JANUARY BULLETIN - Get Jumping in January!

SAVE THE DATES

FEBRUARY 5: WINTER MEETING

HEADLINES AND HEMLINES: OUR ACTIONS,

OUR OUTFITS THROUGH THE AGES

Kent State University's Fashion Museum experts will take us on a trip through 125 years of NCJW/CLE - what we wore and what we did - with Pop-Up Shoppes for a unique, curated shopping experience. RSVP HERE!

APRIL 21: 125th ANNIVERSARY GALA

GALA 125: STARRING LESLIE ODOM, JR., the original

Aaron Burr in "Hamilton"

Be in the room where it happens! Look for your invitation in early 2020.

GO & DO IN JANUARY!

JANUARY 2, 8, 16, 22, 30

KNIT FOR A CAUSE

Gather weekly to create warm clothing, blankets and comfort toys for organizations that serve families and children in need.

START KNITTING

JANUARY 2

JOIN THE BOOK GROUP

Book: The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai

START READING

JANUARY 8, 18

PROMOTE THE VOTE, PROTECT THE VOTE

NOVA is holding registration training sessions for those who want to register voters. Volunteer opportunities to register voters are available through NOVA and can be viewed at nova-ohio.org .

LEARN MORE

JANUARY 10, 11

HELP HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AT THE HOMELESS STAND DOWN

Volunteers needed to help with food prep and to assist recipients at the Homeless Stand Down, a community-wide event to provide clothing and services for homeless men, women and children.

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JANUARY 14, 15

A LIGHT MEAL FOR LIBRARIANS AND TEACHERS:

A 125TH ACTS OF KINDNESS PROJECT

Prepare and/or serve an after-work snack or light meal for librarians and teachers who will attend the first-ever Book Fair presented by Building Bridges with Books.

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JANUARY 15

VOLUNTEER AT FOSTERING HOPE: A 125TH ACTS OF KINDNESS PROJECT

Help stuff duffel bags with a blanket, pillow, stuffed animal, journal, toiletries, etc., for children entering into foster care.

LEARN MORE

JANUARY 23

LIVESPECIAL TRANSITION BOOTCAMP

Transition IEPs and Writing Transition Goals

Like us on Facebook: @LiveSpecialNEO. Check out our magazine: livespecial.com/magazine.aspx

LEARN MORE

JANUARY 26

#NEVER AGAIN: A MORNING TO COMMEMORATE INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY

Ziona Austrian will share the story of how her father survived the Holocaust thanks to Oscar Schindler. Mark Sack , a Holocaust educator, will provide insight on student reactions to learning about the Holocaust.

JANUARY 26

FLOWER POWER HOUR: A VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN

Two locations available for sign-up. This inter-generational project will include flower pot decorating and planting flowers or herbs to leave with the residents. Cookies and refreshments will be served.

JANUARY 28

"COPING IN THESE TIMES" - EXAMINE SOME THINGS NEWISH ABOUT BEING JEWISH

Cheryl Gordon, MAT-MSJS, an enthusiastic Jewish educator, guides us in Jewish learning in ways you’ve never heard before. Bring your lunch.

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JANUARY 29

THE WOMEN'S HEALTH SERIES CONTINUES!

Breast Health - State-of-the-Art Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment

RSVP NOW

OTHER JANUARY OPPORTUNITIES

VISIT YOUR LEGISLATORS

We need to develop on-going relationships with our elected officials to discuss legislation we hope they will support/oppose, as well as show support for their issues. ( Click here to learn more... )

JOIN A CAST OF STARS!

Volunteer for Reader's Theater, a short-term, interactive theater and literacy program for fourth grade students. We will train you! ( Click here to learn more... )

GET A HAPPINESS FIX AT THE JEWISH DAY NURSERY/EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER (JDN)

If you love preschool children, then volunteering at JDN is for you! Volunteers meet with a classroom teacher and agree on a day and time. ( Click here to learn more... )

LOOKING AHEAD TO FEBRUARY

FEBRUARY 1

PROMOTE THE VOTE, PROTECT THE VOTE

NOVA is holding registration training sessions.

FEBRUARY 6

JOIN THE BOOK GROUP

February book: The Woman in the White Kimono by Ana Johns

FEBRUARY 19

HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY

Experts will discuss all aspects of the issue. Details to come here .

FEBRUARY 23

CPR TRAINING: A 125TH ACTS OF KINDNESS PROJECT

Bring your whole family to be trained in Hands-Only CPR. It only takes 15 minutes to save a life! Sign up here!

RETAIL OPERATIONS

VISIT THRIFTIQUE SHOWROOM

WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES

The Understanding the Issues Committee focuses on both education and action. The committee tackles current issues affecting our community by offering our members an educational event led by a panel of experts. These events provide information, a first step in recognizing a crisis, and can serve as the springboard for involvement in actions to help improve the situations. For example, the session on the Infant Mortality Crisis in Ohio led to NCJW/CLE’s Threads of Love and Comfort Project . NCJW/CLE’s Threads of Love and Comfort Project provides bags filled with brand new clothing including underwear, socks, shirts, pants, flip-flops and toiletries for victims of sexual assault at local Cleveland hospitals.

Remember to Support NCJW with Facebook and Amazon Smile!

· Facebook - NCJW/CLE is now a registered nonprofit on Facebook, meaning you can raise money directly for our organization online. Have a birthday or celebration – and you want to encourage others to honor you through a contribution? It’s easy. When you draft a new post on your Facebook page, hit the “Support NonProfit” button, type in National Council of Jewish Women Cleveland, and voila – people can donate!

· Amazon Smile - AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same products, prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com. When you shop through AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice. Choose National Council of Jewish Women Cleveland when you make your purchases.