Summer 2013 - National Council of Jewish Women, Los Angeles

U P D AT E
SUMMER 2013
IN THIS ISSUE:
NEWSLETTER OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN | LOS ANGELES SECTION
Reshet
Jewish Women’s Network. We’ve Launched!
R
eshet—Jewish Women’s
Network was launched in
May 2013. Reshet is a new and
innovative program at NCJW/LA in
collaboration with other organizations.
“Reshet” means “network” in Hebrew,
in line with the program’s mission to
provide tools, programs, and networks
to educate, empower, inspire, and
connect Jewish women throughout
Southern California. Reshet will
continue to produce the annual Jewish
Women’s Conference of Southern
California along with NA’AMAT/USA
and Hadassah. Reshet also provides
programs, trainings, and workshops
throughout the year to ensure that
women have opportunities to connect,
learn, advocate, and be a part of a
like-minded and proactive community
throughout the year.
Life Transitions Workshops for
Women: Conversations and Tools
to Find Balance
On Sunday, April 28, three different
generations of women came together
to learn how to overcome the
challenges of transitional periods of
life and to learn to thrive during such
transitions. Recent college graduates
had a safe space to discuss the
challenges of finding a job and young
adulthood, “Sandwich Generation”
women discussed how to better juggle
raising kids, support aging parents and
maintain a career, and “Third Chapter”
ladies discussed the challenging
transition into retirement and how
to find fulfillment and enjoy the later
stages of life. The program was
Chaired by UCLA Scholar Dr. Myrna
Hant, who presented the opening
remarks. Closing comments were
made by Dr. Tamar Frankiel, President
of Academy for Jewish Religion.
Women Helping Women
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Empower Yourself
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Council Thrift
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Women Helping Children
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Advocacy5
Member News and Events
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One Year Anniversary
of the Renovation and
Rededication of the
Auditorium — Underwritten
by Rose Norton
Women’s Action Training Project
The Women’s Action Training Project
launched in April of 2013. WATP
trains women and men to be effective
advocates for issues affecting women,
children, and families through five
workshops. WATP is Chaired by Social
Justice Advocate Sandra Fluke and
has included trainers such as Serena
Josel of Planned Parenthood LA and
Ruth Messinger of AJWS. Workshops
include: Social Media for Advocacy,
Learn to Lobby, Taking Charge of
Media Relations, Presenting your
Message, and How to Write an Op-Ed.
2013 Co-Sponsors include AJWS,
Bend the Arc, Planned Parenthood,
City of West Hollywood, and League
of Women Voters. The program was
started in response to the needs of
women who attended the Jewish
Women’s Conference in 2011 and
2012 who sought trainings on how to
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Rose Norton
National Council of Jewish Women/
Los Angeles sends special thanks
to Rose Norton for our gorgeous
auditorium.
We are celebrating the year
anniversary this summer.
The wonderful space is not only
great looking but very welcoming
and friendly. We have increased our
program participation with many more
community events, workshops, a film
series and art exhibits.
Rose, we thank you so very much
for helping us create this amazing
communal space.
Message from the President
Reshet continued from page 1
Welcome to Our New Board President Shelli Dodell
As the incoming president I would like to thank our
many volunteers who help make the programs and
events of National Council of Jewish Women/Los
Angeles so successful. I have been an active Board
member for several years. I have had the privilege
to serve as the Vice President of Women Helping
Women in addition to being a Talkline Counselor, a
member of the Scholarship Committee where we
provide scholarships to those who want to further
their education. I also was a volunteer with Court
Watch and served on several committees. I have a passion to help others
and share the NCJW/LA vision in making a difference. I look forward to
working more directly with the Board of Directors and staff in expanding
our current programs and meeting the needs of our community.
advocate. The program will run for the second
time beginning in January 2014.
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Shelli Dodell
Board President
Message from the Executive Director
When you are involved in something bigger than
yourself, you create a change in who you are.
 Clothesline Project
 Women Helping Children Light Up a Library
 Counseling Talkline
 Mayoral Forum
 Women’s Action Training Project
 Life Transitions
 Women Making a Difference Mitzvot & Merlot
 Women’s Seder
 Clothing Giveaway
Which one(s) did you attend, participate in or miss
completely? If you were not a part of any of these
programs or events, then you have missed your
opportunity to get and stay connected with your
community through the National Council of Jewish
Women/Los Angeles. We are part of a national
organization that provides local direct services,
programs, and advocacy. We create a stronger and
healthier community by changing lives, creating
opportunities and making a difference each day.
