SAVE THE DATES

FEBRUARY 5: WINTER MEETING
HEADLINES AND HEMLINES: OUR ACTIONS,
OUR OUTFITS THROUGH THE DECADES
From Flappers to Hippies, from Women’s Suffrage to Civil Rights, the Kent State University Fashion Museum director takes us on a trip through the news, the new styles and NCJW/CLE's activities.

APRIL 21: 125th ANNIVERSARY GALA
GALA 125: STARRING LESLIE ODOM, JR.
Be in the room where it happens with the original Aaron Burr in “Hamilton” and actor
in the film “Harriet.”
GO & DO IN DECEMBER!
DECEMBER 4
CREATE GIFTS OF APPRECIATION AS
ACTS OF KINDNESS
Gift wrap books and personalize gift cards to delight students
and volunteers.
DECEMBER 5, 11, 19
KNIT FOR A CAUSE
DigKnitty has donated more than 200 items since July to organizations in our communtiy! Help make more.
DECEMBER 5
JOIN THE BOOK GROUP
 Book: The Other Americans by Laila Lalami
DECEMBER 8
HOLIDAY SING-ALONG WITH ENTERTAINMOBILE, HIGH NOTES AND YOUTHABILITIES
Start the holiday season with a smile at Eton Collection.
DECEMBER 10
CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER LUNCH AND LEARN
Find out why these centers are harmful for women's reproductive rights.
DECEMBER 17
EXAMINE SOME THINGS NEWISH ABOUT BEING JEWISH (formerly Brown Bag Lunch)
Cheryl Gordon, MAT-MSJS, returns for "I Don't Get Why They
Do That."
DECEMBER 19
SPECIAL DOCENT-LED TOUR OF LEONARD BERNSTEIN: THE POWER OF MUSIC
At the Maltz Museum
OTHER DECEMBER OPPORTUNITIES

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)
Volunteer with preschoolers; flexible schedules. ( Click here to learn more... )
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LOOKING AHEAD TO JANUARY
JANUARY 2
JOIN THE BOOK CLUB
Book: The Great Believers by Rebecca Maccai

JANUARY 10, 11
HELP WITH OPERATION WARM UP / HOMELESS STAND DOWN
We need volunteers to help with prepare food on January 10 and hand out clothes on January 11. ( Click here to learn more... )

JANUARY 23
LIVESPECIAL TRANSITION BOOTCAMP
Read the latest issue here !

JANUARY 29
THE WOMEN'S HEALTH SERIES CONTINUES WITH FOCUS ON
BREAST CANCER  
Featuring University Hospital Distinguished Physician of the Year Award recipient, Dr. Paula Silverman. ( Click here to learn more.. .)
THRIFTIQUE SHOWROOM
DONATE, DONATE, DONATE!

 THE TOP 3 REASONS TO DONATE TO NCJW/CLE:
 
1.       It’s good for the environment . According to the EPA, it costs $45 on average per ton to dispose of waste in a landfill. Clothing that sits in a landfill releases toxic greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane into the environment.
 
2.       It’s for a good cause. It’s pretty much guaranteed that someone else will benefit from the items you don’t want anymore. Your donations help change the lives of women, children and families in our community.
 
3.       It will make you feel good! We can all use a little decluttering in our closets. Plus, knowing you helped people in need should give you a boost.
DDD 2020 PREP BEGINS
NEW YEAR, NEW CLOSET
Believe it or not, we’re already filling up racks for next year’s Designer Dress Days! It’s the time of year to declutter and donate items from your closet. While overhauling your wardrobe, remember our rule of thumb: if you haven’t worn it in 12 months, you probably won’t wear it again. Donate to our warehouse: 26055 Emery Road.
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
DECEMBER IS CHARITABLE DECISION TIME.
LOOK INTO YOUR OPTIONS FOR GIVING.

Many of us make our charitable decisions this time of year. Although tax savings may not be the number one motivator, why not take advantage of these benefits and support NCJW/CLE’s mission at the same time? Here are some ideas to consider:

·    Donate appreciated securities that you have owned for at least one year. It is easy to transfer stock to the NCJW/CLE to pay your annual fund pledge, to add to or create a named Endowment or to establish a Tribute Fund.

·   The IRA charitable rollover  applies to those of you who are 70½ or older. You can transfer up to $100,000 to the NCJW/CLE without tax consequences.  And it counts toward your required minimum distribution (RMD).

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.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS:
Jennifer Beigie, Nancy Benjamin, Yael Crawford, Donna Fiala, Kathleen Hackett,
Debbie Howard, Lisa Kriwinsky, Sandra Lusher-Waterhouse, Karen Marocco,
Stacy Maxson, Denise Robinson, Carmie Stein, Mary Steinberger, Sue Stern


WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU OF THE PASSING OF:
Dorothy Ackerman, Barbara Mandel
OUT & ABOUT
BIG HEARTED BLOOMS
LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST
TLC - MAKING BAGS WITH COMFORT
ITEMS FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT