Religion was important in her home and she remembers that her parents, along with a few others, founded a Reform temple in their neighborhood.  She talks about philanthropy in her home, starting with her mother’s involvement with Hadassah.

Jacobson speaks about some organizations she is active with outside of Federation, such as JARC, Weizmann Institute, and Israel Bonds. She talks about being asked to get involved with Federation and attending Communi-teas.   She mentions that her husband was also active in Federation, and he was in the Dental Division.  She talks about being a part of the first Miracle Mission, and a mission with their sons.  She mentions a mission to Czechoslovakia.

Next, Jacobson talks about the leadership training she went through, and the positions she held over the years.  She describes the Lion of Judah and explains her time teaching English to Russian immigrants.  She talks about her mentors and friends in Women’s Philanthropy.

Jacobson mentions receiving the American Fundraising Professionals Award in 2010.  She explains the importance of having Women’s Philanthropy in Federation and explains the ways in which she believes men and women solicit differently.  She also talks about the relationship between Women’s Philanthropy and the general campaign.  She mentions her hopes for Women’s Philanthropy in the future.

Finally, Jacobson speaks about a mission to Argentina, and meeting Henry Kissinger on the Prime Minister’s Mission.  She adds that her grandchildren are active in Federation on the Teen Board.

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