We all talk about empowering others, making a difference or just
connecting with each other. NCJW/LA is one of the best ways to do all
of that. Our programs and services empower, make a difference and
help you connect. It is simple… just call or email us
at 323-651-2930 or info@ncjwla.org.
Hillary Selvin
Executive Director
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Partial group photo-from left to right: Shelli Dodell,
Cipra Nemeth, Maya Paley, Marilyn Szatmary, Donna
Benjamin, Hillary Selvin, Jillian Ezra, Rachel Lipton,
Suzanne Buckholtz and Jane Stoetzel.
National Council of Jewish Women/Los
Angeles sent a delegation of 14 women to
this year’s Washington Institute in March.
Every three years, NCJW holds Washington
Institute, a national public policy conference,
which offers advocacy training, in-depth issue
briefing and a chance to use that knowledge at
meetings with members of Congress. It is also
an opportunity to learn new skills, hone advocacy
skills and network with like-minded women from
across the country. Nearly 400 women were
inspired and empowered by this year’s speakers,
events and the culmination of a lobby day on
Capitol Hill.
NCJW’s Second Century Society
To help ensure that the work of NCJW/LA
will continue well into the next century, we
invite you to become part of our future.
No matter your age, means, and walk
of life, through a will, retirement plan,
charitable gift annuity, fully paid insurance
plan, or trust, by including NCJW/LA in
your estate plans you can add your legacy
to ours. Please contact Carrie Jacoves,
Director of Development and Membership
for details. Call 323-852-8512 or email
carrie@ncjwla.org.
women
helping
women
Community Counseling and
Support Services
W
omen Helping Women staff,
interns and volunteers
take a stand on many
crucial issues impacting women
and families in our community, and
yet, we are never standing still. As
we celebrate our 30th Anniversary this
year, we have occasion to reflect on
how much our program has grown in
three decades, and to affirm that we are
always moving toward a brighter future:
WHW
was established in 1983 in
response to an outpouring of requests
for women-focused counseling
services in the greater Los Angeles
area. While we continue to offer
services that respond to the unique
needs of women in our community,
we have also grown toward greater
inclusivity: this year, our therapy
program served 17% male clients,
22% children and adolescents, and
57% ethnic minority clients.
30
years ago, WHW began with a
core group of volunteers, and a small
social work staff that supervised the
volunteers, and provided some case
management and support groups.
Today, WHW is a full-fledged social
services department, with a staff of
“The great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction
we are moving.”
—Oliver Wendell Holmes
7 full-time social workers who provide
state of the art therapy for individuals,
couples, families and groups. Our MSW
training program has become one of
the best and most coveted in the city,
and together, our staff and interns
serve over 175 clients each year.
And of course, our volunteer corps
has grown as well: we currently have
21 volunteers who provide over 1,500
at-risk and in-need individuals with
phone-based counseling, and provide
over 500 individuals and families with
emergency assistance. We have 11
volunteers who conduct observations
for the Family Court Advocacy
Project, and 8 Scholarship Committee
members who give away $30,000
each year to help community members
fulfill their dreams through education.
Even
as we gain increased
standing in the clinical community,
and recognition from community
leaders, we are never content to
rest on our laurels. This summer, we
will be developing a new program in
response to a significant gap we have
identified in available services: our
new Community Psychiatry Resource
program (CPR). The CPR program
will provide a system to assess our
clients’ needs for psychiatry, determine
their eligibility for existing psychiatric
services and/or assistance programs,
link clients to appropriate psychiatric
referrals, and, with outside funding,
provide supplemental financial
assistance to ensure that clients who
could not otherwise access services
are able to get the help they need.
From
WHW Volunteers Sylvia Schulman, Merle
Siegel, and Sandy Kasden gather in the 1990s
our beginnings 30 years
ago, Women Helping Women has
been driven by a unique vision:
to identify and respond to the needs
in our community, and to continue
growing and refining our programs
as those needs evolve. We are proud
of all we have accomplished in 30
years, and we are inspired to continue
moving forward toward a bright future
that embraces all the complexity and
diversity of the community we serve.
