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JOIN US AT THE SEASON OPENING LUNCHEON
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014 12:00 NOON
STONEYBROOK GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
(IN PALMER RANCH)
8801 STONEYBROOK BLVD SARASOTA, FL 34238
Everyone is invited to attend and discover what NCJW is all
about and the community services NCJW provides for
women, children and families. Rekindle old friendships and
make new ones.
Our guest speaker for this event will be KAY
KIPLING, Executive Editor of ‘Sarasota
Magazine’. The topic of her discussion will be
“Secrets of a Theatre Critic”.
Kay has been reviewing the Sarasota theatre
scene for over 30 years. Her experiences and
secrets, now being revealed for the first time, should make
for a most interesting and exciting program. Kay is also a
four-time winner on the TV show JEOPARDY.
Cost for this wonderful afternoon & buffet luncheon is
$26.00
Kindly RSVP by Sept. 10, 2014. Make checks payable to
NCJW and send to:
Vivian Carasso
2557 Tulip Street
Sarasota, FL 34239
(your check is your reservation)
For additional information
please contact NCJW at 941-342-1855.
SAVE THIS ISSUE! This issue of News & Views
contains contact information,
calendars, and events for the
2014-2015 calendar year.
Watch for eblasts and emails
during the year that will keep
you up-to-date on Section news
and stay in touch by visiting our
website, www.ncjwsarasota-
manatee.org.
LIKE us on FACEBOOK.
FALL, 2014
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MONTH & DATE
PROGRAM LOCATION INFORMATION
October 15th Advocacy Jewish Federation
Bldg
Sex Trafficking – Speaker, Elizabeth Fischer
–Selah Freedom organization will have a
survivor with her. Short film to precede
November
19th Members Only
The Francis on
Palm Ave
Art & history of belly dancing – talk,
demonstration & instruction
December 10th
Hanukkah Celebration
SCTI Conference Room
Lunch, vendors & program by Betty Silberman of Jewish Humor
and songs
January
21st, 2015 Women in Power Michael’s on East
Annual Event honoring outstanding women
in the community
January
28th, 2015 Lunch & Learn TBD
Cyber bullying – documentary and
discussion
February
18th, 2015 Advocacy
Jewish Federation
Bldg.
Women of the Wall. We will be showing a
film, speaker will be Sue Huntting from Temple Sinai
March 18th,
2015 Informational
Jewish Federation
Bldg.
Kathleen Housewart of Sarasota Memorial
Geriatric Services- Aging Boldly with Humor
March 25th, 2015
Angel Patron Special Event TBD
Luncheon honoring our 2014 -2015 Angel Patrons
April 8th, 2015
Lunch & Learn TBD Afghan Women’s Issues – movie &
discussion
April 15th,
2015 Scholarship
Jewish Federation
Bldg
Awarding of scholarships to non-traditional
students, evening program
May 13th,
2015 Installation In Planning Stage
September 17: Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club
in Palmer Ranch, 10 a.m.
October 15: Jewish Federation Bldg. 10.a.m.
November 19: The Francis on Palm Avenue 10.a.m.
December 10: SCTI Conference Room 10 a.m.
February 18, 2015: Jewish Federation Bldg. 10. a.m.
March 18, 2015: Jewish Federation Bldg. 10 a.m.
April 15, 2015: Jewish Federation Bldg. 4:30 p.m. * Subject to
Change details to be emailed before hand
BOARD MEETING DATES
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CO-PRESIDENTS’ MESSAGE
NEWS & VIEWS News & Views is the publication of the
Sarasota-Manatee Section of NCJW.
Contact NCJW of Sarasota-Manatee at (941) 342-1855.
Co-Presidents: Marion Marshak and Marian Moss
Please email your articles to Marion ([email protected]) and
Marian
([email protected]).
We are excited and
enthusiastic to begin our term as
co-presidents of the very special
Sarasota Manatee Section. NCJW
has over a 120 year history of
community service and advocacy.
We are the members who have
made a difference in our
communities by daring to change
the status quo. We have a faith in
the future and a belief in action!
When we attended the 46th
NCJW National Convention last
March, we were awed by our
national organization and the
impact NCJW has throughout our
country. We returned home with
many wonderful ideas, but also
confident in knowing our Section
is strong and thriving.
Your Board has been busy
planning an exciting year. We
encourage you to get involved.
NCJW’s CourtWatch project to
assist abused women and children
by monitoring the judges in the
Civil Domestic Violence
courtrooms of Manatee County as
they decide whether or not to
grant injunctions has had an
impact. The Teen Dating
Violence project, which presents
a film followed by a discussion to
identify acceptable and non-
acceptable dating behaviors,
continues to be successful.
