Scardale's Karen Friedman Honored For Leadership, Service To Jewish People

SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Scarsdale resident Karen S.W. Friedman was recognized for her leadership and service to the Jewish community at UJA-Federation of New York’s Lion of Judah Fall Luncheon recently at The Plaza in New York City.

Karen S.W. Friedman earned recognition for her service and contributions to the Jewish community.
Photo Credit: *Contributed*

by Alesha Hanson

11/20/2014 1:00 p.m.

Friedman received the Spirit of Peggy Award for embodying the values and contributions of Peggy Tishman, a communal leader of great stature and a philanthropist for more than five decades.

Lion of Judah is a society which represents philanthropic women who make individual contributions of at least $6,000 annually to UJA-Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy. More than 16,000 women around the world are recognized as Lions of Judah, including more than 1,200 in the New York Jewish community.

The event, attended by more than 400 philanthropic women who give $7.7 million annually to UJA-Federation, also recognized Sandra F. Cahn and Natalie Barth, both of New York City, for their commitment to philanthropy. Guest speaker Deborah E. Lipstadt, historian, author, and one of the nation's foremost authorities on the Holocaust, discussed the rise of anti-Semitism around the world.

Click here to follow Daily Voice Scarsdale and receive free news updates.