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Membership News Archives

HATS OFF TO US!!!! NCJW BCS Annual Fall Membership ZOOM Event

CLICK HERE for ZOOM information Featuring a hat fashion show and live musical entertainment. Get your creative juices flowing…start designing your personalized hats. Join in the fun…model them and maybe you’ll win …

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SECTION AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED AT ANNUAL FALL MEMBERSHIP EVENT

NCJW Bergen County Section is pleased to announce the following awards to be presented on October 20 at the Annual Fall Membership Event: Colleagues For Life Award – Celia Argintar …

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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

Since the occurrence of COVID-19, we have all been struggling with our “new normal.” Many of us are feeling uneasy, anxious and sad. You don’t have to feel alone as there …

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DUE TO CORONA VIRUS PANDEMIC , NCJW BERGEN COUNTY SECTION CURTAILS ACTIVITIES

We have regretfully cancelled or postponed all our events for the rest of this 2019-2020 NCJW  season. We will be conducting the following meetings via ZOOM video-conferencing: April and May …

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RESOURCES FOR VIRTUAL SEDERS

Are you intending to have a Virtual Seder? You can plan a Zoom with family and friends or attend streaming Temple services. Here are some resources to help you plan …

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COME JOIN THE FUN. IT’S THE FALL SEASON LUNCHEON.

Featuring a Fashion Show and POP–UP SHOP Presented by ANAC Designs. Beautiful Clothing at a Great Price! Thursday, October 24th, 11:30 am Temple Emeth, 1666 Windsor Road, Teaneck, NJ For …

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SOLOS PLUS “A Comedy of Tenors”

Sunday, October 27, 2019, 2:00 pm The Bergen County Players, Inc. 298 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell. Enjoy a wonderful performance of  “A Comedy of Tenors” and spend some fun time with …

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NCJW BERGEN COUNTY SECTION CELEBRATES 96 YEARS AT ITS ANNUAL SPRING LUNCHEON

On Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at the Estate at Florentine Gardens in River Vale, the elegant event included a cocktail hour on the beautiful outdoor terrace, followed by a delicious …

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Solos Plus Revived

Solos Plus premier event on Sunday May 5 received rave reviews from the forty-four members who joined us for a delicious brunch at Lefkes Restaurant.  While enjoying the outstanding array …

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Ninety-Nine-Year Old Volunteer Recognized By National Council of Jewish Women

National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section recognized one of its very special board members at its meeting on March 12. Estelle Greene, who celebrated her ninety-ninth birthday in …

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BACK by Popular Demand SOLOS PLUS

Join us for brunch on Sunday May 5, 2019, 12:00-3:00 pm at the stunning, new Lefkes Estiatorio, 495 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ. Enjoy a delicious meal, the company of …

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ANNUAL SPRING LUNCHEON! SAVE THE DATE

Join us at our Annual Spring Luncheon (formerly “Installation”). Come celebrate with us at The Estate at Florentine Gardens in River Vale, NJ on Tuesday, June 4, 2019.   Watch your …

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REMEMBERING JANE

On Wednesday, March 13, Jane Abraham, our co-president passed away. This is the first time in this Section’s history that a sitting president has passed on. Jane was a wonderful …

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A DELIGHTFUL COUNCIL SHABBAT

Our members enjoyed a truly special Council Shabbat evening on March 22, 2019 at Temple Emeth. After a delicious, festive kosher family-style Shabbat dinner, we participated in Temple Emeth’s unique Shabbat musical service …

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NCJW BCS FLORIDA LUNCHEON BUFFET

Join the fun! Tuesday, March 19 at noon The Glen Eagles Country Club 7667 Victory Lane Delray Beach Cost is $15 per person. Send your check made out to NCJW …

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SPECIAL COUNCIL SHABBAT, March 22, 2019

Everyone is invited to join us for a special Shabbat evening, March 22, 2019. We will enjoy a festive kosher Shabbat Dinner at 6:00 pm.  Dinner will be served to each …

