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About
Who Are We?
- A group of more than 175 engaged and engaging women, dedicated to tikkun olam (repairing the world).
- A group of enthusiastic and caring women who enjoy working together to make things better for all.
- Women in the paid workforce, women working at home raising children, and women doing both.
- Women of all ages, women of all levels of observance.
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Throughout the year, NCJW West Morris plans a variety of fundraising events. Our goal is to make these events interesting and fun for our members, to provide opportunities for socializing and meeting new people, and at the same time help to raise the funds needed to support our many community service activities.
Tributes
A great way to send congratulations, condolences, get-well wishes. Section Tributes are available for $2.00 each or $15.00 for 10. Contact us for more information. National tributes are also available.
Personal Giving
Our Premier Fundraiser gives us the financial wherewithal to sponsor our community service, diversity and advocacy projects to meet the needs of women, children and families in our community and beyond.
Watch for information regarding our 2010 campaign.
Newspaper Subscription Renewals
If your subscription has expired and you need to renew, just send the check to our treasurer and she will renew it for you. By renewing through our section, half of the subscription money goes directly back to our section. This is a simple, painless and terrific fundraiser for NCJW West Morris.
Chuppah Quilting Project
After working for two years to design, appliqué, and quilt a magnificent, one-of-a-kind chuppah, this chuppah is finally done! It made its debut in August when one of our members exchanged wedding vows under this beautiful quilted chuppah at Highlawn Pavilion in the South Mountain Arena in Essex County. This was the first time our chuppah has sheltered newlyweds and their bridal party. The gorgeous chuppah is available for rental by calling (888) 895-3059. |
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Who Are We?
- A group of more than 175 engaged and engaging women, dedicated to tikkun olam (repairing the world).
- A group of enthusiastic and caring women who enjoy working together to make things better for all.
- Women in the paid workforce, women working at home raising children, and women doing both.
- Women of all ages, women of all levels of observance.
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INTRODUCTION
Central to a Jewish wedding is the chuppah, or wedding canopy. The public ceremony in whichuppah1-quilt bottomch the couple enters the chuppah is a proclamation by the couple that they are now bonded together as man and wife. The chuppah symbolizes the home to be built and shared by the newlywed couple and their joy and faith in their future together. The chuppah is such an important part of the Jewish life cycle, that when a Jewish baby is born the blessing “may he/she be introduced to the study of Torah, to the wedding canopy, and to good deeds,” is one of the blessings that welcome the baby into the Jewish community.
On the day of the wedding, the couple signs the ketubah (marriage contract) before two witnesses in the kinyan ceremony. In remembrance of the deception practiced on Jacob, who was tricked into marrying Leah before he could marry Rachel, the groom verifies the identity of the bride in the bedekken ceremony, and then lowers her veil over her face. The rest of the ceremony continues under the chuppah.
The bride and groom are welcomed to the chuppah and they share a cup a wine together as the Betrothal Blessings are recited.
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NCJW Members Making a Difference
Through Relay for Life
Three longtime life members of our Section—Michelle Dunn, Bonnie Rosenthal and Sue Rosenthal—have formed teams to participate in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life at Veterans Memorial Park off Route 46 East in Parsippany, beginning on Saturday, May 22, at 4 p.m. and running through 6 a.m. on Sunday, May 23. For 14 hours, someone is always walking and/or running the track to show that cancer never sleeps.
Bonnie Rosenthal formed the team called Rainbow Racers to honor five very dear friends of the family who are currently in treatment for many forms of cancer and to memorialize her grandparents (Sue Rosenthal's parents), who died at young ages—both from cancer. The logo for the team was created to symbolize the various colors representative of the many types of cancer and the need to dream about the "pot of gold" —the donations for the cure—at the top of the rainbow. Speaking about the overnight Relay for Life, Bonnie said, “It begins at sundown with a survivor walk, signifying the first diagnosis of cancer to a patient and the beginning of their cancer journey. The darkness of night represents the treatment—the walk through surviving, and the rising sun in the morning and the victory lap represents the victory that a survivor has over cancer.”
Michelle Dunn formed the team called Mark’s Madness, along with her 29-year-old son, Mark, who has battled Hodgkin’s lymphoma since September 2007. Mark states that “He has met some wonderful people and learned firsthand about all the incredible things that this organization [the American Cancer Society] provides for people like me.” Mark states that his goal is “to educate people about the programs out there and available to assist people with cancer. While Mark is still fighting cancer, he has been involved for the last two years with Relay for Life and continues to help raise much-needed funds for the organization. Since he was an infant, Mark has been raised with the NCJW family while his mom, Michelle, actively participated in our Section. He has gone from a very shy young man to one who actively speaks out to make a difference in others’ lives.
For the Relay for Life Kickoff, Lee March Grayson, a leukemia survivor and the son of Stella Hart Grayson, gave a rousing and inspiring talk, called a Survivor’s Story.
Michelle, Bonnie and Sue urge you come down and participate on May 22 to honor those who have overcome or are battling cancer. |
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NCJW, West Morris Section, welcomes all women who share our passion, commitment and dedication to mending the world. Join us and find a home among like-minded concerned, caring and committed women. |
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