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  Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff set to be the Special Philanthropy Guest at the South Fork Natural History Museum on July 12 2025 in Bridgehampton, NY.    Jean Shafiroff, philanthropist, TV host and author,  has been named the Special Philanthropy Guest at the upcoming SOLD OUT  South Fork Natural History Museum Gala to take place this Saturday evening, July 12, 2025 in Bridgehampton, New York. Jean Shafiroff  is often referred to as the First Lady of Philanthropy by both national and international press because of her wonderful generosity and leadership abilities .  She serves on numerous charity boards and chairs, hosts,  and underwrites many charity events each year.  She  has a very strong presence in the Hamptons and is known for helping charities  throughout the East End of Long Island as well as globally.   The South Fork Natural History Museum Gala is  always a favorite of both celebrities and A-listers in the...

    Jean Shafiroff Marion Waxman With Dr. Samuel Waxman And Chris Wragge Maria Fishel And Kenneth Fishel Honorees: Bess Freedman , CEO of Brown Harris Stevens, Distinguished Business Leader Award Mark Melchiorre , Executive Managing Director, CIO & Head of Brean Investment Group, Distinguished Finance Leader Award Chef Julian Medina , Chef & Owner of Toloache, Coppelia, Tacuba, La Chula, El Fish Shack and Kuxe Hospitality and Service Award Max Mara USA , Fashion Cares Award   More than 300 guests attended the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation’s 18th Annual Hamptons Happening, one of the Hamptons’ most-anticipated summer social events. Hosted on the beautiful Bridgehampton estate of Kenneth and Maria Fishel, the beloved event raised $400,000 for groundbreaking cancer research.  “Over the past 18 years, the Hamptons Happening has raised nearly $6 million for cancer research and with this year’s event we have surpassed that amazing milestone,” said Willia...

  Jean Shafiroff And Austin Wright Maria Fishel And Kenneth Fishel  Maria Fishel Kenneth, Maria, and Bradley Fishel welcomed guests to their Bridgehampton, NY estate for their Diamonds On The Fourth Celebration of Independence Day. The Fishel family held the party for family and friends to get together and celebrate the start of the Summer Season.  Building on their Summer celebration last year, Diamonds On The Fourth set the benchmark for a Summer Party this season in the Hamptons. Event Designer Preston Bailey provided a large white tent, with wooden floors, and the red, white, and blue décor and lighting. Guests were elegantly dressed to meet the dress code of Red, White and Blue – with Sparkles. A 1920s style dance troope and performers greeted guests as they arrived at this special event. Guests mingled and enjoyed cocktails and the Fourth of July themed hors d'oeuvres on an evening where the weather changed from rain to perfection just in time.  Bradley Fishel ...

  Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff With Martin Shafiroff   The Viennese Opera Ball - the oldest and most prestigious outside of Vienna - held its annual celebration for the 66th year at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City under the auspices of the U.S. Austrian Chamber of Commerce. The gala benefited the music therapy program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center with support from Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research. The Gala chair for the evening was philanthropist Jean Shafiroff. The vice chairs were Sylvia Hemingway and Peter Thomas Roth. A special thank you goes to Ernst Woller, President of the Vienna Provincial Parliament, and the continuous support of the City of Vienna. Maria Fishel & Kenneth Fishel Maribel Lieberman With Nicole Salmasi & Alice Lutz     Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin   Some notable attendees included: President of the Viennese Opera Ball Silvia Frieser, event chair and philanthropist Jean Shafiroff, Artistic Director...

  Jean Shafiroff And Sharon Bush Jean Shafiroff, philanthropist, television host, and author, hosted a Farewell to the Season luncheon at Café Boulud at The Brazilian Court in Palm Beach, Florida.  Jean Shafiroff made a generous donation in honor of her guests to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, a charity that enables all young people, especially those most in need, to reach full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Guests at the luncheon dined on a delicious lunch prepared in the kitchen overseen by world renowned chef, Daniel Boulud. Jean Shafiroff With Alex Hamer, Rashmee Sharma & Patty Raynes   The luncheon was attended by approximately 20 guests. Those in attendance included Jean Shafiroff, Sharon Bush, Anka Palitz, Amanda Bowman, Nancy Payne, Kim Renk, Patty Raynes, Meghan McCarney, Bettina Anderson, Sharon Jablin, fashion designer Abigail Zwaans, Alex Hamer, Lauren Roberts, Rashmee Sharma, Dawne Assenzio, Marilyn Pelstring ...

Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff , Philanthropist and style icon spotted at the Winter Antique Show Opening Night Party wearing striking gold leather designed by Malan Breton Never one to disappoint, philanthropist and style icon Jean Shafiroff was spotted last week at the Opening Party of the Winter Antique Show at the Park Avenue Armory wearing a pale gold leather dress designed by London based fashion designer Lord Malan Breton. Ms. Shafiroff paired the gold leather mini-dress with matching gold leather boots designed by Christian Louboutin. The effect was stunning. Proceeds from the Opening Night Party of the Winter Antique Show went to benefit the Eastside House Settlement , a charity based in the South Bronx. East Side House is a trusted community resource that offers a continuum of programs to residents of the Bronx and Northern Manhattan, ranging from early childhood programs to programs for senior citizens. For more information on Eastside House Settlement go ...

