NCJW March 2020 News and Events
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Dare we hope that spring is here? To quote Dar Williams, one of my personal singer/songwriters:
"February was so long that it lasted into March And found us walking a path alone together
You stopped & pointed & you said that's a crocus
And I said what's a crocus?
And you said it's a flower
I tried to remember but I said what's a flower?"
Trust me, it's a great
song!
Anyway, Spring marks the third quarter of our programming season but we are still going strong! Check out our upcoming events listed below and add them to your calendar. Wish you could go but want an NCJW friend to go with you, or need a ride to or from an event? Just email us at
info@ncjwcns.org and we will match you up with someone!
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Tributes
An NCJW Chicago North Shore Tribute is a thoughtful way to acknowledge a life event while supporting NCJW’s many valuable projects. You may purchase an individual tribute or packages of tribute cards.
To purchase Tributes visit
We Need Your News!
Whether you are celebrating a simcha or sharing your sorrow, your NCJW friends want to know! Email
info@ncjwcns.org
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Lisa Levy
Erin Dubin
Cindy Karlan
Joy Horwich
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Film Screening: Period. End of Sentence
Sunday, March 15, 3:00 pm
Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook
Join NCJW, the Period Collective and the Northbrook Public Library for a screening of the award winning documentary short
Period. End of Sentence
. Menstrual equity—the fight to ensure that people who get their periods have access to the products and support they need—is a hard fight. There will be a discussion and Q&A following the film. Please consider bringing a donation of feminine hygiene products. These will be collected and donated to area shelters, schools and organization as part of NCJW’s menstrual equity initiative. Advanced registration is not necessary but is appreciated.
Click here to RSVP
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City Salon: Domestic Abuse - A Big Megillah since Esther: Domestic Abuse
March 16, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Salon is a monthly, evening discussion group meeting at Salon members’ homes and facilitated by Salon members and guest speakers. Naomi Senser and Viki Rivkin from SHALVA will talk about domestic abuse from Esther onward. Both Vashti and Esther is an ancient story with characters whose actions merit modern day attention. Domestic abuse in our communities is not rare and is not new. Though not intended as such, the Purim Megillah presents a classic case of domestic abuse and ways women found to prevail. Come to the next City Salon where Doctor Naomi Ragins Senser and Vivi Rivkin will discuss the elements and dynamics in abusive relationships. Come learn about how abuse continues to plague our community since Vashti and Esther. Learn how to respond whether as a victim, family member, friend, and women’s advocate. To attend, please email
ChicagoSalon@ncjwcns.org
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Still Point Theatre Production of True Cost
Sunday, April 19th, Evanston High School, Time TBD
NCJW's JCAST Chicago Initiative is excited to collaborate with long time partner Links, an African American women's service organization, to bring Still Point Theatre Collective's True Cost to Evanston! The play is created by renowned Chicago theatre artist and playwright Jenny Magnus using true stories of trafficking survivors, obtained through interviews with anonymous volunteer participants.
Check our website
for more information as it become available.
Lunch and Learn: Shanghai Ghetto
Tuesday, April 21, 11:30
Chicago Sinai Congregation, 15 W Delaware Place, Chicago
Join NCJW for a lunch and learn in honor of Yom Hashoah featuring Holocaust Survivor Doris Fogel whose family fled Berlin in 1939 for China and spent much of her childhood in the Shanghai Ghetto before coming to the United States. Hear Doris’ story and learn more about NCJW’s 125 years of helping immigrants and refugees. Cost is $15 for current members of NCJW and/or Sinai Congregation; $18 for non-members and includes a sandwich box lunch. Visit
https://ncjwcns.org/events/shanghai
to register.
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Combined Salon:
An American Summer: Love & Death in Chicago
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Monday, May 18, 2020, 6:30 pm; Chicago location time TBD
Read this timely chronicle of individuals touched by violence in our city, and then join your North Suburban and City Salon friends for the First Annual NCJW Chicago North Shore Book Discussion. Our discussion will be facilitated by Chicago gun violence prevention professionals and activists. Downtown gold coast location. Watch for more information soon!
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Annual Installation and Award Celebration
June 2, 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Wildfire Restaurant, 1300 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL
Join us for our annual NCJW Chicago North Shore Board Installation and Awards Celebration. This year, enjoy a delicious Wildfire lunch as we thank our outgoing board members and welcoming our new board members. Celebrate with us as we honor Cathy Carmody, Volunteer of the Year and Beth Najberg and Jill Lexier, Advocates of the Year. Our keynote speaker will be journalist and author Sylvia Foti.
Click here for more information. Registration will open in April.
