A message from the President
Dear Friends,
This is my first chance to let all of you know what an honor and privilege it
 is to serve as your new president. NCJW/Cleveland has been a major force in my life for over 34 years. I am looking forward to the next two years as your president with hope, excitement, and pride.... I know my time will be filled to the brim with important advocacy initiatives, engaging programs, informative meetings, meaningful volunteer opportunities, and warm and lasting friendships. We are beginning our 120th year knowing that we do make a difference in improving and enhancing the lives of women, children, and families. This will be our year of CELEBRATION. Our first event, CELEBRATION OF GENERATIONS, will occur on June 8th, when we honor past presidents who have brought their leadership from Cleveland to the National and International Councils of Jewish Women. I hope all of you will join us for brunch at Landerhaven, when our generations shine in a fashion show featuring NCJW/Cleveland grandmothers, mothers, and children. We have also prepared a wonderful new video showcasing our illustrious history and future that will premiere at the brunch. During this 120th year, let's reflect on our accomplishments, our innovations, our members, our leaders, our projects. These celebrations will serve as a beacon of inspiration for our future initiatives. NCJW/Cleveland is indeed at the forefront of women's organizations in Cleveland, our country, and in Israel. It is my hope that each of you will want to become engaged in some facet of our programming, volunteering, and fundraising efforts during this year and into the future. I look forward to meeting and speaking with each of you during the next two years. Please know that my door is always open and my phone and email is always available to you. Fondly, Linda
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Save The Dates -
Upcoming Events
CELEBRATION OF GENERATIONS
An Intergenerational Fashion Show and Brunch
Sunday, June 8th at 10:00 a.m.
Annual Fundraising Event
Please mark your calendar for Sunday, June 8th and plan on attending our annual fundraising event at Landerhaven. This year's event will honor present and former NCJW/Cleveland leaders who have also served in leadership roles at NCJW's national level.
We will be recognizing Debbie Hoffmann, NCJW's National President Susan C. Levine, NCJW's National Treasurer, as well as Isabelle Brown*, Barbara Mandel, Ellen Rossen, Toni Scherzer, Barbara Sobel, and Lois Zaas* (*of blessed memory), who have all served on our National Board in the past. This event promises to be a very exciting morning. To RSVP, call the office at 216-378-2204.
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Congratulations!
 Congratulations to NCJW/Cleveland's youngest volunteer, nine-year-old Twinsburg resident Abby Weissberg (on the left), on being selected a Kohl's Care scholarship winner. Abby was awarded the honor for her volunteer work with NCJW/Cleveland.
In the past year, Abby has collected more than 600 books for NCJW's Partner in Reading program, organized a back pack and school supply drive for students in need as part of NCJW's Share What You Wear program, and helped sort and fold clothes for Operation Warm Up. We feel very lucky to have her support! Congratulations Abby on your well-deserved win! (Click here for full bio of Abby as seen in the December ebulletin)
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Community Service
Shelly Friedman, Vice President
THANK YOU!
Partners in Reading would like to thank the students, faculty, and staff of  Hilltop School in Beachwood for donating books from their Book Drive to our programs. The students donated many books, and we will make sure they get to children who will use, love and appreciate them! Hilltop is one of the schools where we have a successful fifth grade Book Club, and we love that the students and faculty appreciate what we do and wanted to help!
Keep us in mind when you have books to donate! We especially can use fourth through sixth grade chapter books. Email Debbie Joseph at josdeb@aol.com with questions.
KOSHER FOOD BANK
On Wednesday, June 11th the Kosher Food Bank will receive
 16,000 pounds of donated food to hand out to 150-200 local residents in need of assistance. Volunteers are needed at the outdoor market to ensure the operation runs smoothly. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available from registration to stamping recipients' hands to helping clients select food from the bin.
This will be an ongoing NCJW/Cleveland project, occurring the second Wednesday of each month through October. Please consider giving of your time to help those in need within our own community.
Date: Wednesday, June 11
Time: 3:30 - 6 p.m.
Location: 1980 Green Rd. S. Euclid, Ohio 44121
RSVP: Shelly Friedman at 440-247-7900
DONE IN A DAY: HEART PROJECT
NCJW/Cleveland continues to make Heart Pillows that are given to women post breast cancer surgery. In the second of our two se
ssions, we would like to especially invite our NCJW members who are breast cancer survivors, and those who are undergoing treatment at this time to attend. Please come and participate in this mitzvah so that we may honor you and share in your strength.
At the session, we will stuff the pillows and do the finishing sewing. If you can't sew, that's fine; come to stuff and make cards! All volunteers are welcome, but space is limited.
Date: Friday, June 20
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: NCJW/Cleveland Office
RSVP: Suzanne at the NCJW/Cleveland office at 216.378.2204 ext. 101
Co-Chairs: Joanne Grossberg & Susan Ringel
GAY GAMES VOLUNTEERING
 NCJW/Cleveland is an official sponsor of this year's Gay
Games. As part of our sponsorship, we've agreed to provide volunteers to help with registration, snacks, and flow at the aquatics competition on Thursday, August 15th. If interested in helping out or to learn more, contact Mindi Axner at maxner@ncjwcleveland.org, 216-378-2204 ext. 103
Date: Thursday, August 15th
Time: 11:30 a.m to 3 p.m.
