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Hello Everyone, Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Hope is a renewable option: If you run out of it at the end of the day, you get to start over in the morning. Action will delineate and define you. ~ Barbara Kingsolver I hope you and your loved ones Thomas Jefferson enjoyed a meaningful Passover cel- What actions do you take that define who Spring is a time of blossoming and renewal – a time when longer days lift our spirits, when the seeds we ebration. The holiday reminds us you are? have planted begin to sprout, and our gardens are filled with promise. This Spring is certainly a time of of our collective history; we share The National Council of Jewish Women/Los change, renewal and hope at Women Helping Women – a season in which our programs and our staff stories with our friends and family, Angeles (NCJW/LA) is a place to get involved and are growing, and we look forward to the ever increasing opportunities to nurture our community. and retell a momentous event which to put into place the actions that define you. You connects Jewish communities literally might know what we do and may be thinking how Cipra Nemeth Hillary Sevin can I get involved; to show others who I am and • Thanks to an extremely generous grant from the City of West Hollywood, our Rental President around the globe. It also reminds us Executive Director what is important to me through my work with Assistance Program has been renewed for another six months! Launched in August 2009 to reach out to those who are still in an organization like NCJW/LA. You might already as a response to the economic downturn, this fund allows us to assist WEHO residents in bondage - bound by poverty, joblessness, illness or loneli- be a member and have volunteered or attended an event and would like to get attaining or maintaining housing, in order to reduce eviction and homelessness in the City more involved. ness. We include those in need at our table, and wish of West Hollywood. them the good things we all seek – prosperity, health and We have many opportunities at NCJW/LA. The first question to answer is “What are my interests?” Is it children, helping women, tutoring, observing, ad- friendship. vocating, or finding ways I can support an organization that does amazing work • Our Family Court Advocacy Project COURTWATCH also continues to grow, and we These are the ideals that we, at NCJW/LA, strive for women, children and families in Los Angeles… the list of your interests may are currently developing a partnership with Southwestern Law School to train a corps of for daily as we help our clients turn their lives around be many or few. Either way NCJW/LA may be just the place for you. law student volunteers to help with this important project! So what are your options that will help you define yourself through through education, access to resources, counseling and your actions? • Please join us in welcoming back a graduate of our intern training program, Dawn encouragement. Our committed volunteers and staff Women Helping Women Community Counseling & Support Services Zienert, MSW! As our new Talkline Services Coordinator, Dawn will conduct our Talkline work year-round to turn our organization’s ideals into • Family Court Advocacy Project unique programs. I am proud to be a part of this work • Esther Lewin Emergency Survival Fund Volunteer recruitment and trainings, and coordinate our Talkline services. We are thrilled as a volunteer in Women Helping Children programs; I • WHW Outreach &Help List to have her back at WHW. • Annual Clothing Giveaway have interacted with hundreds of children in schools and Thanks to all of our volunteers, staff, interns, donors and colleagues, our programs are blossoming, shelters over the years. I am also honored to have served • Scholarship Committee • WHW Free Counseling Talkline and this spring is full of promise. as President of this Section for almost three years. When Contact: Elizabeth Triplett, 323-852-8515 or [email protected] I began my term I told you my goal was to help raise our Women Helping Children Art & Literacy Programs for Youth Whether you and I and a few others will renew the world some day remains to be seen. But within ourselves profile and in that regard I hope you have seen accom- • Light Up A Library we must renew it each day. ~ Hermann Hesse plishment. Thanks to the expertise of those involved • Art Pals or Art Bridges Culture Programs we have received praise for our sophisticated advertising • Tutor Homeless & At-Risk Youth in After School & Enrichment Programs in