MID OCTOBER 2023 NEWSLETTER

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NCJW/KENDALL STANDS WITH ISRAEL
Ways to Help Support Israel

MONETARY DONATIONS: At present, we will be focused on supporting already established aid organizations. If you would like to make a monetary donation, please consider one of the causes our local clergy has suggested, which are listed here.


SOCIALS: We will also be posting information about upcoming community events to foster unity and raise awareness via our Instagram If you know of something going on that we haven’t posted about, please message Nancy Garcia (ncjwkendall@gmail.com) with the info so we too can share it.


SUPPLIES TO ISRAEL: Caryn Boren (ctanisbellsouth.net) is working with Temple Beth Am and the Skylake Synagogue to organize a drive for desperately needed supplies for Israel. Contact Caryn if you’d like to learn more about the items needed.


READ Sheila’s speech about how NCJW National is supporting Israel through the Israel Granting Program. Click here.


LASTLY, join us at Susan Malca's on Wed, Nov 1st at 12:30 for a Kendall Section board meeting, where we will be discussing ways we can collectively help Israel as a section. RSVP: Susan - suzbow33@gmail.com.


The Presidium - Jen, Marcia, Mindy, Nadine, Sally and Susan

ADD YOUR VOICE - ADD YOUR NAME

on the Global Woman Leaders Letter Condemning Hammas’s Brutal Attack

Sign the letter to add your name on the Global Women Leaders’ Letter condemning Hamas’s brutal attack, demanding all hostages receive the humanitarian aid that International Law requires, and imploring the release of all hostages.

ADD YOUR VOICE

Standing with Pittsburgh -

Fifth Anniversary of Tree of Life Attack

In honor of the five year commemoration of the horrific attack on the Pittsburgh Jewish community, American Public Television will air Not In Our Town's important documentary "Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life" on public tv station- Channel 2 in Miami and nationwide on October 26, 2023. Through the voices of survivors, family members, diverse Pittsburgh residents, and leaders, the film shows the powerful display of unity in a moment of crisis, and a community working together to understand what it means to be "Stronger than Hate.” 

Upcoming NCJW/Kendall Sponsored Events

Join Us For a Night of Magic with Mio!

Children 8 years or older are welcomed. Bring your children or grandchildren to see Mio! Children 8 to 14 years old pay $30 each.

BUY TICKETS HERE
Save the date for Give Miami Day on November 16th!

Early giving starts November 13th to 15th with Give Miami Day taking place on November 16th.

 

Give Miami Day is our most important fundraising event of the year. Last year we raised a total of $6,347.81!  This included a $1000 bonus that was received for every gift between 25 and $10,000 during the early giving and on Give Miami Day. In addition, thanks to the Julie and Martin Franklin Grant we received an additional $3600.

 

On Give Miami Day your donation is matched by extra bonus pools! 

Help us to make this a win for NCJW. Please donate to NCJW/Kendall Section if you can, on Give Miami Day from November 13th -16th.

 

In addition, if your membership dues are up for renewal please consider paying them ($50.00) on Give Miami Day and email Nancy to let her know that you have donated.

 

Life members please consider renewing your commitment and make a donation.

            

Your donations make it possible for NCJW/Kendall to continue to do the great work that we are doing.

 

Please visit our donor page on November 13th-16th. We will post the Give Miami Day link right here.

NCJW/Kendall Section is a Community Partner of the Alper JCC Book Fair


Please join us for Book Club Night on Oct. 26th at 7:30 PM at the Alper JCC.

REGISTER HERE

To keep track of ALL of our EVENTS go on our webpage at www.ncjwkendall.org

or click here


Community Events

Breaking Bread, Breaking Bias

an Interfaith Potluck Dinner 


Sponsored by Temple Beth Am and Mosaic


Sunday, Oct. 22nd from 5:00- 7:00 pm



UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION OF MIAMI 

7701 SW 76TH AVE, MIAMI, FL 33143


This event aims to break down barriers and promote dialogue, acceptance, and friendship.

 

Bring your favorite dish to share with others, as we embark on a culinary journey that reflects the diverse flavors and traditions of our community.


Please invite your friends to join us at this event.


For more information, contact our NCJW/Kendall Section Member, and Co-Chair of this event, Joanne Koren at joannekoren35@gmail.com

 

There is no charge for this event, but registration is required

REGISTER HERE

The JCC Book Fair Women’s Day Luncheon 

Please join us for The Alper JCC Book Fair Women's Day Luncheon on Nov. 8th co-chaired by two of our NCJW/Kendall Section Life Members - Shelly Brodie and Marcia Reisman.


To purchase tickets click here. If you have any questions, please reach out to Marcia: marcia@terryandmarcia.com

RSVP HERE

Announcements

Best wishes to Helene Nath for a speady convalescence following a recent surgery.

LASTLY, join us at Susan Malca's on Wed, Nov 1st at 12:30 for a Kendall Section board meeting, where we will be discussing ways we can collectively help Israel as a section. RSVP: Susan - suzbow33@gmail.com.


The Presidium - Jen, Marcia, Mindy, Nadine, Sally and Susan

How to Help

DONATE HERE
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