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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T180000
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SUMMARY:LIVESPECIAL.COM EVENT AT KNUTH’S
DESCRIPTION:Join NCJW/CLE for a fun\, inclusive evening of shopping and style at Knuth’s! \nBring a friend and explore New Trends for EveryBODY at Knuth’s newly updated store\, featuring fresh spring arrivals\, a live model showcase\, and light refreshments. Enjoy10% off your purchase during event\, with 10% of proceeds supporting NCJW/CLE. \nDate: Wednesday\, April 29 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nLocation: Knuth’s at Landerwood Plaza\, 30619 Pinetree Rd\, Pepper Pike\, OH 44124 \n 
URL:https://ncjwcleveland.org/event/livespecial-com-event-at-knuths/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T125632
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SUMMARY:REPRO RIGHTS PROGRAM WITH PLANNED PARENTHOOD
DESCRIPTION:The Cost of Defunding: How Policy Decisions Affect Access to Women’s Health Care \nDate: Wednesday\, May 6\nTime: 7:00–8:30 PM\nLocation: Orange Library \nAttacks on reproductive health care continue in Ohio\, despite voters decisively passing the Reproductive Freedom Amendment in 2023. In the past year\, state and federal lawmakers have continued efforts to “defund” Planned Parenthood and introduced legislation that further restricts access to care\, widening existing gaps and placing added strain on communities already facing significant barriers. \nIn partnership with the National Council of Jewish Women\, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio’s Executive Director\, Lauren Blauvelt\, and Assistant Vice President of Advocacy and Data\, Marion Clarke\, will discuss the current threats to health care and the direct impacts these policies have on patients’ ability to get the care they need.
URL:https://ncjwcleveland.org/event/repro-rights-program-with-planned-parenthood/
LOCATION:Orange Library\, 31975 Chagrin Blvd.\, Pepper Pike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T125632
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T184156Z
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SUMMARY:SING-A-LONG FOR BEACHWOOD COMMUNITY ELDERCLASS
DESCRIPTION:The Sing-A-Long troupe will lead an afternoon of music for the Beachwood Elderclass\, a community program created especially for senior adults. The performance will feature familiar Broadway tunes\, classic standards and beloved songs from the past. Both residents and non-residents can attend. \nDate: Thursday\, May 7 \nTime: 1:15 pm – 2:00 pm (Lunch will be served at12:00 pm and Sing-A-Long at 1:15 pm.) \nLocation: Beachwood High School Auditorium – 25100 Fairmount Blvd\, Beachwood\, OH 44122 \nContact: For more information or any questions\, you may have\, please contact Rhona Jacobson\, rhona4books@gmail.com or Lynn Kleinman\, kleinmanlynn7@gmail.com \nRegistration: Registration is required before May 5\, no registrations over the phone or lunch walk-ins will be accepted. Check only\, please do not send cash.   To RSVP for this event have a check made out to: Beachwood Board of Education for $7 (Beachwood residents’ lunch) or $10 (non-residents lunch). \nRegistration Details: \nAlong with your check include : \nYOUR NAME \nRESIDENT OR NON-RESIDENT \nMAY 7\, ELDERCLASS LUNCHEON. $_________ \nMail to:  BEACHWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION \nATTN: ELDERCLASS \n24601 Fairmount Blvd \nBeachwood\, Ohio. 44122 \nEvent Details: \nLunch includes a Caesar salad\, roasted Salmon\, smashed potatoes\, vegetable medley\, and key lime pie bites. If you have special dietary needs\, please call: \nBeachwood bistro. at 216-831-2080 ext. 7131 and ask for Gabby Greer-Jones. \n  \n 
URL:https://ncjwcleveland.org/event/sing-a-long-for-beachwood-community-elderclass/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T125632
CREATED:20260424T123957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T123957Z
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SUMMARY:NCJW/CLE BOOK CLUB
DESCRIPTION:Karen Horowitz will lead a discussion on The Bookclub for Troublesome Women by Maria Bostwick.  Please join us for an engaging and stimulating discussion. \nFuture Book Club Choices \nJune 4 – Book Selection Discussion for the 2026-2027 Season \nFor more information\, or if you would like a copy of the titles we read during the 2025-2026 season\, please contact Margie Hirschfeld at buster28a@yahoo.com or Karen Singer at kbsing@verizon.net. \nDate: Thursday\, May 7 \nTime: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm \nLocation: Unit H\, 26055 Emery Rd.\, Warrensville Hts. \nLink to website: \nNo RSVP needed.