magazines, newspapers, billboards, the internet and • After School Homework Clubs • Volunteer at Book Fairs and Art Festivals more. These ads have increased the public’s awareness of • Sort and Label Books the connection between Council Thrift and the services Contact: Melissa Tillman, 323-852-8505 or [email protected] we provide. Despite ongoing economic challenges our Women Making A Difference stores are helping us to continue to expand our services Through NCJW/LA community services projects... Mitzvot & Merlot pro- and programs. grams... do a mitzvah and enjoy wine and light refreshments at a volunteer’s home or perform a mitzvah at a partner organization. Programs are held once In a few weeks I will be handing over my duties to a month! Contact: Susan Sysler, 323-852-8512 or [email protected] two respected Board members, Amy Straus and Ruth Advocacy Zeitzew. It has truly been an honor to have represented • Organize campaigns to support or oppose legislation Congratulations to our new program coordina- Kendall Evans from Another Way provides Domestic Violence Training for On April 21st we will host a record number of the Los Angeles Section at local community events and • Participate with other coalitions to create a broader collective power tors: Leah Ziskin, Clinical Program Coordinator, social work staff & interns. prospective social work interns at our annual national NCJW gatherings. I have made friends from • Put together Advocacy Programs on topical issues Dawn Zienert, & Livier Sandoval, Community Intern Open House, as WHW is heralded by Contact: Ruth Williams, 323-852-8503 or [email protected] Services Coordinator. UCLA professors as the training ground of Sections across the country, and have admired the scope choice for clinical social work students. of services that individual Sections and our National Board Council Thrift Shops have created and provided. Here at Council I have had • Folding and stuffing receipts for mailing the privilege of working, learning and laughing with tal- • Entering donation data into the computer S•A•V•E T•H•E D•A•T•E • Filing donation receipts ented, dedicated and compassionate staff members. We • Sorting and hanging used clothing that has been donated Please join Women Helping Women on June 3rd at 8pm for an evening of theater: are extremely fortunate to have such strong leadership • Maintaining racks of clothing in our Executive Director, and all her staff. I am looking Contact: Bob Klausner, 323-852-8525 or [email protected] BEHIND THE GATES forward to the next chapter of my NCJW/LA life, and Outreach & Committees at ask you to join me in wishing Amy and Ruth a productive • Helping at various events throughout Los Angeles The Marilyn Monroe Theater in West Hollywood and rewarding Co-Presidency; I know that • Women’s Seder Committee they will bring continued pride to our • Annual Meeting Committee Proceeds will replenish the Esther Lewin Emergency Survival Fund, allowing us to • Fundraising Events/Development wonderful Section. Contact: Susan Sysler, 323-852-8512 or [email protected] continue providing emergency food, rental assistance & other aid to families in need. B’shalom, We know that you will find the right fit for your interests. Information: Elizabeth Triplett 323-852-8515 or [email protected] Cipra Call today to show the actions that define who you are. N EWS FROM WOMEN HELPING CHILDREN W HAT IS HAPPENING...

AH TEENS SCORE AT THE LAKER’S GAME encourages a love of learning Thanks to the generosity of the Anthem Blue Cross Foundation that will last a lifetime. WOMEN MAKING A DIFFERENCE and the Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation, NCJW/LA Thanks to your generosity and We are married, single, mothers, daughters. Our group is comprised of busy energetic, compassionate, received 25 tickets to take the Teens enrolled in the Alexandria generous book donations from dynamic women who want to help make an impact on their community. Please join us, whether you have House Teen Tutoring and Enrichment program to a Laker’s the City of West Hollywood, one hour a week or one hour a month for an opportunity to help others and meet new friends. Game! the Women Helping Children Department has already donated On March 2, the AH Teens over 3,000 books to our partnering schools, Gramercy Place, enjoyed watching the Lakers Alexandria House, St. John’s Hospital, Venice Family Clinic, PROGRAM LISTING: beat the Indiana Pacers 122- all SOVA Food Pantry locations, and The Yeshiva Rav Isacohn Thursday, April 22 7:30 pm Pots, Soil & Buds Project for retirement facility. 