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BCS HELD ANNUAL GAME DAY

On Tuesday, November 6 National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section held its annual Game Day at Picco Tavern in Hackensack. Seventy-three members and their guests enjoyed the delicious …

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“HAIL, HAIL, THE GANG’S ALL HERE”

Tuesday, October 16th, 148 members attended a festive event that celebrated our members and paid tribute to our Section’s extraordinary record of advocacy and community service. We also inaugurated two …

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GAME DAY — BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND NOVEMBER 6, 2018

THE PLACE: Picco Tavern, 160 Prospect Ave., Hackensack, NJ Free VALET PARKING THE TIME: 11:30 AM TO 4:00 PM MEMBER PRICE: $40.00 PER PERSON NON-MEMBER PRICE: $50.00 PER PERSON Bring …

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NCJW BCS 95th BIRTHDAY MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON

Come on Down and Join us as we continue to Celebrate 95 years of Outstanding Advocacy and Service! Click here to view and print When: Tuesday, October 16th, Noon-3:00pm Where: Maggiano’s, Riverside Square, Hackensack What: A …

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Members Enjoyed a Delightful Summer Afternoon Event

A successful summer event was held on Wednesday, August 8th at the home of Joan Ornstein in Alpine. Casual conversation filled the rooms and outdoor patio while some ventured into …

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95TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

On June 5, 2018, NCJW Bergen County Section members and friends enjoyed fabulous 95th Anniversary Celebration & Installation of Officers. Click each photo to enlarge. View the pdf: Our …

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NCJW LEADERSHIP RETREAT 2018

From June 1-3, 2018, Ruth Seitelman, Elizabeth Halverstam, Phyllis Betancourt, Marilynn Friedman, Liz Roditi and Bernice Schwab joined 200 NCJW leaders from 35 Sections from all over the country for …

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SHABBAT DINNER

NCJW BCS and the Sisterhood of Temple Sinai invite you to Family Shabbat Dinner on Friday, March 23, 2018 Guest Speaker ~ Dr. Shelly Wimpfheimer Temple Sinai of Bergen County, One …

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CELEBRATE HANUKKAH WITH NCJW Dec. 14

Click here to print flyer. Bergen County Section invites you to our OPEN BOARD MEETING and HANUKKAH FESTIVITIES Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 9:15 am Temple Emeth, 1666 Windsor Road, Teaneck Celebrate the miracle of …

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MUCH KUDOS FOR 2017 MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON

Delicious mimosas and hors d’oeuvres greeted 165 animated attendees upon entry. The luncheon, catered by La Promenade of Tenafly, was an attractive combination of grilled salmon, chicken salad, fresh salads and more. …

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COME JOIN THE FUN! It’s our annual NCJW BCS Membership luncheon

Enjoy Food, Fashion & Fun. Click here to view and print flyer with tear-off order form. Tuesday, October 17th. 11:30 am, Temple Emeth, Teaneck, $20. Make your reservation ASAP and no later than October 11th. No reservations at the door. For more …

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NCJW BCS FIRST ANNUAL BOARD RETREAT VOTED “A REAL TREAT”

The mantra “Honoring the Past – Moving into the Future” was the theme running through NCJW BCS’s inspiring and informative first annual board retreat, an all-day event held at the …

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NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN HOLDS 94th INSTALLATION LUNCHEON

National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section held its 94th Annual Installation of Officers and Awards Ceremony at a delightful Champagne Brunch at Temple Emanu-El in Closter on June …

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JOIN US FOR AN NCJW BCS SPECIAL SHABBAT EVENING

as part of the Temple Emeth Rabbi Louis J. Sigel Scholar- in- Residence Weekend on Friday, April 21, 2017 Everyone is invited to join us for this special Shabbat evening …

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NCJW BCS MEMBERS GATHERED TOGETHER FOR ANNUAL LUNCHEON & FASHION SHOW

On Thursday October 20th, the social hall at Temple Emeth was filled with our members who gathered together to socialize and celebrate our section’s achievements over a delicious lunch supplied …

