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Latkes and Literacy
Monday, December 5
7pm
Moscow on the Hill
$36, $11 of which is a tax-deductible donation to Achieving Within the Gap. Includes the workshop and a latke buffet. Open to the community. Space is limited.
Literacy is the ability to read for knowledge, write to communicate, and think critically about the written word which enables individuals to achieve goals and participate fully in their community. The achievement gap among students of color in public schools ischaracterized as a literacy gap, and its ramifications are serious for the future of our community.
Jan Mandell, master teacher and founder and director of the Central Touring Theater of St. Paul Central High School, and students of color from area public schools have created an interactive piece called Achieving Within the Gap, a student led, interactive workshopthat features short video clips of what students want and need from teachers–respect, help, a welcoming attitude. Between the clips, students perform and involve audience members in hands-on activities that explore how these issues play out in our schools.
The St. Paul JCC and the National Council of Jewish Women – St. Paul Section are teaming up to bring this experience to you. As we prepare to celebrate the Festival of Lights and the miracles that abound, use this opportunity to kindle a light for literacy this holiday season.
Call the Front Desk at 651-698-0751 to register.
Achieving Within the Gap is a project of St. Paul Public Schools, Seeds Of Change, Arts Literacy, Central Touring Theater, AVID and Concordia University, funded by an ICap grant from the Minnesota State Department of Education.
Dreidel Dash
Sunday, December 18, 2011
St. Paul JCC
More details to come.
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| November 2011 |
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLE'S LIVES...
Sunday November 6th
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Neighborhood House
The Paul and Shelia Wellstone Center for Community Building
179 E. Robie Street
St. Paul
NUTRITION CULTURE IMMIGRANTS FOOD
Come spend an afternoon and experience one of NCJW St. Paul's most successful programs! Neighborhood Take-Out, a collaborative project between NCJW and Neighborhood House, teaches new immigrant families about nutrition and healthy meal preparation through hands-on cooking demonstrations.
Enjoy delicious snacks and good company and share cultural experiences with Immigrants from East African countries who have participated in the program.
The Neighborhood House was founded in 1897 by the women of Mt. Zion Temple to assist immigrants fleeing their homeland as a result of mounting bigotry and discrimination. Its mission is to help people, families and organizations develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in diverse communities
*Please bring a non-perishable food item to be used at one of our future Neighborhood Take-Out events.
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| October 2011 |
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FROM PASSION TO POWER
Tuesday, October 4
6:30pm
The Metropolitan Event Center
5418 Wayzata Boulevard
Golden Valley, MN 55427
NCJW'S FALL EVENT WITH KEYNOTE SPEAKER
NANCY KAUFMAN, NCJW NATIONAL CEO. THIS EVENT IS A JOINT PROGRAM OF THE
MINNEAPOLIS AND ST PAUL SECTIONS OF NCJW
Cost: $18 per person
Register Now for Fall Event
While the High Holy Days are a time to rejoice, they're also
a time to reflect.They provide each of us with the opportunity
to challenge ourselves to take one additional step on the
road to becoming who we aspire to be.
Having Nancy Kaufman join us during this busy time of
year provides us with the chance to be inspired, learn,
get more involved... to turn our passion into power. This
could be through community service, advocacy, community organizing, or simply learning more about NCJW and its role
here in our own community, across the US and in Israel.
The Minneapolis and Saint Paul Sections of NCJW
invite you to join us for this wonderful conversation.
NANCY KAUFMAN has had a distinguished career as a public servant, advocate, and nonprofit leader. Prior to joining NCJW, Kaufman served as the Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Boston for twenty years. There she led the social justice, Israel advocacy, and governmental affairs agendas for Boston's Jewish Federation and its agencies.
Ms. Kaufman has held a variety of positions in state and local
government and in the nonprofit sector. She is a graduate of Brandeis University, received a Masters in Social Work
from Boston College and a Masters in Public Administration
from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard.
Ms. Kaufman is the recipient of an honorary Doctorate
in Public Service from Northeastern University.
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| September 2011 |
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 Neighborhood Takeout
Tuesdays, Sept.
13–Oct. 18
1:45-3:15
p.m.
Neighborhood
House in St. Paul.
This
program is a joint-venture
between NCJW St.Paul,
the Universtiy Continuing
Education program and
Neighborhood House.
Volunteers are needed!
Please contact Linda
Morgan at lfmorgan@comcast.net or
Laurie Kamman at Lnkamman@aol.com
Join in
the fun!
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| May 2011 |
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 NCJW St. Paul Annual Meeting and Spring Installation
Tuesday, May 17
6:45 – 9 p.m.