WHW Social Work Staff & Interns 2013
John Darnell offers commendation from City
Councilmember Paul Koretz to Hillary Selvin
and Ava Rose in honor of WHW’s 30 years of
service to the community
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Empower Yourself All Year Long
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C O M M U N ITY E N GAG E M E NT AN D S P EC IAL P R O G R AM S
Educate.
Save the Date
Empower.
Announcing
Keynote Speaker
Sandra Fluke
LA-Based Attorney
and Social Justice
Advocate
Inspire.
Sunday, November 3, 2013
at Covel Commons, UCLA
Presented by NCJW/LA with NA’AMAT
USA/Western Area and Hadassah of Southern
California. The Jewish Women’s Conference
became a successful event overnight, shifting
from a half day program at NCJW/LA to a full
day event for all generations of Jewish women
at UCLA last year. The morning is dedicated
to Educating Ourselves and Our Communities
and the afternoon is devoted to Empowering
Ourselves and Our Communities. Keynote
speakers have included Mayim Bialik, Julie Stern,
Christine Pelosi, and Nina Tassler. This year’s
keynote speaker is Sandra Fluke, Social Justice
Advocate. JWC is co-sponsored and supported
by a multitude of companies, organizations, and
individuals. Find out more at www.jwcsc.org.
We welcome Rachel Resnick,
NCJW/LA’s new Director
of Women Helping Children.
Rachel’s work
experience
with The Posse
Foundation and
UCLA has given
her extensive
experience
with students,
volunteers and corporate
partners. We look forward
to Rachel being part of the
NCJW/LA family. Please
contact Rachel at rachelr@
ncjwla.org or 323-852-8505
for information about Women
Helping Children programming.
On April 21, Council Thrift Shops
participated again at the Israeli Festival
held at Rancho Park.
Our booths consisted of Judaic
merchandise saved and selected by
all Council Thrift Shops throughout
the year. Over 5,000 pieces of Judaic
goods were for sale, consisting of art,
books and various pieces of Judaica.
We thank all our employees
and volunteers for their contribution
towards this event which gave
NCJW/LA great financial results along
with increased public relations in
the community.
Women’s Action
Training Project
Want to learn the tools to
become an effective advocate for
women, children, and families?
Sign up today for the upcoming
workshops. Limited space
available.
$15 per workshop. Includes meal.
Sunday, June 30
Taking Charge of Media
Relations
Sunday, August 4
Presenting Your Message
Monday, September 30
How to Write an Op-Ed
www.reshetwomen.org/watp
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Great Success
at the Israeli Festival
Yet Again
Please continue to donate to
Council Thrift Shops
as your donations continue to
support the amazing work of the
National Council of Jewish Women/
Los Angeles.
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Art & Literacy Programs
for Youth
T
hanks to your support, we
raised over $1,200 at this
year’s Annual Legendary
Bingo event benefiting WHC Art and
Literacy Programs for youth. As the
school year comes to an end, WHC
volunteers and program participants
celebrated another year of successful
programming. More than a hundred
students received academic support
in our After School Homework
Club and shelter-based Tutoring
and Enrichment programs. Over 500
students at participating schools
enjoyed learning about the elements of
art through our Art Bridges Culture
and Art Pals programs. In February,
WHC program participants showcased
advocacy
W
e would like to offer a very
special thanks to Lee Saltz,
our outgoing Vice President
of Advocacy, for all her commitment
and hard work during her term.
Showing films that address issues
we care about, is a new approach to
helping educate our community. We
were the first organization to host
a free screening of the film “The
Invisible War.” The producer, Amy
Zeiring, discussed how she made the
film about the epidemic of rape in the
military. The film was very powerful and
the investigation about this tragedy is
discussed daily in the media.
Our second film, “Carbon Nation”,
was an informative film about the
carbon emissions we are now dealing
with in our nation and worldwide. The
ramification of what this has done to
our climate is overwhelming. Andy
Teen Moms from McAlister High School
explore the Getty Museum with NCJW/LA
Volunteer Art Educator, Samara Katten
their artwork in the WHC Art Exhibit
at Council House and Art Ed students
visited places such as the LACMA
and The Getty Museum. In addition,
thousands of students were able to
visit and explore their school libraries
each week thanks to the support
of WHC Volunteers, who remained
committed to keeping school libraries
open and accessible to students
through our Light Up a Library
program.
