UPCOMING EVENTS

OPENING MEETING/MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON

Wednesday, September 23 at 11:00 a.m.


A Delicious Lunch • Great Company
A Fascinating Conversation

Featuring Dick Polman,  Acclaimed Political Commentator

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SAVE THE DATE, READ THE BOOK!

NCJW Book Club Discussion & Review
Tuesday, January 19, 2027 at 1:30 p.m.

Join us on Zoom for a stimulating, lively, and enlightening discussion led by Bev Rosen, popular book group facilitator and reviewer.

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    NCJW response to 2025 FBI hate crimes report. The post NCJW Responds to 2025 FBI Hate Crimes Report appeared first on National Council of Jewish Women.

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