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.
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).
Rose Rees Peace Awards Luncheon
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The 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 – Understanding the Political Landscape Post-Election
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Marcia 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).
$5.00Jewish Women’s Morning at the Capitol
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NCJW co-hosts an annual advocacy event – Jewish Women’s Morning at the Capitol (JWMC) – with Hadassah to help Jewish women learn and advocate about important legislative issues. The program typically includes an inspirational message from a local leader to put the day’s events into a Jewish context, training on how to effectively deliver present to your state senator/representatives, as well as background information on several key issues.
$0.00Fall Event 2008
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Women of Influence
Featuring Arvonne Fraser, community activist and women's advocate
Join the National Council of Jewish Women for the Fall Event 2008: Promote the Vote, Protect the Vote an evening to explore why every vote counts - and what you can do to get out the vote in the upcoming election for President as well as state and local leaders.
We'll also recognize NCJW's own transition of leadership, including installation of our new 2008-09 Board of Directors, as well as President Kim Greene.
$36.00Stuff for School warehouse days
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Join NCJW volunteers to help pack school supplies for students-in-need in the Minneapolis Public Schools. For more information, contact Rachel Saturn (rachelsaturn@comcast.net) or Francine Gersh (france807@aol.com). Click here for Warehouse Directions
$0.00Byerly’s St. Louis Park: Cooking demo with Sue Zelickson
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Bring your friends – and your appetite – to a cooking demonstration featuring Sue Zelickson. Sue will prepare a few tasty recipes from the Shalom Home Auxiliary cookbook, while giving attendees a sneak peak of NCJW’s First Annual Heart of the Home Kitchen Tour. Talk about a win-win; have fun and support fundraising efforts of two Jewish organizations! Register early at lundsandbyerlys.com!
$0.00Info Session on 2008 Minnesota Women Leaders’ Seminar
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An information session will be held at the home of Sherry Stern for Jewish women interested in learning about the 2008 Minnesota Women Leaders Seminar, supported by NCJW and hosted by the Israel Women’s Network (IWN). The trip, led by Senator Sandy Pappas, will take place November 30 – December 10, 2008. To RSVP or for further information, contact Sherry Stern at (952) 471-0646 or SLStern99@aol.com.
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