This year, NCJW/LA gave away
over 5,000 books through our Book
Giveaway Program and we were
selected to be 1 of 5,000 book-givers
during US World Book Night. On
Tuesday, April 23, WHC volunteers
Lipkis, the founder of Tree People,
introduced the film.
On June 13 we screened the
film, “The Revisionaries”. This film
depicts how in Austin, Texas, 15 people
influence what is taught to the next
generation of American children. When
it comes to textbooks, what happens in
Texas affects the nation as a whole.
Congressman Henry Waxman
spoke to the community on what is
going on in Washington. The issues
being discussed were: gun violence,
immigration, the wars in the Middle
East, the war on terror and the
environment. On May 30, we hosted
Congressman Adam Schiff for more
updates on what is happening in D.C.
California Insurance
Commissioner Dave Jones joined
a panel of experts on Healthcare that
included Dr. Paul Song, Physicians for
a National Health Program California to
discuss how to build on the upcoming
Affordable Care Act.
“California Schools in Peril...
Closing the Achievement Gap,”
and Alexandria House Teen Program
participants had a great time promoting
a love of literacy and distributing Tina
Fey’s book, Bossypants, to residents
of Alexandria House and random
patrons along the streets of LA.
WHC volunteers remain
committed to providing art education
in schools where there is no funding
or resources for the arts. We also
offer shelter-based after school
tutoring and enrichment and continue
to staff underserved school libraries.
In addition, WHC replaced lost and
worn books at participating “Light Up
a Library” and started e-libraries at
participating schools.
LAUSD Schools re-open to
students on Monday, August 12.
Interested in volunteering? Join us at
the Annual Volunteer Open House on
August 21 at 6pm to learn more about
our volunteer opportunities here at
NCJW/LA or contact Rachel Resnick,
WHC Program Director at
whc@ncjwla.org or 323-852-8505
to schedule a volunteer interview.
LAUSD Schools in Peril — Advocacy VP Lee Saltz;
Dr. John Rogers, Associate Professor UCLA; Nancy
Ramirez, Western Regional Counsel MALDEF;
Councilmember Jan Perry; Tamar Galatzan, LAUSD
Board of Education VP and Marqueece Harris
Dawson, President & CEO Community Coalition
moderated by Councilwoman Jan Perry.
We presented a Los Angeles
Mayoral Candidate Forum moderated
by KCAL/9’s Political Journalist Dave
Bryan.
Lobby Day in Sacramento was
very successful. NCJW/California had
a large turnout with 15 people going
from our Section. They met and lobbied
our elected officials.
To become an active member
of the Advocacy Committee, contact
Ruth Williams, Director of Advocacy at
323-852-8503.
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Member News and Events
Annual Meeting
The NCJW/LA Annual Meeting was
held on Sunday, June 2. The 2013–14
Board of Directors and Officers were
installed and special recognition was
made to our many volunteers. We were
pleased to honor Gail Cohen with the
President’s Award, Lee Saltz with the
Lifetime Achievement Award and Anita
Aratow with the Hannah’s Daughter
Award. Other awards were given
to Emerging Leaders: Nancy Scher
and Marilyn Szatmary; Distinguished
Leaders: Deborah Berger, Marla
Smith and Ruth Zeitzew; Special
Achievement Award: Samara Katten,
Diane Sunderland and Lenore Wax;
Special Recognition Award: Helen
Davidov, Julie Friedman, Marcy Norton;
Women Who Dared: Donna Benjamin,
Marjorie Green, Jillian Ezra and Jerilyn
Stapleton; Unsung Hero: Lotte Sohn
and Lysa Stone; and Professional
Service Award: Alicia Cortrite, Myrna
Hant and Reneé Tener-Hertzberg.
