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OCTOBER 16, 17, 18
LEGACY VILLAGE
DESIGNER DRESS DAYS SALE 2026
Shop an incredible selection of new and gently used designer clothing, handbags, jewelry, accessories and more.
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NOVEMBER 12
24th ANNUAL LOIS ZAAS MEMORIAL ADVOCACY SYMPOSIUM
Immigration in the ICE Age: Captured. Detained. Traumatized.
An urgent conversation with experts on the realities facing immigrants and families
in our communities. Learn what is happening, why it matters and how we can respond.
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IN NEED OF DONATIONS!
Your gently-loved clothing and household donations are urgently needed, and they make a real difference. Donations help stock Thrifitique Showroom and support Designer Dress Days, along with other JWA CLE programs, with proceeds creating a meaningful impact for women, children, and families in Cleveland.
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OCTOBER ZOOM-TIVITIES
AND IN-PERSON EVENTS
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OCTOBER 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
KNIT FOR A CAUSE WITH DIGKNITTY
Calling all knitters and crocheters! Join DigKnitty on Thursday mornings as members create bears, hats, scarves, blankets and more for Share What You Wear and other community partners. All skill levels welcome.
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OCTOBER 1
JWA BOOK CLUB
Lee Apple will lead a discussion on All the King’s Men by Robert Penn Warren.
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OCTOBER 5 - NOVEMBER 6
LEFTOVER CHANUKAH CANDLE COLLECTION
Have leftover Chanukah candles? Donate any amount, size or color, as long as they aren’t broken! Collected candles will be donated to clients of the Kosher Food Pantry and Bikkur Cholim.
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OCTOBER 7
ADVOCACY IN ACTION:
WORKING WEDNESDAYS
Join us for our next Working Wednesday as Jacob Shanklin, director of NOVA, returns to continue the conversation on voter information and outreach.
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OCTOBER 20
ACTS OF KINDNESS:
TRICK OR TREAT BAG STUFFING
Help decorate and assemble Halloween treat bags for women and children at Laura’s Home, a comprehensive residential crisis center and shelter for women and children run by The City Mission. The bags will be distributed during the organization’s annual Trunk or Treat event.
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OCTOBER 20
NEWISH & JEWISH:
EARLY AMERICAN HISTORY- JEWISH EDITION
Did your teachers ever mention that 1492, 1776, 1865 were all important dates in Jewish history? Probably not. Well, we were here and we mattered. Let's learn a little about the many amazing contributions, trials, tribulations and victories that Jews experienced here when the USA was young.
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OCTOBER 21
AVOIDING SCAMS WITH JON STEIGER
Learn how to recognize today’s most common frauds and scams and better protect yourself, your family and your business with Jon Steiger, retired Regional Director at the Federal Trade Commission.
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OCTOBER 22
STOP HUMAN TRAFFICKING:
TOUR OF RENEE JONES EMPOWERMENT CENTER
Join a site visit to the Renee Jones Empowerment Center where you will meet its founder and learn more about the programs helping survivors of human trafficking and sexual assault rebuild their lives. Space is limited to 20 participants. Boxed lunch is provided.
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OCTOBER 23
TRAUMA INFORMED CARE TRAINING
Chava Harris of Bellefaire JCB returns to lead a Trauma Informed Care workshop for JWA CLE members. The program is especially relevant for volunteers working with youth, but all members are welcome.
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OCTOBER 27
HEART-SHAPED PILLOW PROJECT
Join us for a meaningful morning of community service, sewing and stuffing heart-shaped pillows for patients recovering from breast cancer surgery. No sewing experience is necessary!
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OCTOBER 28
TOUR OF THE DARL CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Experience The Darl Center for the Arts, a one-of-a-kind collection of art, artifacts and treasures gathered over more than 50 years — all housed in an extraordinary historic setting.
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GIRLS’ BOOK CLUB: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Love books and working with kids? Help co-lead a monthly book club for 4th or 5th grade girls in Heights-area schools. It’s a fun, easy and rewarding way to make a difference!
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PARTNERSHIP SHABBATS:
IN NEED OF GUEST SUGGESTIONS
Help us bring our community together! Suggest a JWA CLE partner to invite to a meaningful Shabbat dinner or consider joining us as a host or guest.
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LOVE TO SING?
JWA CLE is looking for individuals to join the Sing-Along group to sing at local Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Communities! No experience is necessary, and no memorization is required. Just a love of music!
