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THE NCJW/CLE VOICE OCTOBER 2019
HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH
OCTOBER 25, 27, 28, 29
WE HAVE ARRIVED!
Designer Dress Days (DDD) month is here! It’s our 51st Annual Sale!
Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram @DDDCleve for latest news and arrivals.
Contact: Rita Langer, rlanger867@sbcglobal.net / 216-401-1574 or Robbie Schonfeld, robbieschonfeld@sbcglobal.net /
216-548-2998.
GO & DO IN OCTOBER
OCTOBER 2, 10, 16, 24, 30
KNIT FOR A CAUSE
Gather weekly to create warm clothing, blankets and comfort toys for organizations that serve families and children in need. Tell us about a group that might like to receive our items.
Dates: Wednesday, October 2; Thursday, October 10; Wednesday, October 16; Thursday, October 24; Wednesday, October 30
Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location: NCJW, Unit H, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts.
Contact: Lisa Hayzlett, 216-378-2204
OCTOBER 3
JOIN THE BOOK GROUP WHERE THE PAGES COME ALIVE
Meets the first Thursday of each month, September – May. This year, we will not have a single facilitator but will rotate the responsibility for leading discussion among the members.
Book: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Date: Thursday, October 3
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Beachwood Branch of the Cuyahoga County Library, corner of Richmond and Shaker Blvd. West
Cost: No fee to participate, but you must be a member and send your current email address to Susan Kahn, shkahn@sbcgloabal.net / 216-403-3698.
Upcoming dates and book selections
November 3 – Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
December 5 – The Other Americans by Laila Lalami
OCTOBER 3, 8, 17
ATTEND LIVESPECIAL.COM EVENTS
RSVP to each on livespecial.com or call Wendy Spitz at 216-509-5015
Panel Discussion Program:
Topic: From Diagnosis to Destiny, Celebrating the Many Definitions of Success
Date: Thursday, October 3
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Notre Dame College, Administration Building, 1857 S. Green Rd., South Euclid
Transition Bootcamps:
Topic: Mock Transition IEP: How to Have Successful Transitions Meetings at School
Date: Tuesday, October 8
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Reed Memorial Library, Jenkins Room, 167 E. Main St., Ravenna, 44266
Topic: Panel Discussion: Medical Transition 101
Date: Thursday, October 17
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Educational Service Center, 6393 Oak Tree Blvd. South, Independence
OCTOBER 4
RAISE YOUR VOICE FOR REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE AND HEALTH
Ohio’s positions are continuing to worsen with the closing of two Planned Parenthood clinics in Cincinnati. Frustrated? Join us at our next committee meeting to plan next steps.
Date: Friday, October 4
Time: 9:30 am
Location: NCJW, Unit H, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts.
Contacts: Co-Chairs Linda Schlein, saschlein@wowway.com / 216-409-9333 or Stephanie Quaranta, squaranta22@gmail.com / 440-654-1543.
OCTOBER 6
WATCH THE NFL CHEERLEADERS V. THE NFL: A BATTLE FOR WAGE AND GENDER EQUALITY
View the provocative NCJW/CLE- sponsored film, A Woman’s Work, at the Chagrin Documentary Film Festival (CDFF) where football and feminism collide.
The movie follows a group of former NFL cheerleaders battling their teams and the NFL to end 50 years of wage theft and illegal employment practices. Their fight for wage and gender equality embodies the challenges faced by working women across all industries today. A short discussion with Rachel Lutner, Director, Department of Institutional Advancement at CSU follows the film.
Prior to the film, CDFF is hosting a reception honoring NCJW/CLE’s 125th Anniversary.
Date: Sunday, October 6
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Chagrin Falls Intermediate School, 65 Philomethian St., Chagrin Falls
Cost: NCJW members receive discounted ticket ($5 each)
Register: Dana Trau, 216-407-5545 or Laura Kuntz, 216-299-4700. Or visit chagrinfilmfest.org. Search for the film, A Woman’s Work, then enter code NCJW.
OCTOBER 7, 8, 15, 22, 29
BECOME A READING BUDDY
Volunteers encourage reading and build friendships with first and/or second grade students by listening and sharing in their reading accomplishments. Choose to volunteer at one of two locations!
