JUNE 24

130th ANNUAL MEETING AT BEECHMONT COUNTRY CLUB

Invitation to follow

MAY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

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.

MAY 1

NCJW/CLE BOOK GROUP

Betty Bauman will lead a discussion on The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.  

MAY 5

CALLING ALL BAKERS!

Help us support CSU Pratt Center Scholars during exam week to show extra encouragement with homemade baked goods!

MAY 6

NEWISH AND JEWISH: NEWISH POTPOURRI  

Since our last class Cheryl Gordon has come across lots of things she wants to share. Some are serious and some will leave you smiling.

MAY 15

FOCUS ON FOSTER CARE VOLUNTEERING AT CHAIR-ITY

Seeking volunteers to assist NCJW/CLE’s Focus on Foster Care (FOF) Committee in working with Chair-ity, a nonprofit that provides and delivers furniture and household goods to young adults aging out of foster care. We’ll assist Chair-ity in organizing its new warehouse space.

MAY 15

SING ALONG AND CRAFTS

Have fun, join in conversation and songs and help with a simple craft at North Coast Community Homes. This organization provides housing and support to people with mental illness and developmental disabilities. 

MAY 18 – 20 

WASHINGTON INSTITUTE 2025:

TOGETHER WE RISE

A three-day experience for NCJW advocates across the country to come together to build our skills, celebrate our achievements, and amplify our voices. The program culminates with a day on Capitol Hill meeting with law makers.  

Questions? Please contact Marcy Schwartz at president@ncjwcleveland.org

MAY 21  

SELF-REFLECTION SERIES: 5 MINDSET SHIFTS TO STOP COMPARISON AND JUDGMENT

In this one-hour workshop, Rebecca Fellenbaum, a certified somatic life coach, will guide you through five mindset shifts to help you let go of comparison and judgment and gain self-compassion, confidence, and a deeper sense of peace. Space is limited.

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!

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

SWYW is a project creating personally-shopped clothing and toiletry bags for distribution to children in need.

This month's critical need: Children's summer clothing including shorts, t-shirts, tank tops, dresses, crocs, flip flops, and sandals in sizes newborn to kids 18/20.

BUILDING BRIDGES WITH BOOKS

NCJW/CLE's Building Bridges with Books project is featured this month in the windows of Appletree Books in Cleveland Heights. Be sure to check it out!



Children should be allowed to read books like this! --->

SHOP THRIFTIQUE SHOWROOM

5055 Richmond Rd. (just south of Miles)

Stay in the loop on sales and inventory by following @thriftiqueshowoom

on Facebook, Instagram and now TikTok.

Days: Wednesdays – Fridays

Store hours: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

DONATE TO DDD AND THRIFTIQUE

NCJW/CLE’S WAREHOUSE, 26055 Emery Rd. (behind the offices)

DONATION DROP-OFF HOURS

   Days: Monday - Friday

Times: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

WAYS TO SUPPORT NCJW/CLE  

Happy Spring! This season of regrowth and renewal is a great time to think about the organizations and causes that mean the most to you. How would you like to see them grow? 

Endowments, legacy gifts, annual fund gifts are examples of what you can do to make a difference. Contact Mindi Axner, maxner@ncjwcleveland.org, or Char Rapoport Nance, char.rapoport.nance@gmail.com, to discuss what opportunities might be right for you. Thank you.

A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO NCJW/CLE’S SING-ALONG GROUP WHO PERFORMED AT THE JFSA’S MEMORY CAFE 

"It was nice to see you and your fabulous group of women. My father really enjoyed it!! What a burst of energy, fun and enthusiasm along with some really nice voices. It’s humbling to be on the receiving end of such kindness. Please let the ladies know they were enjoyed and appreciated!” 

Click here for previous webinars

WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU OF THE PASSING OF:

Debbra Brown, Carol Lader 

IMAGES FROM APRIL

DIGKNITTY KNITTERS DROPPED OFF 23 FLEECE BLANKETS, KNITTED BEARS AND BOOKS TO AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL SPREADING JOY AND COMFORT

NCJW/CLE TEAMED UP WITH BIG HEARTED BLOOMS

TO MAKE FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS TO BE DISTRIBUTED

TO RESIDENTS OF KING DAVID

THREADS OF LOVE AND COMFORT MAKE BLANKETS TO BE GIVEN TO HOSPITALS FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT

THE 33rd ANNUAL NCJW/CLE WOMEN'S SEDER