Jean Shafiroff Actor Stephen Baldwin and Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff hosted a book release party for Remi Adeleke, whose just released his new book,Transformation: A Navy Seal's Unlikely Journey from the Throne of Africa, to the Streets of the Bronx, to Defying All Odds. Jean Shafiroff With Remi Adeleke And Stephen Baldwin Remi's inspiring story is one of true personal transformation, from troubled teen to Navy SEAL. In Transformed, Remi takes readers back to stories from his childhood as Nigerian royalty, to losing his father early in life and being raised by a single mother in the Bronx. Jean Shafiroff, author of Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life By What You Give, came up with the idea to host the reception after reading about Remi and his life story. They share the common goals of helping others “transform” their lives. Jean serves on 7 charity boards, the majority of which help disadvantaged persons. She invited her friends like Pa...

Jean Shafiroff With Rosita   Jean And Martin Shafiroff New York, N.Y. – Lighting the way for equity in urban education, Jean Shafiroff and Martin Shafiroff hosted a reception on the Upper East Side on Thursday, April 4, 2019 to kick off the NYC Mission Society of New York’s annual Founding Families Gala, which raises funds to support programs that provide young people with a path towards economic opportunity. Flo Anthony And Roz Nixon Lucia Hwong-Gordon "Mission Society of New York City has been changing lives for more than two centuries, and I've been privileged - and humbled - to witness the impact it continues to make," said Jean Shafiroff. “I encourage you to attend this year's Founding Families gala, where you will support programs that serve underserved children in New York City.” Jean Shafiroff And Elsie McCabe Thompson Kathleen Giordano With Dr. Penny Grant “Our Founding Families Gala theme is designed...

Jean Shafiroff Spotted: Jean Shafiroff, society’s New York glamour queen Celebrity philanthropist Jean Shafiroff was spotted at the School of American Ballet Winter Ball at Lincoln Center wearing a striking silver strapless Oscar de la Renta ballgown with matching silver grey gloves. Ms. Shafiroff was accompanied by her banker husband, Martin Shafiroff. The evening event raised funds for the School of American Ballet, the nation’s premier ballet school. Photo Courtesy Of: Lieba Nesis

Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff , the celebrity philanthropist and style icon, made a grand entrance at the American Ballet Theater Gala at Lincoln Center. Ms. Shafiroff wore a striking stripped Carolina Herrera Gown from the designer's Fall 2018 collection. Ms. Shafiroff, known for her spectacular ball gown collection, had all eyes glued on her as she sailed through the crowds. Recently listed on the Daily Fashion Report's International Best Dressed List , Jean Shafiroff never disappoints the discerning critic . Always dressed impeccably, Ms. Shafiroff is known for her philanthropy, beauty and kindness. The American Ballet Theatre is considered one of the greatest dance companies in the world, revered as a living national treasure since its founding in 1939. Few ballet companies rival ABT in size, scope, and outreach. Though located in New York City, ABT annually tours the United States – performing for 300,000 people annually – and is the only maj...

Jean Shafiroff  @ Hampton's Heart Ball Long Island, New York - The American Heart Association’s Hamptons Heart Ball was a huge success on Saturday night June 23rd. The rain held off, but the festivities did not. The 22nd Annual Hamptons Heart Ball was held at the Southampton Arts Center in Southampton and was attended by 400 people raising over $700,000 to benefit the lifesaving work of the American Heart Association. Jean And Martin Shafiroff Randi Schatz And Barbara Poliwoda The event honored Audrey & Martin Gruss, of The Audrey and Martin Gruss Foundation and Dr. Apostolos K. Tassiopoulos, Department Chair of Vascular Surgery at Stony Brook and Director of the Heart and Stroke Center at Southampton Hospital. The Ball was Co-Chaired by Jean Shafiroff, Philanthropist and Author and Chuck Simonton, M.D., Chief Medical Officer and Divisional Vice President, Global Medical Affairs, Abbott. Entertaining the guests was Master of Ceremonies Greg K...

**** HIGH SOCIETY **** Jean And Martin Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff And Lieba Nesis The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services (JBFCS) held its annual Spring benefit on recently at the Plaza Hotel. For more than 140 years the Board has been helping New Yorkers with mental illness, chemical dependencies, and special needs. The evening was sold-out with more than 400 people attending and more than $1.8 million raised-a record for this organization. Alice Tisch The nights  honorees were Mark H. Rachesky and Beacon Health Options who were both given The Schiff Community Impact Award and Jodi Schwartz who received the Madeleine Borg Lifetime Service Award. Dr. Rachesky is President of MHR Fund Management LLC, a New York based private equity firm he founded in 1996. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Lionsgate Entertainment. Alice Tisch, President of the Board of Trustees, joked that everyone talks about how fortunate R...

**** American Cancer Society Fete In New York City  Photos By: Patrick McMullan **** Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff And Chris Wragge Philanthropist, humanitarian, author and the past honoree Jean Shafiroff served as a glamorous host committee member of the American Cancer Society’s 12th Annual Taste of Hope the other evening, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York. Jean Shafiroff wore a bright pink Oscar De La Renta gown with long opera length gloves – in a Jackie O style. Other members of Volunteer Host committee included Chef Dale Talde, David Alan Basche, Chef David Burke, Stacy Fischer-Rosenthal, Melanie McManus, Drew Nieporent and Alysia Reiner. Notable attendees included: Jean Shafiroff, Chef Aarón Sánchez, Miri Torres, Mark D. Friedman, Jamie Koff, Chris Wragge, Danny Burstein, Victor de Souza, Roger Friedman, Chef Michael Ferraro, Stacy Fischer-Rosenthal, Melanie McManus, Drew Nieporent and Richard Rosenthal. Miri Tor...