Location 1
Date: Monday, October 7
Time: 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Location: Noble Elementary School, 1293 Ardoon St. #1601, Cleveland Heights
Commitment: Once per month
Contact: Rita Langer, rlanger867@sbcglobal.net / 216-401-1574
Location 2
Date: Tuesday, October 8, 15, 22, 29 (pick one or all of your choosing)
Time: 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Location: Warner Girls’ Leadership Academy, 8315 Jeffries Ave #6558, Cleveland
Contact: Liz Rumizen, erumisin@yahoo.com / 216-956-7579
OCTOBER 10, 17, 24
JOIN A CAST OF STARS!
Volunteer for the Reader’s Theater, a short-term, interactive theater and literacy program for fourth grade students throughout the area, starting in October. We will train you!
Contact: Linda Barnett to participate and find out other dates, linbar0617@gmail.com / 216-856-2965
Commitment: Groups meet once a week for three weeks, performing for their classmates at the final meeting. This is a “sometime” project that works well with a busy schedule.
OCTOBER 11, 18
BE A STATE POLICY ADVOCATE
If you are upset with the laws and policies that our elected officials are passing and would like to DO something, join us as we talk to our legislators and build relationships to influence their work. You won’t go alone.
Dates: Friday, October 11 and/or Friday, October 18
Contact: Susan Reis, sixreis@gmail.com / 216-570-1192 or Erinn Stark, stark.erinn@gmail.com / 216-695-4059
OCTOBER 12
PROMOTE THE VOTE, PROTECT THE VOTE: GET TRAINED
With Northeast Ohio Voter Advocates (NOVA), we find the under-represented voters and register them to make a difference at the polls. We’re finding unregistered voters at Back-to-School nights, food pantries and senior residences, among other places. All volunteers, even experienced ones, need to go through training. Join us so we can make an impact at the primaries.
Date: Saturday, October 12
Time: 9:15 am – 12:15 pm
Location: Cleveland Hts./University Hts. Library, 2345 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights
RSVP: Register at nova-ohio.org/volunteer
Contact: Rita Rome, ritacrome@gmail.com / 216-896-9906. Please let her know you have registered.
OCTOBER 16
ART APPRECIATION SERIES 2019-2020: MUST C (see) MA: EXPLORING ICONIC WORKS IN THE CMA COLLECTION!
A seven-part series at the Cleveland Museum of Art, which focuses on thought-provoking objects in the collection.
The sessions that still have openings are held the second Wednesday (6:00 pm – 7:00 pm) and second Friday
(11:00 am – 12:00 pm) from October through May, unless changed due to the Jewish holidays.
The fee for the series is $45 per NCJW member. Enrollment is limited by the museum and will be CLOSED once the allotted maximum number is reached. To register, contact Lisa Hayzlett, 216-378-2204.
OCTOBER 18
HELP JFSA’S FRIENDS CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS
Join us in celebrating Sukkot and Simchat Torah with our friends at Jewish Family Service Association. We will serve lunch and share traditions.
Date: Friday, October 18
Time: 10:30 am – 12:45 pm
Location: Jewish Family Services Association, 29125 Chagrin Blvd., Pepper Pike, Please note new location!
Questions: Shelly Friedman, 440-247-7900
RSVP: Lee Apple, apple19191@aol.com / 216-482-5836
OCTOBER 23
ACT OF KINDNESS FOR 125TH CELEBRATION
To congratulate the Cleveland Jewish News on its recent award and reaffirm the importance of good journalism, we will bring refreshments to the staff after they put that week’s issue “to bed.” We are looking for volunteers to bake sweets or bring savory snacks.
Date: Wednesday, October 23
Contact: Janice Hirshon, jchirshon@gmail.com / 508-667-0195 to volunteer and for further information.
ACT NOW: YOU CHOOSE THE DATE!
MAKE AN IMPACT WITH HELLO ISRAEL
Hello Israel is a dynamic, fast-paced, 40-minute video presentation exploring Israel and her positive contributions to the world. Presentations are made to 6th grade students in public, parochial, and private schools.
Volunteer commitment is as much or as little as you wish; 5 to 20 hours per YEAR and you choose the times that fit your schedule.