Hillary Selvin, Executive Director; Shelli
Dodell, Incoming President; Suzanne
Buckholtz, Annual Meeting Chair; Amy Straus,
Outgoing President; Terri Hernandez Rosales,
Installing Officer and Shulamit Nazarian,
Keynote Speaker
Volunteer Appreciation
Dinner
The NCJW/LA staff thanked over
fifty volunteers for their service at
the annual Volunteer Appreciation
Dinner on May 22 at the Council
House. This evening is an opportunity
for us to do something special for
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our volunteers because they are
always giving of themselves when
they provide services to our many
different department programs. We
were entertained by Naomi Ackerman
and Ellen Switkes with excerpts from
“A Full Cup”, first produced in Jewish
Women’s Theatre Salon Theatre,
January of 2012.
NCJW/LA Members and
Guests Enjoy Annual
Women’s Seder
Our largest gathering of 117 people
attended and participated in the
highly anticipated NCJW/LA’s Annual
Women’s Seder on March 28.
Another great service with Cantor
Mimi Haselkorn leading us in song and
NCJW/LA Seder Chair Pamela Brown
leading us in reading the Haggadah.
Thank you to the sponsors and
underwriters: Amy and Jeffrey P.
Straus, The Buckholtz Family, Bob
Klausner, Milken Family Foundation,
Beverly Mushinsky, Anita & Arthur
Aratow, Deborah Berger, Pamela and
Zachary Brown, Betty Jane Bruck,
Cheryl Davidson, Lev Eisha, Sandy
Nahan, Cipra Nemeth, Barbara
Rothstein, Lorin Ruttenberg, Nancy
Scher, Lynn Schleimer, Lynda Stone,
Lysa Stone & David Wright, Janet
Davis-Sylvester, Susan Sysler, The
Sysler Family, Marilyn Szatmary, Reneé
Tener-Hertzberg and Adrienne Zeidner.
Women Making A Difference
— Mitzvot & Merlot
We are married and single, mothers
and daughters. Join us to make an
impact, make new friends and aid
our community through NCJW/LA
community service projects.
There are four chapters to
choose from: City, Agoura Hills,
Encino and Santa Clarita Valley.
If you are interested in becoming
an active member of any of these
dynamic groups of women please
contact Carrie Jacoves, Director of
Development and Membership
323-852-8512 or carrie@ncjwla.org
for more information.
Vista Val Division
Meetings of NCJW/LA’s Vista Val
Division in the Valley are held on
Mondays at Temple Judea, 5429
Lindley Avenue in Tarzana.
Each Monday offers a variety of
opportunities to socialize, learn and
be part of the NCJW/LA membership
through the following special interest
groups: Woman to Woman, Movie
Group, Book Group, World Affairs,
Jewish Studies, and a Spring and
Fall Luncheon. More information is
available in Vista Val’s monthly bulletin.
If you are interested in more
information or attending any of the
Vista Val events or meetings please
contact Carrie Jacoves, Director of
Development and Membership
323-852-8512 or carrie@ncjwla.org.
“La Rafle”
July 17 is the 71st anniversary
of the roundup of French Jews in
Paris and their deportation from
the city to the death camps. On
this day, we are screening the
film, “La Rafle” (The Round Up)
at 12:00 pm. This is the 2010
French film which confronts the
wartime stain on French history
during WWII, where over 13,000
men, women and children were
torn apart from each other. This is
a powerful, must see film.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tributes
National Council of Jewish Women/Los Angeles is grateful to all those who
support our vital community services through Tributes. This is a wonderful way
to honor and recognize the people in your life.
