 Letter from the Director of Volunteers Dear Friends, Often, as we go about our day- to-day lives, it's easy to concentrate on checking things off the list: Did I remember to pick up that prescription? What are we having for dinner? Did I respond to that last email? These are measurable tasks - and when they're completed, we often, understandably, feel a sense of accomplishment. But sometimes, when we are so single-minded in our tasks, we miss the other less tangible things in life, like the warmth we feel when we connect - or reconnect-- with a person, or the joy we feel when we are able to help lift up or support another soul. That's why I cherish the High Holidays so much: It is a time to take stock of our lives, and to think about the things we are missing. And as we enter the new year 5775, I urge you to seek out those intangibles, those things that often don't fit or make it onto a check list: like helping a first grader sound out the words to a book and seeing the grin and pride on her face when she figures out the meaning. Or attending a 250 person community rally to reduce gun violence, and feeling the energy and passion that pulses through the room, when person after person stands up to tell their story-and feels, for the first time - that they're being heard. Or talking to someone you don't know at a NCJW program, and feeling the giddiness that comes when you realize how much you have in common. As the Director of Volunteers at NCJW/Cleveland, I am always happy to help you seek out and connect to these opportunities and people. Stop by! My door - and my inbox -- is always open. Shana Tovah! Wishing you and your family a happy, healthy, meaningful and fulfilling new year! Becky |
SAVE THE DATE!
JOIN US AT THE 11TH ANNUAL LOIS ZAAS MEMORIAL ADVOCACY LECTURE:
Human Trafficking: 21st Century Slavery
It's happening in the cities and in the suburbs. In Bogata and Beachwood, Shanghai and Shaker Heights.
What can we do to battle this modern version of slavery that affects men, women, and children of all races and religions? Join keynote speakers Karen Walsh, Director of the Collaborative to End Human Trafficking, Renee Jones, Founder and Director of the Renee Jones Empowerment Center, Detective John Morgan and Jill Sadowsky from Bellefaire JCB for a panel discussion on the issues surrounding human trafficking, and what we can do to help protect and safeguard victims.
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Wednesday, November 12
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Temple Emanu El, 4545 Brainard Road
Orange Village, OH 44022
Free, refreshments will be served
NCJW Office, 216- 378-2204 Ext. 101
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Retail Operations - Thriftique and DDD
Wendy Elconin, Vice President
CHECK LIST FOR DDD
------- Closets cleaned
------- Clothes, purses, jewelry and furs dropped of at the
NCJW Warehouse
------- Volunteer sign up form completed and turned in
If you checked and answered "yes" to any or all of the above, you are ready to shop and volunteer! We're getting packed up, getting set and ready to go for the biggest sale ever.
It's not too late, however, to sign up to help. Click here to download a sign up form. Be on the look-out for your assignment letter which will be mailed out in the next two weeks.
REMINDER
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Friday, October 24 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
*($20 entrance fee to shop)
Sunday, October 26: 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Monday and Tuesday, October 27 & 28: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Mandel JCC
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Also, please continue to like us at our special Designer Dress Days Facebook Page for a chance to win a free entrance fee to Preview Day: www.facebook.com/dddCleve.
Check out NCJW/Cleveland's website, which continues to feature a gallery of "sneak peek" photos of some of our most outstanding apparel, accessories, furs, and jewelry. Click here for your Sneak Peek.
DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS ACCEPTED FOR THRIFTIQUE 
Please drop off your items at the NCJW Main Office/Warehouse located at 26055 Emery Road, Warrensville Heights, 44128
Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m .
We supply the tax deduction form.
NEED A FREE PICK UP FOR FURNITURE and APPLIANCES?
CALL ABBE TODAY AT 216-378-2264
REMEMBER THRIFTIQUE!
Come visit, shop and/or volunteer at Thriftique Showroom, 5055 Richmond Road in Bedford Heights.
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PROGRAM AND EDUCATION
Ilene Nolish, Vice President
GIVE IT YOUR BEST SHOT:
Tips for Basic Digital Photography
Hands-on class. How to shoot better photographs and edit them on your computer. Bring your camera.