We now have two puppet
shows projects. “Someone to Talk
To” teaches first graders to
identify abusive situations and to
seek help. Our “Diversity Puppet
Show” for pre-schoolers has been
very well received. NCJW’s
volunteers continue to conduct
visions and hearing screenings for
school children
Our Section does not rest on
our laurels! We have a new
project to make colorful and
“snuggly” blankets to be
distributed to children undergoing
cancer treatments and other
illnesses.
Advocacy is very important to
NCJW. In November, Florida will
choose our next governor. Every
two years, we elect our U.S.
Representative, and there are
many other local elections. It is
imperative that we each choose
the person who best represents
our values and that we encourage
others to do so as well.
Our October program
discusses Sex Trafficking which
we plan to evolve into a new
project. We know you will want
to attend and learn more.
PLEASE make sure our
Financial Secretary, Debbie
Engleson ([email protected]
or 941-706-2239) has your correct
email address. You really do not
want to miss out on what’s
happening. Check out our website
and read your eblasts at
ncjwsarasota-manatee.org. More
and more, this is how we will
communicate with you.
Plan to attend our meetings.
Get involved in our projects.
Eleanor Roosevelt remarked that
a woman is like a teabag – you
can’t tell how strong she is until
you put her in hot water. Jump in
with us. The water feels good!
Marion Marshak & Marian Moss
Marion Marshak and Marian Moss
mailto:[email protected]
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Position Name Phone E-Mail
OFFICERS
Co-President Marion Marshak 739-0463 [email protected]
Co-President Marian Moss 922-4566 [email protected]
VP Administration Janet Moses 371-7132 [email protected]
Co-VP Community Service Paula Kaufman H: 360-8765
[email protected]
Co-VP Community Service Lauren Brownstein 243-3601
[email protected]
Co-VP Community Service Cathy Markowitz 727-0158
[email protected]
VP Special Events Sheila Brumberg 927-3654
[email protected]
Co-VP Membership Micki Sherin Evans 929-9845
[email protected]
Co-VP Membership Rosalie Leon 923-7551 [email protected]
Co-VP Programming Greta Roberts 893-5447 [email protected]
Co-VP Programming Shirley Schwartz-Pollack 244-0063
[email protected]
VP Public Affairs/Advocacy Anita Knisbacher 443-798-8888
[email protected]
Corresponding Secretary Nancy Alpher 923-7792
[email protected]
Financial Secretary Debbie Engleson 706-2239
[email protected]
Recording Secretary Helena Simmons 360-6970
[email protected]
Treasurer Stacey Grad 518-9899 [email protected]
ADMINISTRATION
VP Administration Janet Moses 371-7132 [email protected]
E-Blast Editor
Directory/Chai Chain of Life Co-Chair Geet Jacobson 379-3251
[email protected]
Directory/Chai Chain of Life Co-Chair Laurice Fishman 359-0471
[email protected]
Hot Line Chair Sandy Forbes Joyce Hersh
361-7230 556-9121
[email protected] [email protected]
Nominating Committee Co-Chairs Debbie Engleson Bonnie
Sussman
706-2239 309-3444
[email protected] [email protected]
Tribute Cards Co-Chair Judy Paschall 924-2596
[email protected]
Tribute Cards-To-Go Chair Laurice Fishman 359-0471
[email protected]
PUBLIC AFFAIRS /ADVOCACY
VP Public Affairs/Advocacy/Lunch & Learn Anita Knisbacher
443-798-8888 [email protected]
Lunch & Learn Karen Pariser 312-5409
[email protected]
FL Coalition Chair Marge Ellin 957-6422
[email protected]
Fl Legislative Eblast Chair Liz Zeisler 923-7280
[email protected]
Election Program Chair Kathy Jones 920--0450
[email protected]
Election Program Chair Jane Plitt 538-4673
[email protected]
CourtWatch Chair Ellen Zipin 554-8548 [email protected]
National Council of Jewish Women
Sarasota-Manatee Section
Board Roster 2014-2015
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Position Name Phone E-Mail
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Co-VP Community Service Paula Kaufman 360-8765
[email protected]
Co-VP Community Service Lauren Brownstein 243-3601
[email protected]
Co-VP Community Service Cathy Markowitz 727-0158
[email protected]
Vision Screening Chair/North Zelda Young 341-0347
[email protected]
Hearing Screening Chair/South Judy Zangwill 488-8128
[email protected]
Hearing Screening Chair/Central Barbara Bloom 927-6362
[email protected]
Hearing Screening Chair/Central Betsy Marks 924-6781
[email protected]
Hope House Project Co-Chair Harriet Gersman 922-1192
[email protected]
Hope House Project Co-Chair Marilyn Ridgway 927-8881
[email protected]
Scholarship Chair Ann Goldstein 349-8798
[email protected]
Teen Dating Violence Co-Chair Marcia DuBrin 309-3966
[email protected]
Teen Dating Violence Co-Chair Bonnie Sussman 309-3444
[email protected]
