A SPECIAL COVID-19 EDITION
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Members,
The events unfolding all over our country this past weekend show a critical disregard for human dignity and human life. Our hearts go out to the families and communities affected most this week, and we reaffirm our commitment to stand with communities of color as we call for an end to systemic racism. NCJW/CLE's official statement is below:
National Council of Jewish Women/Cleveland extends our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of George Floyd. “Justice, justice shall you pursue” is a tenet that NCJW/CLE lives by and we will continue to speak out against the larger system of racism and white supremacy that enables this behavior, and to lift up Black voices. We share the outrage expressed by our allies about the lack of humanity and senseless violence directed toward people of color. We stand with you, we mourn with you, and we will continue fighting with you.
As for what's happening locally, as Ohio slowly opens for business, NCJW/CLE is weighing its options. As of June 1, we are accepting donations at the NCJW Warehouse on Mondays and Thursdays in a socially distant, thoroughly safe way by asking donors to drop off their contributions in the designated receptacles. See below for specifics.
We are continuing to ZOOM into homes in June as we offer more opportunities. Response has been appreciative and content has been fabulously professional and warmly delivered. We urge you to tune in to the June offerings. (See below for links to June's sessions.)
Cordially,
Elaine Geller
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NCJW/CLE ESTABLISHES EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND
This special fund will be used to support activities necessitated by crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Click below for information on how the funds will be used and how to donate.
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THE 2020 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORIES ARE IN!
To receive a copy by mail, register BY JUNE 30. After that date, you will need to arrange a time to pick it up at the NCJW/CLE office.
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JUNE 9
VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING: LET’S GET DOLLED UP!
Let’s celebrate the new executive committee and board.
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JUNE 4, 11, 18, 25
STAY FIT – FREE YOGA FROM HOME
Johanna Goldfarb
, NCJW/CLE member and certified yoga instructor, leads us through mat and chair yoga poses.
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JUNE 11
ALL THINGS ORGANIZED: PRO-TIPS TO DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE YOUR HOME
Expert organizer
Lauren Herzog
will provide professional organizing tips.
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JUNE 16, 30
EXAMINE SOME THINGS NEWISH ABOUT BEING JEWISH
Jewish educator,
Cheryl Gordon,
leads these sessions on Things Your Rabbi Never Told You.
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JUNE 19
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
Mary Bornstein,
35-year veteran in mental health and oncology social work,
will guide us through simple meditation steps.
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ACTIVITIES TO DO (FROM HOME) IN JUNE
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ANY DAY
MAKE NO SEW MASKS FOR NURSING HOMES
No sewing required for these masks!
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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!
LINDSAY GOTTLIEB: A WOMAN ON THE BALL, SUCCEEDING IN A MAN’S WORLD
Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach talks about mentorship, opening doors for others, and her own history-making journey.
(Please email LHayzlett@ncjwcleveland.org to get a link to the recording.)
SUSIE ESSMAN: NO CURBING
HER ENTHUSIASM FOR COMEDY
This comedian and star in Larry David’s iconic series talks about her path to fame and fun in a world of men. (
Click here to watch
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THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PANDEMICS
Suzanne Schleps, Ph.D.
, and
Lisa Damour, Ph.D.
share wisdom and advice for adults, teens and young children.
(Please email LHayzlett@ncjwcleveland.org to get a link to the recording.)
KENT STATE FASHION MUSEUM:
WOMEN AFTER WWI: CHANGE IN ROLES. CHANGE IN CLOTHES
Sara Hume,
Kent State Fashion Museum curator will explore the changing roles for women during and immediately following World War I
(Click
here
to watch and use password ncjwcle2020!)
SOCIAL ISOLATION AND BRAIN HEALTH FEATURING UH DR. PIEPER
Part of the Women’s Health Series, this session, relevant for these difficult times, features Andrew Pieper, MD, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry, University Hospitals Case Medical Center and Director of Neurotherapeutic Discovery at the
Harrington Discovery Institute
(Click
here
to watch and use password ncjwcle2020!)
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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.
Stay tuned for updates on the reopening of Thriftique Showroom.
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WHY YOUR MEMBERSHIP MATTERS /
HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH
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In this uncertain time, NCJW/CLE is asking for your help in supporting our organization:
Donate to the newly created Emergency Relief Fund
. This fund will be used to support relief funding for identified NCJW/CLE projects such as materials for making masks, funding meals to healthcare workers and the enhancement of current projects for organizations we are already working with in our community. These funds are not to be given to any individual. The funds will be used for projects which:
Support the NCJW/CLE mission
Provide current project enhancement or expansion
Support a current affiliation with the organization
The financial impact of the request is proportional to the dollars raised
Donate to the Annual Fund.
These funds are needed more than ever now as other revenue from sources like Thriftique and Designer Dress Days are on hold. The Annual Fund provides needed support for the successful day-to-day operations of the organization. These funds provide the main source of support for our operating budget.
By supporting NCJW/CLE in these ways you will help continue NCJW/CLE's mission of improving the lives of women, children and families.
Many thanks for your support.
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WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS:
Rachel Brown
WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU OF THE PASSING OF:
Janet Aach, Joan Adler, Judith Liebman, Bunny Lutsker, Carole Schonberg, Joan Whitehill
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TRADITIONS IN THE KITCHEN DELIVER FOOD TO
TRANSPLANT HOUSE OF CLEVELAND
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ENTERTAINMOBILE DIG INTO THEIR COSTUME BAGS
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VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION ZOOM-A-BRATION
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BEHIND THE SCENES AT OUR WAREHOUSE
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