Fraidy Reiss
Photo courtesy of Jewish Women’s Foundation
Granting Wishes returns March 20 at Temple Beth El, carrying forward the spirit of renewal that has defined the Jewish Women’s Foundation of South Palm Beach County for more than two decades.
This year’s luncheon features keynote speaker Fraidy Reiss, whose story of survival and advocacy has resonated nationally. Forced into marriage at 19 and trapped for years in an abusive relationship, Reiss ultimately found the courage to leave and transform her experience into action.
She went on to found Unchained At Last, the only organization in the United States devoted exclusively to ending forced marriage and underage marriage while supporting survivors seeking safety and independence. The group has helped drive legislation banning underage marriage in 16 states, with efforts continuing nationwide.
Celebrating 23 years of collective giving, the foundation and its trustees will also recognize the leaders and organizations working to build a more equitable future locally and beyond. “Granting Wishes is a powerful event to see women coming together to help change the world through philanthropy, especially the Jewish world,” says Sandi Fried, the Jewish Women’s Foundation’s chair.
Guests at this year’s event will hear Reiss’ story and consider how advocacy can spark meaningful, sustainable change, helping to create a world where no one is forced into marriage — at any age. Granting Wishes serves as a testament to courage, compassion and the power of women lifting one another up.
The Boca Raton Observer is the exclusive magazine sponsor for this event.