Someone To Talk To Chair (puppet show) Lita Press 355-7087
[email protected] Being Different (puppet show) Nancy Gorden
Lauren Brownstein
918-1531
243-3601
[email protected]
[email protected]
Cell Phone Chair Laurice Fishman 359-0471
[email protected]
Book Group Chair Liz Zeisler 410- 363-4498
[email protected]
SPECIAL EVENTS
VP Special Events/Gift Wrap/Angel Patrons/ Sheila Brumberg
927-3654 [email protected] Macy’s Charity Day Sheila
Brumberg
Installation Committee Nancy Alpher 923-7792
[email protected]
Marge Ellin 957-6422 [email protected]
Barbara Berkowitz 918-4332 [email protected]
Women In Power Co-Chair Sally Yanowitz 383-9394
[email protected]
PAST PRESIDENTS
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Debbie Engleson
Bonnie Sussman
706-2239
309-3444
[email protected]
[email protected]
Ex-Officio Barbara Berkowitz 918-4332 [email protected]
Ex-Officio Marge Ellin 957-6422 [email protected]
Ex-Officio Cecile Alexander 926-7799
[email protected]
Ex-Officio Janet Stollman 925-0706 [email protected]
Ex-Officio Gwen Baseman 355-1950 [email protected]
Ex-Officio Mimi Berman 342-5354 [email protected]
Ex-Officio Millie Fisher 349-4442 [email protected]
Ex-Officio Laurice Fishman 359-0471 [email protected]
Ex-Officio Marion Goldsmith 371-5800 [email protected]
Ex-Officio Mimi Seitman 351-6045 [email protected]
Ex-Officio Bee Volk 377-7364 [email protected]
National Council of Jewish Women
Sarasota-Manatee Section
Board Roster 2014-2015
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PROGRAMMING
2014-15 promises to be an exciting and stimulating
year for the Nation Council of Jewish Women of
Sarasota-Manatee.
Our luncheon speaker for the opening of our season
on September 17th is Kay Kipling, executive editor
of Sarasota Magazine who will be revealing “Secrets
of a Theatre Critic”. Details of the luncheon have
been mailed.
Please mark December 10th in your calendars to
share and enjoy a Hanukkah celebration with
opportunities to shop for Hanukkah presents from
multiple vendors. Of course there will be lunch
followed by Betty Silberman who will present a
program of Jewish humor.
Our educational programs, in conjunction with the
NCJW Advocacy Committee are planned for October
15th and February 18th. The topics that will be
presented “sex trafficking” and “Women of the Wall”
are both timely and of vital concern. On March 18th
we will host Kathleen Housewart of Sarasota
Memorial Geriatric Services who will help us “Age
Boldly With Humor”.
Plan on an evening of unique fun for members and
guests on Saturday evening, March 7th. Details will
be announced in the late fall. You are not going to
want to miss this evening so mark it in your
calendars.
The programming committee is seeking members
interested in assisting with the logistics of meetings
and events. If you are able to volunteer please
contact Greta ([email protected]) or Shirley
([email protected]).
~Greta Roberts & Shirley Schwartz-Pollack
SAVE THE DATE! "Members Only" Luncheon,
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
11:30 a.m .
The Francis
1289 Palm Ave.
Sarasota's newest posh venue.
(cash bar available)
Join us for delicious food with exciting
entertainment - The Art and History of Middle
Eastern Exotic Dance provided by Tahja,
Belly Dancer extraordinaire. This multi-cultural
performer is a dancer, choreographer,
teacher, artist, musician, actress, singer,
producer, show writer, and linguist.
Your cost is only $26.00 (make checks
payable to NCJW)
RSVP and mail checks to:
Ro Leon 5251 Myakka Valley Trail, Sarasota,
FL. 34241, 923-7551 [email protected]
Programming Co-VPs
Announce Plans for 2014-
2015 NCJW Sarasota-
Manatee Section
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]
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COMMUNITY SERVICE Volunteer through NCJW community service
projects
Our Community Service committees
and volunteers are all actively
involved in their various activities
and enjoying the pleasure that comes
from "giving back" to our
community. The following is a
review of the various community
service projects our Section is
currently involved in.
COMPASSIONATE
COMPANIONS AT
KOBERNICK/ANCHIN
Unfortunately our affiliation with
Kobernick/Anchin has come to an
end due to the many administrative
changes at the facility. Our two
years of service was of great value
and meaning to our volunteers and to
the residents we served. A huge
thank you to Chair, Janet Moses, and
to all of our NCJW volunteers.
HEARING SCREENING OF
PRESCHOOLERS
New audiometers are needed and are
being researched. We are working
towards sponsorship/grant by a local
NCJW volunteers Joan Bour, Sue Reiss, and Debbie
Engleson prepare fleece to make blankets.