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ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO OCT. 13 TO SIGN UP FOR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS THIS DELIGHTFUL EVENT. Thursday, October 20th 11:30 AM, Temple Emeth, Teaneck Click here or on image to print sign-up form. Enjoy great food, …

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MEMBERS ENJOYED A DELIGHTFUL SUMMER SOCIAL EVENT

A successful summer event, an international lunch and entertainment, was held on July 19th at Mediterranean Towers North in Fort Lee. Ladino singer Nicole Murad, a classically-trained singer, and her …

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Summer Event

Tuesday July 19, 2016. Begins promptly at 11 am – 2 pm To download and print, click here or on flyer : International Lunch and Entertainment Enjoy the music of Nicole Murad, Ladino singer and guitar accompanist. Mediterranean Towers …

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Members enjoy a Happy NCJW Reunion

On Tuesday April 19, we had a very successful reunion of members of 25 years or more, with some who have been members for over 50 years. We shared memories …

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RESERVE TODAY — YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS AN INSPIRING SHABBAT SERVICE AND DELICIOUS DINNER

Friday, April 15, 2016, Temple Sinai, 1 Engle Street, Tenafly. We will enjoy a Kosher Shabbat Dinner at 6:00 p.m.  This will be followed by Shabbat services in the sanctuary at …

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NCJW REUNION 2016

We are planning to have a Reunion on Tuesday, April 19th to acknowledge the women of NCJW who have been active members for 25 years or more. This is the …

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NCJW BCS BOARD CELEBRATES HANUKKAH WITH MENORAH MEMORIES

Menorahs, latkes, and lots of songs were the order of the day at NCJW Bergen County Section’s board meeting on December 8.  Many members brought their favorite menorahs, all of …

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Membership Luncheon

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2015 Was it a good day?…. NO… It was a Grrreat Day! It was the day of our annual Membership Luncheon at Temple Emeth. *A YUMMY Kosher Deli Luncheon *A …

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NCJW BCS MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON. DEADLINE TO RESERVE IS OCT. 13

Temple Emeth, Teaneck, Tuesday, October 20th 11:30 AM Kosher Deli Luncheon, Fabulous Fall Fashion Show featuring CHICO’S and YOU! To download and print flyer and application form, click here. Admission: …

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FLORIDA LUNCHEON! SAVE THE DATE! JOIN THE FUN!

Thursday, February 12, 2015 Hosted by Grace Fuld in her beautiful home Glen Eagles Country Club 15330 Strathearn Drive, Unit 12003, Delray Beach RSVP by February 5 to Grace Fuld Lgf201@aol.com Home: 561-499-2514 Cell:  201-615-3562 or Roxanne …

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2014 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON & FASHION SHOW

On October 28, a beautiful fall day, over 170 Bergen County Section members socialized over a delicious lunch followed by delightful fashion show, featuring our members modelling fall outfits by J. …

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NCJW BCS MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON

Tuesday, October 28, 11:30 am Temple Emeth, 1666 Windsor Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666 Catered Luncheon Fabulous Fall Fashions Admission is paid-up dues of $60 for 2014 ~ 2015 plus $15. Kindly respond before October 15. We regret that …

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Come Enjoy the Beauty of Shabbat

Friday, April 11, 2014, Temple Sinai, 1 Engle Street, Tenafly, NJ Services led by members of NCJW BCS. A traditional Friday night dinner. A festive Oneg Shabbat. Dinner at 6 p.m.    Services at …

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NCJW BCS Honors Ruth Cowan

At the October 8 Board meeting, Bergen County Section board members honored Ruth Cowan, section member for almost 60 years, as we bid her goodbye and good luck in her …

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Membership Luncheon and Fashion Show

Click here to view photos of our 2013 Membership Luncheon Fashion Show! It was delightful; it was delicious; it was de-lovely! What was it? … Our Membership Luncheon on October 15, of course. – A delectable Kosher Deli Luncheon, catered by the …

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