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2020 Hannah G Solomon Awards Dinner
Monday, September 14, 2020, 6:00 pm — 9:00 pm
East Bank Club, 500 North Kingsbury Street, Chicago
This year marks the hundredth anniversary of women having the right to vote. While we still have much to do to ensure that everyone can vote, we are celebrating the impact that women have had in the political process. In honor of this, we are thrilled to announce that State Senator Sara Feigenholtz will receive , the Hannah G. Solomon Award, presented at our annual gala dinner, on Monday, September 14, 2020. Famed columnist, Lynn Sweet will be our keynote speaker at this event.
Click here
for more information as it becomes available.
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Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical
December 6, 2020; 1:00 pm
The
coolest ticket on Broadway is coming to Chicago. Share a special event with your children, grandchildren or anyone who loves a battle between good and evil! Frozen is the timeless tale of two sisters, pulled apart by a mysterious secret. As one sister struggles to find her voice and harness her powers within, the other embarks on an epic adventure to bring her family together.
NCJW has a limited amount of tickets to the December 6, 1:00 matinee performance of Disney’s Frozen. The seats are located in the center balcony in rows F, G, & H. Disney’s FROZEN is recommended for ages 6+.
Click here for tickets
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Notorious RBG Tour - Sold Out
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Just as a reminder, the docent-led tour of the RBG exhibit at the Illinois Holocaust Museum on March 8 is completely sold out. We are unable to admit any walk-ins to the tour or discussion. If you purchased a ticket, you should have received a confirmation email. If you have any questions as to whether you registered, please contact the office at info@ncjwcns.org or 847-853-8889 by Friday, March 6.
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NCJW Convention Registration now open!
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What do deep-dish pizza and the National Council of Jewish Women have in common? They are both excellent, and they both started in Chicago!
Join NCJW in Chicago on April 23-25 for Convention 2020, Jewish Feminism: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future. Now is the perfect time to get involved in our national movement and learn about the impact that NCJW is making across the country. Register today to secure the early bird pricing!
The reasons to attend Convention 2020 are infinite, but to start you will:
- Shape the future: The future of NCJW is brighter than ever. This is our first national event with Sheila Katz as our CEO! Come hear her vision for the future.
- Learn something new: Our workshops are a great opportunity to expand your skills and learn more about the social justice issues that we are working on.
- Set the direction of our national movement: During our business session, you will vote on a new board, bylaws, and resolutions.
- Cultivate connections: Build relationships with many other fierce feminists as we turn our faith into action.
NOTE: NCJW has added a variety of convention options including weekend tickets, day tickets and workshop only ticket. This is an amazing opportunity for members and supporters of NCJW CNS
Register for Convention
today!
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On Wednesday, March 4, the Supreme Court will hear a case that could gut Roe v. Wade. Slowly and systematically, states around the country have been chipping away at our abortion rights by making abortions harder and harder to access. Now, a decidedly anti-abortion Supreme Court is being asked to weigh in on June Medical Services v. Russo, a case out of Louisiana that could define abortion access for years to come — and abortion isn’t a right if you can’t access it.
So, we will be there.
Because sometimes you just have to show up and make noise. Wherever you are on Wednesday, here are some ways you can get involved:
Press Conference and Rally in Chicago: Please join the Abortion Rights Coalition and a coalition of organizations for a
Press Conference and Rally at noon March 4th, the day the Supreme Court hears oral arguments for
June Medical Services v. Russo (formerly June Medical Services v. Gee). At issue is the Louisiana law that would force abortion doctors to receive admitting privileges at nearby hospitals, which is difficult and unnecessary. Also, it is against precedent as a nearly identical law in Texas was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in 2016 with Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt. The Louisiana law would effectively shut two or possibly all three of the remaining clinics in the state.
Rally in DC: Join Sheila Katz on the steps of the Supreme Court for the #MyRightMyDecision rally. We'll be handing out signs and buttons in front of the Dirksen Senate Office Building (corner of First Street NE and Constitution Ave. NE) beginning at 7:30 am before heading to the rally together. You can find more information on our
Facebook page and RSVP for the rally
here.
Rally in New Orleans: Join
NCJW Greater New Orleans section at the statehouse, where Section President Susan Hess will be speaking!
Other Ways to Take Action:
- Join the #MyRightMyDecision conversation on social media! Show your support for abortion rights and access and encourage your followers to do the same by using #MyRightMyDecision and the graphics below on social media. Make sure to follow along on NCJW national’s Twitter and Facebook and share our thread about Judaism and Abortion.
- Sample social media.
- Twitter:
- Abortion isn’t a right if you cannot access it. On March 4, #SCOTUS hears a case that could gut Roe by allowing states to shut down access to abortion. It’s simple: our constitutional rights are being challenged and we must speak out. #AbortionisKosher #MyRightMyDecision. Download graphics here
- Facebook:
- On March 4, #SCOTUS hears a case that impacts abortion access nationwide. Simply put: Roe v. Wade is at stake because abortion isn’t a right if you cannot access it. Our Jewish values compel us to support abortion as basic health care. #AbortionisKosher #MyRightMyDecision. Download graphics here
- Call your senators about 2 bills that will help to advance proactive legislation to safeguard our constitutional right to abortion nationwide.
