A Faith in the Future.
A Belief in Action.
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.
The Greater Minneapolis Section helps meet the needs of women, children and families through community service projects, advocacy education programs and member events.
Fall Event: Rose Rees 75th Anniversary Celebration
$40.00
Mark your calendar for a special Fall Event on October 7, in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Rose Rees Peace Awards. The event, which will take place at Golden Valley Country Club, will honor past Rose Rees award recipients and recognize past Rose Rees volunteers. Details to follow.
$40.00Get Smart: 2010 Legislative Recap
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Join us for a Legislative Wrap-Up of the 2009-2010 Session on Thursday, July 8, 11:30am – 1:00 pm at Lurie Besikoff, located at 2501 Wayzata Blvd in Minneapolis (Hwy 394/Penn Ave).
Professor David Schultz of Hamline University will provide a broad overview of how state politics connects with the national political scene. Nan Madden, director of the Budget Project for the MN Council of Nonprofits, will share how the Legislature's actions will affect nonprofit organizations serving women, children and families.
$5.00Parallel Lives
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Join us for Parallel Lives -- a special presentation by two female paratroopers and their male counterparts from the Israel Defense Forces Paratroopers Reconnaissance Unit -- on April 19, 12:15 p.m. at the Ridgeview Office Center (13100 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka). The event, sponsored by NCJW and the Women’s Philanthropy of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, is part of the Israel Program Center's yearlong theme, "Women in Israel.
There is no cost for the event, which is open to members and non-members. You may bring a dairy lunch.
$0.00Jewish Film Festival
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NCJW is sponsoring the film, Killing Kasztner, on April 14 at 7:15 p.m. at the 2010 Jewish Film Festival. The film is about Israel Kasztner, a Hungarian Jew who negotiated with the Nazis for the lives of thousands during the Holocaust. The film examines his legacy; is he a hero or a villain? It also provides, for the first time, the perspectives of his daughter and granddaughter. There will be a dessert reception prior to the film at 6:00 p.m., and director Gaylen Ross will lead a discussion after the film.
$0.00Women in Israel event: Gabriela Shalev
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NCJW is a co-sponsor for the Israel Program Center of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation’s year-long theme, “Women in Israel.” The series of educational events celebrate the achievements of Israeli women, as well as the unique challenges faced by women in Israel.
The next Women in Israel event will be held at Adath Jeshurun. It will feature Gabriela Shalev, the first Israeli woman to be ambassador to the UN. For more information, contact Noga Shavit, 952-381-3551, nshavit@mplsfed.org.
$0.00Tales From Morocco with Sylvia Kaplan
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Join us on April 7 for a lunch and learn program with NCJW supporter and community activist Sylvia Kaplan as she shares her experiences about the striking country where she is currently living with her husband, Sam Kaplan, the US Ambassador to Morocco. This event is co-sponsored by the Women’s Philanthropy of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation. It will take place in the Levin Family Board Room at the Ridgeview Office Center (home to both the Federation and NCJW). Feel free to bring a dairy bag lunch - and a friend!
$0.00Gold Party
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Back by popular demand! Attendees at our last Gold Party event were astounded by how easy (and lucrative!) it is to sell their old, unworn or damaged gold jewelry for cash on the spot. What's more, the gold dealer pays NCJW a percentage finder's fee at no cost to participants. For the Gold Party location and other details, contact the NCJW office.
contact the NCJW office.$0.00NCJW Spring Event
$36.00
Plan now to attend our annual Spring Event, Monday May 3 at 6:45 p.m. Join us at the Science Museum in St. Paul to view the Dead Sea Scrolls. Learn about their remarkable discovery, while in the company of Jewish women from around the Twin Cities.
The event will include a guided tour of the Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit. Prior to the exhibit, we will gather for a brief reception and program to recognize our dedicated volunteers. Cost is $36 for members ($40 for non-members), which includes the reception and entrance to the Exhibit.
$36.00JCA Event: No Human Being is Illegal - Mobilizing for Humane and Just Immigration Reform
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NCJW is a co-sponsor of this Jewish Community Action event about Immigration Reform. The event includes a keynote address on January 30 and an interfaith service and community forum on January 31 at area churches.
For more information, contact JCA at 651/632-2184.
$0.00JCA Event: Who Shall Live and Who Shall Die?
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NCJW is a co-sponsor of this thought-provoking and action-oriented forum about health care reform in Minnesota. The event will be held Tuesday Jan 26, 7 p.m., at the Sabes JCC.
The focus is on budget cuts to the state’s General Assistance Medical Care program and how the Jewish community is responding.
For more information, contact JCA at 651/632-2184.
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