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Join Scarsdale Women at our annual opening event for an unforgettable morning with the one and only Jill Kargman, author and actress. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from a dynamic voice who’s not afraid to make waves in both her professional and personal endeavors. Get an exclusive peek into Jill’s life and career, and hear firsthand about her inspiring newfound role as a Jewish advocate. 

We’ll also hear about UJA’s powerful work confronting the sharp rise in antisemitism, responding to the ongoing war in Israel, and helping New Yorkers of all backgrounds here at home. 

 

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Jill Kargman

New York Times best-selling author and actress


Jill Kargman is a writer and actress born and raised in New York City.  After graduating from Yale, she worked in magazines, writing for Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, GQ, Town & Country, ELLE, DAZED, Condé Nast Traveler, Interview, and more.

A New York Times best-selling author, Jill wrote 12 books, including Sometimes I Feel Like A Nut, The Right Address, Sprinkle Glitter on My Grave, and Momzillas, the basis of her scripted comedy Odd Mom Out, currently streaming on Peacock. Her new film, Miracle on 74th Street, a comedy about one Upper East Side block, will be released in 2025.

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Lauren Tetenbaum Dorman

Social Worker


Lauren is a social worker specializing in women’s mental health during life transitions. Through her counseling practice, Lauren provides therapy in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida; facilitates groups and workshops to empower postpartum women and others in corporate settings; and contributes to media on topics including maternal mental health, gender equity, and working parenthood. 

A former lawyer and forever advocate for women and Jewish people, Lauren feels privileged to counsel and support women, helping them assert themselves and lead fulfilling lives. Her first book, about preparing millennials for menopause, will be available in 2025.

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Leadership

Board Chairs:
Beth Altschuler, Erica Crisses
 
Board Members:
Naomi Bernheim, Kate Eichel, Jen Galeon, Lauren Goldman, Danielle Herbst, Debbie Horn, Joanna Manheimer, Toby Milstein Schulman, Amy Schwarz, Emily Shteinhauz, Ilissa Siegel, Robin Silk, Abby Sroka, Emily Werthamer, Mauri Chotin Zemachson 



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