Taught by Rita Rome, Diane Schwartz and Robbin Valentine from Dodd Camera.
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Tuesday, November 6
7:00 - 8:30 p.m
Chagrin Falls Library
100 E. Orange St., Chagrin Falls
NCJW member, $5. Non-member, $10, after November 1
NCJW Office, Suzanne Troll 216 -378-2204, Ext. 101
Reservations are required, space is limited.
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ART BIO LECTURE: NORMAN ROCKWELL
Few people really know very much about the man who tells stories in his paintings. He has been so many contrasting things: a city boy, a country gentleman, a high school dropout, devoted family man, bon vivant swinger, international playboy and a recluse. "People like to think that Rockwell painted Middle America, the truth is, Norman Rockwell invented Middle America," said artist/illustrator Tom Sgourus.
Join us for a fascinating lecture and slide presentation about the artist led by educator, Felicia Zavarella Stadelman.
LOCATION:
Beachwood Cleveland Clinic Medical Bldg - 26900 Cedar Rd. (Complimentary Valet parking is available at the Cedar Rd. entrance - please tip generously)
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Tuesday, October 14
10:30 a.m
$10 member $15 non-member after October 7
NCJW Office, Suzanne Troll 216 -378-2204 Ext. 101
Reservations are required. Space is limited
Ethel Schultz, Ellen Young and Laurie Biales
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NCJW BOOK GROUP
The NCJW Book Group will meet Thursday, October 2, at 1 p.m. at the Beachwood Branch of the Cuyahoga County Library on Richmond Road. The book we are discussing is The Fault In Our Stars by John Green. The group is open to NCJW members and there is no fee, but a $5 donation fee is suggested for our discussion leader, Amy Rosenfeld.
Future dates and titles:
November 6 - Snow Hunters by Paul Yoon
December 4 - Clever Girl by Tessa Hadley
January 8 -The Good Lord Bird by James McBride
CHAIR: Susan Kahn
SIEGAL COLLEGE
Case Western Reserve Mini Series
Topic: Building the Jewish State: Israel in the 1950's
The young state of Israel faced major challenges and successes during its first decade of statehood.
The course will focus on internal dynamics during this period, examining the political, social and cultural difficulties.
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Dr. Brian Amkraut
November 11 - December 2
4 Tuesdays: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Siegel College of Jewish Studies
$54
Siegal College of Jewish Studies: Sheryl Hirsh 216-368-2091
Carole Faiman
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THE MUSICAL THEATER PROJECT - TMTP
The Song Is You!
TMTP is offering discount tickets to NCJW members for upcoming performances for the 2014-15 season.
CHAIR: Claire Biel
Ethel Merman: Loud but Honest
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October 12 at 2:00 p.m.
Stocker Arts Center, Lorain County Community College.
NCJW members: $12
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Mary Martin: America's Sweetheart
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October 26 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Cleveland Institute of Music, Mixon Hall
NCJW members; $22
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Ethel Merman and Mary Martin two-concert pass for $30 if purchased by October 1st.
*Tickets may be purchased by calling TMPT box office: 216-245-8687
**Order your discount tickets by saying you are an NCJW member.
***Unless indicated, all tickets are reserved seating.
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Advocacy
Susan Reis, Vice President
UNDERSTANDING THE ISSUES: REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE
It's Not About Pro-Choice - It's About No Choice!
Join us for an informative program including a panel presentation and open discussion, plus a continental breakfast. We will engage in important conversations and explore the critical issue of women's reproductive justice.
We will hear from Dr. Laura David, OB/GYN who will share her perspective on how legislation has affected the practice of medicine. Misha Barnes, managing director of public affairs of Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio, will share personal stories and information regarding access to medical care.
Learn what NCJW is doing and what you can do to help advocate for the rights we fought so hard for and are now slipping away.
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Sunday, November 2
9:30 a.m. registration
Point East Condominium (Party Room), 27500 Cedar Road, Beachwood, Ohio
$10 member $15 non-member
NCJW Office, 216- 378-2204 Ext. 101 Space is limited.
