NCJW hosts a variety of advocacy education events throughout the year. Our Get Smart Series (formerly Lunch & Learn) includes advocacy and educational programs, held at various locations and at various times of day throughout the year. Cost is typically $5 per program. Members and non-members are welcome.
Our goal is to inform you about the issues, ignite your interest, and inspire you to take meaningful action. Here is a sampling of recent and upcoming advocacy activities:
Upcoming advocacy events
Recent advocacy events
- Tuesday, April 17, 2012: Gloria Steinem to Appear as Part of Beth El Inspiring Minds
- Thursday, March 22, 2012: NCJW Co-Sponsors "CRIME AFTER CRIME" at the Sabes JCC Jewish Film Festival
- Tuesday, March 6, 2012: Jewish Women's Morning at the Capitol
- Sunday, March 4, 2012: Make History -- Vote No!
- Tuesday, March 15, 2011: Jewish Women's Morning at the Capitol 2011
- Sunday, October 3, 2010: Gubernatorial Debate
- Monday, September 20, 2010: Get Smart – Supreme Court 2.0
- Thursday, July 8, 2010: Get Smart: 2010 Legislative Recap
- Tuesday, March 2, 2010: Jewish Women's Morning at the Capitol 2010
- Saturday, January 30, 2010: JCA Event: No Human Being is Illegal - Mobilizing for Humane and Just Immigration Reform
- Tuesday, January 26, 2010: JCA Event: Who Shall Live and Who Shall Die?
- Friday, January 22, 2010: Get Smart: Learn about new federal funds for comprehensive sex education
- Thursday, December 3, 2009: Advocacy Speed Dating
- Tuesday, October 27, 2009: Fall Event 2009
- Tuesday, October 20, 2009: Get Smart Health Care Panel
- Monday, June 29, 2009: Coffee Talk
- Tuesday, January 13, 2009: Lunch & Learn – Framing Your Message
- Monday, December 15, 2008: Lunch & Learn – Understanding the Political Landscape Post-Election
- June 4, 11, 18, 2008: World Community Repair Forum - Addressed solutions to critical issues, including health care, immigration and foreign policy
- April 7, 2008: Fall Event featuring Sammie Moshenberg – Focused on preserving women’s continued access to accurate and thorough reproductive health information and effective and affordable contraception
- January 17, 2008: Roe vs. Wade anniversary event – Honored the 35th anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade decision
- January 15 2008: Precinct Caucus Training – Prepared participants for upcoming political caucuses in Minnesota
- May 18, 2007: Knit-In at State Capitol – Supported continued reproductive freedom and access to quality health care for women