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Shining your Light: Lauren Garfunkel

Lauren Garfunkel, NCJW National Board Director In November of 2015, the New York section planned a lobby visit with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries to speak with him about the EACH Act (Equitable Access to Care and Health Act). This piece of legislation targeted the Hyde Amendment, a reproductive rights issue that…

Shining Your Light: Ruth Seitelman

MAKING MEALS TOGETHER A coordinated project with NCJW Bergen County Section and The Center for Hope and Safety Ruth Seitelman, Co-President NCJW Bergen County There’s a reason why the kitchen is the center, the heart of the Jewish home. It’s a warm, nourishing place. That is exactly why the NCJW…

Inspired by Aly Raisman in Cleveland

We were inspired by an Olympian! Gold Medal Gymnast and Activist Aly Raisman headlined NCJW/Cleveland’s Opening Meeting. The event included a sit-down lunch and candid conversation with Raisman, moderated by Laurel’s Head of School, Ann Klotz. Raisman wowed the crowd as she spoke about her journey as an athlete and…

#JewsattheBorder

By Nancy K. Kaufman For too long, we’ve read heartbreaking stories of families directly impacted by the Trump Administration’s immigration policies – of toddlers taken from their parents, mothers fleeing rape, domestic abuse, and gang violence, children being held in detention centers. This week, I traveled from San Diego, California…

Back to school stores across the country

Back to school store season has begun. Across the country, our communities are providing low-income children with everything they need for the upcoming school year to bolster their confidence and their success in school. Read their stories. Cleveland,OH Share What You Wear Essex County, NJ Kids in need get a…

Back to school stores across the country

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Shining your Light: Lauren Garfunkel

Shining Your Light: Ruth Seitelman

Inspired by Aly Raisman in Cleveland

#JewsattheBorder

Back to school stores across the country