99. Additional highlights includ- Torah Emeth Academy in 2010! We collect gently used chil- ed two appearances on the dren’s books here at Council House. The books are labeled, Thursday, May 6 7:30 pm Homemade chocolate truffles for Mother’s Day gifts Jumbotron and free tacos at organized by genre, and then donated for book giveaways at for NCJW/LA WHW clients. Jack in the Box for the Laker’s various locations. If you’re interested in donating new or gently scoring over 100 points and used children’s books or volunteering to help label and sort Thursday, June 10 5:45 pm Tomchei Shabbos – Assemble and deliver Kosher food baskets. AH Teens and Volunteers Celebrating keeping the Pacers under 100! books, please contact WHC Program Coordinator, Melissa the Laker’s Win A good time was had by all! Tillman at 323-852-8505 or [email protected] Interested? Want more info? Contact Susan Sysler, Director of Development Go Lakers!!! & Outreach at 323-852-8512 or [email protected] McALISTER TEEN MOMS VISIT THE NORTON SAVE THE DATE! B-I-N-G-O IS BACK! SIMON MUSEUM ANNUAL WOMEN’S SEDER We raised over $1200 at our 2009 Legendary Bingo Event Earlier this year, the girls enrolled in our Teen Mom Tutoring benefiting Women Helping Children’s Art and Literacy Programs and Enrichment program at McAlister High School enjoyed On April 1, 2010, NCJW/LA members, volunteers and friends gathered at Council House to enjoy the reading of for youth! Join us for another fun-filled evening of laughs and a visit to the Norton Simon Museum. The focus of our tour the Haggadah (special for a Women’s Seder), partake in the rituals of Passover, eat delicious food and share the Drag Queen Bingo on Sunday, July 18th at 7pm at Hamburger was Impressionism, since the girls have been learning about experience of a Seder through the eyes of women. A special thank you to Cantor Mimi Haselkorn for leading us Mary’s in West Hollywood!! Impressionist Artists and their techniques in their art class every Friday. in song and to Marla Smith for keeping us on track with the reading of the Haggadah. NCJW/LA VOLUNTEERS CELEBRATE DR. SEUSS Upon arrival, we split into groups and were given a Docent Our thanks to our sponsors and underwriters And…our thanks to the Seder Committee who DAY AT LAUREL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL to take us around the museum. We saw several works of art, who helped make this evening so special: gave energy and time to this event: In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, WHC Volunteers at Laurel including works by Picasso, Van Gogh, Renoir, Degas, and more! Anita Aratow The girls were blown away at the fact that they were looking at Jen Baronoff, Chair Elementary School dressed in “Cat in the Hat” hats and read Deborah Berger Dr. Seuss books to each classroom in the school. In addi- original works of art created by these famous Artists! It was a Anita Aratow fun and enlightening experience for all. Jennifer Brockett Deborah Berger tion, the children were given Dr. Lance Brown/Brown Metals Seuss memorabilia and shared sto- “Thank you for your dedication, help, and time. Most importantly I Pam Brown Glatt Mart ries about their favorite Dr. Seuss want to thank you for the Christmas party and the trip to the Norton Marla Smith Simon Museum. It was a good experience for me to see the painting William O’Neill + Company books and movies! We’re still in Stacey Tabor cahoots over who had more fun live and not just on the refrigerator or the computer. If it wasn’t for Milken Family Foundation – the volunteers or the kids! you and the National Council of Jewish Women Los Angeles, I would Mount Sinai Memorial Parks and Mortuaries have never had the opportunity to see these paintings. Thank you.” Cipra Nemeth Next year in Jerusalem! – Viridiana, McAlister HS Student Amy Strauss “Thank you so much for giving us the privilege to have a field trip to the Norton Simon Museum. One painting that caught my eye was where the Virgin Mary was holding baby Jesus. This painting just Annual Meeting – Board Installation and Laurel Elementary Students made me think about my baby. I just imagined myself carrying my Help Is As Close As Your Phone Celebrating Dr. Seuss Day baby girl and teaching her the letters of the alphabet and numbers. Volunteer Awards Presentation FREE COUNSELING TALKLINE Laurel LUL Volunteers, Pearl Glick, Deborah The painting is very beautiful, and I really liked it.” – Jessica, McAlister SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2010 • 12 noon Berger, Melissa Tillman (WHC Program HS Student TOLL FREE 877-655-3807 Coordinator), Rochelle Cohen “My favorite