URL:https://ncjwcleveland.org/event/ncjw-cle-book-club-7/
LOCATION:NCJW/CLE\, Unit H\, Unit H\, 26055 Emery Rd.\, Warrensville Hts.\, OH\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T125632
CREATED:20260320T184508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T153622Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED! EMPOWERING WOMEN TO BREAK FREE FROM TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS WITH ANNIE ROTH
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. \nin us for a powerful conversation with Annie Roth\, founder of Find Your Voice Now\, an organization dedicated to helping individuals break free from unhealthy relationships and reclaim their power. \nSince 2022\, Find Your Voice Now has provided non-clinical peer support to thousands\, offering practical tools and a welcoming\, inclusive space for anyone navigating challenging personal or professional relationships. Their work focuses on building resilience\, fostering healthy change\, and empowering individuals to confidently find—and use—their voice. \nDate: Wednesday\, May 13Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: Orange Branch\, 31975 Chagrin Blvd\, Pepper Pike\, OH
URL:https://ncjwcleveland.org/event/empowering-women-to-break-free-from-toxic-relationships-with-annie-roth/
LOCATION:Orange Library\, 31975 Chagrin Blvd.\, Pepper Pike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260526T125632
CREATED:20260320T184834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T204919Z
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SUMMARY:BUILDING BRIDGES WITH BOOKS EVENING STICKERING
DESCRIPTION:A fun and productive evening stickering session\, to ensure books are ready for Little Free Libraries. A great way to get involved\, meet others\, and support NCJW/CLE’s work in a relaxed setting. Please bring gently used or new books to add to our boxes! Light snacks and treats will be provided. \nDate: Thursday\, May 14 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm \nLocation: Unit H\, 26055 Emery Rd.\, Warrensville Hts. \nSESSION 1 REGISTRATION (5:30 – 7PM)
URL:https://ncjwcleveland.org/event/building-bridges-with-books-evening-stickering/
LOCATION:NCJW/CLE\, Unit H\, Unit H\, 26055 Emery Rd.\, Warrensville Hts.\, OH\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T125632
CREATED:20260424T124536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T124536Z
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SUMMARY:POWER IN PROGRESS: 15 YEARS OF GCC GROWTH
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 15 years of GCC’s impact at an afternoon of reflection\, celebration\, and forward momentum. Featuring remarks from: Rabbi Josh Caruso\, Pastor Dr. Jawanza Colvin\, and Rev. Tracey Lind. \nPlease RSVP by May 1. We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you. \nDate: Sunday\, May 17 \nTime: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm \nLocation: Olivet Institutional Baptist Church \nRegistration: Rescheduled: GCC’s 15 Year Kickoff Celebration
URL:https://ncjwcleveland.org/event/power-in-progress-15-years-of-gcc-growth/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T131500
DTSTAMP:20260526T125632
CREATED:20260424T124752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T161609Z
UID:4737-1779192000-1779196500@ncjwcleveland.org
SUMMARY:NEWISH & JEWISH: THE GUY IN THE SKY LED BY CHERYL GORDON
DESCRIPTION:The G word is seldom mentioned in polite company and is often a source of discomfort.   Many of us struggle to understand how people DO or DON’T believe. But taking an unquestioning leap of faith is NOT really a Jewish thing.  In fact\, the word “Israel” means to “wrestle with G-d.”  If you’d like t better understand what Judaism teaches about G-d\,  don’t miss this session. \nDate: Tuesday\, May 19 \nTime: 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm \nLocation: Zoom \n 
URL:https://ncjwcleveland.org/event/newish-jewish-the-guy-in-the-sky-led-by-cheryl-gordon/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T125632
CREATED:20260424T125202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T125202Z
UID:4742-1779388200-1779393600@ncjwcleveland.org
SUMMARY:LIVESPECIAL.COM: EDUCATIONAL BOOSTER SESSIONS – JOUNREY TO ADULTHOOD
DESCRIPTION:What inclusive college opportunities are out there? These programs enable students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to participate fully in campus life\, courses\, and internships. Join us to learn more!  \nOhio statewide booster sessions offer valuable insights into moving to adult life for families with youth who have disabilities. Sessions open to everyone! \nDate: Thursday\, May 21 \nTime: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm \nLocation: Virtual event \nOrganizer: Amy Clawson\, 513-803-2419\, amy.clawson@cchmc.org \nRegistration link: Journey Into Adulthood: College Options After High School