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HELP SHARE WHAT YOU WEAR (SWYW)
Donate new and gently used clothing, warm winter outerwear, tennis shoes and boots, full and travel-size toiletries, and feminine hygiene products to support area children in need or in crisis.
AT THE JWA CLE OFFICE – Sort, pack, and distribute donated items. Please email Heather Schlang at swyw@jwacleveland.org to join the committee.
THIS MONTH’S CRITICAL NEED – Boys and Girls Long-Sleeve T-Shirts in sizes 2T-18. Winter Outerwear (coats, boots, hats, and gloves) in all baby, toddler, and children's sizes.
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NOVEMBER 5
STOP HUMAN TRAFFICKING:
“DONE IN A DAY” PACKING KITS FOR RENEE JONES EMPOWERMENT CENTER
Help assemble care kits for the Renee Jones Empowerment Center to distribute to individuals and communities impacted by human trafficking and other critical needs. Two sessions are available. Click to choose your session, or call the office to register
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NOVEMBER 8
CHANUKAH CANDLE WRAPPING DECORATION:
FAMILY MITZVAH PROJECT (PART 1)
Bring the family for an afternoon of mitzvot! Help decorate wrapping paper for donated Chanukah candles and participate in additional hands-on projects benefiting our community. Click to the side to learn what items are encouraged to bring.
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NOVEMBER 12
CHANUKAH CANDLE WRAPPING (PART 2)
We will sort, count and bundle the candles into groups, and then wrap them in the paper beautifully decorated by our families! Space is limited to 20.
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SHOP THRIFTIQUE SHOWROOM
5055 Richmond Rd. (just south of Miles)
Stay in the loop on sales and inventory by following @thriftiqueshowroom on Facebook, Instagram and now TikTok.
Days: Wednesdays – Fridays
Store hours: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
DONATE TO DDD AND THRIFTIQUE
JWA CLE’S WAREHOUSE, 26055 Emery Rd. (behind the offices),
IS OPEN FOR DONATIONS!
DONATION DROP-OFF HOURS
Days: Monday - Friday
Times: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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L’Shana Tova!
We recently welcomed 5787 and reflected on the strength of our Jewish community. We are reminded that now, more than ever, our work matters as we pursue our mission of educating, advocating, and creating meaningful impact for women, children, and families in Cleveland, while striving for a just and compassionate world.
Your gift to the Annual Fund will help us achieve that goal.
Thank you for supporting this important work.
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WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS:
Marcia Bakst, Lorraine Banko, Judy Gerson, Joy Gray, Roberta Kaplan, Peggy Isquick, Danene Legarth, Susan Levy, Suzann Moskowitz, Julie Mostov, Lynn Paderewski, Bryn Resnick, Niki Resnick, Anita Rogers, Amy Rosner, Michelle Ryb, Helene Shorr, Cindy Spitz, Jodi Turk
WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU OF THE PASSING OF:
Lois Cone, Charlotte Cowan, Barbara Gulko, Barbara Kogan, Carole Mason, Linda Posner, David Richter, Vivian Shafran, Stuart Sharpe, Marilyn Simms, Karen Spector, Eileen Turoff
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OPENING MEETING WITH JULIA QUINN
Our Opening Meeting was a memorable afternoon of inspiration, celebration and community. We were thrilled to welcome #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn, whose beloved Bridgerton novels came to life through an engaging and entertaining conversation.
The afternoon also provided an opportunity to celebrate one of our own. Congratulations to Debbie Joseph, recipient of the JWA CLE Distinguished Woman of Impact Award. We are grateful for all that Debbie has contributed to our community and proud to recognize her with this well-deserved honor.
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CULTIVATING CONNECTIONS FLOWER ARRANGING AT BIGHEARTED BLOOMS FACILITY
Cultivating Connections, a project of JWA CLE, enjoyed a morning of creativity and connection at our recent flower-arranging workshop. Together, participants created an incredible 101 floral arrangements!
Thank you to everyone who joined us and continues to share their time and talents. Your generosity, enthusiasm, and commitment are what make Cultivating Connections such a meaningful part of our community. We are grateful for the friendships we continue to build and the many ways we come together to make a difference.
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SING-A-LONG GROUP
The JWA CLE Sing-A-Long group recently brought music and smiles to Eliza Assisted Living! Our volunteers shared an afternoon of singing and connection with residents, creating special moments for everyone involved.
Thank you to our Sing-Along volunteers for sharing their time and love of music with the community!
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