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Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff
Hosts Annual Bastille Day Luncheon
Philanthropist, TV Host and author Jean Shafiroff hosted
her Annual Bastille Day Luncheon at Michael’s Restaurant New
York in honor of the French Heritage Society. 55
distinguished guests enjoyed a specially composed menu in
Michael’s private dining room and represented a
cross-section of Society, fashion and media notables.
Notable attendees included: Jean
Shafiroff, Fern Mallis, Valerie Steele, Elizabeth Stribling, NYS
Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright, Barbara Tober, Ramona
Singer, Bill McCuddy, Christine Schott, George Ledes, David
Hochberg, Roy Kean, Lee Fryd, Fernanda Garcia, Marilyn
Kirschner, Laurel Marcus, Ernest Schmatola, Maribel
Lieberman, Sylvia Hermingway, Katlean de Monchy, Lieba
Nesis and fashion designers Nabys Vielman, Victor de
Souza, Andrew Yu, and Ron
Dyson.
Making a fashion statement as always, Jean wore a
beautiful floral chiffon dress by Wes Gordon for Carolina
Herrera.
Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff has served as a
board member of the French Heritage Society since 2012. A
strong supporter of the nonprofit organization, Jean is
dedicated to the preservation, restoration and promotion of
French heritage in America and France. In November of 2022,
the French Heritage Society honored Jean Shafiroff for her
philanthropy at their New York City Gala.
The French national holiday, Bastille Day, commemorates the
storming of the Bastille prison, marking the beginning of
the French Revolution, which took place on July 14, 1789.
The Bastille prison was a symbol of the absolute and
arbitrary power of Louis XVI’s Regime. By capturing this
symbol, the people signaled that the king's authority should
be limited by a separation of powers.
About Jean Shafiroff:
Jean Shafiroff is a philanthropist,
humanitarian, TV host, writer, and the author of the book "Successful
Philanthropy: How to Make a Life By What You Give". Jean
works extensively as a volunteer fundraiser and leader in
the philanthropic world. She serves on the boards of 8
charitable organizations and each year chairs upwards of
eight to 9 different charity galas. Among the many causes
she champions are those involved in women’s rights, rights
of the underserved, health care, and animal welfare.
Jean serves on the boards of the American
Humane, Southampton Hospital Association, NYC Mission
Society, French Heritage Society, Couture Council of the
Museum at FIT, Global Strays, New York Women's Foundation,
Casita Maria, and Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation
Honorary Board. A Catholic, she served on the board of the
Jewish Board for 28 years and now is one of their honorary
trustees. Jean Shafiroff has been honored numerous times by
a variety of charitable organizations for her work. Jean
Shafiroff is among the leading ladies of the philanthropy
world, both nationally and internationally. Jean Shafiroff
is an influencer and has over 1.2m Instagram followers.
For more information please visit www.jeanshafiroff.com
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About The French Heritage Society:
Guided by the belief that the most enduring
expression of a culture is to pass on its highest
achievements, French Heritage Society is dedicated to
protecting the French architectural and cultural legacy both
in France and the United States, with emphasis on raising
funds for preservation, restoration and education.
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