URL:https://ncjwcleveland.org/event/livespecial-com-educational-booster-sessions-jounrey-to-adulthood/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T193000
DTSTAMP:20260526T125632
CREATED:20260424T125631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T125631Z
UID:4744-1780422300-1780428600@ncjwcleveland.org
SUMMARY:LIVESPECIAL.COM AT HUDSON COMMUNITY LIVING
DESCRIPTION:We are looking for volunteers to come\, have fun\, join in the conversation\, and help with a simple craft at Hudson Community Living.  Hudson Community Living is a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to providing supportive\, independent living options for adults with developmental disabilities. Our mission is to create a vibrant community where residents can live safely\, thrive in their personal growth\, and enjoy fulfilling lives alongside their peers. Carpooling can be coordinated. \nDate: Tuesday\, June 2 \nTime: 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm \nLocation: Hudson Community Living\, 35 S Oviatt St.\, Hudson\, OH 44236 \nRegistration: Limit of 12 volunteers
URL:https://ncjwcleveland.org/event/livespecial-com-at-hudson-community-living/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T193000
DTSTAMP:20260526T125632
CREATED:20260427T191510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T191510Z
UID:4752-1780422300-1780428600@ncjwcleveland.org
SUMMARY:LIVESPECIAL.COM AT HUDSON COMMUNITY LIVING
DESCRIPTION:We are looking for volunteers to come\, have fun\, join in the conversation\, and help with a simple craft at Hudson Community Living.  Hudson Community Living is a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to supportive\, independent living options for adults with developmental disabilities. Our mission is to create a vibrant community where residents can live safely\, thrive in their personal growth\, and enjoy fulfilling lives alongside their peers. Carpooling can be coordinated. \nDate: Tuesday\, June 2 \nTime: 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm \nLocation: Hudson Community Living\, 35 S Oviatt St.\, Hudson\, OH 44236 \nRegistration limit of 12 volunteers \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://ncjwcleveland.org/event/livespecial-com-at-hudson-community-living-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T193000
DTSTAMP:20260526T125632
CREATED:20260428T190826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T190826Z
UID:4757-1780422300-1780428600@ncjwcleveland.org
SUMMARY:LIVESPECIAL.COM AT HUDSON COMMUNITY LIVING
DESCRIPTION:Connect with residents\, help with a simple craft and support a nonprofit that provides safe independent living opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. \nDate: Tuesday\, June 2 \nTime: 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm \nLocation: Hudson Community Living\, 35 S Oviatt St.\, Hudson\, OH 44236 \nRegistration limit of 12 volunteers
URL:https://ncjwcleveland.org/event/livespecial-com-at-hudson-community-living-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T125632
CREATED:20260521T144325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T151236Z
UID:4798-1780495200-1780502400@ncjwcleveland.org
SUMMARY:ADVOCACY IN ACTION: WORKING WEDNESDAYS
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, June 3 at 2:00 PM at the NCJW/CLE offices for the kickoff meeting of our Get Out the Vote campaign for the critical November midterm election. These races matter deeply — with nationally significant and highly competitive elections for both Governor and U.S. Senator\, the midterms will send an important message about the direction of the country. At this first strategy session\, we will begin shaping our campaign messaging\, outlining activities\, and establishing goals for the months ahead. We hope you will join us and be part of this important effort. \nDate: Wednesday\, June 3 \nTime: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nLocation: NCJW/CLE\, Unit L
URL:https://ncjwcleveland.org/event/advocacy-in-action-working-wednesdays/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T125632
CREATED:20260123T031243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T153635Z
UID:4312-1780565400-1780574400@ncjwcleveland.org
SUMMARY:KNIT FOR A CAUSE WITH DIGKNITTY