Cyndy Fellenbaum & Cindy Glazer
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Wondering what you can do to help reduce gun violence? GCC is hosting an informational meeting to discuss organizing principles and next steps for bringing action and awareness to the issue of gun violence.
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Thursday, October 9
7 p.m
Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44115
There will be carpools from Fairmount Temple
Free
Susan Reis at sixreis@gmail.com
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Community Service
Shelly Friedman, Vice President
OPERATION WARM UP
Operation Warm Up is a city-wide collection, sponsored by NCJW/Cleveland, to provide jackets, gloves, boots and warm clothing to the city's homeless population. Volunteers are needed to hand out collection bins, place phone calls, and sort clothing. If interested in helping, contact Rebecca Brouman, director of volunteers at 216-378-2204 ext 105 or email her at rbrouman@ncjwcleveland.org.
IMAGINATION EXPRESS
Family Promise provides transitional housing to homeless and jobless families. Their mission is to empower families to become self-sufficient by teaching employment and life skills.
On the third Tuesday of each month, NCJW/Cleveland volunteers head down to Family Promise to entertain the children at the shelter. Volunteers run craft projects, read stories, and play games with the kids. No long-term commitment required; volunteers are welcome to drop in as available. If interested, contact Imagination Express chair Adrienne Wasserman at 216-382-5278 or email her at ademaer@roadrunner.com.
DONE IN A DAY
Come stuff and seal pillows that that are given to women post breast cancer surgery. The heart pillows will already be sewn. We will stuff them and hand-sew a 4-inch seam. If you can't sew, that's fine; come to stuff and make cards!
DATE: Tuesday, October 14
TIME: 1 - 3 p.m.
LOCATION: NCJW/Cleveland Office
RSVP: Rebecca Brouman, 216-378-2204 ext 105
CO-CHAIRS: Joanne Grossberg & Susan Ringel
THANKSGIVING LUNCH FOR FOSTER CHILDREN
Join us to help serve a traditional Thanksgiving lunch and bring dessert to foster children in Cuyahoga County's Youth and Family Services. We are looking for people to bake dishes and to help serve lunch. We will carpool to the West Side from the NCJW office. If interested, contact Rebecca Brouman or Annette Paley at 216.378.2204.DATE: November 15
TIME: 10:30 a.m.
LOCATION: St. Ignatius; 1911 West 30th St., Cleveland, Ohio 44113
CHAIR: Annette Paley
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MEMBERSHIP
Fran Steinbock, Vice President
NEW AND PROSPECTIVE MEMBERSHIP EVENT: IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK 
Join other new and prospective members for wine, hors d'oeuvres and an intimate look inside one of Shaker Height's most exclusive and historic residences: The Moreland Court Condominiums.
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Monday, November 10, 2014
Moreland Court Condominiums
3415 Shaker Blvd Apt 8G4
Cleveland, OH 44120
Free
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RSVP: By November 5th to Becky Brouman, Director of Volunteers at 216.378.2204 X105
or email her at: rbrouman@ncjwcleveland.org
*Specific details on location and transportation will be provided at registration
NOW WHAT? CONTINUING TO COMPOSE YOUR LIFE
For those looking to pursue the conversation about finding meaning in the next chapter, we want to tell you about "Purpose @ 50 Plus," a presentation by BVU and The Cleveland Foundation on volunteerism and networking.
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October 9, 2014
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Western Reserve Historical Society, 10825 East Boulevard, Cleveland
Free
Register Here
For additional information,click here.
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
Go to the NCJW website to renew your membership. Please contact Annette Paley at 216-378-2204, ext. 106 to update your personal information for the new NCJW Member Directory.
We welcome new annual and life members. Click here to see the list.
It is with sadness we share the passing of
Nancy Seidman
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FUND DEVELOPMENT
Adrienne Siegel, Vice-President
THANK YOU TO MARGO VINNEY & JEFFREY CHAITOFF and ORLY EINHORN for establishing new endowment funds this month!
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COMMUNICATIONS
Leslie Resnik, Vice President
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