Finished blanket! Left to right: Janet Moses, Marion
Marshak, Sue Reiss, Ro Leon, Joan Bour, Alice Cotman
ENT practice. North County
volunteers should contact Zelda
Young at 941-341-0347 or
[email protected]. For South
County, contact Judy Zangwill at
941-488-8128 or
[email protected]. This has
been a successful program, with
more than 200 students tested.
Information letters are sent to each
parent. A very small percentage of
students have been referred for
further testing.
VISION SCREENING
There are four teams of NCJW
volunteers who conduct vision
screening on preschoolers. This past
year they screened at 28 facilities,
524 preschoolers, of which 37 were
referred for professional care. If you
are interested in testing preschoolers
for vision problems contact Zelda
Young at 941-341-0347.
SOMEONE TO TALK TO
This very popular puppet show is
presented to first graders in the
Sarasota County School System to
increase awareness and identify
mental, physical, verbal and sexual
abuse. We perform with our own
stage using full size hand
manipulated puppets. If you wish to
participate in this wonderful program
please contact Lita Press at 941-355-
7078 or [email protected].
HOPE HOUSE
Hope House is a safe house for
abused women and children. We
have been extremely active in
supporting this organization with
donations of pillows, blankets, night
lights, towels, baby clothes, diapers,
pajamas and any other items that
women with young children need.
This year we will collect items that
are in need as determined by the
Chairs and Hope House at our March
meeting. This program is very
successful and one in which we take
great pride in the good we are doing
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
take great pride in the good we
are doing for the Hope House
community. Contact Harriet
Gersman at 941-922-1192 or
[email protected] or Marilyn
Ridgeway at 941-927-8881 or
[email protected].
TEEN DATING VIOLENCE
PREVENTION
Remember back to your teen
years? We felt grown up, but there
was a good deal of “childishness”
in us. We experienced all sorts of
physical, emotional and social
transformations. By the time we
reached adolescence, we had
plenty of experience with
friendships, but we may not yet
have been prepared for intimate
dating relationships. This holds
true for today’s teens as well. They
may have clear ideas about how
they should treat friends, but the
rules for dating can be fuzzy. We
have developed a brief evaluation
form for teachers and/or group
leaders and have had very positive
feedback. We hope to present a
program this fall with the Girl
Scouts. If you are interested
contact Marcia Dubrin at
[email protected] or 941-309-
3966 or Bonnie Sussman at
[email protected] or 941-309-
3444.
We are pleased to continue to make a difference in the lives of
the people we help in our community. We
encourage all new members to participate in one of our section's
most rewarding endeavors.
Contact any of the co-VPs to volunteer:
Lauren Brownstein, 941.243.3601 or
[email protected]
Paula Kaufman, 941.360.8765 or [email protected]
Cathy Markowitz, 941.727.0158 or [email protected]
H.I.P.P.Y.
The Home Instruction for Parents
of Preschool Youngsters is a
program developed at the
Research Institute of Hebrew
University and promoted in Israel
and brought to the United States in
the early 80s by NCJW. The
curriculum helps parents expose
their children to letter recognition,
writing & drawing, early literacy,
shapes & colors and singing and
rhyming. A community peer, as a
“Home Visitor” works with the
parents, guardians or
grandparents to facilitate this
learning experience. The Sarasota-
Manatee Section donates
backpacks to each graduating 5
year old in August as they move on
to kindergarten and provides a
monetary donation for books and
other supplies. We are pleased to
announce that in addition to
Sarasota County, we will now be
expanding this program to
Manatee County.
DIVERSITY PUPPET SHOW
Our first year was very successful,
with presentations at 11
preschools/VPK in Sarasota and
Venice. The reception was
fantastic and we have been asked
to return by each school. We hope
to expand to Manatee County in
the future and perhaps add
another team. The goals are to
teach a lesson on diversity which
covers social/emotional/
language/ communication skills
and simultaneously meets the
Emergent Literacy Standard
Guidelines for the State of Florida
4 year old programs. Our teams
utilize 5 hand puppets that “live” in
the jungle with each exhibiting a
challenge of activity, shyness,
visual impairment, physical
challenges or non-English
speaking. In the interactions, the
children are asked questions about
being different/accepting those
that are different. Please contact
us if you are interested. Nancy
Gorden at [email protected]
or 941-918-1531 or Lauren
Brownstein at
[email protected] or
941-243-3601.
BLANKEE BEE
Join us as we cut and tie to make
beautiful fleece blankets that will go
to children in our community who
need the comfort of a warm fuzzy.
It’s easy! No sewing involved,
you’ll have fun and get to know
other membrs. Snacks as well, of
course. Interested? Contact: Debbie
Engleson at 941-706-2239 or email
[email protected].
