December Voice

DDD RECAP

It’s a wrap! DDD 2025 was a success, and we are now collecting for the 57th DDD sale!

DECEMBER ZOOM-TIVITIES

AND IN-PERSON EVENTS

DECEMBER 2

LEFTOVER CHANUKAH CANDLES COLLECTION

Donate unopened, unbroken candles and boxes, and then help sort/bundle for community distribution.

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DECEMBER 4, 11, 18, 25

KNIT FOR A CAUSE WITH DIGKNITTY

Calling all knitters and crocheters! DigKnitty is creating adorable bears, beautiful hats, scarves and blankets for the Share What You Wear project

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DECEMBER 4

NCJW/CLE BOOK CLUB

Terri Stendler will lead a discussion on How to Read A Book by Monica Wood.

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DECEMBER 4

BIGHEARTEDBLOOMS (BHB) CARD MAKING

Make cards to accompany hand delivered bouquets from our partner, BigHeartedBlooms!

DECEMBER 5

BUILDING BRIDGES WITH BOOKS: KIDS' BOOK BANK VISIT

Book Lovers: Take a Trip to Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank’s new facility! We will tour and prepare donated books for distribution.

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DECEMBER 9

LIVESPECIAL.COM PRESENTS A HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE

NCJW/CLE's singing groups and Horvitz YouthAbility of JFSA Cleveland will perform a sing-along together and bring joy to the community.

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DECEMBER 12

BAKED GOODS NEEDED FOR FOCUS ON FOSTER CARE INITIATIVE

Donate homemade or store-bought baked goods for Kent State University’s annual holiday dinner for scholars impacted by foster care and their families.

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DECEMBER 16

NEWISH AND JEWISH: END OF YEAR "CLEARANCE"

Tying up some loose ends, this engaging session led by Cheryl Gordon has something for everyone: the dark history of trafficking Jewish women from eastern Europe, the surprising layers of the Gaza starvation narrative, and lots of timely Torah! No deep dives here. Just some intriguing basics!

ACTIVITIES TO DO ANY DAY IN DECEMBER

HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE TO SUPPORT TRI-C FOOD PANTRY

Help ensure students have access to nourishing food during this challenging time of year. Click the button below to see a list of the pantries most-requested items. Please bring to the NCJW/CLE office, Unit L. The deadline for contributions is December 11.

MOST NEEDED ITEMS

COLLECT BACKPACKS FOR HOMELESS YOUTH PARTNERSHIP PROJECT WITH BELLEFAIRE

We are collecting gently used backpacks (please no string backpacks) for a partnership project through Bellefaire's Homeless and Missing Youth division.

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GET INVOLVED WITH A PARTNERSHIP SHABBAT

Be part of this bridge-building Shabbat dinner where partners can connect and learn more about Judaism.

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LOVE TO SING?

NCJW/CLE is looking for individuals to join the Sing-Along group to sing at local Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Communities! No experience necessary and no memorization required. Just a love of music!

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HELP SHARE WHAT YOU WEAR (SWYW) ALL YEAR - AT YOUR HOME OR IN THE OFFICE

Every child deserves dignity, confidence and normalcy. SWYW’s goal is to stock its closet with gently worn or new clothing and new toiletries so that families in need have access to the basics they need.

THIS MONTH’S CRITICAL NEED: Infant clothing for boys and girls in sizes 0-3-months and 3-months. Sweatshirts, hoodies, & long sleeve t-shirts for boys and girls in ALL sizes!

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BUILDING BRIDGES WITH BOOKS

Wanted: Your gently used children’s books for the NCJW/CLE and Kids’ Book Bank Little Free Library Project. Please bring us your children's books to be placed in Little Free Libraries in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County.

We get excited when we receive books like this! --->

Questions? Contact Debbie Joseph, josdeb3@gmail.com.

LOOKING AHEAD

JANUARY 14

SELF REFLECTION SERIES WITH REBECCA FELLENBAUM

WHAT DO I REALLY WANT: SETTING YOUR LIFE UP FOR YOU

Explore how to listen to your intuition and uncover your authentic goals. You’ll learn how to move beyond masks, expectations, and obligations and discover what you want for your life.