piece was the Ballerina by Degas. The girl held Lawry’s The Prime Rib • 100 N. La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills Dear Ms. Deborah her posture and head up proud, just like we all should. Thank Everyone Needs Help Some of the Program: Special guests sharing stories about Thank you for reading us “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” you for providing time Women Helping Women Services NCJW/LA’s services and programs helping to make I liked your Dr. Seuss hat. You are a nice reader. I was our field trip to the ® excited when you came to our class. museum. It was so www.ncjwla.org their lives more meaningful and successful. NCJ W Sincerely, nice of you to take Installation: Carolyn Williams, Sempra Energy, Abigail, Laurel ES Student us outside of our Senior Manager Community Partnerships busy lives. It was H H H H SPRING CLEANING? much appreciated.” VISIT OUR WEBSITE RSVP by May 28, 2010…Reservations held upon Donate your Gently Used Children’s Books to – Sara, McAlister www.ncjwla.org receipt of payment. No refunds after June 2, 2010. the WHC Dept HS Student Tickets: $60 (NCJW members) • $70 (Non-members) The love of learning begins with fostering a love of reading. For many of the children we serve, the books they receive SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER Table of 8 $500 through our Women Helping Children programs are often the The 2009-2010 school year ends on June 24th and the 2010- To receive information on National Contact Susan Sysler at 323-8752-8512 or first books they can call their own. The opportunity to build 2011 school year begins on September 8th. WHC wishes every- NCJW issues go to www.ncjw.org [email protected] for tickets or information. their own home libraries creates enthusiasm for reading and one a safe and fun summer! N EWS FROM THE ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT C OUNCIL THRIFT SHOPS To donate call 1-800-400-6259

The Advocacy Committee has made several wonder- Ratzan followed by the Women Who Dared Award given ful plans for the Spring months of 2010. We continue to to Eve Ensler (The Vagina Monologues author) and Lilly THERE’S GOLD IN THRIFT SHOPS emphasize issues of contemporary importance and inter- Ledbetter, a true American heroine fighting for equal pay. With everyone struggling to make ends meet, people want as est to the community. As a result, our Programs have There were workshops on many issues connected to the much value as possible for a LOT LESS MONEY!!! One would been well attended by the public. We have made strides in goals of NCJW. never believe the amazing deals found at Council Thrift Shops. There is gold in our Thrift Shops!!! reaching out by communicating via the internet and media. We filled the Caucus Room and the halls of the Rayburn If you have never shopped at a Council Thrift Shop, you are Our Director Ruth Williams sends out 4,000 e-mail blasts Congressional building and the Senate Hart Building. We to her ever-growing list of resources. She is also vital in in for a real surprise. It is amazing how many new and barely met with our Congressional Representatives, Senators used items there are, and at prices so far below normal, helping us develop our outreach to speakers and media or their Legislative Aides. NCJW/LA met in the offices moderators. you almost feel as if you are committing a crime to shop at of Brad Sherman, Maxine Waters, Howard Berman and Council Thrift. Our February meeting focused on The Separation of Henry Waxman, in whose offices we joined with his Our faltering economy has left many consumers watching Church and State. We featured two outstanding speakers, aides to watch on TV the signing ceremony by President every penny they spend which is a good reason to shop our Stephen Rohde, Esq. and Tim Rutten, L.A. Times editorial Obama of the health bill. This illustrates how grass stores, and most importantly, support the National Council writer. Our moderator Dave Bryan is a noted televi- roots lobbying truly does make a difference. The entire of Jewish Women/Los Angeles. sion political journalist who has traveled extensively and Southern California delegation then met with our Senators’ Just recently, we received a call from a customer who had appears on both CBS2 and KACL9 Legislative Aides. never shopped a Thrift Shop. He told us that he was persuaded to check out Council Thrift from one of his associates and wanted to let us know of his “unbelievable, amazing” In March, we attended the Washington Institute held In May we will present our second program on Women finds at our store. As he