Gearing up for Trivia Night

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Inside this issue: Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Section Award Nominations
Celebrating Women
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January - March 2016
Volume 94 Issue 1
Gearing up for Trivia Night
Gather your friends and join us for a fun-filled evening
to support the work of NCJW-St. Louis.
Saturday,
February 20
When
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Trivia begins at 7:00 p.m.
Where Congregation Temple Israel
What in Creve Coeur
• Trivia • Silent Auction
• Games • Big Ticket Raffle
Cost $25 per person
$250 for a table of 10
RSVP
Online at ncjwstl.org, or call 314-993-5181
Food Soda, beer and wine provided.
Outside food and beverages welcome.
(no pork or shellfish, please)
NCJW Seeks Section Award Nominations
The St. Louis Section honors several members each year at our
May Installation event for outstanding commitment to NCJW. Please
see pages 6-7 for category descriptions and past recipients. Submit
nominations by February 15 to ealper@ncjwstl.org. Categories of
awards include:
Emerging Leader
Community Service
Advocacy
Volunteer Service
Leadership
Current
Sponsors:
Acropolis
Luxco
Sponsorship
opportunities
available
at all levels:
Round sponsors,
game sponsors, event
sponsors at all levels
Call 314-993-5181
for more information
on sponsorships.
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NCJW Staff
Ellen Alper
Beth Feldman
Lisa Gjerswald
Stacy Kress Stacy McNew
Jessica Means
Heather Silverman
Executive Director
Program Manager
Office Manager
Marketing Manager
Kids Community
Closet Program Assistant
Resale Shop Manager
Program Director
Executive Team
Darien Arnstein
Susan Witte
Betty Kagan
Jane Tzinberg Rubin
Nancy (Nix-Rice) Litz
Gail Eisenkramer
Andrea Newstead
Susan Katzman Bonnie Solomon
Lisa Gubernik Lori Goldberg
Marlene Hammerman Jennifer Bernstein
President
President-elect
Treasurer
VP Administration
VP Advocacy
Co-VP Community Service
Co-VP Community Service
VP Development
VP Leadership
VP Marketing
VP Membership
Immediate Past President
State Policy Advocacy Chair
BOARD MEMBERS
Cynthia Albin
Allison Izsak
Alissa Arst
Felice Joyce
Melissa Baris
Marilyn Ratkin
Nanci Bobrow , Ph.D.
Jennifer Scissors
Michelle Brooks
Barbara Langsam Shuman
Hillary Friedman
Karen Silverman
Maxine Friedman
Katie Silversmith
Jill Gubin
Lynn Spewak
Amy Hammerman
Amy Weiss
Jenny Hoffman-Mentle {Message from the President}
{Advocacy}
Happy 2016! While the Jewish new year provides
time for reflection and renewal, the celebration of
our “secular” new year offers another opportunity
to rededicate ourselves to our NCJW mission
and purpose. My wish for all of us is for a year
of good health, peace and engagement – and
hopefully NCJW can provide ways to lift your
spirit and fill your life with new meaning.
Our Section is brimming with activities,
Darien Arnstein
President
programs
and events for all interests and time
sdarnstein@sbcglobal.net
availability. If direct, hands-on volunteering is
your thing, check out our Project Renewal schedule this spring, we’ll be
opening several Kids Community Closets needing school liaisons, or our
Back to School! Store at Congregation Temple Israel on July 24th. Our
Human Trafficking Task Force has several projects in the works especially
for January, which is Human Trafficking Awareness month. Or, become
involved with our Healing Hearts Banks and the Older Adult Community
Action Program (OACAP) which have great programs and opportunities
for service as well. Never a dull moment with NCJW!
We offer fun events as well, be sure to join us for Trivia Night on
February 20th, Installation and Section Awards in May and several other
dates that are still being finalized – so stay tuned! Later this year we’ll
be celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Jean Stein Bloch Wife Widow
Woman program, which have expanded to three groups each year.
Or consider our Washington Institute in March to engage with our
national legislators on “What’s At Stake for Women” in the 2016 elections,
a day trip to Jefferson City for state-level impact on advocacy, or perhaps
an hour for an in-district meeting here in St. Louis. Check out our 2016
Third Thursday Lunch and Learn schedule for briefings on relevant NCJW
issues over lunchtime, and/or add your name and your support to our
Advocacy “A-List” ads for 2016! NCJW will continue our work on racial
equity with other Jewish organizations in the “Forward through Ferguson”
program in our community.
Fundamental to making all this happen is your membership and
financial support through our Annual Campaign. Please consider taking
our matching gift challenge by making (or increasing) your Annual Campaign
gift by $120 and helping the St. Louis Section continue our 120-year
tradition of making a difference in the lives of women, children and families.
And lest we forget, our Resale Shop is truly the jewel in our
financial success – so please remember to come shop and donate your
good-quality clothing, jewelry and housewares to us. Encourage your
friends and family to do so as well! Wishing everyone a happy, healthy
and productive 2016!
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month!
President
NCJW-St. Louis Section
2 NCJW - ST. LOUIS SECTION
Jen Bernstein, State Policy Advocacy Chair (jkbernstein@sbcglobal.net)
Nancy (Nix-Rice) Litz Co-VP Advocacy (nancynrice@hotmail.com)
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Human Trafficking is a modern form
of slavery. The Department of Justice
has identified St. Louis among the top
20 human trafficking jurisdictions in
the United States. Being a victim of
human trafficking is not a choice; being
proactive about the issue is a choice.
January 21 January is Human
Trafficking Awareness Month and our
Thursday Lunch and Learn Series will
provide an update on legislation, law
enforcement and individual efforts to
build awareness and prevention, rescue
victims and restore them to a safe and
normal life. See more information in
our Thursday Lunch and Learn Series
section.
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Next time you go to the airport
look for NCJW’s human trafficking
Awareness posters.
1 L to R: Deidra Thomas-Murray, St. Louis Public Schools; Professor Kristin
Carbone, UMSL; Dr. Chelsea Watson, Parkway School District
2 Front Row: Heather Silverman, Lauren Hersh, Ellen Alper, Darien Arnstein.
The posters can be found near security
in the a concourse of the main terminal
and in the baggage claim area of the
east terminal.
Thank you Sarah Martin and
Rosalyn Borg for being the first chairs
of our Taskforce on Human Trafficking.
Under their leadership, the task force
has accomplished so much including
hosting a conference, bringing
Back Row: Maxine Friedman, Amy Stone, Dianna Fine, Marilen Pitler, Louise
Levine, Peggy Kornfein, Nancy Litz, Sarah Martin, Kathy Doellefeld Clancy,
Marcia King, Felice Joyce, Marilyn Ratkin, Marlene Hammerman, Kimberly
Ritter, Christine McDonald
awareness posters to the airport and
launching the Passover Project, a series
of ads and a hagadah insert in the
Jewish light about human trafficking.
We welcome Marilen Pitler and
Dianna Fine as the next Trafficking
Taskforce Co-Chairs.
January 26 Sex Trafficking
Awareness Rally in Jefferson City
Join us for a day of education and
help staff our table. For more
information contact Heather
Silverman at 314-993-5181 or
hsilverman@ncjwstl.org.
Continued on next page.
January – March 2016 3
{Advocacy}
St. Louis Section Held
Trafficking Conference October 1
Continued from page 3.
NCJW held our first conference on
human trafficking on October 1st at
the Sheet Metal Workers’ Hall. The full
day conference featured speakers who
enlightened, engaged and informed
attendees about human trafficking and
what they can do to combat the issue.
Workshops were available for a variety
of knowledge levels from interested
community members to professionals
working in the field. Our keynote
speaker was Lauren Hersh, Director
of Anti-Trafficking Policy & Advocacy
with Sanctuary for Families in New
York City. We also heard from Christine
McDonald, a sex trafficking survivor,
who provided an emotional testimonial
of her experiences.