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDate: Thursday June 4\, 11\, 28\, 25 \nTime: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm \nLocation: Unit H\, 26055 Emery Rd.\, Warrensville Hts. \nContact: For more information\, please reach out to Nancy Markus at nancy.markus@gmail.com or 216-374-7444. \nKnitting Instructions: \nBelow are links to knitting instructions for the most-knitted items used by DigKnitty Knitters. If you cannot attend the knitting session\, you are welcome to contact Nancy Markus at 216-374-7444 to arrange for selecting yarns to take to knit at home. Completed projects would then be brought back to NCJW/CLE. \n\nKnitted Baby Blankets\nKnitted Bears\nKnitted Hats\nKnitted Scarves\n\nMore Information: \nEvery 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! \nKnitters/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! \n\nMany 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.\nPlush\, fuzzy bears go to S.A.N.E. (sexual assault nurse examiner).  Since June\, we’ve provided them with almost 70 bears!\nProject 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.\nSpecial scarves for JFSA winter Hanukkah luncheon were lovingly made.\nShawls for Council Gardens were a bit hit at the summer get together where they were raffled off.\nPregnant with Possibilities gives our baby blankets and hats to clients who complete goals.  Their director said she “looks forward to our masterpieces” every year.\n\nThe above projects are given to NCJW projects\, but we also donate throughout the community. \n\nChesed Center has been the recipient of hats\, scarves\, and baby blankets.\nUniversity Settlement has been given lots of hats\, scarves\, socks\, and blankets.\nWarmUp Cleveland provides hats and scarves through the Cleveland Public Library System\, and we have supported them with hats and scarves.\nHats and scarves have been taken to Israel through missions of our members.\nThe Gathering Place and Seidman Cancer Center have been given blankets and shawls for those going through chemotherapy.\n\n 
URL:https://ncjwcleveland.org/event/knit-for-a-cause-with-digknitty-7/
LOCATION:NCJW/CLE\, Unit H\, Unit H\, 26055 Emery Rd.\, Warrensville Hts.\, OH\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T125632
CREATED:20260427T164803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T164803Z
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SUMMARY:JOIN FOCUS ON FOSTER CARE AT CHAIR-ITY
DESCRIPTION:Chair-ity is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides gently used\, donated furniture to young adults aging out of foster care and beginning independent living\, at no cost to them. We aim to relieve the financial and physical burden of furnishing their first apartment\, easing the transition into adulthood and successful independence. \nJoin us at our Cleveland Warehouse for a day of \n\nSorting & packing kitchen items\nOrganizing and sorting artwork donations\nAuditing our virtual inventory\nInterior design for upcoming deliveries\n\nDate: Thursday\, June 4 \nTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \nLocation: 1340 E 38 St.\, Cleveland\, OH 44114
URL:https://ncjwcleveland.org/event/join-focus-on-foster-care-at-chair-ity/
LOCATION:Chair-ity\, 1340 E. 38th St.\,\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T125632
CREATED:20260520T193033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T193415Z
UID:4788-1780574400-1780574400@ncjwcleveland.org
SUMMARY:NCJW/CLE BOOK CLUB
DESCRIPTION:FINAL MEETING OF THE SEASON: LUNCH AND DISCUSSION:\n\nThe final meeting on June 4 will consist of a BYO lunch from 12:00 to 12:30\, followed by a discussion to select books for the September – June 2026-2027 season. \nWe will be discussing and selecting books from previously submitted suggestions from the group. \nNote: There will be no book club meetings during July and August. \nIf you would like a list of the books we select for the 2026 – 2027 season\, or if you need more information about the book club\, please contact Margie Hirschfeld at buster28a@yahoo.com or Karen Singer at kbsing@verizon.net. \nDate: Thursday\, June 4 \nTime: 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm \nLocation: Unit H\, 26055 Emery Rd.\, Warrensville Hts. \nNo RSVP needed.
URL:https://ncjwcleveland.org/event/ncjw-cle-book-club-8/
LOCATION:NCJW/CLE\, Unit H\, Unit H\, 26055 Emery Rd.\, Warrensville Hts.\, OH\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T125632
CREATED:20260424T123613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T123613Z
UID:4728-1781004600-1781010000@ncjwcleveland.org
SUMMARY:131st ANNUAL MEETING
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ncjwcleveland.org/event/131st-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Beechmont Country Club\, 29600 Chagrin Blvd\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44122\, United States
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