Contact: Cheryl Gordon, cherplus@gmail.com / 915-204-8054
GET YOUR HAPPINESS FIX AT JDN NURSERY/EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER (JDN)
If you love pre-school children, then volunteering at JDN is for you! Volunteers meet with a classroom teacher and agree on a day and time. Since JDN is open year-round, volunteers aren’t restricted to a traditional school year calendar.
Teachers appreciate the time that you give, and the preschoolers benefit from the additional adult interaction and attention.
Contact: Cindy Brodsky, cmbrodsky@gmail.com / 216-470-0518
ACT NOW: LOOKING AHEAD TO NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER 3
ANOTHER ACT OF KINDNESS FOR 125TH CELEBRATION
Join us at Big Hearted Blooms as we repurpose flowers from weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs and other celebrations. We will place the flowers in new arrangements and distribute them to care facilities in Cleveland. Learn (or practice your own) expertise in flower arranging and help lift the spirits of residents and patients. This is a great mitzvah project for bar and bat mitzvah celebrants.
Date: Sunday, November 3
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Big Hearted Blooms, 5122 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland
Qualifications: 6th grade and up. No flower arranging experience necessary.
RSVP: Rochelle Lewis, rslewis1231@gmail.com / 216-831-2884
NOVEMBER 6
OPERATION WARM UP WANTS YOU!
Adopt a Bin! Volunteer to assemble, distribute and collect bins and distribute winter clothing to the homeless.
Date: Wednesday, November 6
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: NCJW, Unit H, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts.
Contact: Eva Hurst, johnevahurst@gmail.com / 216-533-5999, or Joan Shall, joanie.shall@gmail.com / 216-544-3136
NOVEMBER 12
WATCH “THE BAND’S VISIT” AT PLAYHOUSE SQUARE
As a friend and supporter of NCJW Cleveland, enjoy a discounted rate to a select performance of The Band’s Visit!
Date: Tuesday, November 12
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Connor Palace, 1501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Seats in Dress Circle C
Cost: Special NCJW group price, $57.50 per ticket (regular price $80)
DEADLINE: October 21
NOVEMBER 19
EXAMINE SOME THINGS NEWISH ABOUT BEING JEWISH (formerly Brown Bag Lunch)
Cheryl Gordon, MAT-MSJS, an enthusiastic Jewish educator, returns to guide us in Jewish learning in ways you’ve never heard before. Bring your lunch. All six sessions are on Tuesdays.
Session 1: Pink Torah
What would Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel and Leah say? We’ll examine what Torah teaches about marriage, children, divorce, cosmetic surgery, meddling, sex, flashy vacations and more.
Date: Tuesday, November 19
Place: NCJW, Unit H, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts.
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
Cost: $5.00 per session. ($20 for all six if prepaid)
RSVP: Lisa Hayzlett, lhayzlett@ncjwcleveland.org / 216-378-2204 to register and get a list of future dates and topics.
THRIFTIQUE SHOWROOM
BAGS + BEAUTIFUL DONATIONS!
Please donate shopping bags for in-store purchases!
And, we’re always on the lookout for thrift-worthy items to keep our store full and fabulous. Please donate to our warehouse, 26055 Emery Road, Warrensville Hts.
To volunteer at the newly-renovated store, please reach out to Becky Brouman, rbrouman@ncjwcleveland.org.
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
MAKING BLANKETS AND BAGS OF COMPASION
Recently, 25 NCJW/CLE volunteers accomplished a double “Power Hour.” They filled 200 bags with toiletries and new clothing for Metro General Hospitals’ victims of sexual assault and completed 100 fleece blankets for young patients at UH Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS:
Susan Ashton, Eileen P. Brown, Michelle Brown, Lynn Buchinsky, Risa Dunn, Laurie Ekstein, Marilyn Fenton, Barbara Geller,
Ann Glick, Judith Haas, Shari Jacobson, Ronna Kaplan, Eric Malkin, Maddy Markowitz, Audrey Morris, Karen Paull, Susan Ratner,
Erika Rudin-Luria, Ilene Savin, Shirley Schloss, Michael Siegal, Carol Spero, Gloria Treiber, Susan Troia
WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU OF THE PASSING OF:
Ethel Linden, Michael Oppenheimer