Workshop presenters included
State Representative Jacob Hummel,
secretary-treasurer of the Missouri
AFL-CIO, who spoke about what
can be done to stop trafficking and
how to take an active role in sex and
labor trafficking awareness. Bradley
Harmon, president of CWA local 6355,
along with Deedee Lhamon from the
Covering House, led a workshop about
what is available for victims of this
horrific crime and what we need.
Conference attendees learned:
1. We need to reach out to our
legislators and ask them to take action
on this issue such as enacting legislation
which would protect workers from
having their passport taken away,
strengthen consequences for buyers
of sex, and evacuating convictions for
victims of trafficking.
Jen Bernstein, State Policy Advocacy Chair (jkbernstein@sbcglobal.net)
Nancy (Nix-Rice) Litz Co-VP Advocacy (nancynrice@hotmail.com)
2. Raising awareness about the
realities of sex trafficking as well as
the size of the issue in our community
is crucial.
3. There are not enough resources
for victims.
For more information about
trafficking and what you can do
contact Heather at 314-993-5181
or hsilverman@ncjwstl.org.
The St. Louis Jewish Community Relations Council
(JCRC) adopts new Reproductive Justice
Resolution due to
NCJW effort.
Early in 2015, leaders of NCJWSt. Louis Section observed that the
JCRC’s 25-year-old position paper on
Reproductive Justice, while appropriate
for its time, was in need of updating
to reflect the current situation and
needs of women in the country and in
many states, including Missouri. Through
an almost year-long effort, the new
Resolution was drafted and steered to
approval by a committee led by NCJW’s
JCRC representatives Lise Bernstein
and Benita Boxerman, and assisted by
Executive Director, Ellen Alper.
This Resolution supports a
stronger and broader Reproductive
Health position and was overwhelmingly
adopted by the St. Louis JCRC in
September. Not only does the new
Resolution emphasize the importance
of ensuring access to health care, it
gives JCRC the ability to advocate
against anti-choice legislation.
Furthermore, the resolution states
that funding should not be a barrier
for Missouri women to get basic
reproductive health services. The text
of the resolution can be found on
the JCRC website, at www.jcrcstl.org/
positions.php.
NCJW was joined by Kol
Rinah, Hadassah and Temple Emanuel
as members of the JCRC Council
in sponsoring this Resolution for
presentation to the council.
As NCJW members, we should
all feel enormous pride in having
brought about this positive change in
the collective voice of the St. Louis
Jewish community on behalf of women
and reproductive justice.
JOIN THE
NCJW-St. Louis Section
A List You don’t want to be left
off of NCJW’s A-List when the 2016
Missouri legislative session begins in
January. There will be important issues
and ballot initiatives on which NCJW
will take a position. NCJW generally
runs full page A-List ads in the Jewish Light every year (specific content
TBD). Please help support these positions by becoming an A-Lister ($18),
or Advocate Plus ($54). We’d love to
have all NCJW members listed on
the A-List this year! If you’d like to be
involved in drafting ads and recruiting participants, we’re looking for new
committee members and a committee
chair. It’s a wonderful way to inform
our community of our priority issues
and for you to show your support.
Join us! For more information contact
Lisa Gjerswald at 314-993-5181 or
lgjerswald@ncjwstl.org.
Save the Dates:
March 13-15, 2016!
Don’t miss
NCJW’s
premier
public policy
event with
in-depth
issue briefings from political leaders
and policymakers, specialized
advocacy skills trainings and meetings
on Capitol Hill. Every three years,
NCJW brings advocates from across
the country to Washington, to meet
with issue experts and elected
officials to promote progressive social
change. Whether you are a seasoned
advocate or a first time attendee,
there is always something to learn
and be inspired by.
Washington Institute 2016
will be held at the Omni Shoreham
Hotel in Washington, DC. Featured
speakers this year include Dahlia
Lithwick, senior editor at Slate
Magazine; Jane Eisner, Editor-in-Chief
of the Jewish Daily Forward; Mara
Liasson, NPR political correspondent;
and Roberta Kaplan and Edie
Windsor (attorney and plaintiff in
the Supreme Court case that paved
the way for marriage equality) who
will receive the NCJW Social Action
Award. Washington Institute is
inspiring, motivating, and amazing.
It’s not to be missed!
to date on the details through our new
Third Thursdays series of informative
lunch-and-learn sessions at the NCJW
office. Bring your lunch and we’ll
provide beverages and light snacks at
11:30 am and a top-tier speaker will
present from noon -1:00 pm. There
is no charge to attend, but RSVPs are
requested so we can have adequate
seating available. Please call Lisa
Gjerswald at 314-993-5181or e-mail
lgjerswald@ncjwstl.org. It’s also a great
opportunity to introduce a friend to
NCJW’s impressive advocacy work.
January 21 Our speaker will be
Savannah Stepp, director of Nightlight
Branson, an organization that reaches
out to, rescues, and restores those
who are negatively impacted by sex
trafficking and commercial sexual
exploitation. Her work has taken her
to the Netherlands to do outreach
and job training for women working
in the Red Light district. Her work in
Branson seeks to provide life and job
skills in addition to other necessary
support.
February 10 Karen Aroesty, Regional
Director of the Anti-Defamation
League, and Jean Cavender, Executive
Director of the Holocaust Museum
and Learning Center, will guide us
through ways Nazi propaganda helped
enroll the police into helping oppress
German Jews and how similar coded
messages can be reflected in our own
culture to stereotype minority groups.
Third Thursday Lunch and Learn
NOTE: This session only will be
held at the Holocaust Museum
and Learning Center.
Many of NCJW’s
core issues are in
the news … and
we want to keep
our members up
Topics for Spring 2016 sessions
include voter suppression concerns,
disability inclusion, equity in early
childhood education, cyber-security
and grassroots organizing and
campaign effectiveness.
Save the Date:
Lobby Day, April 12
NCJW
members travel
to Jefferson
City to speak
to legislators
about issues that
will improve the
quality of life for women, children
and families. Whether you walk the
capitol’s hallways regularly or are just
getting into progressive issues, we’d
love to have you join us! At last year’s
Lobby Day, NCJW was specifically
sought out by a state representative
to speak to another representative
about some troubling legislation, and
Marlene Hammerman presented
impromptu testimony in support of
the Missouri Non-Discrimination Act
(MONA). It was incredibly exciting!
This year Lobby Day is Tuesday,
April 12. For a $36 donation, you get
the opportunity to make a difference
in our state...plus bus transportation,
training, snacks and drinks. This year
is especially important as our VESSA
(domestic violence and human
trafficking) legislation will hopefully
be moving forward. We hope you’ll
join us!
Lauren Hersh delivers keynote address at
Trafficking Conference
{Leadership}
Bonnie Solomon, VP Leadership (oldpeep@aol.com)
Past Award Recipients
Seeking Nominations for
Hannah G. Solomon Founder’s Award
Nominations are now being accepted for NCJW’s highest honor, the Hannah G. Solomon
Founder’s Award. The recipient must meet one or more of the following criteria:
•Exemplify the NCJW mission of improving the quality of life for women, children and families
Previous Hannah G.
Solomon Founder’s
Award Winners
1983 Governor Christopher Bond
1984 Edith Lipsitz*
1985Frank Susman,
Judith Widdicombe
•Expand and promote the status of women in vital areas of community life
1986 Richard K. Gram
•Work to ensure and advance individual and civil rights
1987 Lynn Lyss
•Provide leadership that has motivated others to fight for progress and enlightenment in
our community
The nominee does not have to be an NCJW member, Jewish, or female. The men
and women who have received the award in the past include government officials, NCJW
members and non-members, educators, and community leaders. NCJW first presented the
award to Former Gov. Christopher Bond in 1983, and the 2015 award was given to Denise
Lieberman for her tireless work in voter protection and civil rights (see photos page 8). The
2016 award will be presented at NCJW’s Celebrating Women event in the fall of 2016.