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MEMBERSHIP
Our membership continues to grow ~Rosalie Leon & Micki
Sherin Evans, Membership Co-VPs
We have had a very successful year and are continuing to attract
many new and enthusiastic members to
our Section. A New Member Coffee Hour was hosted by Life Member
Mardi Skoegard, in her lovely
Venice home . A successful and lively “Members Only” Luncheon
was held at Prestancia TPC Country
Club.
We are planning a New member Coffee Hour this Fall, Wednesday,
October 8th, 10:30am at the home
of Debbie Engleson, 9939 Cherry Hills Ave. Circle, Bradenton, Fl
34202. Please send us names of your
friends, or anyone you know who would like to see what NCJW is
all about.
We are looking forward to the energy our new members will bring
to our Section:
NCJW NEW MEMBERS 2014-2015
Meg Antine
341 Turtleback Crossing
Venice, FL. 34292
941-882-4225
[email protected]
Barbara L. Chertok
5400 Eagles Point Circle #104’
Sarasota, FL. 34231
941-923-9279
[email protected],
Dana Corn
13375 Coluccio St.
Venice, FL. 34293
941-493-0947
[email protected]
Marge Goldberg
806 Bird Bay Way
Venice, FL. 34285
941-485-3255
[email protected]
Stacey R. Grad
1909 High Point Dr
Sarasota, Fl. 34236
941-518-9899
[email protected]
Sandra Hanan
35 Watergate Dr.,Ste 801
Sarasota, FL. 34236
941-349-3611
[email protected]
Felice Hedge
5002 Boston Common Glen
Lakewood Ranch, FL. 34211
941-209-8373
[email protected]
Joyce Hersh
3495 Wilkinson Woods
Dr. Sarasota, FL. 34231
941-556-9121
[email protected]
Debbie Konigsburg
326 Greenwood Lake Dr.
Venice, FL.34292
941-882-3166
[email protected]
Rae Ellen Levene
6558 Blue Grosbeak Circle
Lakewood Ranch, Fl.34202
941-751-5340
[email protected]
Susan Levine, Life Member
3445 Winding Oaks Dr.
Longboat Key, FL. 34228
216-401-7590
[email protected]
Madeleine Minora
408 Pinewood Lake Dr.
Venice, FL.34285
941-408-0765
[email protected]
Gail Shaivitz
7010 Honeysuckle Trail
Lakewood Ranch, FL.34202
941-907-9822
[email protected]
Vanessa Smith
2619 Moss Oak Dr.
Sarasota, FL. 34231
941-925-3611
[email protected]
Carole Willner
235 Cocoanut Ave.#129
Sarasota, FL.34236
941-408-0039
[email protected]
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IT’S TIME TO RENEW! Dues bills for 2014-2015 have been mailed.
If
you have that envelope somewhere in the pile,
please pull it out and send your check.
Every renewal we receive now won’t
need a reminder and saves money that can go toward our programs
and projects.
ATTENTION SNOWBIRDS! AND
THOSE WHO HAVE
CHANGED ADDRESSES,
PHONE NUMBERS OR EMAIL ADDRESSES!
PLEASE SEND ANY AND ALL CHANGES TO
DEBBIE ENGLESON
[email protected]
NCJW BOOK CLUB SCHEDULE
Dear Members,
The summer is slowly passing with the fall approaching and
NCJW is swinging into their plans for another exciting year
of events and projects. Our committee is now starting to
prepare our schedule for our annual MEMBERSHIP
DIRECTORY.
So many of our dedicated members have supported this
project by listing their children, grandchildren, and great
grandchildren on our Chai Chain of Life page, remembering
their beloved family members and friends on our
Memoriam page and listing those special events, etc. on our
Simcha page.
We are hoping that more of YOU will support this
Directory, which is sent to each member of our Section for
your use during the year. All information will be sent later
in a letter with an attached form. We thank you in advance
for your support.
L’Shanah Tova to you and your families………..
--Geet Jacobson, Chai Chain of Life Chair
--Laurice Fishman & Barbara Berkowitz, co-chairs
MEMBERSHIP
The NCJW Book Club meets from 1:00 pm –
2:30 pm at the Gulf Gate Library, located in the
Westfield Sarasota Square Mass, 8201S. Tamiami
Trail, #56, Sarasota, FL 34238.
Please join us!
2014
October 13: The Light Between Oceans: A Novel
by ML Stedman.
November 10: The Invention of Wings by Sue
Monk Kidd
December 8: The Burgess Boys by Elizabeth
Strout
2015
January 12: Social Animal by David Brooks
Note: This discussion will be held at the home of
Deanie Erb.
