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The National Council of Jewish Women is a volunteer organization that has been at the forefront of social change for over a century. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW courageously takes a progressive stance on issues such as child welfare, women's rights and reproductive freedom.
Founded in Chicago in 1893, National Council of Jewish Women is the oldest Jewish women's volunteer organization in the United States, numbering over 90,000 nationally.
The Chicago North Shore Section, with over 1,000 members, makes an impact through an integrated program of education, community service and social action. We offer our members personal growth, volunteer opportunities, education, recreation and special events.
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Wednesday, May 14th - Taking Back Our Bodies - Program III: 7:00PM - 9:00PM
“L’Chayim” A discussion on “greening” our homes and schools. Speakers: Rabbi Debra Newman Kamin, spiritual leader of Congregation Am Yisrael, Rabbi Nina Mizrachi, Director, Pritzker Center for Jewish Education, Jewish Community Centers of Chicago, Rachel Lerner Rosenberg, NCJW member and Executive Director of the Safer Pest Control Project., Mark Bishop, Deputy Director of the Healthy Schools Campaign. This session will focus on Judaism and environmentalism; keeping your home, lawn, garden and school safe through safer pest control, and advocacy for laws and policies to support safer home and school environments. This event is co-sponsored by NCJW Chicago North Shore Section, Am Yisrael, and the Jewish Environmental Coalition of the North Shore. For more information, contact Donna Fishman at 847-714-1068 or djfish@tifnet.net. |
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Friday, June 27th - NCJW Chicago North Shore Section Women of Valor Annual Luncheon and Board Installation
Join Chicago North Shore Section for the 2008 Section Closing Meeting and Luncheon on Friday, June 27, 2008, 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Bertucci's, 246 Green Bay Road, Highwood. This wonderful celebration will honor NCJW Women of Valor and feature a performance by Roberta Randall as Eleanor Roosevelt. Cost is 40$. RSVP online at www.ncjwcns.org. Contact programs@ncjwcns.org for more information, to pay by check or with any questions. |
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