Include the following information with your submission by February 15: name, address,
and phone number of the candidate; an explanation of why you are nominating the candidate;
and your name and phone number. E-mail ealper@ncjwstl.org or mail submissions to the NCJW–
St. Louis Section, Attn: HGS Founder’s Award, 295 N. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63141.
NCJW Seeks Section Award Nominations
The St. Louis Section honors several members each year at our May Installation event for
outstanding commitment to NCJW. Please see below for descriptions and past recipients.
Submit nominations by February 15 to ealper@ncjwstl.org. (See ncjwstl.org for a pdf of the form.)
Emerging Leader
The Emerging Leader
award is an award that is
sanctioned by National. This
award identifies and nurtures
future Section leadership.
The criteria are that the
recipient:
• Has potential for assuming
future Section leadership;
• Understands and supports
the NCJW purpose and
programs;
• Demonstrates
commitment to the Section;
• Currently serves on the
Section board, has served
for less than five years,
or is currently chairing a
committee or serving as an
officer.
Community Service
The Community Service
award is presented to a
volunteer or volunteers who
have demonstrated the spirit
of NCJW on a particular
project — the spirit of
innovation and dedication.
Leadership
The Leadership award is
given to a member who has
demonstrated long-term
leadership efforts and
service to the Section.
Advocacy
The Advocacy Award is
given to a member who
has demonstrated a strong
commitment to advocacy
and raising the awareness
of NCJW issues locally,
statewide, and nationally.
Volunteer Service
This award was created in
2007 to begin the tradition
of honoring outstanding
volunteers who have given
of their time and talents to
NCJW.
1988 Kathryn Nelson*
1989 Judy Milton
1990 Wilma Messing*
1991State Representative
S. Sue Shear*
2007 Amy Hammerman
2007Sherri Goldman,
Sharee Feldman
2008 Holly Bernstein
2008 Anna Poger
2009 Karen Silverman
2009 Karen Goodman
2010 Erin Guyer Schreiber
2010Jenny Abeles,
Peggy Pearline
2006 Beth Kodner
2011 Andrea Newstead
2012 Jennifer Bernstein
2013 Liz Kruvand
2014 Jenny Abeles
2015 Nancy (Nix-Rice) Litz
Leadership:
1993 Fred Epstein
2000 Lise Bernstein
2001 Carolyn Satz
2002Lorrie Poscover,
Rochelle Weiss
1995 Barbara Newmark
2003 Farilyn Hale
1992 Harriet Woods*
Ellen Alper to receive the
JProStl Visionary Award
2011 Elizabeth Kruvand
2012Ilene Ordower,
Debi Feit
2014Eve Frank Bensky,
Lori Goldberg,
Sue Rundblad,
Katie Silversmith
Congratulations to Ellen Alper,
NCJW Executive Director,
who will be receiving the
JProStl Visionary Award at its
recognition luncheon. JProStl
is an association dedicated
to supporting professionals
working at Jewish organizations in St. Louis.
2015Marvin & Muriel
Beckerman
Join us!
2013Michelle Brooks,
Karen Silverman
Thursday, January 28, 2016, 11:30 am–1:00 pm
1998 Joyce Margulis
2004 Sally Katzif
Advocacy:
1999 Judy Putzel
2005 Susan Katzman
2004 Fritzi Lainoff
Staenberg Family Complex , JCC Gymnasium
2 Millstone Campus Dr., St. Louis, MO 63146
2002 Nanci Bobrow, Ph.D.
2006 Nancy Siteman
2005 Marlene Hammerman
To register please go to https://www.millstonestl.org/jpro16/.
2003 Judge Susan Block
2007 Marlene Hammerman
2006 Farilyn Hale
2005 Lois Caplan Miller
2008 Nanci Bobrow, Ph.D.
2007 Darien Arnstein
2006 Paula Gianino
2009 Darien Arnstein
2008 Jill Esrock
2007 Rabbi Susan Talve
2010 Debi Feit
2009 Maxine Friedman
Stacy McNew joins NCJW as the
2011 Sherri Goldman
2010 Marilyn Ratkin
2009 Ilene Ordower
2012 Marilyn Ratkin
2011 Jennifer Bernstein
2011Senator Joan Bray,
Frankie Freeman
2013 Jill Gubin
2012 Benita Boxerman
2014Jennifer Scissors,
Amy Weiss
2013 Betty Kagan
2015 Andrea Newstead
2015 Rosalyn Borg
2015 Denise Lieberman
Community Service:
Volunteer Service:
Kids Community Closet Program
Assistant. Before becoming a stay
at home mom, Stacy was a second
grade teacher, and before that she
received her Master of Social Work
degree from Washington University
in St. Louis. Stacy is married to Joe
and they have two children, Ande
Stacy McNew (on left)
(8) and Rainey (6).
and Stacy Kress
2007 Fran Zamler
Emerging Leader:
2000Michelle Landau Brooks
1999Carol Gans,
Susan Sigoloff,
Mary Louise Steiner
2001 Laura Klearman Silver
2001 Dottie Schainker
2002 Karen Goodman
2002Gloria Cohen,
Marcy Cornfeld
2008 Roberta Cohen
2012Karen Aroesty,
Meg Schnabel
2014 Cynthia Albin
2013 Vivian Zwick
2003 Nancy Siteman
2004 Susan Goldberg
2005 Marissa Rosen
* In loving memory
2003 Susan Kottler
2004 Georgia Goldman
2005 Susan Goldberg
2006 Dana Gaby
2008
Hillary Friedman
2009
Susan Rich
2010 Carolyn Satz
2011 Leslie Waldbaum
2012 Marsha Karney
2013 Clara Goldman
2014 Reva Davis,
Sherri & Steve Newstead
2015 Helene Meisler
Staff Corner
Stacy Kress joins NCJW as the Marketing Manager after
working as a social media manager, sales manager and an
account executive. She brings over 15 years of marketing
and retail experience to NCJW and has recently served as a
co-chair of NCJW’s Back to School! Store. She is married to
David and they have two children, Adam (6) and Rylie (3).
Fun Fact: Both Stacy’s went to pre-school, high school and
college together and it has now come full circle that they are
working together.
{Membership}
New Members
September 1, 2015 –
November 30, 2015
New Members
Dani Dicker
Louise Epner (Life)
Devy Goldenberg
Marilyn Levison (Life)
Deborah Matlof
Millstone Foundation (Life)
Marilyn Rubin
Sheri Seigel
Sandi Super
Harlene Wool
Leslie Yoffie
Lori Goldberg, VP Membership (lorib626@aol.com)
CELEBRATING
WOMEN!
On October 26, 2015 we honored Denise Lieberman with the prestigious Hannah G. Solomon
Founder’s Award at our beautiful Celebrating Women event at Neiman Marcus in Plaza
Frontenac. As a seasoned constitutional and civil rights lawyer, Ms. Lieberman spoke about voter
protection initiatives in Missouri and nationwide and how there is much work to be done to
remove systemic barriers in the voting process. NCJW also recognized our Hannah G. Solomon
Society donors for 2014-2015 and those for the current year, past Presidents in attendance, as
well as past recipients of the Hannah G. Solomon Founder’s Award. An inspiring evening!