Cost is $36.
Moscow on the Hill
371 Selby Avenue, St. Paul
Open Your Umbrellas for a Spring Shower!
Evening will include a lovely dinner and conversation, a speaker from Tubman Center, and the installation of our new officers.
Please join us in our Spring “shower” by bringing a NON-GIFT-WRAPPED gift for Tubman Center guests.
Suggested gift (new) items
- Women’s socks
- Women’s underwear
- Women’s supportive bras (neutral colors)
- Basic summer T-shirt/tank tops (fun colors)
- Flip-flops (Women and children)
- Children’s swim suits (for Tubman’s Summer Peace Camp)
Tubman Center provides safe shelter, legal services, mental and chemical health counseling, youth programming and community education to more than 50,000 people each year across the Twin Cities metro and beyond, guiding families on the journey from chaos and fear to healing and restoration.
To find out how you can contribute to our Spring “shower,” RSVP, or for more information contact: Esti Koen, at esti@the-meltzers.com; or Leslie Strohm at 651-454-2159
Click here to learn more about this event.
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NCJW New Member Outreach Event
Sunday, April 3, 2011
3:00pm-5:00pm
Color Me Mine
3324 Promenade Avenue, Eagan
www.eagan.colormemine.com
Come and learn about NCJW while creating your own work of art and spending an afternoon with other NCJW members.
Cost: $18 (includes a ceramic piece of your choice to paint, delicious snacks and good company)
Event fee waived if you join that day (membership is $35)
For more information, contact:
Lisa Bernick, 651-687-9432, lisa.bernick@comcast.net
Sharon Benmaman, 651-552-9111, sharonben@comcast.net
* Please bring non-perishable food items to be used at our next Neighborhood Take-Out program.
NCJW St. Paul’s Neighborhood Takeout
begins April 7
and goes through May 19
Thursdays from 1:45–3:30 pm
at Neighborhood House in St. Paul
This program is a collaboration among NCJW St. Paul, the University of Minnesota Continuing Education
program and Neighborhood House. We provide nutritional education to immigrant mothers and fathers
with young children, along with a grocery bag of food each week. Volunteers shop for the food, deliver
the food to Neigborhood House and/or can volunteer to help during the class.
We are looking for volunteers on Thursdays April 7–May 19:
for one shift (only 1.75 hours), two shifts or what ever you can fit into your schedule.
To volunteer for a session, or for more information, contact
Linda Morgan at lfmorgan@comcast.net or Laurie Kamman at Lnkamman@aol.com.
Board meeting
Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011
7:00pm
St. Paul JCC
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| March 2011 |
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Lunch and Learn with State Demographer Tom Gillaspy
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Noon - 1:30pm
Minneapolis Jewish Federation
Levin Conference Room
13100 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka
Join Women's Philanthropy of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation and the National Council for Jewish Women, Greater Minneapolis Section, for a "Get Smart" Lunch 'n Learn presentation by Minnesota State Demographer Tom Gillaspy with fascinating new information on who we are as Minnesotans.
Learn about significant changes in the demographics of our population, and trends for the future. Discover how fluctuations of Minnesotans' age, income, education, language, race, migration and other important factors promise to affect our lives.
Bring your own dairy lunch.
RSVP to Dana Rubin at 952.417.2344
Event Chairs: Fran Bayer and Rochelle Rubin
National Convention
Th-Su, March 3–5, 2011
Fairmont Dallas Hotel
Dallas, TX
Join hundreds of women from around the country for NCJW’s National Convention to speak out and make your mark on the future of NCJW. Turn our combined strength into progressive and impactful change by voting on the resolutions that will set the stage for the next triennium. New NCJW leaders will be elected, and nationally renowned speakers will share their insights on a variety of critical topics.
For more information, visit http://www.ncjw.org/convention/
 Jewish Women’s Morning at the Capitol (JWMC)
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
8:45am-12:30pm
St. Paul Capitol
Save Tuesday, March 15, for JWMC this year! Given the significant number of new, conservative legislators, it is essential that NCJW advocates stand up, and speak out on issues that affect children, families, and women; reproductive choice; and civil rights and reflect NCJW's progressive perspectives.
Click here to learn more and register for this event.
Membership social event
Sunday, March 27, 2011
more details to come soon
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| February 2011 |
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Board meeting
Tuesday, February 15
7:00pm
Mt. Zion Temple
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| January 2011 |
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Roe v Wade Celebration
Thurs, Jan 20 from 6-8pm, Thom Pham’s Wondrous Azian Kitchen
Up Close and Personal
Tues, Jan 24, 7:00 p.m.
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