WELCOME, YEAR 126!
A new fiscal year – a new president (Michele Kaminsky) – a new board of directors. As we say goodbye to our 125
th
Anniversary Celebration, we begin a new year and the new challenges it brings as NCJW/CLE continues to impact lives for women, children and families. Our voices remain strong and powerful as we meet the challenge of COVID-19 and the disarray in which we find the world, remembering that our efforts, perseverance and philanthropy are needed now more than ever. See below for our opportunities this month, including the
Barbara Mandel Emergency Relief Fund
to express your generosity.
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THE 2020 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORIES ARE IN!
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SAVE THE DATE
UPCOMING ZOOM-A-BRATION
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SEPTEMBER 15: OPENING MEETING
FROM ACTING TO ACTIVISM: KATHY NAJIMY TAKES US ON HER JOURNEY
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JULY 1
COVID-19: NAVIGATING A PATH FORWARD
Daniel I. Simon
, M.D. Chief Clinical & Scientific Officer for the University Hospitals Health System (UH) and the President of UH Cleveland Medical Center will talk about testing, treatments, vaccines, and safety.
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JULY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
STAY FIT – FREE YOGA FROM HOME
Johanna Goldfarb
, NCJW/CLE member and certified yoga instructor, leads us through mat and chair yoga poses to keep us calm and flexible.
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JULY 6
MEET TO PROMOTE THE VOTE, PROTECT THE VOTE
Learn what you can do to encourage voting, educate voters, and find out about related issues.
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JULY 10
PREVIEW EXHIBITS AT THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART
Get a glimpse of the exhibitions on view this summer at the Cleveland Museum of Art and learn about educational offerings exclusive to NCJW members this fall, winter, and spring!
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JULY 14
EXAMINE SOME THINGS NEWISH ABOUT BEING JEWISH
Jewish educator
Cheryl Gordon
will talk about
Family
Secrets, Stories of Crypto Jews
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JULY 23
DISCOVER HOW ADAM MILLER OVERSEES A NEWSROOM IN 2020
Featuring
Adam Miller
, Director of Content for WKYC
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JULY 27
GET CURRENT ON WHY COURTS MATTER: A CONVERSATION WITH DAHLIA LITHWICK AND ROBERTA KAPLAN
These friends will discuss current events and the impact of recent judicial decisions.
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ACTIVITIES TO DO (FROM HOME) IN JULY
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ANY DAY
MAKE NO SEW MASKS FOR NURSING HOMES
With increasingly urgent needs for masks at Menorah Park and Montefiore, NCJW/CLE is stepping up to fill the void.
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ANY DAY
KNIT FOR A CAUSE
Knit from home and create warm clothing, blankets and comfort toys for organizations that serve families and children in need.
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ANY DAY
ADD TO THE NCJW/CLE TIMECAPSULE
Years from now, future generations are going to want to understand what life was like during the pandemic. Your submission – a video, a photo, a diary entry – will help explain this time and become part of NCJW/CLE’s living capsule of this pandemic period. We welcome all forms of documentation!
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MISSED LAST MONTH'S
INFORMATIVE
STRONG WOMEN/
POWERFUL VOICES SERIES?
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YOU CAN STILL WATCH THE Q AND A'S MODERATED BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MINDI AXNER!
ALL THINGS ORGANIZED
Expert organizer
Lauren Herzog
provided professional tips and tricks to pare down, pack up and decide what’s donation worthy.
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
Mary Bornstein
, 35-year veteran in mental health and oncology social work, guided us through simple steps on how to stay in the present, relax and calm the mind, body and spirit.
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THRIFTIQUE SHOWROOM IS OPEN (FOR LIMITED HOURS)
Open Wednesday-Friday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Social distancing practicing and masks required
NCJW/CLE’S WAREHOUSE IS OPEN FOR
“NO-CONTACT” DONATIONS!
Dates: Mondays and Thursdays ONLY
Times: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Guidelines:
- NCJW/CLE staff will not be permitted to handle any donations. Donors will need to unload their own vehicles.
- Donors should have all items in bags, boxes or on hangers and will need to place in properly-labeled receptacles.
- Donors should save any larger items for when staff can be of assistance.
- Donors are required to practice social distancing.
- Donors should not go to the warehouse if they have a cough, shortness of breath or any other COVID-19 symptoms.
Please call 216-378-2264 to schedule a free furniture pickup. We appreciate your patience as we keep everyone safe.
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HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH
WAYS TO SUPPORT NCJW/CLE
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DONATIONS REQUESTED FOR THE BARBARA MANDEL EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND
Donations to this fund will support relief financing for identified NCJW/CLE project needs caused by COVID-19.
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SUPPORT NCJW WITH AMAZON SMILE
One of the easiest ways to support National Council of Jewish Women/Cleveland Section is to choose us as
your charity to support when shopping on amazon.com. Please make sure to click select for the National Council of Jewish Women Cleveland Section.
Still need help? Contact
Lisa Hayzlett
at
216-378-2204 and she can walk you through the process.
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RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Your renewal helps continue our social activism and community service.
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WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS:
Emily Axner, Zoe Felber, Jackie Feldman, Leonie Leibenson, Annette Malkin, Joan Mennett, Lindsay Morris, Paige Safenovitz, Jessica Schreiber, Julie Shaw, Nancy Socoloff, Morgan Trau
WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU OF THE PASSING OF:
Peggy Behrens, Beverly Mindlin, Sylvia Spector
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ZOOM-A-BRATION: OPENING MEETING
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