Wallach speaks at Emunah luncheon that will honor 5 Towners Septimus and Weg

Five Towners will play a big role at the spring luncheon of Emunah, on Sunday, May 19 at Manhattan’s Prince George Ballroom.

Miriam Wallach of Woodmere, general manager of the Nachum Segal Network and host of radio program “That’s Life,” will be the keynote speaker at the event that focuses on “Empowering Women.”

“We are fortunate to have the opportunity to pay tribute to role models, women who are successful professionals, supporters of Jewish life and tradition, and are actively involved in supporting Israel,” said Karen Spitalnick, Emunah National President. 

Honorees include Lisa Septimus, Yoetzet Halacha for the Five Towns and Manhattan communities and Rebbitzen of the Young Israel of North Woodmere; Susan T. Weg of Lawrence, a specialist in speech-language pathology; dermatologist Dr. Micole Tuchman, and Alana Kessler, founder, owner and director of Sangha Yoga Shala, a community yoga and wellness boutique in Manhattan, who is the daughter of Dr. Martin and Shaynee Kessler of Woodmere.

In Israel, Emunah operates programs for women in business, offering leadership lectures and opportunities to network. This is in addition to its four award-winning girls’ high schools and College of Art for young women. It operates crisis centers open to women in distress from every segment of Israeli society. 

Emunah’s 250 social welfare and educational programs across Israel strive to improve the lives of each child, family and senior citizen in the Jewish state. 

Luncheon chairs are Sora Grunstein and Tova Gerson. Committee members include local, Cheryl Borenstein, Ronnie Faber, Lisa Schechter and Debbie Siegler, as well as Debbie Joseph and Miriam Ellenberg. Proceeds will support educational and vocational high schools and a college for young women in Israel. For reservations and information call 212-564-9045 x315.