Location: Cleveland State's Aquatic Center, 2420 Chester Ave, 44115
RSVP: Mindi Axner at maxner@ncjwcleveland.org
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Membership
Fran Steinbock, Vice President
New and prospective member event: Mitzvot & Margaritas 
Meet and mingle with new and prospective NCJW/Cleveland members at Cleveland's newest Mexican restaurant. Light appetizers and drinks included.
Date: Tuesday, June 24th
Time: 5:30 -7:30 p.m.
Location: Tres Potrillos, 25765 Chagrin Blvd, Beachwood, OH 44122
Cost: Please bring a non-perishable food item as a donation to the Kosher Food Pantry
RSVP: By Thursday, June 19th to Suzanne Troll at 216-378-2204 ext. 101 or email her at stroll@ncjwcleveland.org
*No elevator access
Welcome New Annual Members
Sally Breen Marilyn Lenson
Pam Goss Frani Shagrin
Estra Grant Suzanne Troll
Our thoughts go out to the families of those recently deceased
Doris Kaplan
Jean Kleinman
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Advocacy
Susan Reis, Vice President
2014 - 2015 Planning meeting 
The advocacy department of NCJW/Cleveland is committed to creating social change through on-the-ground actions. Anyone interested in helping to plan and brainstorm this year's action steps, programs and issues are welcome to join the 2013-2014 meeting. Topics of discussion include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Human Trafficking
- Women's Reproductive Health in Ohio
- Gender Equality in Israel
- Gun Safety and Kids
- Voter Registration.
Date: Friday, June 20
Time: 1-2:30 pm
Place: NCJW/Cleveland office
RSVP: Susan Reis at sixreis@gmail.com
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Program Education
Ilene Nolish, Vice President
NCJW BOOK GROUP
Date: Thursday, June 5
Book Title: Someone by Alice McDermott
Time: 1 - 2 p.m. (Those who wish may bring a bag lunch to eat before the discussion.)
Place: Beachwood Library, 25501 Richmond Road
Cost $5 per session (cash donation for leader)
Chair: Susan Kahn
*Note: This will be our last meeting before a summer hiatus. When we resume Sept. 4, we will be discussing The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt. This is a long book so it's perfect for summer reading.
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Fund Development
Adrienne Siegel, Vice President
NCJW/Cleveland has new beautifully designed note cards and tribute cards for sale. The cards are a very special way to say congratulations, thank you or to offer support and condolences. The cards are available for purchase at NCJW/Cleveland events and at the office. $20 for 10 note cards (shown to the right) and $25 for 5 tribute cards.
TRIBUTES
Click here to see the May Tributes.
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Retail Operations- Thriftique
and DDD
Wendy Elconin, Vice President
STILL SPRING CLEANING?
Don't forget to check your jewelry box! Both DDD and Thriftique can sell the costume and fine jewelry that you are no longer wearing.
Our NCJW warehouse is already filling up with fabulous designer clothing and accessories for DDD. Our wonderful volunteers are busy sorting, tagging and pricing the merchandise that is coming in daily but THEY WANT YOURS ALSO!
Please drop off your donations at the NCJW warehouse on Emery Road and then come visit, shop and/or volunteer at Thriftique on Richmond Road.
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WELCOME NEW THRIFTIQUE VOLUNTEERS
Joyce Becker
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THRIFTIQUE IN THE KITCHEN
Please join us for The first ever Thriftique in the Kitchen Cookbook.Our cookbook will be a compilation of recipes from customers, volunteers and staff.
Please print out/download the attached recipe form or stop into Thriftique Showroom and pick one (or two) up. Return your completed form by email to thriftiqueshowroom@gmail.com or drop it off in the store by June 15, 2014. If you have any questions, please call Karen at 216.378.2264.
DONATIONS ALWAYS ACCEPTED
You can drop off your items at the NCJW Main Office/Warehouse located at:
26055 Emery Road, Warrensville Hts, 44128
We supply the tax deduction form.
Monday thru Friday 9 :00 am - 4:00 pm
NEED A FREE PICK UP FOR FURNITURE?
CALL ABBE TODAY AT 216.378.2264
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Things to take note of....
The NCJW/Cleveland office will be closed June 4 for Shavout.
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Linda Barnett
President
ext. 102
Mindi Axner
Executive Director
ext. 103
Suzanne Troll
Administrative Assistant
ext. 101
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Becky Brouman
Director of Volunteers
ext. 105
Julie Hayes
Operations Administrator
ext. 100
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Annette Paley
Administrative Assistant
ext. 106
Meryl Simon
Finance Administrator
ext. 107
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MISSION
The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children and families and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms.
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Contact:
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NCJW/Cleveland
26055 Emery Road
Warrensville Heights, OH 44128 | 216.378.2204
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