POMEGRANATE SOCIETY
For women who want to deepen their involvement by making a gift to the Shalom Austin Annual Campaign.
Women contributing $1,800 to $4,999 to the Shalom Austin Annual Campaign.
The Pomegranate Society was launched in Austin in 2002. Its significance stems from Jewish tradition, the pomegranate has 613 seeds within each fruit, equal to the number of mitzvot (commandments) given to us by G-d. The pomegranate is one of the oldest symbols found in Jewish art and ritual.
The Pomegranate pin is a symbol of a woman’s commitment to honor the mitzvot of tzedekah and gemilut chassidim (acts of righteousness and acts of loving kindness). It shows dedication to taking care of our community and infusing action into the giving process.
Endowing your Pomegranate gift will ensure a strong Jewish future for our community. Contact Jennifer Koppel, Foundation Director & Philanthropic Advisor, at [email protected], to learn more about how to create a legacy gift.
POMEGRANATES COMMITTEE
Pomegranate 2025-2026 Co-Chairs
Beth Sher & Rachel Jamail
Pomegranate Society Ambassadors
Hillary Lande, Allie Willensky, Lorena Waxman
THANK YOU TO THE POMEGRANATE SOCIETY
Women who contribute $1,800 to $4,999 to the Annual Campaign
Interested in ensuring your gift can support our community in perpetuity?
Contact Senior Development Director, Amy Hyman at [email protected].
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Honey Weinstein
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