- EACH Woman Act (HR 1692/S 758) provides insurance coverage for abortion care in federal health programs.
- The Women's Health Protection Act (WHPA, HR 2975/S 1645) would eliminate medically unnecessary abortion restrictions.
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Cook County State's Attorney Candidate Forum on Gender-Based Violence
Tuesday, March 3, 2020, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Chicago-Kent College of Law, 565 West Adams Street, Chicago
Sexual and domestic violence are epidemic throughout Cook County, affecting people from all walks of life - particularly women and girls, people of color, immigrants, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ community. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office is the second largest in the country and is responsible for the prosecution of all misdemeanor and felony crimes committed in Cook County. The Office assists thousands of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking each year. The Cook County State’s Attorney has wide ranging authority in the prosecution of these crimes as well as the ability to serve as the voice for victims of crime in Cook County.
Click here to register
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“HERstory: The 19th Amendment Turns 100!”
Sunday, March 22, 2020, 7:30 PM, Cover charge: $25 (no drink minimum)
Davenport’s Cabaret, 1383 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL, 773-278-1830
Anita Kallen and Catherine Thomson are thrilled to return to Davenport’s to prove once again that “well-behaved women seldom make history.” With music by Sondheim, Lennon & McCartney, the Sherman Brothers, Parton, Schwartz, Porter, Doyle and others, Anita and Catherine weave in the story of women’s suffrage from second-class citizenship at the nation’s founding to the nail-biting final days in the fight for ratification of the 19th Amendment. Elizabeth Doyle will be at the piano accompanying this dynamic blend of music and history.
Click here for tickets and information.
*Please note: NCJW is not a host, sponsor or co-sponsor of these events. They are listed as a courtesy to our members who many be interested.
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Take the Next Step and Become an NCJW Leader
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Join the NCJW CNS Section board or a committee
Our Nominating Committee is beginning its search for our next batch of NCJW leaders and WE WANT YOU!
We have a variety of board positions available for every level of experience. Even if you are new to NCJW, we may have a board position that's perfect for you! And if you aren't ready to join the board, we have openings on several committees.
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Membership Renewal
We hope all of our annual members will renew their membership for another year. All NCJW annual memberships run from July 1 through June 30. If you haven't renewed your membership for the 2019-2020 membership year, you can do so either by clicking the link below or sending your check for $36 to NCJW, 5 Revere Drive, Suite 200, Northbrook, IL 60062. Or get a head start on your membership for the 2021 membership year. Renew or join today for $50 and your membership will valid through June 30, 2021. Not sure if you have an active membership? Email
info@ncjwcns.org
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Your support makes it possible for NCJW to create meaningful social change for women, children, and families locally, nationally and internationally. Together with you, NCJW will empower women to educate their communities, mobilize the grassroots, and advocate for fundamental rights and freedoms.
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Chicago North Shore has several new ways to support our section. As always, you can make a one time donation or purchase a tribute (links are below), you can even purchase an NCJW star necklace or hanger charm or become a monthly donor!
Put your dollars to work immediately by making a fast, secure online donation. Become a Major Donor by making a donation of $500 or more. NCJW CNS is also a registered nonprofit on Facebook, meaning you can raise money directly for our organization online. Have a birthday or celebration coming up? Encourage others to honor you through a contribution. It's easy. Just create a Facebook post and hit the "Support NonProfit" button. Type in National Council of Jewish Women Chicago North Shore and your Facebook friends can help you help us!
Honor a family member, colleague, friend, or loved one by giving a gift to NCJW. A handwritten NCJW tribute card with a message of support, celebration, or sympathy will be sent to the honoree or the family of the person you wish to remember.
Looking for a different way to support NCJW? Why not purchase a lovely star necklace or hanger charm for yourself or as a gift?
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NCJW is recognized as an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code. Contributions to it are tax deductible to the full extent provided by the law.
Create a Legacy!
Want to ensure NCJW's legacy for years to come? Are you a life member and want to extend your support in perpetuity? Have you thought out a bequest to NCJW?
Already have a bequest to NCJW? Please let us know that you put us in your will so we can acknowledge you!! Email
melissa@ncjwcns.org
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Just as a reminder - while our mailing address is still 5 Revere Drive, Suite 200 Northbrook, IL 60062, we no longer maintain a physical office there are are not able to accept donations of items for Luggage for Freedom or JCAST Chicago at the office. If you have items to drop off, please email
luggageforfreedom@ncjwcns.org or
gayle@jcastchicago.org to make arrangements. Also, please be sure to always include the suite number (suite 200) when sending us anything through the mail to avoid mail being returned to you. Thank you for your understanding and support!
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