote speaker is Gloria Allred, the internationally recognized attorney and advocate for justice and equality, described by Time Magazine as “one of the nation’s most effective advocates of family rights and feminist causes.” Allred has devoted her career to fighting for civil rights across boundaries of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, and social class.
Attendees can meet Gloria Allred in person and purchase a signed copy of her book Fight Back and Win: My Thirty-Year Fight Against Injustice--And How You Can Win Your Own Battles, after the luncheon.
The recipient of the annual sisterhood Woman of Valor award, presented during the luncheon, is Shirley Ruzumna, an honored member of the Shaarey Zedek sisterhood.
“The Sisterhood of Congregation Shaarey Zedek provides our synagogue with a sense of community in all that we do,” said sisterhood president Jeri Fishman. “Each year we help fund many of the congregation’
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Shops at the stylish Boutique Show (open to the public and free of charge) feature chic, affordable apparel, eco-friendly gifts, garden art, accessories, Judaica, and perfect mother’s day gifts. The event also features the “OVER THE TOP" raffle, for fabulous prizes including a $1,000 gift card to the Somerset Collection in Troy.
The schedule of event is as follows:
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
9:00 AM
Boutiques Open
(No Luncheon Ticket needed to Shop - The Boutiques are open to the community!)
9:00 AM
Coffee Bar Opens
10:45 - 11:45
"Meet and Greet" with Keynote Speaker and "Woman of Valor" for Ruby Level Patrons
12:00 AM
Luncheon, Presentation of “Woman of Valor” Award
Featured Speaker & Raffle
2:00 PM
Book Signing by Gloria Allred
Fight Back and Win: My Thirty-Year Fight Against Injustice--And How You Can Win Your Own Battles
4:00 PM
Boutiques Close
COMPLIMENTARY VALET PARKING PROVIDED
For luncheon and speaker tickets or if you’d like more information about this event or to schedule an interview please call 248-357-5544 ext. 48.