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In Loving Memory
September 1, 2015 –
November 30, 2015
Arleen Garland
Elaine Glassman
Mildred “Millie” Kaufman
Fritzi Lainoff
Marion Lassar
Faye Levey
Bernice Mange
Evelyn Newman
Sandy Redler
Beatrice Rothberg
Founder’s Award Recipients: (L-R) Judge Susan
Block, Nanci Bobrow Ph.D, Vivian Zwick, Ilene
Ordower, Denise Lieberman, Senator Joan Bray
2 Hannah G. Solomon Society donors;
Project Renewal
Gail Eisenkramer, Co-VP Community Service (gbern1960@gmail.com)
Andrea Newstead, Co-VP Community Service (anewstead08@gmail.com)
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Update on Project Renewal:
Project Renewal is NCJW’s program
that brings underserved women
to our building for an afternoon of
learning, pampering and shopping. We
work with local agencies and provide
services that their clients need. We
have served homeless women, victims
of domestic violence, women in
transition, those with mental illness and
chemical dependencies, all in an effort
to help them stabilize and rebuild their
lives. Joyce Kolker and Amy Gallant
co-chair Project Renewal.
We held our last Project Renewal
event of 2015 on November 15.
There were many new volunteers,
so we thought we would share with
you what Project Renewal looked
like through their eyes. Shelly Chanitz
spoke with us recently about her
experience.
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1 Volunteer Arlene Stiffman works
with guest at Project Renewal
2 Volunteer Roberta Stolz bonds
with guest at Project Renewal
3 Carlton Jones, BFL, Heather
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Q. Tell us a bit about your
expectations before your first Project
Renewal.
different organizations for something
that would be meaningful to me. The
second I learned of this opportunity,
I signed up.
went shopping like two friends would.
It was a lot of fun helping her maximize
the money she was given (NCJW gives
the women a gift card to The Resale
Shop). Additionally, the volunteers
made sure we kept our group moving
through the different activities on time.
Q. Please describe your role on the
Q. What made you decide to get
day of the project.
more involved?
I joined a group of 3 volunteers and
3 women. I buddied up with one
woman in particular. I found out what
my partner needed most and we just
A. I know this is a very important and
A. I have been looking around at
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1 Past (and current) Hannah G. Solomon
{Community Service}
Silverman,Yvette Carter, owner,
Anointed Hands Catering (AHC),
LLC, Jacklin Owens, BFL. AHC
received the first micro loan from
the Healing Hearts Bank/
Better Family Life, Inc. Annie
Trumbo Malone Loan Fund,
October 16, 2015
Q. What was your takeaway?
A. Very little separates me from the
women at Project Renewal. Slight
changes in circumstances can put
people in situations where they
need help.
For more information on volunteering,
please contact Beth Feldman, Program
Manager at bfeldman@ncjwstl.org or
314-993-5181.
meaningful program. I want to work
with the committee to express my
ideas and be part of implementing
future programs.
Marlene Hammerman, Event Chair,
Marilyn Ratkin, Susan Katzman, Susan Witte,
Hillary Friedman, Gail Eisenkramer, Nanci
Bobrow, Ph.D, Darien Arnstein, Marissa Rosen,
Sherri Goldman, Joanne Iskiwitch, Shelley
Marglous, Carolyn Satz and Ellen Alper
{Community Service}
NCJW’s Kids Community Closet
Program Seeks Volunteers
NCJW’s Kids
Community
Closet
Program
is expanding
from serving
its current 15 schools to 22 schools
over the course of the 2015-2016
school year. This program provides
emergency clothing, personal
care items and school supplies to
elementary school students in the
St. Louis area that have student
populations where 80% or more
are living at or below the federal
poverty level.
We are seeking volunteers,
known as school liaisons, to work with
the schools to maintain the stock levels
in the closets. Volunteers work in pairs
and generally visit their school about
once or twice per month. If you are
interested in becoming a school liaison
or learning more about the program,
please contact Michelle Brooks,
program chair, at michellelbrooks@
hotmail.com or 314-974-1007.
(Continued)
Back to School! Store is moving!
After 15 years of Central Reform
Congregation graciously opening up
their doors to host the annual Back to
School! Store we have outgrown the
space. While bittersweet, we are excited
that the Back to School! Store project
has grown and we’re looking forward
to this year’s store on Sunday, July 24 at
Congregation Temple Israel.
Save the Date…
Back to School!
Store is July 24
@Temple Israel!
1500 Children Registered
566 Volunteers
2 Honorary Co-Chairs
4 Committee Co-Chairs
50 Committee Members
45 Agencies, Shelters, Organizations
3000 Parents, Guardians &Siblings
350 Funders and Child Sponsors
= 1 Amazing Day
What can you do to further our success with Back
to School! Store?
Do you know someone who
owns a restaurant, catering
company, grocery store, clothing
or uniform company that would
donate giveaways for the day of
the store?
Sensory Garden at CRC donated by
NCJW for hosting Back to School! Store
for 15 years
Do you know or work at a
large corporation or business
that would be willing to hold a
jeans/dress down day as a BTSS
fundraiser?
Would your school or employer
be willing to hold a sock and
underwear drive for the store?
If you know someone please
contact Beth Feldman at
bfeldman@ncjwstl.org or
314-993-5181
See the Impact of Healing Hearts Bank
A Personal Letter from a Healing Hearts Bank Borrower:
Three hundred dollars doesn’t buy what it used to. It is
a fact of life that the cost of tangible items have increased while the value of money has decreased... which
leads one to wonder; “What can one do with $300.00?”
I pondered this thought as I sat in the office of my
Case Manager as she was telling me about a microloan
offered by NCJW and the YWCA. I was considering putting a down payment on a
car; I had recently gained employment and could make monthly payments to repay
the loan.
So I developed a plan. I would save as well as apply for the loan. I applied for
and was approved for the $300.00 loan and I set aside the loan amount in a savings account; the funds cannot be withdrawn for six months. I was adding to
the funds as planned when I discovered that my credit score began to increase.
This news empowered and encouraged me to take other steps to ensure that my
credit score continued to improve; I made payment arrangements for newly defaulted student loans, I updated my budget and began to look for ways to rebuild my credit score and save more money.
As I succeeded, I found myself feeling better about what I previously believed
was an insurmountable issue, money and debt. I directly attribute each financial
victory in my plan to the spiritual, psychological and financial “boost” I obtained
from receiving and repaying the $300.00 microloan from the National Council of
Jewish Women and the YWCA.
On the surface it would appear that the value of $300.00 has decreased overtime. However, the dignity, discipline, self-esteem and financial independence I am
achieving as a result of receiving this microloan is immeasurable and invaluable. I
want to thank the NCJW and the YWCA for giving me the most valuable gift of
all, faith in myself again, to make sound and rational financial decisions. Sometimes all one needs is a chance, and, you have
provided me with that chance, and for that, I am grateful.
Healing Hearts Bank Borrower
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{TheResaleShop}
{Tributes}
NCJW St. Louis Section, September 1, 2015 through November 30, 2015
Jessica Means, Manager, TheResaleShop (jmeans@ncjwstl.org)
51st Couturier Event – Huge Success
Soul to Sole and TheResaleShop
The 51st Couturier was the best yet! We kicked off Couturier
season with a first class Mad Hatter themed cocktail party
on October 7 at Mary Ann’s Tea Room.The rain didn’t
prevent people from coming to Couturier Preview Night
on November 5 where we did $18,343 in sales. We
did $61,312 in sales during the four day event with Monday
alone pulling in $20,387. We broke last year’s record sales by
$9,000! Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers who
worked both
before and during
the event or
baked to feed our
volunteers, as well
as everyone who
donated so many
fabulous designer
items.
Couturier Cocktail Party models (L-R) Sandy
Bell, Kelly Shevitz, Amy Stone, Fran Zamler
Recycled Resale Art Sale March 16 and 17 NCJW will be holding an art sale
and we are seeking 2 and 3 dimensional art donations.
Stay tuned for more information about this inaugural
event. Phyllis Langsdorf is chairing the event. For more
information, contact NCJW’s office at 314-993-5181.
{Development}
A big thank you to everyone
who brought shoes to donate
to TheResaleShop at the
Jewish Federation’s Women’s
Philanthropy Soul to Sole
event on November 19.
Thanks to your generosity
and the partnership with
Women’s Philanthropy we
collected 525 pairs of shoes.
