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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, education, and advocacy.

Stuff For School

For Our Members

Advocacy & Action

Coffee Talk

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A LOOK AT THE NEW POLITICAL LANDSCAPE AND A RECAP OF THE 2009 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

Join us bright and early for a highly-caffeinated advocacy education program, Monday June 29 at 7:30 a.m. at the Sabes JCC. Hear the latest on politics, power and progress on the federal and state levels from our exciting speakers:

David Schultz, Author and Hamline University Professor in the School of Business teaching government ethics and public policy, professor at the University of Minnesota School of Law teaching election Law...

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NCJW Cooks at Let's Dish!

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Join NCJW at Let’s Dish! in Edina and together we’ll prepare take home meals. The cost will vary depending on the number of dishes you assemble, and Let’s Dish will donate 10% of all purchases to NCJW!

Sign-up online by going to www.letsdish.com and click on Edina location > Sign-up online > NCJW event on April 23, and then use the password “NCJW” to register.

For questions, contact Reida Lazer-Chein at rlazer@aol.com.

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On The Front Lines: Israeli Soldiers' Perspectives

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Please join us for an intimate discussion with a group of Israeli soldiers visiting the US. They will speak about the similarities and differences in issues facing Diaspora and Israeli Jews, as well as how to bridge the gap that divides us; and give us a first hand view of the recent incursion into the Gaza Strip.

Minneapolis Jewish Federation 1st Floor Conference Room

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Spring Event: Battling Homelessness in Our Own Backyard


$18.00

The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) – Greater Minneapolis Section will hold its annual Spring Event on Monday May 4 at 6:45 p.m. at the Sabes Jewish Community Center. The event marks the official launch of NCJW’s newest community service program, Stuff for Kids. Stuff for Kids is dedicated to meeting the needs of homeless and highly mobile students in Minneapolis.

$18.00

Heart of the Home: NCJW’s Progressive Home Tour 2009

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Heart of the Home: NCJW’s Progressive Kitchen Tour 2009
$100.00

Mark your calendar!

The second annual Heart of the Home: Progressive Home Tour fundraiser will be held on Sunday September 13. This year’s event will include tours of four fabulous homes in the Western suburbs and Lake Minnetonka area.

Stay tuned for more details. 

To get a better idea about this event, check out the listing for Last Year's Event - Heart of the Home 2008!

$100.00

JCC Film Festival - 'Bridge Over the Wadi'

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Sabes Jewish Community Center Jewish Film Festival event, co-sponsored by NCJW

Join us for the film, Bridge Over the Wadi, followed by dessert and discussion. The film examines life at a school in Israel called Bridge Over The Wadi, in which 50 Jewish children and 50 Arab children study under both Jewish and Arab teachers, learn both Hebrew and Arabic and participate in one another’s religious celebrations, with the goal of narrowing the boundaries that separate them.

Time and fees TBD - Check back for more details!

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Bake Hamentashen with NCJW

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Learn to Make (and Get to Take) ... Hamentashen

Come Mordechais, come Esthers, come one, come all... Learn to make the greatest cookie of them all... Hamentashen!!!

Join NCJW for a Hamentashen baking party on March 1, 1-3 p.m. at Adath Jeshurun Synagogue, 10500 Hillside Lane, Minnetonka (we’ll meet in the kitchen).

$18.00

Rose Rees Peace Awards Luncheon

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Rose Rees Peace AwardThe Rose Rees Peace Awards commemorates Rose Rees, who died in 1935 while serving as president of NCJW’s Minneapolis Section and founder of the World Affairs Council of Minneapolis. Her passion was international peace and cooperation. NCJW gives an honorary award each year to a graduating senior from metro area participating schools with a demonstrated commitment toward international relations and world peace.$0.00

Lunch & Learn – Framing Your Message

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Lunch and Learn Flyer

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Lunch & Learn – Understanding the Political Landscape Post-Election

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Lunch and Learn FlyerMarcia Avner, Minnesota Council on Non-Profits, and public affairs consultant Cristine Almeida will speak on effective strategies for advocating for issues you believe in.

Location

Leonard, Street and Deinard conference room (150 South Fifth Street, Suite 2300). 

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