President
Shelli Dodell
Vice Presidents
Pamela Brown, Membership
Suzanne Buckholtz, Women Making a Difference
Susan Isaacs, Women Helping Children
Cipra Nemeth, Community Engagement
In Memory Of
From
Minnie Crystal
Minnie Crystal
Eileen Fox
Nikki Hemans’ Uncle
Mildred Katz Horn
Colleen Jason’s Daughter & Son-in-Law
Jerry Kravitz
Robin Mann
Mae Mendelsohn
Pat and Howard Milstein
Betty J. Neymark’s loved one
Stephanie Nygard’s Mother
Albert Rubin
Lynn Schaeffer
Marcia Skuro’s Sisters
Harvey Solomon
Sandy Zimmerman
Michael and Susan Kritzman
Sonia Schneider
Shirley Hyman
June Miller
NCJW/LA Board and Staff
Joanne Stearn
Anita and Arthur Aratow
Barbara Kar
Ann Massman
Betty Jane Bruck
Vista Val Board
NCJW/LA Board and Staff
Ruth Williams
Andrea Hoffman
Sandra and Irv Malis
Sylvia Schulman, Samuel Schulman
Scholarship Fund
June Miller
In Honor Of
From
2013–2014 NCJW/LA
Board of Directors
Elayne Barco
Jen and David Baronoff
Jen and David Baronoff
Howard Buckholtz
Linda Demmers
Shelli Dodell
Leonora Fischel
Arlene Klein
Arlene Klein
Israel and Judith Krongold
Israel and Judith Krongold
Michael and Carole Kumper
Carole Pearson
Melanie Roven
Sylvia Schulman
Ruth Williams
Ruth Williams
Dr. Eric Yamaura
Executive Director
Hillary Selvin
Susan Sysler
Sylvia Schulman, Samuel Schulman
Scholarship Fund
Susan Horiuchi
NCJW/LA Board and Staff
Beverly & Allen Mushinsky
Barbara Meltzer
Sheri Welles
Nancy Recht
Joan Bauman
Esther Mueller
Sandra Allen
Adrianne Barcon
Allen and Arlene Steiner
NCJW/LA Board and Staff
Sarah Yucht
Ruth Solomon
NCJW/LA Board and Staff
Rita and Marcy Norton
Sylvia Schulman, Samuel Schulman
Scholarship Fund
Chief Financial Officer
Sofiya Dubinsky
Get Well
From
Jeanne Dobrin
Natalie Issner
Rita Norton
Rita Norton
NCJW/LA Advocacy Committee
Vista Val Board
NCJW/LA Advocacy Committee
NCJW/LA Board and Staff
Commemorate a celebration, landmark, or memorial with a tax-deductible gift.
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and Special Programs
Leanore Saltz, Council Thrift
Nancy Scher, Women Helping Women
Amy Straus, Development
Ruth Zeitzew, Advocacy
Secretary
Anita Aratow
Treasurer
Marla Smith
Directors: Donna Benjamin, Deborah
Berger, Sylvia Brown, Betty Jane Bruck,
Gail Cohen, Helen Davidov, Lorraine Joffe,
C. Jean Pearlstein, Peggy Schwartz, Merle
Siegel, Lotte Sohn, Marilyn Szatmary, Reneé
Tener-Hertzberg, Rebecca Lyn Wayne
STAFF
Director of Advocacy
Ruth Williams
Director of Community Engagement
and Special Programs
Maya Paley
Director of Development and
Membership
Carrie Jacoves
Director of Retail Operations
Robert Klausner
Director of Women Helping Children
Rachel Resnick
Director of Women Helping Women
Ava Rose
Office & Facilities Manager
Carole Pearson
The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a grassroots
organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive
ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for
social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children,
and families and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms.
NCJW’s Los Angeles Section has been at the forefront of social
change for over 100 years and represents more than 2,500
members and supporters in Los Angeles. National Council of
Jewish Women/Los Angeles directly improves and enhances
the lives of over 19,000 individuals in-need through Women
Helping Women Community Counseling and Support Services
and Women Helping Children Art and Literacy Programs for
Youth. NCJW/LA provides over 220,000 hours of programs and
services with the support of 600 volunteers each year.
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Los Angeles Section.
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NCJW/LA’s mission is to create social change through our advocacy and social and community services. We cannot
do this alone. We appreciate your support as a member. Please take time to invite a family member or friend to join.
Rates and Levels:  Life Member $350
 Annual Member $60  Full-Time College Student Member $18
 Senior Member (65+) $35
 Couple $100
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Address_________________________________________  Check (make payable to NCJW/LA)
City_____________________________________________  Bill my credit care:  Visa  Mastercard
Email____________________________________________ Card number ________________________________________
Home phone_____________________________________ Security code (3 or 4 digits) _______ E
xp. Date____________
Cell phone_______________________________________ Signature____________________________________________
Work phone______________________________________ Questions? Call the Membership Dept. at 323-852-8512
Please mail this form and your payment to: NCJW/LA, 543 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036
Tax ID# 95-1641433