Look for these amazing shoes
on TheResaleShop floor soon.
TheResaleShop Sale Dates
NCJW Spring Luncheon is
April 20, 2016
Featured speaker is Esther Blum,
clinical and holistic dietitian with
20+ years of experience, and bestselling author
of Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous, Secrets of Gorgeous,
The Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous Project, and
Cavewomen Don’t Get Fat.
Key to Fund Listing
CHILDREN
(BTSS)
Back to School! StoreTM Fund
(JP)
Julius Perlstein Fund for Children
(LF)
Lassie Frager Fund
(LWM)
Lois W. Markus Fund
(WBL)William B. and Bernice Susman Lee Fund for Back to School! StoreTM
(KCC)
Kids Community Closet
In Honor of
Ellen Alper Receiving the JPro Visionary Award
Nancy Siteman (SLL) n Gail Wechsler (SP)
SERVICES TO WOMEN
(WWW-JB)Jean Stein Bloch Wife Widow Woman Fund
(WES)
Women’s Emergency Services Tribute Fund
(SP)
Section Priorities
(SLL)
Ruth and Nancy Siteman Leadership Legacy Fund
(HHB)
Healing Hearts Fund
PRESIDENT’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
(ATK)
Harry Fredrick and Ann Trepp Koenigsburg Fund
Marlene Hammerman’s Amazing Leadership
for a Wonderful Celebrating Women event!
Darien Arnstein (SP)
Jane Hochman’s Son’s Wedding
Nanci and Jim Bobrow (SLL)
Shirlene Baris’ Speedy Recovery
Sally and Milt Tofle (WES)
Jasmine Huda’s marriage to Peter Leblanc, Jr.
Reva Davis (BTSS)
Lise Bernstein’s Speedy Recovery
Ellen Alper (SLL)
NCJW Board & Staff (SP)
Nancy Kalishman’s Special Birthday
Mickey and Marvin Goldman (BTSS/KCC) n
Ruth and Alvin Siteman (SLL) n
3/11 -3/12 March Madness Sale
Jami Cohen’s 40th Birthday
Jennifer Scissors (BTSS)
Ilene and Irv Fagin’s 50th Anniversary
Doris Fagin (HHB)
Susan Katzman for an outstanding
Couturier Cocktail Party
1/15 – 1/16 MLK Day Sale*
2/15 President’s Day Sale
4/22Earth Day Sale
5/27 – 5/28 Memorial Day Sale
* Please note TheResaleShop is closed on January 18 in recognition of the Martin
Luther King Jr. Holiday and on Memorial Day, May 30.
Susan Katzman, VP Development (susan314@charter.net)
Save the Date!
Tributes are listed under the name of the person honored or remembered. Each tribute is keyed with the initials of the fund to which the contribution was made.The fund
initials appear after the donor’s name. Funds are listed below by category.Tributes received too late to make the deadline of this bulletin will appear in the next issue. For further
information concerning a fund or contribution, please call 314-993-5181. Please note: We no longer send acknowledgement cards to donors.
KEEP THE CANDLES BURNING
Our birthday wish is to keep the flames of social
justice burning brightly for our community.
Please consider a new or increased Annual
Campaign gift to NCJW-St. Louis Section in
honor of our 120th birthday. New or increased
gifts of $120 or made through January 20 will
be part of or matching gift challenge.You can double your impact by
acting now! Donate now at www.ncjwstl.org. If you have already
made your gift to our 2015-16 Annual Campaign – Thank You!
Bob Feit’s Speedy Recovery
Rick and Sherri Goldman (BTSS/KCC)
Debi and Bob Feit on the Engagement of
Julie Feit and Tom Wehinger
Rick and Sherri Goldman (BTSS/KCC)
Beth Feldman’s new position as
Program Manager at NCJW
Julie Gibbs (BTSS)
Dianna and Dick Fine’s 50th Wedding Anniversary
Rosalyn Borg (SP)
Audrey Friedman’s Special Birthday
Ruth Berger (BTSS)
Hillary Friedman for your outstanding leadership
of our 51st Couturier!
Denny and Carl Greenberg on the marriage of
Bryan and Jamie
Betty Kagan and Marty Wice (SLL)
Lisa and Mark Gubernik on the
Bat Mitzvah of your daughter Melanie
Karen and Gary Silverman (BTSS)
Betsy Kerner’s 40th Birthday
Margie Lazarus for all of her efforts for the
Charity Garage Sale
Julie Lehrer Lazarus for all of her efforts for the Charity
Garage Sale
Denise Lieberman receiving the 2015
Hannah G. Solomon Founder’s Award
Bunny Gerstenfeld
Lillian Goldman
Sanford and Hadassah Lebman
Sherron Soll
Nancy (Nix-Rice) Litz for an outstanding
Couturier Cocktail Party
SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS
(CC) Crown Center and Older Adult Programs
(WMF)
Wilma Messing Fund
(OACAP) Older Adult Community Action Program
DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
(SF) Sosnoff Fund
n Denotes Chai Tribute of $18-$24
Tribute of $25-$49
Gold Tribute of $50 or more
Jessica Means for an outstanding Couturier Cocktail Party
Andrea Newstead Receiving the David N. & Roselin
Grosberg Young Leadership Award
Shirley Novorr (BTSS)
Susan Meltz (BTSS) 00
Linda and Ed Dahl (BTSS)
Debi and Bob Feit (BTSS)
Sally and Ken Katzif (BTSS)
Betsy Mehlman (BTSS)
Karla and Steve Rosenblum (BTSS)
Carolyn and Larry Satz (BTSS)
Sherri Newstead’s Speedy Recovery
Rick and Sherri Goldman (BTSS)
Marilen Pitler for your outstanding efforts in
co-chairing our NCJW Human Trafficking Conference
Ilene and Sheldon Pokres’ Golden Anniversary
Gloria Goldblatt (CC) n
Marilyn Ratkin’s work with the Healing Hearts Bank
Nancy Weigley (HHB)
Jane and Ken Rubin on the marriage
of their daughter Jessica
Carolyn Satz for your outstanding leadership
of our 51st Couturier!
Jill Settler’s 40th Birthday
Linda Mantle for an outstanding Couturier Cocktail Party
Marilyn and Les Small’s Special Birthdays
Rosalyn Borg (HHB) mm
Sarah Wood Martin for your outstanding efforts in cochairing our NCJW Human Trafficking Conference
Amy Weiss’ Speedy Recovery
Location to be determined. Watch for more details coming soon.
{Tributes} NCJW St. Louis Section, September 1, 2015 through November 30, 2015 (continued)
In Memory of
David Kremen
Phyllis Goldberg (BTSS)
Erwin Alpern
Barbara Langsam Shuman (BTSS/KCC)
Fritzi Lainoff
Marlene and Harley Hammerman (SP)
Leona Kravitz Altman
Debi and Bob Feit (BTSS/KCC)
Dr. Jack Croughan
Barbara Langsam Shuman (BTSS)
Thelma Edelstein
Timothy Galvin (WWW-JB)
Leslie Martyn Gennari (WWW-JB)
Elaine Kesten (WWW-JB)
Vivian Zwick (WWW-JB)
Joyce Coleman (WWW-JB)
Kathleen McVoy (WWW-JB)
Carole Simon (WWW-JB)
Joan Hoffman (WWW-JB)
Pearl Eisenberg
Marlene and Harley Hammerman (BTSS)
Oscar Epstein
Jerry and Jane Goodman (CC)
Stuart Fiddleman
Judy and Keith Grosz (BTSS)
Ben Fixman
Rosalie Franklin (WWW-JB)
Dr.William Friedman
Marcee Silverstein (BTSS)
Rochele Weiss (WWW-JB)
Marilyn and Gary Ratkin (HHB)
Dr. Robert Friedman
Ruth Siteman (SLL)
Arleen Garland
Ruth and Alvin Siteman (SLL) n
Laurie LeMaster Stern (BTSS) n
Dr. & Mrs. Paul S. Lux (BTSS) Susan and Alan Witte (SP)
Dan and Joanne Schwartz (SP)
Carol Jacobson (WMF)
Julie Gibbs’ Grandmother
Ellen Alper (SLL)
Roger Grossman
Ellen and Steve Alper, Emily, Melissa, and Andi (SLL)
Stanley Hollander
Barbara Langsam Shuman (BTSS)
Ellen and Melissa Alper (SLL)
Jen, Scott & Ari Bernstein (OACAP)
Judy Pearlstone (SP)
Gail Wechsler (SP)
Nancy Berg (SP)
Marilyn and Gary Ratkin (OACAP)
Faye Levey
Marlene and Harley Hammerman (BTSS)
Susan Katzman (SLL)
Karen and Henry Stern (BTSS)
Richard Merritt’s mother
Hillary Friedman (BTSS)
Jerre Minner
Mr. & Mrs. M. Myron Hochman (SP)
Evelyn Newman
Robert Potashnick, M.D.
