NEWISH AND JEWISH: TALK ABOUT ISRAEL

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Important notice about next Monday’s (10/16) Newish and Jewish: Our hearts are hurting now. and we need each other for comfort and support. We hope to find peace and a little strength. Let’s come together to grieve and to share our thoughts and feelings and about what is happening in Israel. Zoom only. POSTPONED: “Identity Crisis: Black and Jewish” class …

NCJW/CLE BOOK CLUB

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The book group meets the first Thursday of each month, September through May. October’s book: We will celebrate Banned Books by reading The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. Ellen Schermer will lead the discussion. Date: Thursday, October 5 Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Location: Warehouse H, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts. No RSVP needed. For more information, contact Marilyn …

MAKE NEW BABY LITERACY KITS WITH THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY (CCPL)

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Support CCPL’s New Baby Literacy Program! In this partnership between CCPL and MetroHealth, new parents will receive information while still in the maternity ward that fosters the love of reading from birth. We will assemble kits containing a book, library card, growth chart and other information to help them on this journey. The goal is to assemble at least 500 …

CHAGRIN DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL, NCJW/CLE SPONSORSHIP OF “THIS IS WHERE I LEARNED NOT TO SLEEP

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The documentary is part justice as well as part journey towards healing.  Decorated Nashville cop, Mark Wynn, wrestles with domestic violence mishandling, cover-ups and abuse from deep within law enforcement.” Date: Sunday, October 8 Time: 1:00 pm Location: Chagrin Falls Intermediate School, 77 East Washington Street, Chagrin Falls Register Here: NCJW/Cleveland Focus on Domestic Violence | Chagrin Documentary Film Festival …

FOOD INSECURITY:  UNDERSTANDING THE REALITIES OF HUNGER IN OUR COMMUNITY

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Representatives of 3 community agencies will inform the members about food scarcity in the Greater Cleveland area.  The agencies include Hunger Network, Cleveland Kosher Food Pantry and Food Strong.  Each panelist will speak describing the needs from their unique perspectives and their mission to provide assistance to families in need.  There will be time for Q & A. Date: Wednesday, …

YOGA AT HOME WITH JOHANNA

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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, September 7 (chair), 14 (mat), 21 (chair), 28 (mat) Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am Location: Your home via Facebook Live at @ncjwcleveland or https://www.facebook.com/NCJWCleveland/live/ No RSVP needed Button: Learn more

NCJW/CLE BOOK CLUB

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Our book group meets the first Thursday of each month, September through May, in person or on Zoom. September’s book: The Sentence by Louise Erdrich, led by Lee Apple. Date: Thursday, September 7 Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Location: Warehouse H, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts. No RSVP needed. To obtain the Zoom link, please contact Marilyn Goldfein, marilyn.goldfein@gmail.com …

KNUTH’S + LIVESPECIAL.COM SPECIAL MEMBER EVENT

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Join a special wine and cheese reception with informal inclusive modeling. NCJW/CLE members receive an ALL DAY 15% discount (mention NCJW/CLE at checkout). Date: Thursday, September 7 Time: Special event 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (shopping hours 10:00 am – 6:00 pm) Location: Knuth’s, 30619 Pinetree Rd., Pepper Pike at Lander Circle Cost: NO COST but optional donations to NCJW/CLE’s signature project, …

SOME THINGS NEWISH AND JEWISH

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Cheryl is BACK! Be on the lookout for a change in dates. Select in-person classes and recordings will always be made available. 2023 lineup below:All classes are 12:00 – 1:15 pm. Monday, September 11 (hybrid, NCJW/CLE Unit H + Zoom) Monday, October 16 (Zoom only) Thursday, November 2  (hybrid, NCJW/CLE Unit H + Zoom) Monday, December 4 (Zoom only) Tuesday, …