What we hear and see these days is both heart wrenching and confusing. What to believe and what to dismiss. In this important session, Cheryl Gordon will address concerning news reports and try to offer clarity. She’ll also suggest credible information resources for you to use going forward. The hope is that you will find this class both reassuring and empowering. Date: …
MAKE TLC KITS
Threads of Love and Comfort will be assembling clothing packets that will be distributed to various local hospitals for victims of sexual assault. We would love to have you join us for this very meaningful cause. Date: Thursday, November 9, 2023 Time: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Location: Unit H, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts. RSVP: Marilyn Oif, marilynoif56@gmail.com
HELP ADAPT TOYS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES WITH REPLAY FOR KIDS
HELP ADAPT TOYS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES WITH REPLAY FOR KIDS Acts of Kindness and LiveSpecial will again collaborate with RePlay for Kids to repair and adapt toys and assistive devices for children with disabilities. RePlay for Kids is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization of volunteers who repair and adapt toys and assistive devices for children with disabilities in Northeast Ohio. …
MAKE HEART PILLOWS
IT’S HEART PILLOWS TIME! Stuff and sew heart pillows (and make cards!) that are given for comfort after breast cancer surgery. The pillows will already be sewn, and we will stuff them and hand sew a 4-inch seam. If you can’t sew, that’s fine. Come to stuff and make cards! Date: Thursday, November 9, 2023 Time: 10:00 am to Noon …
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, and we need your help. Date: Thursdays, November 2, 9, 16, 30; There will be no session on November 23 due to the holiday. Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Location: Warehouse H, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts. …
NCJW/CLE BOOK CLUB
THE NCJW/CLE BOOK GROUP SEASON IS HERE! Our book group meets the first Thursday of each month, September through May. Please bring your own suggestions for books to read in November and December. November’s book: We will be discussing two memoirs, Inheritance and Slow Motion by Dani Shapiro. Maria Litt will lead the discussion. Date: Thursday, November 2 Time: 1:00 …
YOGA AT HOME WITH JOHANNA
There WILL be a yoga session on Thanksgiving Day! Johanna Goldfarb, NCJW/CLE member and certified yoga instructor, leads us through mat and chair poses each week to keep us calm and flexible. Dates: Thursdays, November 2 (chair), 9 (mat), 16 (chair), 23 (mat), 30 (chair) Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am Location: Your home via Facebook Live at @ncjwcleveland or …
SOME THINGS NEWISH AND JEWISH LED BY CHERYL GORDON: IDENTITY CRISIS: BLACK AND JEWISH
Over 15% of American Jews today are Jews of color. Yet they largely remain unacknowledged. Cheryl Gordon will take a candid look at the world of black Jews and an introspective dive into our own feelings. This quick introspective quiz really helped me learn about myself. Please try it: Racism Test: Am I Racist? Quiz – Let’s Test Ourselves! (proprofs.com)
TEXT BANK TO SUPPORT ISSUE 1
10 people attended the text bank we held in person on October 10th (plus a couple of additional members attended remotely). We had so much fun that we are holding another in-person text bank event. Date: Tuesday, October 24th from 7:00-8:30! Location: NCJW/CLE, Unit H (26055 Emery Rd, Cleveland, OH 44128). RSVP: squaranta22@gmail.com. This is a great and simple way …
DR. SUZANNE SCHNEPS: HOW TO COPE WITH WHAT’S HAPPENING IN ISRAEL
We are all grappling with how to feel and act about what we’re seeing with the Israel-Hamas war. Dr. Suzanne Schneps, Ph.D with more than 30 years of experience in the field of psychology will talk about the impact of what’s happening on your mental health, how to talk to your kids and tips for coping. A moderated conversation with time …