Sandy Redler
Michael and Tressie Brichta (SP) n
Sharon and Bruce Brown (SP) n
The Cowan Family (ATK) n
George and LuAnn Damiris (SP) n
Alyn and Marlyn Essman (SP) n
Friends & Neighbors in Sunrise Lakes, Florida (SP) n
Steven and Barb Geiger (SP) n
Amy and Jim Kalishman (SP) n
Nancy Kalishman (SP) n
Harlan and Elaine Moore (SP) n
Roger Moskowitz (SP) n
Leo and Ethel Newman (SP) n
Ron and Patty Oberg (SP) n
Barbara Porter-Walker (SP) n RP3 Agency (WES) n
Cynthia and Barry Schwan (SP) n
Sarah and JJ Selmon (SP) n
Sally and Bill Simon (WES) n
Nancy Siteman (SLL) n
John Stambaugh & Charles Knight (SP) n
Alice Thomas (SP) n
Todd and Mary Ulsaker (SF) n
Nancy Berg & Kathy Berg (SP)
Bob and Judy Bierman (BTSS)
Lee and Lise Bernstein (BTSS/KCC)
Joyce Davis & Shep Ellis (BTSS)
Gail and Charles Eisenkramer (SP)
Bob and Debi Feit (BTSS/KCC)
Dianna and Richard Fine (SP)
Irene Fowle (WWW-JB)
Rick and Sherri Goldman (BTSS)
Marlene and Harley Hammerman (SP)
Hadassah and Buddy Lebman (OACAP)
Peggy Lents (SP)
Elaine and Jerry Levy (SP)
Joy Lieberman (SP)
Michael and Barbara Newmark (SP)
Joan Quicksilver (SP)
Marilyn and Gary Ratkin (SLL)
Eleanor Rosenbaum (WWW-JB)
Andy Schlapp (SP)
Barbara Langsam Shuman (SP)
Arnold and Sandra T. Spirtas (SP)
Karen Williams (WES)
David, Cindy, Aaron & Jacob Winston (SP)
Susan and Alan Witte (SP)
Carole and Orv Zatlin (SP)
Hillary Zimmerman (SP)
Darien and Stephen Arnstein (SLL)
Jen, Scott and Ari Bernstein (SP)
Betty Mae Blum, Marci Blum & Bob Schaper (SP)
Rosalyn Borg (SP)
Sharee and Mark Feldman (BTSS)
Maxine Friedman (SP)
Lori Goldberg (SP)
Nan Goldberg (BTSS)
Oscar Goldberg (SP)
Farilyn and Randy Hale (SP)
Sally and Ken Katzif (SLL)
Judy and Robert Kramer (ATK)
Linda and Jerry Kraus (SP)
Stacy Kress (BTSS)
Stan and Arlene Kusmin (SP)
Esther Langsam (SLL)
Gail Lapin (WWW-JB)
Nancy Litz (SP)
Stacy McNew (BTSS)
Betsy Mehlman (BTSS)
Susan Meltz (SP)
Harvey and Ileane Mizes (BTSS)
Steve and Sherri Newstead (BTSS)
Irene and Henry Ordower (BTSS)
Ida Orenstein (SP)
Marilen Pitler (BTSS)
Marissa, Howie, Josh and Emily Rosen (SP)
Fred and Yvette Schuver (SP)
Dan and Joanne Schwartz (SP)
Bonnie Solomon (SP)
Lynn Spewak (BTSS)
Gail Wechsler (SP)
Debbie and Tom Wein & Family (WES)
Dee Berman (SP)
Burton and Benita Boxerman (SP)
Rosalie Franklin (WWW-JB)
Roselynn Gad (SP)
Jerry and Fran Goldberg (SP)
Joyce Cherry Kabak and Maureen Cherry Weiss (SP)
Linda Mantle (BTSS)
Andrea Newstead (BTSS)
Myra Ozersky (SP)
Marlene and Sanford Palans (SP)
Carolyn and Larry Satz (SP)
Francine and Joel Schraier (BTSS)
Alyssa Shyken (BTSS)
Karen Silverman (BTSS)
Gloria Sirkin (BTSS)
Ruth Sobel (SP)
Paul and Diane Susman (SP)
Melvin and Marcia Tash (SP)
Nancy and Andy Weigley (BTSS)
NCJW would like to thank everyone who sponsored the
Human Trafficking Conference on October 1. Without your
support, this conference would not have been possible!
Generously Sponsored By:
Community Sponsors:
Joseph H. and Florence A. Roblee Foundation
Traditional Congregation Chesed
St. Louis County Children’s Services Fund
Bais Abraham Congregation
Carpenters’ District Council of Greater St. Louis
The Brown School of Social Work
Carrollton Bank
Central Reform Congregation
CWA-COPE PCC
Congregation B’nai Amoona
Enterprise Bank & Trust
Congregation Shaare Emeth
IBEW Local Union No.1 AFL-CIO
Congregation Temple Israel
Missouri AFL-CIO
Robert Gerchen
Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal, P.C.
Great Southern Bank
Penman & Winton Consulting Group Inc.
Marlene Hammerman
Simmons Bank
The Ink Spot
Jewish Community Center
Jewish Community Relations Council
Jewish Family & Children’s Service
Richard Rosenthal
Jewish Federation of St. Louis-Women’s Philanthropy
Karen and Henry Stern (BTSS)
Debi and Bob Feit (BTSS/KCC)
Kol Rinah
Kol Rinah Sisterhood
Beatrice Rothberg
Linda Mantle (BTSS)
Na’Amat USA, St. Louis Council
Planned Parenthood St. Louis Region
Julie Weinhaus
PROMO
Sidney Weinhaus
Sheet Metal Workers Local 36
Debra Russell
Shir Hadash Reconstructionist Community
Bruce White
St. Louis Labor Tribune
Temple Emanuel
United Hebrew Congregation
Trafficking survivor Christine McDonald
speaks at conference
Susan Witte
Women’s Voices Raised for Social Justice
Thank You to Our Donors
July 1, 2015 through November 30, 2015
This listing reflects all monetary and in-kind contributions to NCJW including Hannah G. Solomon Society, Annual Campaign, program and project funding and tributes.
HANNAH G.
SOLOMON LEAD
DONORS
$5,000 & ABOVE
ANNUAL
CAMPAIGN
LEADERSHIP
LEVEL
Nanci Bobrow, Ph.D.
