Fran Fine Ventura has been selected as the 2014 Kipnis-Wilson Friedland Award Recipient.  The Kipnis-Wilson Friedland Award honors extraordinary women who have set a high standard for philanthropy and volunteerism.  Fran was chosen because of her dedication and commitment to the Jewish world both locally and around the world.  Fran was presented with the award, together with other recipients from over 60 communities, during the 2014 International Lion of Judah Conference in New York City.  Mazel Tov!