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OUR
HISTORY
In 1893, the Chicago World’s Fair was
held to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the
discovery of the New World. Hannah
Greenbaum Solomon was asked to organize a
group of American Jewish women at the Fair’s
Parliament of Religions. She brought together
ninety-five representative Jewish women from
across the United States to discuss issues
pertinent to their time. This group became the
National Council of Jewish Women. In the last
decades of the 19th century, these women became
involved in settlement homes, adult study circles,
vocational training for young girls, free health
dispensaries, school health inspection programs, day
nurseries and assistance to the poor.
Twenty-nine years later, on September 12, 1922, at 20 Thomson Place, Lynbrook, New
York, twelve women assembled at the home of Mrs. H. M. Kanwit. There they met with
Mrs. Harry Sternberger, Secretary of the National Council of Jewish Women. They laid
the foundation for South Shore Section, whose concerns would be education,
community service and social action.
The first open meeting of the South Shore Section was held two months later at the
Hebrew Education Alliance on November 13, 1922. Section President, Mrs. Moolten,
quoted Abraham Lincoln in what was to be the conscious of South Shore Section and
the driving force behind the work it would do, “with malice toward none, charity for all.”
For over a century, the National Council of Jewish Women has been at the forefront of
social change – championing the needs of women, children and families – while
courageously taking a progressive stance on such issues as child welfare, women’s rights,
and reproductive freedom. That pioneering spirit continues to this day. The National
Council of Jewish Women is a place where women from across society come together
to make the world at large as well as their own communities, a better place for women,
children and families. NCJW embraces women of diverse backgrounds and
temperaments, thinkers and doers, who want to play a part at the local, national, and
even global level. Yet, all who come to NCJW share a belief that progressive ideals put
into action can improve the world. National Council of Jewish Women is the most
potent, most effective, most satisfying place where you can turn your beliefs into
meaningful action.
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“
Who is an NCJW woman . . .? She is the woman who has
the courage of her convictions who expresses them when the
occasion rises. She is the woman who dares to go into the
world and do what her convictions demand.
”
- NCJW Presidential Address 1896
by Hannah G. Solomon, NCJW Founder
OUR BELIEFS
Nationally, NCJW is a leading advocate of social and political change
in the areas of reproductive rights, separation of religion and state, and individual
rights, among others. In Israel, we help at-risk youth and assure the delivery of
compassionate services for women, children and families while advocating for
religious freedom, tolerance and pluralism. In today’s political environment this
work is more critical than ever.
Today that pioneering spirit continues. Informed by Jewish values – and our
understanding that these values have universal appeal – the National Council of
Jewish Women is nothing less than the voice of, the place where women from
across society come together to make the world at large and their communities,
in particular, a better place.
OUR SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL
OUR PERSONALITY
THAT STRENGTHENS US
For more than 60 years, NCJW has the reputation as the foremost
OUR PILLARS progressive US Jewish women’s organization dedicated to women’s
WE’RE BUILT ON
empowerment and gender equality in Israel.
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pioneers. From Israel), the NCJW very beginning, provides we grants for literacy us, not childhood the strongest. development We are and
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change, Advocacy taking a progressive and Coalition stance Work: on NCJW is a that member we are of unafraid numerous to do coalitions the right
issues to that protect aim to the ensure needs the of women, rights and well being thing of and Israeli fight women, the good children fight. We and
children, families. and families. We are We involved are informed
social action and are advocacy powerful. issues As individuals the areas and as of
by Jewish poverty, values hunger, and our tolerance, understanding co-existence, the a group, promotion we are of a equal positive citizenship force for
that these values have universal appeal. for all Israelis change. and women’s empowerment.
This perspective Commitment enables to Education: us to leave Our the two most notable programs are the NCJW
world better than we Women found and it. And Gender Studies Program at Tel Aviv University and
finally, we are thinkers and doers, the NCJW Research Institute for Innovation in
women who value thoughtful reflection Education (RIFIE) at Hebrew University.
as well as effective action.
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OUR SOUTH SHORE
SECTION
{MAKING A DIFFERENCE SINCE 1922}
Community Service
We take great pride in our many community service projects. During the holiday
season, we organize food drives in which hundreds of bags of groceries are collected
and donated to local agencies, such as the Hispanic Brotherhood, the food banks at
the Vineyard and St. Anthony’s Churches and Central Synagogue, St Agnes
Outreach, Rosa Lee Young Childhood Center, Rockville Centre Recreation Center,
and the Martin Luther King Center.
Other projects include clothing, books and school supply drives to support
community not-for-profit agencies like those noted above and the Back2School
store. We have helped staff the Family Court Children’s Center in Nassau County
with volunteers and contribute to the participants as needs arise. Our longstanding
tutor and mentoring program at Freeport’s Archer Street Elementary has helped
hundreds of students who need a little extra support and attention. The NCJW
annual community Chanukah Party delights and entertains children while collecting
toys that are later distributed to local children in need.
One of our signature community service programs is our twice-a-week Senior Club,
now in its 63rd year at the RVC Recreation Center. There, over 200 older adults
enjoy a number of weekly activities including the very popular duplicate bridge
program.