February 9: Transatlantic by Colum MCann
March 9: The Likeness by Tana French
April 13: Girls of Atomic City by Denise Kierman
May 11: The Roundhouse by Louise Erdrich
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
mailto:[email protected]
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NCJW Presents:
Elizabeth Melendez Fisher October 15, 2014 at 1:00 PM Jewish
Federation Building
580 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota, FL NCJW cordially invites you to
an
informative program on human trafficking. Elizabeth Melendez
Fisher, CEO of Selah
Freedom will share the podium with
Connie Rose, a survivor of human
trafficking and Director of Survivor
Programming and Leadership. Selah
Freedom exists to confront sex trafficking
and sexual exploitation through advocacy,
training and restorative services.
A film is also being planned in addition to a
discussion about legislation to combat the
problem. Dessert reception to follow.
This event is free and open to the public.
Reservations are required.
RSVP: Anita Knisbacher (443.798.8888) or
Cheryl Rudin (716.510.8707)
CourtWatch
CourtWatchers observe the
proceedings in the Civil
Domestic Violence
courtrooms of Manatee
County when people are requesting an “Injunction
for Protection” against a partner who has been
abusive. Women who have been victims of
domestic violence are often victimized a second
time by an indifferent court system. By gathering
relevant data and eventually presenting the data to
court officials, we hope to help prevent this
victimization from happening.
In the meantime, CourtWatchers and advocates for
the petitioners from Hope Family Services have
observed that the very fact that we are watching
the proceedings has helped to create more balanced
and fair treatment of the women. We believe it has
even resulted in batterers being required to attend
battery prevention programs.
Our data is also helping the staff at Hope Family
Services to better prepare women for what they
may face when they go to court. At the present
time, we are watching the court on Tuesdays and
limited Wednesdays. Each pair of volunteers
attends court once per month or once every other
month.
We are in need of more volunteers in order to
cover all of the hearings, both morning and
afternoon. If you are interested in becoming a
CourtWatcher, or would like more information,
please contact Ellen Zipin at [email protected].
PUBLIC AFFAIRS & ADVOCACY
mailto:[email protected]
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DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO MIGHT BE
INTERESTED IN NCJW?
WHO WOULD LIKE TO WORK WITHIN THE
COMMUNITY?
WHO IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE ISSUES MOST
IMPORTANT TO WOMEN, FAMILIES AND CHILDREN?
THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN
Sarasota Manatee Section
IS HAVING A COFFEE FOR NEW & PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8
10:30 AM
At the home of Debbie Engleson
9939 Cherry Hills Avenue Circle
Bradenton, FL 34202
941-706-2239
PLEASE RSVP FOR YOURSELF
AND PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS COMING AS YOUR GUEST TO
Ro Leon (923-7551), [email protected]
No later than October 1,2014
Meet some of our Officers and Committee Chairs
Learn about our programs, community activities,
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BLANKEE BEE
Join us as we cut and tie to make
beautiful fleece blankets that will
go to children in our community
who need the comfort of a warm fuzzy. It’s
easy! No sewing involved, but you’ll have fun
and get to know other
members. Snacks as
well, of course.
Interested? Contact
Debbie Engleson at 941-
706-2239 or email
[email protected]
NOTICES
GIFT WRAP AT BARNES & NOBLE
2014
Join the fun – and it is fun!
Not to worry….Barnes & Noble provides a
table and chairs for our comfort so you
won’t be standing on your feet the whole
time. Only two wrappers per shift.
To volunteer, call Sheila Brumberg, 941-
927-3654. We will also be making calls.
If you get a call, please say yes. You won’t
be sorry!
Schedule for the NCJW gift wrap fund
raiser:
DECEMBER 13-23, 2014
Shifts: 9:00 – 12:00
and 12:00 – 3:00
New & Prospective
Member Coffee
Our new and Prospective Member
Coffee will be held on Wednesday
October 8, 2014 at 10:30 AM at the
home of Debbie Engleson, 9939 Cherry
Hills Ave. Circle, Bradenton FL 34202.
Phone: 706-2239
Email: [email protected]
We invite all those interested in
learning about our Section to join us that
morning. You will learn about the
wonderful opportunities available to our
members and the exciting programs
planned for the coming year. Present
members are encouraged to invite their
friends to meet with us and hear our
Board Members discuss their various
committees and activities.
WANTED
Programming Vice-Presidents need
volunteers to assit with flyers, RSVPs,
and food at meetings and events. Laughs
and great appreciation are offered in
exchange for your work!
Please contact :
Greta Roberts at [email protected] or
Shirley Schwartz-Pollack at
[email protected].
mailto:[email protected]
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H.I.P.P.Y. GRADUATION
Marion Marshak, Marian Moss, Debbie
Engelson, Bonnie Sussman, Paula Kaufman,
Cathy Markowitz, Bee Volk, Mimi Seitman and
Caroline Zucker attended the 22nd annual
HIPPY graduation at the Newtown Estates Gym
in Sarasota on Saturday, August 16, 2014.