$500 - $999
Felice Taub Joyce
Jane Goldberg
Marian Auer
Betty Kagan
Sharon & Bruce Brown
Lorraine Laiderman
Amy Stone
Harriette Arkin
Olivia Brooks
Eugene Ellis
Sheri Glantz
Nancy Kranzberg
Jennifer Deutsch
Diane Katzman
Tymesha Buckner-Dobynes
Esther Langsam
Enid Tennenbaum
Martha Aronson
Sandy Brooks
Vera Emmons
Nancee Glaser
Stanley and Lucy Lopata
Charitable Foundation
Susan K. Goldberg
Louise Levine
Geraldine Burstein
Hadassah Lebman
Elaine Tenzer
Jane Ashlock
Diane Brost
Ann Epstein
Marjorie Gold
Terry Hieken
Marilyn Levison
Phyllis Cherrick
Barbara Levin
Alice Thomas
Laurie Badler
Amy Fenster Brown
Karen Epstein
Fran Goldberg
Nancy Siteman
Nancy Kalishman
Joy Lieberman
Barbara Cotlar
Deborah Levinson
Gary Traub
Arlene Baer
Peggy Brown
Susan Epstein
Nan Goldberg
Faye Levey*
Joy Liss
Patricia Croughan
Howard Loiterstein
Jane Tucker
Myra Baer
Lois Bryant
Sandra Esrock
Oscar Goldberg
Nancy (Nix-Rice) Litz
Patty Gitt Malashock
Linda Dahl
Terri Mason
Dale Wald
William Baldwin
Carla Bunch
Jean Janklow Estrin
Phyllis Goldberg
Sherri Newstead
Sarah Martin
Luann & George Damiris
Helene Meisler
Georgee Waldman
Rita Balk
Shoneka Burnett
Vivian Eveloff
Gloria Goldblatt
Susan Philpott
Gloria McCarter
Joyce Davis
Marcia Mellitz
Jody Waldman
Selma Balk
Ruth Byers
Doris Fagin
Devorah Goldenberg
Leslie Reby
Betsy Mehlman
Reva Davis
Sue Meredith
Nancy Weigley
Susan Barad
Marissa Bylo
Evelyn Fagin
Esther Goldenberg
Saks Philanthropic Fund
Susan Meltz
John Devoto
Jeanne Messing Walsh
Nancy Weinreich
Melissa Baris
Emily Byrnes
Jody Feldman
Clara Goldman
Darien Arnstein
Jennifer Scissors
Diane Packman
Kathleen DeWoskin
Linda Meyers
Enid Weisberg-Frank
Shirlene Baris
Francine Cantor
Mark Feldman
Rita Goldman
Maxine Clark
Joan Sessel
Andrew Rehfeld
Gail Eisenkramer
Steve Newstead
Martin Wice
Gladys Barker
Josephine Cassel
Edith Feman
Lois Goldring
Evelyn Cohen
William Simon
Steven Rosenblum
Alysa Ellis
Marty Oberman
Linda Wielansky
Lisa Bartfeld
Gloria Chaitman
Barbara Ferman
Carole Goldstein
Mary Ulsaker
Laurie Schweizer
Allan Epstein
Brenda Pereles
Miriam Goldberg Wilhelm
Dede Berg
Arlen Chaleff
Dany Fields
Joan Goldstein
Laurie LeMaster Stern
Staci Falk
Marilen Pitler
Mary Ann Williamson
Mary Berger
Yvonne Chatwell
Barbara Finch
Alice Goodman
Denise Wool
Roberta Feinstein
Barbara Porter-Walker
Leslie Wolf
Ruth Berger
Toby Chod
Malca Fink
Renee Goodman
Fran Zamler
Leslie Foss
Edith Price
Carolynn Wolff
Nancy Berk
Arlene Citerman
Sue Fisher
Deena Goran
Kathryn Zigler
Irene Fox
Linda Rose
June Wolff
Lynda Berkowitz
Marcia Cline Morelan
Susan Fliesher
Debbie Greenberg
Marilyn Fox
Emily Rosenfeld
Jenny Wolkowitz
Dee Berman
Carol Bayersdorfer Cohen
Pamela Fogarty
Diane Greenspan
Barbara Geiger
Ellen Ross
Harlene Wool
Devin Bernstein
Evelyn Cohen
Ilene Follman
Rhoda Grimsky
Vicki Gelber
Diana Rothbarth
Vivian Zwick
Jennifer Bernstein
Marion Cohen
Irene Fowle
Sheilah Gross
Robert Gerchen
JoEllen Rubenstein
Judy Bierman
Roberta Cohen
Karen Francis
Diane Grossman
Martha Gersten
Deborah Rubin
Sarita Bikshorn
Joyce Coleman
Cynthia Frank
Lisa Gubernik
Debbie Gilula
Marilyn Rubin
Barbara Bindler
Joshua Conyers
Henrietta Freedman
Jill Gubin
Lillian Goldman
Debra Russell
Marsha Birenbaum
Margie Cornbleet
Elaine Fremder
Carol B. Gusdorf
Maxine Goldman
Nancy Sachar
UP TO $99
Cindy Blake
Gloria Cotlar
Mary Ellen Freund
Robin Gutmann
Jane Goz Goodman
Carolyn Satz
Harriet Abatgis
Phyllis Blalock
Valerie Cowan
Jessica Friedlander
Debra Halpern
Sheila Greenbaum
Peggy Schaffer
Ron Abeles
Carol Blinder
Debbie Dalin
Amy Friedman
Selene Hammerman
Lisa Greening
Andrea Schankman
Erica Abowitz
Marie Block
Marilyn Dardick
Hillary Friedman
Colleen Hanlen
Judy Grosz
Gloria Schonbrun
Gaby Abowitz
Susan Block
Marcia Denenholz
Mary Friedman
Joanne Harder
Lynn Friedman Hamilton
Cynthia and Barry Schwan
Janis Abrams
Ilene Bloom-Ellis
Anne Deutch
Cynthia Frohlichstein
Rochelle Harris
Beth Johnson
Joanne Schwartz
Judith Abrams
Marci Blum
Deborah Deutch
Annette Fudemberg
Marcy Hoffmann Hartstein
Karen Kalish
Lee Scissors
Marilyn Abrams
Randee Blum
Claire Devoto
Roselynn Gad
Muriel Hartz
Amy Kalishman
Mark Scissors
Amy Abramson
Susan Blustein
Jim Devoto
Timothy Galvin
Kathy Hasse
Norma Kaplan
Helen Seeherman
Batya Abramson-Goldstein
Denise Bogard
Henry Diamant
Lisa Gans
Erika Hatfield
Hattie Katzman
Aileen Shapiro
L. Louis Albert
Rosalyn Borg
Dani L. Dicker
Carol Gardner
Ira Hersh
Wayne Kaufman
Barbara Langsam Shuman
Sydney Albin
Susan Bosse
Caitlyn Drozda
Hillary Hinz
Elaine Lapofsky Kesten
Katie Silversmith
Debee Alex
Deborah Boswell
Cynthia Duffe
Gatesworth Residents
Association
Marcia King
Carole Simon
Janelle Alfred
Martin Boyer
Angelia Dunlap
Nancy Geltman
Irene Hirschfield
Barbara Hoffman
Joan Hoffman
HANNAH G.
SOLOMON
SUSTAINING
DONORS
$1,000 - $4,999
Ellen Alper
Sharee Feldman
Fox Family Foundation
Vicky Fraser
Sherri Goldman
Lois Gould
ANNUAL
CAMPAIGN
CHAMPION
LEVEL
Marlene Hammerman
$250 - $499
Joanne Iskiwitch
Jenny Abeles
Susan Katzman
Joyce Margulis
Isabel Ackerman
Cynthia Albin
Natalie Handelman
Terry Bernstein
Kol Rinah
Marcia Sokol-Anderson
Risa Alper
Teresa & Michael Brichta
Eileen Schneider Edelman
Benita Gerstenfeld
Rhoda Hochman
Isabel Boniuk
Elaine Korn
Bonnie Solomon
Shirley Alper
Suzanne Broddon
Joyce Eisenberg
Julie Gibbs
Michael Izsak
Benita Boxerman
Gail Kramer
Ellen Soule
Ellye Alperin
Donna Brodsky
Marlene Eisenstein
Kate Gibbs
Susan Boxerman
Fran Kunitz
Lynn Spewak
Robin Alton
Gary Brooks
Dorothy Ellis
Lisa Gjerswald
ANNUAL
CAMPAIGN ROLE
MODEL LEVEL
$100 - $249
Millstone Foundation
Peggy Alper
Bette Abeles
Peggy Pearline
Stephanie Alport
Alice D. Abrams
Marilyn Ratkin
Martha Scharff
Sandra Bell
Pam Sherman Brown
Joan Abrams
Audrey Adreon
Linda Stark
Betsy Cohen
Steve Alper
Rochelle Weiss
Creve Coeur Days, Inc.
