Welcome to our first E-Bulletin,  

News You Can Use!  

      I hope you find this new format as exciting, easy to read, and informative as I do. This monthly communication will keep you up to date on all NCJW/Cleveland news and goings on. 

     Every year, as we get ready to celebrate Chanukah, I think of my mother making latkes and my father telling me the story of the Maccabees. That story always inspired me because it spoke to the adversities people sometimes must go through and the actions they must take in defense of their beliefs. The passion of the Maccabees and their steadfast commitment to their values during hardship has always resonated with me.

      As volunteer members of NCJW/Cleveland, we also use direct action to convey how passionate we are about our beliefs. Through programs and education, direct community service, and advocacy initiatives, we make a difference in the lives of so many in our community. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to our community, I invite you to take part in any or all of the many volunteer opportunities and programs listed below. I promise that it will fill you with "light."

            Wishing you a Happy Chanukah!  

Faye Bass

SAVE THESE DATES! 

NCJW Winter Meeting Luncheon & Boutique with guest speaker Cantor Kathryn Wolfe Sebo.  This popular Boutique featuring local artisans will begin at 10:30am. Emerging Leader awards will be given out! Watch your mail for the invitation. 

Jewish Heritage Night at the Q

PROGRAM & EDUCATION

Co-Vice Presidents

Wendy Elconin & Ilene Nolish 

BOOK GROUP

NCJW/Cleveland's book group meets the first Thursday of each month in the conference room at the NCJW office at 1:00 PM. Those who wish to eat together before the book discussion may gather at noon with a brown bag lunch. The upcoming book selections are:

December 6:   The Tortilla Curtain by T.C. Boyle

January 3:      Once We Were Brothers by Ronald Balson

ANNUAL DINNER AND MOVIE

Bring your friends and join us at the Cedar Lee Theater, followed by dinner and discussion with former Plain Dealer film and drama critic, Donna Chernin Kurit. When you call the NCJW office register, please give us your email address so that we can contact you with the movie title and time.

Date:        Monday, January 7

Time:       Approx. 4PM

Place:      Cedar Lee Theater then Lemongrass Restaurant

Cost:        Movie Ticket & Dinner  

Deadline: Dec. 31

Chair:      Lynn Barry

ZUMBA

Let's warm up on a cold winter day and have an hour of fun with Heather Koniz, of the Cleveland City Dance Company. Zumba, a dance-fitness phenomenon created by Beto Perez, fuses Latin and international music with a variety of dance movements to create a fun-filled workout. Zumba allows participants to tone their bodies and strengthen their cardiovascular health while dancing to the beat. Come try it!

Date:        Wednesday, January 16

Time:       11:00AM

Place:      The Cleveland Dance Company

                13108 Shaker Square

                (SW corner of square, 2 doors away from theater.   

                Free parking in back - look for purple awning)

Donation: $5

Chair:      Courtney Laves-Mearini

THE CLEVELAND THEATRE:

THE CRITICS, THE THEATRES, AND YOU

Join us on two Thursdays in January for an enlightening and interesting series presented by ROY BERKO. Roy is a well known critic, college professor, actor, director, and an entertaining speaker. He will regale us with secrets of Cleveland theatre venues, current productions, facts and quips about the history and eccentricities of the theatre world.

Dates:      Thursday, January 10 and January 24 

Time:        1:00PM

Place:       Beachwood Family Health Center, Conference D

                 26900 Cedar Road (next to Beachwood Place)

Donation:  $15

Chair:        Linda Barnett

THE MAKING OF "CAROUSEL"

An NCJW Collaboration with The Musical Theater Project

"Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart, and you'll never walk alone." That's how Rodgers & Hammerstein ended their classic 1945 tale of star-crossed lovers Billy Bigelow and Julie Jordan - one of the most beloved of all Broadway musicals, Carousel. Join us and you'll hear the story of its creation along with every piece from the score including "If I Loved You," "Mr. Snow," "Soliloquy," "June Is Bustin' Out All Over" and the glorious "Carousel Waltz." It's an encore performance of a multi-media concert that sold out last year.

Hosted by: Bill Rudman and Nancy Maier with vocalists Jessica Cope, James Dickason, Jared Leal, Cynthia O'Connell and Fabio Polanco.

Date:    Sunday, January 20

Time:    3:00PM

Place:    Notre Dame College (Regina Hall)

Cost:     $14 member price through 1/11

             $20 preferred member price through 1/11

--- RSVP FOR PROGRAMS TO ---

Cheryl at the NCJW Office: 216.378.2204 ext. 101 

EVENING BRANCH

Co-Presidents

Sandra Arnovitz & Arielle Cohen 

CHANUKAH PARTY

 When:   Thursday, December 6

             7:00 - 9:00 PM  Where:  Bead Q

             8584 East Washington St. Ste. B 

             Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
             440.708.1771

Why:     To Make Beautiful Beaded

             Bracelets or Necklaces with Friends

Who:     Evening Branch Women & Your Friends (Women J)

Cost:     $5 for Snacks & the cost of materials for your creation

RSVP:    Susie Friedman at susie_friedman@hotmail.com

             Amy Zlotnik at zebra1@roadrunner.com

 CLICK HERE - NCJW/Cleveland Website  

HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING

With the holidays on the way...  Making a Tribute Donation to NCJW/Cleveland in is a great way to Honor a loved one and support our programming needs.  A special note will be sent to the recipient or family acknowledging your thoughtfulness.  Call Cheryl at 216.378.2204 ext. 101 at the NCJW/Cleveland Office.

NEWS ABOUT ADVOCACY

Marie Smith, Vice President 

Date:       Sunday, January 13, 2013
Time:       7-9 p.m
Address:  2718 Green Road, Shaker Heights 

RSVP:       Susan by Jan 6th      

MAKE A DIFFERENCE... VOLUNTEER!

Call Becky Brouman, Director of Volunteers ext. 105 to see how  

YOU can make a difference  

for your community!   

CLICK HERE for Community Service Opportunities 

CLICK HERE to make your on-line Annual Fund donation   

 

Feel free to call the Cheryl at 216.378.2204  

ext. 101 to make a donation.

Need to make some end of the year donations?