told us, he went to our Thrift Shop at Veteran and found a suit from Hart Schaffner and Marx, every three years in Washington, DC. It is an opportunity in Prison, including the role of Girls and Gangs. Dawn regularly retailing for over $1,500, on sale at Council Thrift for $100!!!!! As he continued, he was in the store for over one hour and to become more informed about the issues and to make our Brown, head of the Girls and Gangs program in Los bought two suits, one sport jacket, and six shirts for a grand total of $330 which would retail for over $3,500!!!! His experience voices heard on Capitol Hill. Angeles has confirmed her interest and involvement in the at Council Thrift was a profitable success and as he said “I can now dress like a million dollars for pennies on the dollar!” Even more important is the charitable work done by NCJW/LA. Your donations help fund our services and programs for wom- The Los Angeles Section had a large delegation attending: presentation. We intend to also have a Psychiatrist join us, as well as others with expertise in this field. en, children and families in need and at-risk in the Los Angeles community. Before you donate or purchase goods, Council Thrift Cipra Nemeth, outgoing President, Amy Straus and Ruth Shops and the National Council of Jewish Women/Los Angeles urge you to find out what we do and how we do it, so you can be Zeitzew, incoming co-Presidents as well as board members: We are currently evaluating several other timely topics sure of our charitable purpose and the NCJW/LA mission. Check out our website at www.ncjwla.org. Regardless of whether you Jen Baronoff, Pam Brown, Susan Isaacs, Lee Saltz and mem- for our Program in June. donate to Council Thrift or you are one of our avid consumers, we are very grateful for your support. bers and supporters Fran Lyons, Jerilyn Stapleton, Carole For more information and if you are interested in joining NEW: Get the inside scoop on Council Thrift Shops great fashion finds, great deals, upcoming events and ways to donate with Cherzer and Aimee Sax. Accompanying this delegation the Advocacy Committee, please contact Ruth Williams at our new blog: http://councilcouturette.tumblr.com NEW STORE IN STUDIO CITY • 12203 Ventura Blvd., Studio City • 818-505-1924 • Opening April 22 were Hillary Selvin, Executive Director; Susan Sysler, Direc- 323-852-8503 or [email protected] tor of Development & Outreach; Melissa Tillman, Women See the listing under the Best of the Best Events. Helping Children Program Coordinator. 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OFFICIAL SLATE Every 3 years, NCJW holds this Institute, which is a na- Please see the Advocacy article for more details about the tional public policy conference offering advocacy training, Washington Institute. NCJW/LA BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS 2010-2011

CO-PRESIDENTS 2010-2011 Amy Straus and Ruth Zeitzew VICE PRESIDENTS 2010-2011 Lilly Ledbetter speaks to the NCJW delegates about The Los Angeles delegation at Capitol Hill. Members of the Los Angeles delegation watch the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 and its the signing ceremony of the health care bill on Jennifer Baronoff, Women Helping Children companion The Paycheck Fairness Act which we are TV in Congressman Henry Waxman’s office Deborah Berger, Development and Outreach advocating for now. on Capitol Hill. Pam Brown, Women Making a Difference INTERNATIONAL Cipra Nemeth, Council Thrift Lee Saltz, Advocacy Thanks to Shari Eshet, NCJW Israel Director, for arranging school age are cared for and have daily programs; school age a site visit in Jerusalem for Susan Sysler, Director of Devel- children also have programs available after school and when Peggy Schwartz, Parliamentarian opment & Outreach. While on vacation, Susan there is a school break and the mom is working, Merle Siegel, Women Helping Women took some time to visit Woman To Woman scholarships are provided for day camps for the – Jerusalem Shelter for Battered Women. Pam children. The kitchen is communal and the resi- CO-SECRETARIES 2010-2011 Geyer, incoming Chair of the Houston Section dents cook their own meals. A new program Phyllis Cohen also joined them for this visit. This shelter of- was just started which moves the woman and Rebecca Wayne fers 12 to 15 women and up to 30 children a her children to a “halfway house”… a rented refuge for as long as they need and a place to Naomi, Director of Development for apartment so they can begin developing a life. TREASURER 2010-2011 learn and become empowered. In addition to Jerusalem Shelter; Rachel - Executive Woman to Woman is a recipient of funds Director; Shari Eshet – NCJW Israel Jean Pearlstein counseling, opportunities are provided for job Director; Susan Sysler – NCJW/LA from NCJW. “The compassion and dedication training or additional schooling; children not of Director of Development & Outreach. of their staff was quite apparent.” DIRECTORS 2009-2011 DIRECTORS 2010-2012 Suzanne Buckholtz Anita Aratow LOCAL Irene Perer Shelly Dodell Marla Smith Susan Isaacs