Tammy Arnow
Susan Witte
Louise Epner
Deborah Feit
HANNAH G.
SOLOMON
SOCIETY
DONORS $1,000
Geraldine Schiller
Marilyn Steinback
Karen Aroesty
Alissa Arst
Beth Feldman
Cathy Arst
Gloria Feldman
Michael Askuvich
Dianna Fine
Roberta Frank
Stephen Baden
Sima Baker
Rosalie Franklin
Debbie Barash
Maxine Friedman
Leslie Becker
Dorette Goldberg
Lori Goldberg
Kathy Berg
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Thank You to Our Donors
July 1, 2015 through November 30, 2015
Susan Hoffman
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GRANT DONORS
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Julie Kramer
Carole Loebner
Gary Mudd
Margaret Remis
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Bais Abraham Congregation
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Linda Kraus
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Anna Richards
Fred Schuver
Sally Stein
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Long and Foster
Gold Team Board
Boeing St. Louis Employees
Community Fund
Balaban’s Wine and Tapas Bar
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Norma Nest
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Phyllis Weiss
Chesterfield Baseball Cards
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Betty Schwartz
Dale Steinberg
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Carpenters’ District Council
of Greater St. Louis
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Carrollton Bank
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Irl Scissors
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Congregation Shaare Emeth
Edgewild Restaurant &
Winery
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Richard Wile
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Einstein Bros Bagels
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CWA-COPE PCC
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Giovanni’s Kitchen
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Enterprise Bank & Trust
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Sandi Super
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Linda Matz Mantle
Myra Ozersky
Donna Rosenberg
Marcia Shapiro
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Joan Wittner
IBEW Local Union No.1
AFL-CIO
Jane Kahn
Rozella Lapp
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Diana Padratzik
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Ann Sheinbein
Diane Susman
Heather Wohl
Jewish Community Center
Meramec Caverns
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Sara Marks
Cicely Paine
Karla Rosenblum
Karen Sher
Mona Swedroe
Olivia Wolf
Missouri Botanical Garden
Maxine Kalina
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Renee Marver
Jewish Community Relations
Council
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Jewish Family & Children’s
Service
Neiman Marcus
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Renie Lauter
Carol Max
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Ann Ross
Alyssa Shyken
Marcia Tash
Karen Wool
Jewish Federation of St. Louis
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Sanford Lebman
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Billi Patzius
Leona Ross
Pam Siegel
Susan TeStroete
Rita Worth
Kol Rinah Sisterhood
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Luxco
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Mary McMurtrey
Judy Pearlstone
Mona Roth
Laura Silverberg
Natasha Theusch
Leslie Yoffie
Missouri AFL-CIO
Ruhlin Group
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Paula Lemerman
Stacy McNew
Lenore Pepper
Libby Sorkin Routman
Karen Silverman
Mavis Thompson
Judith Zafft
Joy Lending
Joseph Pereles
Leonard Rubenstein
Ross Silverman
Linda Thomson
Carole Zatlin
Na’Amat USA, St. Louis
Council
Salt + Smoke
Deanna McPherson
St. Louis Cardinals
Paule, Camazine &
Blumenthal, P.C.
St. Louis’ Original Spinning
Sharon Stein
Roberta Hurwitz
Debbie Igielnik
Allison Izsak
Carole Karlin
Fanny Katz
Peggy Lents
Kathleen McVoy
Rachel Pereles
Mandy Rubenstein
Naomi Silvermintz
Timekeepers
Sheryl Zigler
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Doris Lerner
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Sarah Pernik
Jane Neff Rubin
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Laura Tishey
Shelley Zimbalist
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Leslee Levey
Brenda Melson
Carol Pessin
Jane Tzinberg Rubin
Sharon Silverstein
Mark Tobin
Hillary B. Zimmerman
Sally Katzif
Linda Levin
Gary Meltz
Planned Parenthood
St. Louis Region
Miriam Pessin
Pamela Rubin
Harriet Silverstone
Shawn Tobin
Muriel Zimring
Sharon Katz-Weintraub
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Myrna Meyer
PROMO
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Noma Simon
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Rindskopf Roth Funeral
Chapel
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Victoria Singer
Lauren Tucker
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Safe Connections
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Maxine Levy
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Lois Soffer
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Jackie Kleban
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Margie Sandheinrich
Myrna Sokolik
Barbara Victor
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Joan Lipkin
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Ilene Litvag
Brenda Morrison
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Charlotte Schneider
Steve Spewak
Gail Wechsler
Joyce Kolker
Arthur Litz
Elizabeth Morrison
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Chesed
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Jean Schneider
Susan Spiegel
Deborah Wein
United Hebrew Congregation
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Jerri Livingston
Shirley Mosinger
Eldisa Ramic
John Schneider
Sandra Spirtas
Elizabeth Weinstein
Judi Kramer
Joyce Leventhal Lodato
Charles Moskowitz
Beverly Rehfeld
Leanne Schneider
Gloria Spitzer
Diane Weinstock
Women’s Voices Raised for
Social Justice
Roblee Foundation Joseph H. and Florence A.
Shir Hadash Reconstructionist
Community
IN-KIND
DONORS
Challenger Learning Center
City Museum
Longhorn Steakhouse
Mark Morgan
Pinot’s Palette
Jamie Roper
RubinBrown LLP
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Swing-A-Round Funtown
The Ink Spot, Inc.
The Wine and Cheese Place
Timekeepers
Total Wine & More
Yorkshire Cleaners
Simmons Bank
St. Louis County
Children’s Services Fund
St. Louis Labor Tribune
Temple Emanuel
Marcia Moskowitz
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mission
The National Council of Jewish Women–St. Louis Section
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.
January
1
6
11
11
13
13
15/16
18
21
26
27
28
28
NEW YEAR’S DAY - Office and TheResaleShop Closed
OACAP Discussion Group at Crown Center for Senior Living
Executive Team Meeting
NCJW Board Meeting
Art Interest Group
Jean Stein Bloch Wife Widow Woman Group – New Session Begins
MLK Day Sale at TheResaleShop
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - Office and TheResaleShop Closed
Third Thursday Lunch and Learn Program – Trafficking Awareness
Human Trafficking Awareness Day – Jefferson City
NCJW/Planned Parenthood ProChoice Lobby Day
JPro Luncheon
OACAP Program – Medicare for Baby Boomers
FEBRUARY
8
8
10
15
15
NCJW Board Meeting
Art Interest Group
PRESIDENT’S DAY – Office Closed
President’s Day Sale at TheResaleShop
18
20
21
21
23
Third Thursday Lunch and Learn Program at the Holocaust Museum
NCJW Trivia Night at Temple Israel
CONNECT Event
Project Renewal
March
7
9
10
11-12
13-15
30
Art Interest Group
Third Thursday Lunch and Learn - Beyond Housing (notice date change)
March Madness Sale at TheResaleShop
Washington Institute
April
3
11
11
12
13
20
22
24
Project Renewal
NCJW Board Meeting
LOBBY DAY – Jefferson City
Art Interest Group
Spring Luncheon
Earth Day Sale at TheResaleShop
CONNECT Event

Gearing up for Trivia Night

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