AUGUST 2023 UPDATE

Annual membership dues letters were mailed last month. If as an annual member you haven't renewed yet, please renew online here or mail a check for $54 to NCJW - GLB & WOC, 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach, CA 90815. You can also set up automatic renewal to save you time next year by clicking the button for "Annually"!

In 1963, the historic March on Washington was held in Washington, DC. An estimated 250,000 people attended, demanding justice and equality for all Americans. But today, 60 years later, hard-fought civil rights are being stripped away each day in this country.

On August 26, National Council of Jewish Women — together with the National Action Network, the Drum Major Institute, the Anti-Defamation League, and other partners — will march again on the National Mall. This march is not a commemoration, but rather a continuation of Dr. Martin Luther King’s message and Dream. 

Dr. King asserted that “the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” At NCJW, we know the arc doesn’t bend toward justice on its own. It requires all of us demanding change together. 

Our democracy and civil rights remain under attack. Will you join NCJW and the Jewish contingent in the broader fight for justice?

What: 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington

When: Saturday, August 26th, 2023

Where: Lincoln Memorial

Preprogram: 9–11 am | Program: 11 am – 1 pm | March: 1–3 pm

The March is on Saturday, but we are working closely with our friends at ADL to provide a shabbat-friendly experience. Soon, we will be able to provide additional details on Shabbat programming, our meetup spot, and other logistics.

You're Also Invited: Shabbat Dinner: On Friday, August 25th at 7:00 ADL is hosting a Community Shabbat at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C., to kick off the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington. Space is limited and will be filled on a first come first serve basis. Reserve your space today by registering here. We expect this event to fill up quickly.

Hotel Block: For your convenience, there is a reserved block of rooms at the Capitol Hilton for Friday night, August 25, only. If you would like to book additional nights please contact the Capital Hilton directly at 800-405-0064. Click here to book your hotel room — rooms within this block are first come, first serve. If you are looking for other hotels in the area, we recommend Salamander DC, Canopy By Hilton at the Wharf, or Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf. As a note, almost all of DC is include in an eruv, so these locations will be appropriate for those looking for Shabbat friendly accommodations.

Many helping hands are needed, so join us in giving a "hug" to vulnerable children entering the foster care system! As always, we send huge Kudos to Sarah Silva and her team at Compton YouthBuild for keeping this program going so successfully!

Snacks and drinks are provided, and we guarantee that doing good for others will feel so good! While you have your calendars out, why not reserve HugPack evenings all year: the future dates are Nov. 2, Feb. 15, and April 18.

Please RSVP if you want to help: communityservice@ncjwlongbeach.org or call (657) 235-2511.

Let's get together at a member's home to socialize at 7 pm to watch Trumbo and then discuss the movie! To receive the home address, Please email programs@ncjwlongbeach.org or call 657-235-2511.

Trumbo is a story about the blacklisted Hollywood screenwriter Dalton Trumbo. The film stars Bryan Cranston (who was nominated for an Academy Award), Diane Lane, Helen Mirren, Louis C.K., Elle Fanning, John Goodman, Michael Stuhlbarg as Edward G. Robinson, Dean O'Gorman as Kirk Douglas, and David James Elliott as John Wayne. The film is based on the 1977 biography Dalton Trumbo by Bruce Alexander Cook.

To register, please RSVP to (657) 235-2511 or email programs@ncjwlongbeach.org.

After watching Trumbo a few days earlier, join us Thursday, August 31, for a field trip to the Skirball Cultural Center for a docent-led tour of Blacklist: The Hollywood Red Scare and spend an hour with a guided exploration of the impact of this time in history and its implications for civil liberties, propaganda, and shifting definitions of American patriotism today.

In October 1947, the House Un-American Activities Committee called on Hollywood figures to testify about allegations of Communist propaganda in American films. Although the committee never found evidence of this, the film industry responded by becoming the first mass employer to adopt a blacklist against employees whose political beliefs ran counter to prevailing ideals. Making its West Coast debut at the Skirball Cultural Center with newly added artifacts, Blacklist: The Hollywood Red Scare shines a spotlight on the proceedings, investigations, motives, and choices of those caught in the crosshairs—including the many Jewish creatives and executives who suffered under and enforced the blacklist. The result is an emotionally complex and compelling exhibition that demonstrates how the politics of Hollywood can shape the entire country.

We will meet at 11 am at the Alpert Jewish Community Center and carpool to the Skirball Cultural Center. Entrance is free on Thursdays, but we encourage donations to our General Fund (ncjwlongbeach.org/donate) to support our projects and programs. The group will likely grab lunch together as well.

Please RSVP here. RSVPs are required as parking availability at the AJCC is tightly enforced.

Our project to raise funds for our Abortion Comfort Kits project is almost ready to launch!! You'll hear more in the next eblast!

HOW TO REACH US

Email us at info@ncjwlongbeach.org, call (657) 235-2511, or send mail to NCJW–Greater Long Beach & West Orange County, 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach, CA 90815. Please add this contact information to your contacts list.