News from our VISTA VAL Division... News from our BEVERLY WEST Division… Lila Steinhart Debby Newman For those in the Valley For those in the City Fran Teller MEETING LOCATION: Thursday, May 6 TEMPLE KOL TIKVAH Discussion group at 11:30 am Additional nominations to be included on the official ballot may be submitted by a 20400 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills 91364 Mother’s Day Luncheon and entertainment – 12:30 pm petition signed by twenty-five (25) members in good standing. Such a petition must be GENERAL MEETINGS: are held the first Monday of each At Council House – 543 N. Fairfax Avenue delivered to the chair of the Nominating Committee within ten (10) days of the mailing month. No meetings in June, July and August. The next Gen- Officers of the Nominating Committee’s timely report to membership. eral Meeting is the Spring Luncheon on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at President Fran Brown (310) 827-4004 11:30am at Braemar Country Club. RSVP with payment by May Vice Presidents & 4th. $50.00 (check payable to NCJW/LA) and mailed to Membership Gladys Stein & Selma Baraz An official ballot is to be mailed to the membership no later than twenty (20) days Ellen Wohl, 5809 Larboard Lane, Agoura Hills, CA 91301 Secretary Faith Sussman prior to the Annual Meeting ONLY IF AND WHEN additional nominee(s) for any one Menu choices: Chicken, Salmon, Vegetarian Jewish Heritage & Tributes Muriel Mines of the offices are submitted in accordance with the procedure defined above. In all DISCUSSION GROUPS & BOARD MEETINGS: Environmental Issues Fae Shatz other instances, membership approval of the recommended slate will be considered Art, Books, Movies, Jewish Studies, World Affairs Special Events Ruth Bland to be a vote in favor of the slate and the Secretary shall, at the Annual Meeting, cast a Telephone Frances Carter OFFICERS – 2009-2011 Hospitality Jeanette Litt & Shirley Brown single ballot on behalf of the membership. Co-Presidents Jean Aaron (818)344-0926 Gloria Burney (818)346-4025 Potential new members S•A•V•E T•H•E D•A•T•E ! Exec. Vice President Shirley Cohen Please call Gladys 323-651-1196 or Selma 310-821-8045 Vice President, Liaison & Outreach Natalie Issner June 6, 2010 – 12:00 Noon Vice Presidents, Membership Naomi Klein & Frances Goldsmith Need a ride to get to Beverly West programs? Annual meeting and Board Installation Luncheon at Lawry’s Restaurant Vice President, Program Lenore Machanic If you would like to carpool, please call Fran B. at Recording Secretary Arlene Klein 310-827-4004 for Marina Del Rey or West LA and Gladys Please RSVP by May 28, 2010 to Susan Sysler at Correspondence Secretary Esther Mueller at 323-651-1196 in the West Hollywood Area. (323) 852-8512 or [email protected] Treasurer Arline Colton City Rides: 213, 310 or 323 area codes +808-7433 NCJW/LA is grateful to all those who support our vital New Members RIBUTES AND TRIBUTE FORM community services through Tributes. Tributes are a T wonderful way to honor and recognize the people in your Life Members life, while supporting the programs and services of NCJW. Anthony Segil • Sally Jane Straus IN MEMORY OF: FROM: IN HONOR OF: FROM: Rhea Beierfeld Roberta Gillerman Yossi Abuhav Susan Sysler Annual Members Ruth Britton Gerald Bubis Elaine Arnstein Arlene Cirlin Betty Jane Bruck-Heppenstall Rachelle Rosenblat Susan Simon Constance Engelman Ruth Williams Susie & Moti Ben-Yitzhack Susan Sysler Gerald Garner Joan Peltin Suzanne & David Buckholtz Board and Staff of NCJW/LA David Buckholtz Carolyne Rosenstein Diane Tatum Nejatollah Javid Susan Sysler Suzanne & David Buckholtz Women Helping Children Anna Burns Joanne Schwarz Barbara Walker Sarah Kane Alice Schoenwald Staff and Volunteers Kate and Irving Kaplan Lisa Kaplan Lubka Suzanne & David Buckholtz Women Making A Difference Volunteers Jennifer Niles Susan Shapiro Enid Zimmerman Annette Lang Roxie Goodman Suzanne & David Buckholtz Susan Sysler Annette Lang Marlene, Pete and Jud Brooke & Ronen Elefant Susan Sysler Andrea Levin’s mother Toni Goldstein Arlene Fogel Dr. Marvin Meisler and Steve Clo Manopla Women