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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.
2009 Designer Days Patron Event
November 5, 2009
NCJW Pittsburgh honors the winners of our first annual "Merchant of Distinction" awards:
- Carol Kinkela of Carabella
- Edna Galioto of Capriccio
- e.b. Pepper of e.b. Pepper
Pictured with them are (from left) NCJW Pittsburgh Section president Susan Nitzberg,
Patron Event Co-Chair Claire Gross, VP of Retail Roxanne Wolk, and 2009 Patron Event Honorary Chair
Kiya Tomlin.
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2009 media coverage:
- Pittsburgh Tribune-Review article
- Pittsburgh Post- Gazette photos
- WPXI-TV video of the Patron Event including an interview with honorary chair, Fashion Designer Kiya Tomlin
- Video of NCJW Pittsburgh President Susan Nitzberg and Patron Event Co-Chair Henry Krakovsky on KDKA's Pittsburgh TODAY Live
Upcoming Events
Washington Institute 2010
March 21-23, 2010 - Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC
Join us for NCJW's premier public policy event. Enhance your knowledge
of the issues and challenges facing our country and our world through
in-depth briefings by political leaders and policy experts. Enhance
your passion for social justice through the voices and stories of those
directly impacted by the issues here in the US and in Israel. Share
ideas and experiences and network with like-minded individuals. And,
enhance your power by speaking out to your members of Congress in
face-to-face meetings on Capitol Hill. You can and do play a critical
role in making a difference on the many issues about which NCJW feels so
deeply. Your participation, along with that of hundreds of other
committed NCJW activists, will ensure that NCJW's collective voice is
heard loudly and clearly in our nation's capital.
Speakers include:
- Lilly Ledbetter -- Equal Pay Champion
Seize this opportunity to speak out for social change! Attend Washington Institute 2010!
Register by calling
the office at (412) 421-6118 or sending email to info@ncjwpgh.org.
Annual Meeting
May 12, 2010 - Jewish Community Center in Squirrel Hill
Details coming soon
Designer Days 2010
October 28-31 at the Monroeville Convention Center
- Patron Event: Thursday, October 28, $40
- Preview Sale: Friday, October 29, $20 admission
- Public Sale: Saturday, October 30, FREE admission
- 50% Off Sale: Sunday, October 31, FREE admission, all remaining merchandise is half off