The 3, 4 and 5 year olds, attired in their white
caps and gowns, marched in with big grins on
their faces to the delight of the family members,
friends and guests. Each of the graduating 5
year olds received a diploma, a back pack and
bag of sundries in preparation for their move to
kindergarten. The Director of the program, Jone
Williams and Coordinator, Valerie Reeves acted
as Mistresses of Ceremony.
Representatives from the Sarasota YMCA,
Sarasota School Board, Sarasota County
Commissioner and NCJW's co-Vice President of
Community Services, Paula Kaufman gave
greetings and congratulations. The audience
sang "Twinkle, Twinkle H.I.P.P.Y. Stars" to the
graduates and then shared in refreshments. The
Sarasota-Manatee Section of NCJW is proud of
its contribution to this successful program,
which lights the spark in so many youngsters for
the love of learning. A good time was had by
all.
~Cathy Markowitz, Co-VP Community Service
The Home Instruction Program for Pre-School
Youngsters (H.I.P.P.Y.) was established in
Jerusalem to assist at-risk children from all
segments of Israeli society during the 1960-
1970s. It was expanded to the US during the
1980-1990s and became an independent not-for-
profit organization. By 1999, H.I.P.P.Y. USA
had 121 programs in 28 states and a federal study
concluded that H.I.P.P.Y. graduates out-
performed their peers in pre-kindergarten
programs.
Left-to-right: Caroline Zucker, Marian Moss, Bonnie
Sussman, Paula Kaufman, Marion Marshak, Mimi Seitman,
Bee Volk, Debbie Engleson, Cathy Markowitz
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Our Tribute Cards are a wonderful way to remember
friends and relatives on special occasions: birthday
wishes, sympathy expressions, a thank you or to
acknowledge any special time. Your wishes support the
NCJW mission. Thank you to everyone for sending
Tribute Cards. Your tax-deductible gift (each card is a
minimum contribution of $5.50) will be greatly
appreciated.
Our convenient "Cards to Go" are blank cards to have on
hand to send whenever an occasion occurs. They are a
minimum contribution of $5.00 or a special package
price of 6 cards for $25.00.
Tribute Cards Chair:
Judy Paschall
(941) 924-2596
[email protected]
mail to:
8150 Cardena Lane
Sarasota, FL 34238
"Cards to Go" Chair
Laurice Fishman
(941) 359-0471
[email protected]
mail to:
7131 Southgate Ct.
Sarasota, FL 34243
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been made to the National Council of Jewish
Women by”...
“This gift supports NCJW’s efforts to
improve the quality of life for women,
children, and families and ensure individual
rights and freedoms for all.”
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Our Lunch and Learn Program this year
focuses on Families, in particular Women
and Children. Join us for two lively
discussions:
Wednesday, January 28: Lunch and
Learn, Cyber Bullying! View a documentary
on Cyber Bullying; discuss this new form of
school-age peer behavior. See why it is
causing such uproar and learn what we can
do to protect our children, grandchildren
from the psychological ramifications of this
behavior. This fits NCJW priority for Women
and Children.
Wednesday, April 10: Lunch and Learn,
Afghan Women's Issues. Movie,
discussion, NCJW’s priority of Women and
Children around the World. More
information to follow.
Bring your lunch, liquid refreshment will be
served. In order to keep our group intimate
and increase discussion and for
consideration to our hostesses we are
limited to 25 women maximum. Sign up
early, these programs fill up quickly.
Call registrar: Karen Pariser: 941-312-5409
or [email protected]
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Women In Power Luncheon Wednesday, January 21, 2015
11:30 a.m.
The NCJW Women in Power Luncheon has honored some of the most
outstanding, accomplished and deserving
women in our community for 32 years.
Once again we have chosen three incredible women, who have each
in her own way, dared to make a difference.
Eleanor Merritt Darlington is an acclaimed artist and community
volunteer who uses her talents to create beauty and to
encourage other female artists.
Renee Hamad is a philanthropist and volunteer who serves on many
boards and actively supports many foundations
and organizations.
Wendy Surkis, a successful businesswoman and president of
Sarasota Museum of Art (SMOA), has raised millions of
dollars since its inception, saving and reinventing a Sarasota
landmark that will be Sarasota Museum of Art.
Look for your invitation when it arrives late November/early
December. You won’t want to miss this wonderful event.
~Sally Yanowitz, Chair, Women in Power
Eleanor Merrit t Darlington
As a retired
chairperson of
the art
department in
the Westbury
NY school
system, she
has used her
teaching and administrative
skil ls through her community
work in Sarasota, FL. She is a
charter member of the
National Museum of the
Women in the Arts in
Washington, D.C. Ms. Merrit t
founded and is a member of
Women Contemporary Artists .
