SEPTEMBER 12

128th OPENING MEETING FEATURING JUJU CHANG

In this highly personal talk, the Emmy Award-Winning

Co-Anchor of ABC News’ Nightline shares her journey to Judaism and Jewish Identity and discusses the historical parallels between Asian Hate and anti-Semitism. 

NOVEMBER 4, 5, 6

DESIGNER DRESS DAYS: LET THE COUNTDOWN BEGIN

Save the dates: November 4,5 & 6 (open Saturday this year!)

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SEPTEMBER 1

NCJW/CLE BOOK GROUP KICKS OFF YEAR 22!

The group meets the first Thursday of each month, September through May.

September’s Book: The Lincoln Highway, by Amor Towles

SEPTEMBER 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

PRACTICE FREE YOGA FROM HOME

Johanna Goldfarb, NCJW/CLE member and certified yoga instructor, leads us through mat and chair poses each week.

SEPTEMBER 8

MEETING TO BRAINSTORM FOR IDEAS FOR LIVESPECIAL.COM’S 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

LiveSpecial.com, a signature project of NCJW/CLE, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. We need your talents and your ideas! 

SEPTEMBER 19

REPRODUCTIVE CARE IN THE ERA OF POST ROE V. WADE: WHAT EVERY WOMAN NEEDS TO KNOW

Dr. Rachel Weinerman will speak about IVF and the potential implications of the new legislation. Presentation followed by Q&A.

SEPTEMBER 20

LEARN HOW TO MAKE BEAUTIFUL PAPER ROSEBUDS WITH FRAN STEINBOCK

Class is limited to 8 participants.

SEPTEMBER 22

COVID-19, MONKEYPOX....WHAT'S NEXT?

Daniel I. Simon, M.D. President, UH Cleveland Medical Center and President, Academic & External Affairs and Chief Scientific Officer and Robert A. Salata, MD Physician-in-Chief STERIS Chair of Medical Excellence will discuss the latest information you need to know.

SEPTEMBER 29 

TRANSITION BOOTCAMP

Hear about housing options and how to pay for them.

HOT OFF THE PRESSES!

LIVESPECIAL.COM MAGAZINE IS OUT!

Read the 2022-2023 issue, filled with special needs resources, information and inspiring stories.

ACTS OF KINDNESS

Sort and organize activity items for children of a wide range of ages to be included in the Share What You Wear (SWYW) care packages. 

HELP SHARE WHAT YOU WEAR (SWYW) 

SWYW is a project creating personally-shopped, gender and size-specific clothing and toiletry bags for distribution to children in need or in crisis locally through school and agency social workers.

This month's critical need: Boys clothing, sizes 3T - 12. Jeans, Joggers, Sweatpants, Khakis, Long and Short Sleeve Tops

BUILDING BRIDGES WITH BOOKS

NCJW/CLE is the official caretaker of Little Free Libraries in underserved areas throughout Cuyahoga County, taking over from Cleveland Kids' Book Bank.

OCTOBER 9

CHAGRIN DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL

NCJW/CLE SPONSORSHIP OF BUTTERFLY IN THE SKY

Butterfly in the Sky, a documentary about the Reading Rainbow, a former children’s TV program fostering literacy, hosted by La Var Burton. 

Registration to follow

OCTOBER - APRIL

READING BUDDIES (IN-PERSON)

Do you enjoy spending time with elementary age children? Are you interested in instilling the love of reading in young children? You can make a difference and cultivate a meaningful relationship with 2nd and 3rd graders once weekly at William Rainey Harper School.

Click here to learn more

OCTOBER 13

NEW MEMBER EVENT

A fun virtual event to meet new members and learn a bit more about NCJW/CLE

7:00 pm on Zoom. 

Invitation to follow

OCTOBER 12, 14

THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART SEVEN-PART SERIES

The series continues through May.

SOLD OUT!: Wednesday morning in person, 11 am - 12 pm  (This session is full. Call 216-378-2204 to be placed on a waiting list)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER:  Wednesday night on Zoom, 6 pm - 7 pm

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER:  Friday morning in person, 11 am - 12 pm

THRIFTIQUE SHOWROOM IS OPEN

Wednesday - Friday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

5055 Richmond Rd., Bedford Hts.

Stay in the loop on sales and inventory by following

@thriftiqueshowoom on Facebook, Instagram and now TikTok.

DONATIONS NEEDED FOR DESIGNER DRESS DAYS, THRIFTIQUE SHOWROOM AND OTHER NCJW/CLE PROGRAMS.

NCJW/CLE’S Warehouse Location:

26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Heights - behind the offices

Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

YOU CAN WATCH THEM HERE

ANNUAL FUND

NEW YEAR – A TIME FOR GIVING!

As the preparations for the new year begin, it’s a good time to think about your philanthropic goals. Why not make your gift to the NCJW/CLE Annual Fund today? Help us start the new year on a strong financial footing, so that we can plan the types of programs you have come to enjoy. Thank you!

SUPPORT NCJW/CLE WITH FACEBOOK

AND/OR AMAZON SMILE! 

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS:

Lori Factor, Lisa Goldman, Joy Kaufman,  Anat Nurko, Rory Sanders, Lou Sangdahl Yolanda Saunders-Polk, Amanda Trau

WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU OF THE PASSING OF:

Barbara Newman, Estelle Phinick, Esther Ruben

CELEBRATION OF CHAMPIONS

GOLD AWARD WINNER THANK YOU NOTE

IMAGES FROM AUGUST

ONE OF OUR SHARE WHAT YOU WEAR CLIENTS FROM SIGNATURE HEALTH NOT ONLY RECEIVES, BUT GIVES BACK TO SWYW BY BUYING FULL SIZE TOILETRIES THROUGH EXTREME COUPONING

ENTERTAINMOBILE PERFORMS FOR A SENIOR BIRTHDAY GROUP

HIGH NOTES PERFORMS AT MYERS SENIOR LIVING FACILITY

ENTERTAINMOBILE RAISED MONEY FOR ITEMS

NEEDED BY SHARE WHAT YOU WEAR

STOP HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND ACTS OF KINDNESS VOLUNTEERS PUT KITS TOGETHER FOR SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING