NCJW/CLE

NCJW/CLE BOOK CLUB
2026-01-08 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Karen Horowitz will lead a discussion on The Hebrew Teacher by Maya Arad. Please join us for an engaging and stimulating discussion.
Future Book Club Choices
February 5 – Songs for the Broken Hearted by Ayelet Tsabari
March 5 – The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
For more information, or if you would like a copy of our titles selected for 2025-2026, please contact Margie Hirschfeld at buster28a@yahoo.com or Karen Singer at kbsing@verizon.net.
Date: Thursday, January 8*
*Note this meeting will take place the second Thursday of January due to New Year’s on the 1st
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Unit H, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts.
No RSVP needed.

AN AFTERNOON WITH THE NORTHEAST OHIO INTERCULTURAL ASSOCIATION (NOICA)
2026-01-11 14:00 - 16:00
Our last meeting with the members of NOICA was a great success! We shared holiday traditions with each other and got to know members of the Turkish Muslim community.
With the holy period of Ramadan approaching, our next gathering with NOICA will explore our traditions for fasting and breaking the fast, with a demonstration of recipes. The afternoon also will include prompted discussions to build on our shared understandings and to develop friendships.
We hope you will join us as we continue to partner and build relationships with the Turkish Muslim community.
Space is limited.
Date: Sunday, January 11
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: NOICA Center, 32901 Station St., Solon, OH 44139

SELF REFLECTION SERIES WITH REBECCA FELLENBAUM
2026-01-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Orange Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd., Pepper Pike
WHAT DO I REALLY WANT: SETTING YOUR LIFE UP FOR YOU

We often enter the new year either chasing goals we think we should want or avoiding resolutions altogether. But what if we’ve been asking the wrong question? In this workshop, certified somatic life coach Rebecca Fellenbaum invites you to ask a more poignant question: What do I really want?

Together, we’ll explore how to listen to your intuition and uncover your authentic goals. You’ll learn how to move beyond masks, expectations, and obligations and discover what you want for your life. We’ll map out what setting your life up for you looks like, identifying your unique preferences, needs, and dreams.

Through reflection and somatic exercises, you’ll reconnect with your inner voice, tap into your joy, and learn what you really want. We’ll also address what gets in the way and how learning to ask for help is one of the most courageous and transformational steps you can take toward living a life that feels like your own.

Date: Wednesday, January 14
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Orange Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Pepper Pike, OH 44124

ACTS OF KINDNESS WITH PAPA’S PATH – PACKING BOXES
2026-01-15 10:00 - 12:00
Join us in packing boxes for Papa’s Path using Amy Eisenberg’s inventory. These special care packages will be sent to individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and are filled with thoughtful home care aids designed to make daily life a little easier.
Date: Thursday, January 15
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Unit E, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts

NEWISH AND JEWISH-APPLIED JUDAISM: WINTER EDITION
2026-01-20 12:00 - 13:15 | Zoom
The beauty of Jewish wisdom is its continued relevance from Torah times to today. Winter is a time when we all need positivity! In this session we will look at multiple source texts and actively talk about how they can guide and inspire us today in most every aspect of our lives.
Date: Tuesday, January 20
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm EST
Location: Your home via Zoom

ACTS OF KINDNESS – CARD MAKING
2026-01-20 13:30 - 15:30 | NCJW/CLE, Unit E, Unit E, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Heights, OH, United States
Create cards of inspiration and support that will be put in backpacks for homeless teens in Cuyahoga County.
NCJW is supporting this new project initiated by Judy Payne and being launched by Bellefaire.
Plans are being made to have a speaker join us to provide information about this project.
Date: Tuesday, January 20
Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Location: Unit E, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts

COFFEE CONNECTIONS
2026-01-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Cold weather got you down? Warm up at our Coffee Connections event, where we will introduce some new, fun activities! It’s a perfect chance to enjoy friendly conversation without even leaving your house or battling the winter weather.
Spend some time connecting with others, meeting some of our wonderful new members, and hearing more about Big Hearted Blooms through a special presentation.
We hope to see you there!
Date: Thursday, January 22
Time: 11 am – 12 pm
Location: Zoom

VIRTUAL LETTER-TO-THE-EDITOR WRITING WORKSHOP
2026-01-26 11:30 - 12:30
This interactive Zoom workshop will help you turn your ideas into persuasive letters to the editor that get noticed—and get published. Learn how to clearly express your views, influence public conversation, and take action on issues that matter to you. You’ll learn:

Proven tips for organizing a strong letter

Strategies to increase your chances of publication

How to use AI tools to refine and polish your message

Date: January 26, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Location: Zoom

KNIT FOR A CAUSE WITH DIGKNITTY
2026-02-05 09:30 - 12:00 | NCJW/CLE, Unit H, Unit H, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts., OH, United States
Calling all knitters and crocheters! DigKnitty is creating adorable bears, beautiful hats, scarves and blankets for the Share What You Wear project along with other community projects and we need your help.
Date: Thursday, February 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Unit H, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts.
More Information:
Every Thursday morning you can find up to 20 knitters and crocheters working hard around the large table in Unit H. NCJW generously provides the yarn for all our projects and you’d be amazed at the wonderful items our knitters/crocheters create!
Knitters/crocheters range in age from 35 to 92 and we welcome any NCJW member who would like to join us. We have a lot of fun!

Many of our items go to Share What You Wear. They use baby blankets, hats and scarves, large throws for teens aging out of foster care, and small stuffed toys.
Plush, fuzzy bears go to S.A.N.E. (sexual assault nurse examiner). Since June, we’ve provided them with almost 70 bears!
Project Warm Up gets hats and scarves every year as well as specific needs. This year we made specific hats and scarves and baby blankets and hats to accompany the coats given to children at Haven Home.
Special scarves for JFSA winter Hanukkah luncheon were lovingly made.
Shawls for Council Gardens were a bit hit at the summer get together where they were raffled off.
Pregnant with Possibilities gives our baby blankets and hats to clients who complete goals. Their director said she “looks forward to our masterpieces” every year.

The above projects are given to NCJW projects, but we also donate throughout the community.

Chesed Center has been the recipient of hats, scarves, and baby blankets.
University Settlement has been given lots of hats, scarves, socks, and blankets.
WarmUp Cleveland provides hats and scarves through the Cleveland Public Library System, and we have supported them with hats and scarves.
Hats and scarves have been taken to Israel through missions of our members.
The Gathering Place and Seidman Cancer Center have been given blankets and shawls for those going through chemotherapy.

NCJW/CLE BOOK CLUB
2026-02-05 13:00 - 14:00 | NCJW/CLE, Unit H, Unit H, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts., OH, United States
Susan Kahn will lead a discussion on Songs for the Broken Hearted by Ayelet Tsabari. Please join us for an engaging and stimulating discussion.
Future Book Club Choices
March 5 – The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
April 16* – The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
*Note this meeting will take place the third Thursday of April because Passover will be celebrated the evening of April1st through April 9th.
For more information, or if you would like a copy of our titles selected for 2025-2026, please contact Margie Hirschfeld at buster28a@yahoo.com or Karen Singer at kbsing@verizon.net.
Date: Thursday, February 5
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Location: Unit H, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts.
No RSVP Needed!

BIG HEARTED BLOOMS CARD MAKING
2026-02-06 10:00 - 12:00 | NCJW/CLE, Unit E, Unit E, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Heights, OH, United States
Please join in creating handmade cards to accompany our monthly delivery of BigHeartedBlooms flower arrangements. The cards are personally delivered by our volunteers to residents at one of our local partner care facilities. They’re a meaningful and lasting reminder of a moment of connection and joy.
Sign up for our February 6th session from 10-12 in Building E (and our March 5th session) via the link below. No special skills are required; all are very welcome!
Date: Friday, February 6
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Unit E, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts
Registration: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4CAAAB2DA5F5C52-61319620-ncjwcle#/

HANDS-ONLY CPR, AED, AND STOP THE BLEED TRAINING OPEN HOUSE
2026-02-08 13:30 - 15:30
Join us for free emergency response training, open to the public and suitable for ages 10 and up. In just 20 minutes, you’ll gain the confidence and skills needed to act in an emergency until professionals arrive. Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is encouraged.
Date: Sunday, February 8
Time: 1:30– 3:30 pm.
Location: Orange Library, (31975 Chagrin Blvd, Pepper Pike, OH 44124)

CRAFTIVISM FOR ABORTION ACCESS
2026-02-12 18:30 - 20:30
Join us for Valentine’s-themed “craftivism” as we come together to respond to renewed efforts to restrict access to mifepristone, a long-standing, FDA-approved medication used in abortion care. With new federal and Ohio state actions threatening access, we’ll gather to make Valentine’s Day cards for RFK jr and Ohio lawmakers, while enjoying wine and Valentine’s Day cookies as we turn care into collective action.

Date: Thursday February 12
Time: 6:30-8:30 (open house, stop in any time)
Location: Laura Vexler’s home (address provided upon registration)

REPRO SHABBAT: CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTERS: UNDERSTANDING THE RAPID GROWTH OF FAKE ABORTION CLINIC
2026-02-13 12:00 - 13:00
Crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs), often referred to as fake abortion clinics, are rapidly expanding in Ohio and across the country. Join us for an important discussion on the realities and dangers of these centers and their impact on reproductive health and abortion access. The program will feature Dov Nelson, Communications and Outreach Associate at Preterm, a nonprofit sexual health clinic in Cleveland, and Deb Kline, Director of Cleveland Jobs with Justice, a coalition of labor, faith, and community organizations working together for worker justice.
This virtual event is part of Repro Shabbat, a nationwide initiative organized by NCJW National, celebrating the critical importance of reproductive freedom.

Date: Friday, February 13, 2026
Time: 12:00–1:00 PM
Location: Virtual (Zoom)

NEWISH & JEWISH: IF I AM NOT FOR MYSELF, WHO AM I?
2026-02-17 12:00 - 13:15 | Zoom
Led by Cheryl Gordon, take a deep dive into a very uncomfortable reality of Jewish life today. In these troubling times, we Jews often step back or hide. Sometimes we’re even apologetic. We are very comfortable defending others, but reluctant to advocate for ourselves. Instead of being self-conscious and apologetic, let’s look at why and how to step up for both ourselves and future generations. Please bring your ideas and personal examples.
Date: Tuesday, February 17
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm EST
Location: Your home via Zoom

MEMBER HAPPY HOUR!
2026-02-19 17:00 - 18:30
It’s the perfect excuse to escape the cold and enjoy a fun, laid-back evening together. Drop in any time! Drinks and light appetizers will be served. Space is limited – first come, first come first served (28 people maximum)
Date: Thursday, February 19
Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Location: Tres Potrillos (located at 25765 Chagrin Blvd, Beachwood, OH 44122).

131st WINTER MEETING
2026-02-24 11:30 - 13:30 | Landerhaven, 6111 Landerhaven Drive, Mayfield Heights, OH, 44124, United States
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Landerhaven
11:00 AM: Doors Open
11:30 AM: Luncheon and Discussion with Fran Belkin, moderated by Jamie Belkin
Presentation of the Haymon-Bloom Emerging Leadership Award to Sandy Blum
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon with Fran Belkin, a big part of Cleveland’s behind-the-scenes rock-and-roll family and keeper of stories you thought you knew. Fran will open the vault on moments that never made it to the stage lights that shaped Cleveland’s legendary rock era.
Channel your inner rock star and come dressed ready to rock and roll!

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH HAPPY HOUR AND GAME TIME
2026-03-12 17:00 - 18:30
Did you know…Ina Garten analyzed nuclear energy policy for the White House? Test your knowledge about amazing Jewish Women throughout history, and join us for a fun and informative evening to commemorate Women’s History Month.
Enjoy an evening of games, food, wine and comradery!
Date: March 12, 2026
Time: 5:00-6:30
Location: The Village Party Room (26300 Village Place, Beachwood, OH 44122)