She has served on the Board
of the John & Mabel Ringling
Museum of Art in Sarasota,
FL; and Women’s Caucus for
Art . Ms. Merrit t also acted as
President of the Venice Art
Center. She continues to
participate in art centers and
organizations in Sarasota
including the
Florida Artists
Group.
Renee Hamad
Mrs. Hamad
interned at the
WRCSC as a student at Eckerd
College. During that time, she
attended the Challenge class,
observed Peer Counseling and
Mentor sessions as well as reviewed
many WRCSC classes to evaluate
their effectiveness. Upon completion
of her internship, she became an
active WRCSC volunteer. She was
Chair of the 2010 Renaissance
luncheon. She is a past board
member of the Sarasota Ballet and a
current board member of the New
College Foundation.
Wendy Surkis
Wendy spent 25
years in the
advertising
business growing
a one office
advertising agency into an
international firm with 18
branches, several hundred
employees and $100 million in
sales.
Eleven years ago she retired and
moved to Siesta Key full time.
Wendy has been the President of
the Sarasota Museum of Art, since
its inception. Sarasota Museum of
Art is a division of Ringling
College of Art and Design. Wendy
is one of the Founding Members of
the Sarasota Museum of Art –
which will become Sarasota’s first
art museum to be devoted to
modern and contemporary art. She
is also a Trustee at Ringling
College.
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SAVE THE DATE
MARCH 25, 2015
CALLING ALL NCJW ANGELS
TO BECOME PATRONS By making an additional financial donation,
you ensure that our
members can promote and champion programs that benefit
women and children in our community.
We know that we make a difference and with your help we can
continue to develop new programs and enhance existing ones.
For a minimum donation of $75, you will be invited to join us
on
March 25, 2015.
Place and time to be determined.
For more information or to mail checks (made out to NCJW)
contact:
Sheila Brumberg at 4813 Benchmark Court, Sarasota, FL 34238,
941-927-3654
Name:____________________________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________________
Phone: _________________________________ E-Mail:
__________________________
My contribution is: $75 ___ $125 ___ $250 ___ $500 ___ $1000 ___
Other _______
I will ___________ will not ____________ be able to attend
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SHOP, SAVE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE! COME SEE THE NEW
AT UNIVERSITY TOWN CENTER
Join us on Saturday, October 11th for Charity Shopping Day
at:
Macy’s University Town Center
University Park, FL 34201
100% of your $5 donation benefits our organization and you will
receive:
Special savings offers valid only at Macy’s University Town
Center
A chance to win a $500 Macy’s gift card
Music and entertainment
NCJW is a Non Profit Community oriented Organization
participating in Charity Day
To Purchase Cards or Pick Up Cards for Sales to Others….
Contact:
Sheila Brumberg 941-927-3654 Debbie Engleson 941-706-2239 Marion
Marshak 941- 739-0463
Each $5 sale earns NCJW the entire $5. Please sell them to
family, friends, business associates-in other words to anyone you
know or meet!
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CHANUKAH LUNCHEON AND
SHOPPING BOUTIQUE
December 10, 2014. 11 am to 2 pm.
Sarasota county technical school
4748 Beneva Road
Sarasota, fl. 34233 Lunch will be provided by the culinary
school.
Cost to be determined
Entertainment will be Beverly Silberman
Betty Silberman, born and raised in Montreal, holds a
Bachelors Degree in Vocal Performance from the Boston
Conservatory of Music. Ms. Silberman’s early
accomplishments include the recording of a radio hit in
Canada and a cast album in Israel.
A veteran of stage, she has performed worldwide,
throughout the US and Canada to Europe and Israel
with venues including Montreal Jazz Festival, The
Public Theater, and Smithsonian Institution. She has
been lead vocalist with such bands as Zamcheck, an
original fusion jazz/rock ensemble in Boston, The Make a
pop/rock group which she was also song writer and co-
founder as well as lead singer with Shirim Klezmer Orchestra.
Ms. Silberman also notably
went on tour with Academy Award winning actor, Joel Grey in
“Borscht Capades” as well
as her roles in Off-Broadway performances including The Golden
Land, Broome Street
America, and Those Were the Days.
Betty Silberman is not only a wonderful musician, but a very
accomplished teacher. For
over ten years she taught music and French at the Berklee
College of Music, Yiddish at
Tufts University, MIT, Harvard Hillel and Hebrew College.
Ms. Silberman made the move to Sarasota Florida in 2002 where
she continues to teach
International Music Styles, French and Yiddish at Lifelong
Learning Academy of USF as well as Classroom Music & Chorus at
IMG Academy in Bradenton and for the Players
Theatre. Ms. Silberman’s stage skills, professionalism, humor
and vitality along with 20
years of music instruction make her a highly sought after
performer, presenter, emcee and
of course, music teacher.
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