Each April we prepare Mother’s Day gift bags for women in need. They are filled
with personal care products and our members deliver them to such places as the
South Nassau Communities Hospital Family Clinic, the Safe Center serving victims
of domestic violence or child abuse, and Bethany House, a temporary residence for
homeless women and children.
It is remarkable to realize that today’s women of South Shore Section continue the work that
was begun in 1922. We are very proud of the vital impact that the South Shore Section has
had on our local community for the past 95 years. Our history is rich with community
involvement, from helping immigrants arriving at ports in Freeport and New York City, to
assisting the Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre; from providing aid to undernourished
Jewish children in Europe to contributing to Island Harvest; from supporting legislation to
establish a minimum wage to advocating for a woman’s right to choose.
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Education
We strive to offer an array of educational programs aimed to reach the various
interests of our members. In the past we have brought in notable speakers such as
Hilary Clinton, Mario Cuomo, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Sarah Weddington, Judae
Pearl and Ruth Messinger. We have also brought in local authors who have written
books on such topics as prison reform, healthy living, religious persecution and other
life stories.
We continue to participate in a joint intergenerational women’s Seder with the
sisterhoods of Temple B’nai Sholom-Beth David and Central Synagogue Beth-Emeth
and the Peninsula Section of NCJW. We sponsor two book clubs, an evening one,
which has been meeting since 1995, and the day Helene Zarowitz Interfaith group,
which has been meeting for over 30 years.
Advocacy
We are also involved in many advocacy and social
action projects that affect Rockville Centre and
the surrounding area. One of our earliest
initiatives included the first study on child day care
needs, “Windows on Day Care.“ We promote
the vote with voter registration programs, provide
awareness campaigns on sex and drug trafficking,
including our newest Teen Trafficking project, as
well as work on strategies to end domestic
violence and child abuse. We continue to be
involved in BenchMark TM , NCJW’s Campaign to
Save Roe and advocate on key legislative issues throughout each year.
Today, 95 years after the founding members of the South Shore Section
of NCJW began their volunteer efforts, the work of our section remains
constant and the dedication of our members steadfast.
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OUR WORK
{Community Service Projects}
Annual Community Chanukah Party
Archer Street School Mentoring and Tutoring
Back 2 School Store TM Support
Family Court Child Care Center Monitoring
Food, Clothing, School Supplies and Household Item Drives
Twice weekly Community Senior Club
{Education Programs}
Evening Book Club
Guest Speakers and Authors
High School Awards and Scholarships
Interfaith Book Club
Joint Women’s Seder
NCJW National Washington Institute and Convention
Women Who Make a Difference Recognition Luncheon
{Advocacy Issues}
Domestic Violence and Child Abuse
Human Trafficking
Legislative Pending Bills
Nassau County Court System
Prison Reform
Promote the Vote
Women’s Reproductive Choices - BenchMark Campaign
{South Shore Section}
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There is a place that shares your ideals.
A place where women believe in their heads and in
their hearts that things can and should be better.
It is the National Council of Jewish Women.
And now, it’s more important than ever that
compassionate women find a place to come
together and take a stand.
OUR SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL
For more than 60 years, NCJW has the reputation as the foremost
progressive US Jewish women’s organization dedicated to women’s
empowerment and gender equality in Israel.
Israel Granting Program: NCJW awards grants to organizations and
programs that address women’s rights, education, social justice, human
trafficking and domestic violence. Through Yad B’Yad (Hand in Hand with
Israel), NCJW provides grants for literacy childhood development and
enrichment for disadvantaged children and families.
Advocacy and Coalition Work: NCJW is a member of numerous coalitions
that aim to ensure the rights and well being of Israeli women, children and
families. We are involved in social action and advocacy issues in the areas of
poverty, hunger, tolerance, co-existence, the promotion of equal citizenship
for all Israelis and women’s empowerment.
Commitment to Education: Our two most notable programs are the NCJW
Women and Gender Studies Program at Tel Aviv University and
the NCJW Research Institute for Innovation in
Education (RIFIE) at Hebrew University.

OUR
ISSION
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.
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OUR MEMBERSHIP
Our Section continues to attract and involve women of
multi-generations, which
enables us to assist a wide variety of relevant causes.
Membership benefits include:
• Connecting with Jewish women in your community
• Learning about key issues that affect your life
• Attending varied programs with guest speakers
• Participating in community service projects, book clubs, social outings and more
• Putting your great ideas to work for a great organization!
You can “make a difference” – it all starts by getting involved. Whatever your
interests, NCJW South Shore Section has a place for you. And the bonus of new
and lasting friendships that you will find through NCJW is immeasurable! We keep
our members informed through our newsletter and our Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/southshoresection.
Annual membership is only $36.00. Please contact us at:
ncjwsouthshoresection@gmail.com
NCJW South Shore Section
PO Box 544
Rockville Centre, NY 11571
Our section serves the communities of Baldwin, Freeport, Island Park, Long Beach,
Lynbrook, Oceanside, Rockville Centre, South Hempstead and West Hempstead.