News from NCJW Pittsburgh Section

As we await yet another blast of cold air from yet another Clipper Storm, my thoughts have turned instead to what’s ahead for NCJW Pittsburgh Section in the upcoming Spring months. Here’s what is keeping me warm: Workshops at the Center For Women The Programming Committee, under the leadership of Hilary Spatz and Dodi Walker Gross, has created an exciting slate of workshops at the Center For Women.  Upcoming February workshops include: Tax 101: Tax Basics Every Women Should Know; Fam

Despite the frigid temperatures, things have truly been heating up at NCJW this winter! We hosted a successful Pic-a-Bag volunteer project on December 25th, the Jewish community’s Mitzvah Day (pictured above). Our Executive Vice President, Jacki Herzog, led a team of 20 volunteers in their efforts to pack 300 bags for children being abruptly removed from their homes by social workers from Allegheny County’s Children, Youth, & Family Division (due to potential abuse, neglect or im

NCJW is pleased to announce a class of fifteen participants for our 2013–2014 Leadership Development Program (LDP). The program is designed to provide the next generation of leadership with a strong overview of NCJW and an opportunity to get to know one another, engage with NCJW, and develop leadership skills. Class participants are Lauren Bartholomae, Judy Bernstein, Sara Blask, Bear Brandegee, Rachel Colker, Lori Goldstein, Lisa Hackam, Teddi Horvitz, Carolyn Jensen, Melissa Pearlman, Jennie P

As we wrap up a successful year of Social Enterprise at NCJW, it is important to reflect on the positive impact that NCJW continues to have on our community. Our sincere congratulations to Debbie Olszewski and the entire Thriftique staff, who, for the fourth time, received the Exceptional Employer Award from Howard Levin Clubhouse. Since 2007, NCJW’s Thriftique has contributed to the Clubhouse’s Transitional Employment Program by offering a safe, nurturing work environment for their participants

NCJW Pittsburgh Section is pleased that a unique regional initiative, STANDING FIRM: The Business Case to End Partner Violence, is now an affiliate of Pittsburgh Section. STANDING FIRM (SF) educates employers about the financial, safety, and human costs of partner violence on the workplace and workforce and arms them with tools for taking action in their organizations. NCJW brings awareness and education about partner violence to its members and the general community via the Silent Witness Initi