If you are a thinker and a doer... If you believe in your head and heart that things can and should be better... then National Council of Jewish Women is for you.

Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW is the most satisfying place where women like you come together to build a better community through programs that educate, motivate, encourage, and empower. NJCW members volunteer their talents, skills and know-how to make a difference. We invite you to join us.

For more information about any of these programs and how you can get involved, call the NCJW office at 973-740-0588.

For a complete list of programs at our The Linda and Rudy Slucker NCJW Center for Women, click here.

For a complete list of volunteer opportunities and programs at The Volunteer Network, click here.

Advocacy Programs
NCJW members speak out on issues ranging from women’s rights to child welfare to public safety.

Creative Hands
Knitters get together once a month, or work independently, to create items for children and adults at local hospitals, shelters and nursing homes.

Hospital Theme Parties
Theme Parties at area hospitals and healthcare facilities offer members the opportunity to organize art projects with pediatric patients.

Treats for Our Heroes
Home-baked treats are prepared and delivered to firefighters and police working on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Coordinated by the Young Women's Group, this project is open to all NCJW members and families.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
NCJW participates in this annual community service event sponsored by the Township of Livingston in celebration of diversity and unity.

Mitzvah Night
This Young Women's Group signature event brings young women together to collect, wrap, and distribute gifts to Saint Barnabas Medical Center's pediatric department and other local shelters and agencies.

NCJW partners with many local organizations to provide a wide range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities as well as social service programs.

CareLink
People of all ages can participate in community-wide volunteer days, which foster direct connections between volunteers and individuals in need.
A joint project of Jewish Family Service of MetroWest, JCC MetroWest, NCJW, and other MetroWest synagogues, agencies, and organizations.

Life Long Learning
This continuing education program for adults 55-plus features a variety of courses taught by university professors and other professionals.
Cosponsored with JCC MetroWest.

Older Adults
NCJW liaisons lend their expertise to a committee that plans and provides cultural, educational and recreational activities for the senior adults of MetroWest.
Cosponsored with JCC MetroWest.

Rachel Coalition
NCJW is one of nine local organizations working together to provide services and support to victims of domestic violence. Services include counseling for individuals and families, an emergency safe house (with kosher provisions), 24-hour crisis response line (973-740-1233), and legal and medical assistance.

* Program Sponsors:

The following community service programs are sponsored through a contribution to the NCJW Legacy for the Future Endowment Fund:

Creative Hands Project by Maxine Myers
Holocaust Education Project by Leah and Alan Schneier

The Career Closet, a division of the Job Readiness Program which is part of the Linda and Rudy Slucker NCJW Center for Women, has found a new home. Formerly housed at the NCJW Thrift Shop in West Orange, we have relocated to the St. James Episcopal Church on the Corner of Valley Road and Bellevue Avenue in Upper Montclair.

The Career Closet Program supplies desperately needed interview and career appropriate clothing to women who find themselves as sole supporters of their families and themselves after divorce, separation, death of a spouse, a spouse's illness or any other reason a woman would find herself needing to reenter the job force. These clients come from the NCJW Job Readiness Program and many other agencies in Essex County and the surrounding areas that are dedicated to helping women and their families. Our clients come from all different backgrounds and are from all walks of life. When a client comes to the Career Closet, she is assisted by a "personal shopper" in selecting clothing suitable for that all-important job interview, or outfits to start her new job with confidence. The Career Closet is run by trained volunteers on an appointment-only basis; all clothing is donated.

Clothing drop off is by appointment only at this time. All clothing must be clean, up to date, in good condition, and on hangers. We can use business appropriate suits, skirts, slacks, blouses and accessories. Please call the Center for Women office at 973-994-4994 to set up an appointment.

Do you have a flair for planning events? Are you great at organizing? Are you passionate about films and books? Are finances and fund-raising your special forte?

Whatever your interests or skills, there's a place for you at NCJW, Essex County Section. We offer a full range of activities and we welcome your involvement.

Tell us what you would like to do:

• Plan programs and events
• Volunteer in the Thrift Shop
• Advocate for women's issues
• Volunteer at our Center for Women (training is provided)
• Help write, edit or design our publications and/or Web site
• Host a meeting
• Use your administrative and clerical skills

To discuss these and many other volunteer opportunities, please call Cathy Silverman, Executive Director, at 973-740-0588.