Helping Women Staff Zena Ginsberg Susan Sysler Welcome to our newest and youngest Life Member: Sally Jane Debby Newman’s father Board and Staff of NCJW/LA Connie Katz Susan Sysler Debby Newman’s father Merle Siegel Adam Kirr Susan Sysler Straus, daughter of Amy and Jeffrey Straus, born July 7, 2009. Amy is Debby Newman’s father Women Helping Women Jordyn Kirr Susan Sysler one of our new incoming co-Presidents and has been VP of Women Staff & Volunteers Lori & Steve Kirr Susan Sysler Ben Norton Board and Staff of NCJW/LA Rosalie Lurie Susan Sysler Helping Children. We think Sally Jane will get lots of understanding Ben Norton Cipra Nemeth Professor Danny Michaelson Susan Sysler of NCJW/LA. Ben Norton Fern and Bob Seizer Sammie Moshenberg Fran Teller Ben Norton Ruth Williams Cipra Nemeth Helen Kozberg Asya Orshansky Board and Staff of NCJW/LA Nicole, Dan, Jesse & Gavin Ryback Susan Sysler Youngest life member Sally Jane Straus Muriel Sadoff Arlene Cirlin C. Jean Pearlstin’s mother-in-law Board and Staff of NCJW/LA Naomi & Marv Silbermintz Susan Sysler Bill Ross Sylvia Schulman, Samuel Dr. Dan Sizemore Susan Sysler Condolences to Ava Rose on the loss of her mother Barbara. Schulman Scholarship Fund Mark & Fran Sysler Susan Sysler Our sincerest sympathy to the families of the following members and staff who have recently passed away: Bill Rothschild Alice Schoenwald Dolores Weinberger Susan Sysler Karen Schneider’s father Fran and Sherm Teller Toby Weston Jean Herb Aaron ASYA ORSHANSKY – worked in Thrift for 24 years from 1980 to 2004 and is the sister-in-law of our Sophia Bob Schachter’s brother Ben’s Books- Book Group Orshansky, Assistant Director of Retail Operations. Roberta Sewal Peters Susan Sysler GET WELL: FROM: Fae Shatz Sydney Rocklin Anita Aratow Board and Staff of NCJW/LA FAE SHATZ – long time NCJW/LA member who served on the Beverly West Division board and was very active Fae Shatz Renee Weisenberg Harriette Bernstein Roxie Goodman with environmental issues. There are also books at the Rosewood School Library on the environment that Fae Jerry Spector Eleanor Crane Harriette Bernstein Alice Schoenwald Grandmother of Ray Vizcarra Gloria Burney Jean and Herb Aaron arranged to have donated. and Jeffrey Prang Hillary Selvin and Ruth Williams Gloria Burney Shirley Cohen Faye Warga Ray Held Gloria Burney Board and Staff of NCJW/LA ANNETTE LANG – long time NCJW/LA member and a past president of the Vista Val Division. Gloria Burney Vista Val Board Mimi Williger’s husband Vista Val Board SEENA NAVSKY – long time Life Member of NCJW/LA. Sylvia Schulman Board and Staff of NCJW/LA Mimi Williger’s husband Sarah Yucht Fran Teller Board and Staff of NCJW/LA RUTH BLAND – long time member and past officer of Bevery West Division, responsible for planning many fun Miles Zeman Elaine and David Burnstein Fran Teller Ruth Williams and interesting trips. TRIBUTE FORM Membership Form INVITE THE NEXT GENERATION TO JOIN US! Honor your friends and family through an NCJW/LA Tribute. A beautiful tribute card will be sent to the person/family you are honoring. Tribute donations are fully tax-deductible and benefit the programs and services at NCJW/LA. A receipt will NCJW/LA believes in our mission to create social change through our advocacy, social and community services. But we can not do be sent to the donor for tax purposes. this alone. We appreciate your support as a member. Please take the time to invite a family member or friend to join. [ ] Congratulations [ ] Bar/Bat Mitzvah [ ] Birthday TRIBUTE AMOUNTS: [ ] Best Wishes [ ] Condolence [ ] Get Well [ ] $18 [ ] $36 [ ] $54 [ ] Life Member: $350 [ ] Member: $60 [ ] Senior Member (65+) $35 [ ] In honor of [ ] In memory of [ ] $72 [ ] Other NEW RATES & LEVELS [ ] Full-Time College Student Member $18 [ ] Couples $100 HONOREE AMOUNT ENCLOSED:______Name ______Name______Amount Enclosed: ______[ ] Checks: make payable to NCJW/LA Address ______[ ] Bill my credit card: Address ______[ ] Checks: Make payable to NCJW/LA City______Zip ______[ ] Visa [ ] MasterCard [ ] Bill my credit card: City ______Zip______Tribute message: ______Card #:______[ ] Visa [ ] MasterCard ______E-mail______Expiration date : ______DONOR Card #:______Signature:______Telephone______Name ______Cell ______Expiration date: ______Address ______**Please send this form and your payment to: City______Zip______NCJW/LA Work phone______Signature:______E-mail______543 N. Fairfax Ave **Please send this form and your payment to: NCJW/LA • 543 N. Fairfax Ave • Los Angeles, CA 90036 Los Angeles, CA 90036 Tax ID# 95-1641433 Tax ID# 95-1641433 Telephone ______