This is the NCJWBCS Archives (January 2013 - May 2021). The current site can be found here.

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.

A Faith in the Future. A Belief in Action.

PIRATES LAND AT HIPPY WORKSHOP

At a recent HIPPY workshop, more than 30 excited youngsters were introduced to the wonders of the puppet world by Diane Koszarski, director of Flamingo Puppets. The children enjoyed experimenting with finger, glove and hand puppets which was followed by a story about pirates. An interactive performance of PIRATE BOB AND HIS BURIED TREASURE, featuring the beleaguered Bob, a scary crocodile, and an adorable puppy, charmed and delighted the audience of boys and girls and NCJW BCS volunteers. The program was underwritten by a generous donation from a member of NCJW BCS.

HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters), an arm of Bergen Family Center, trains parents to be their children’s first teachers.

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Volunteers group
Volunteers (l to r)
Phyllis Schriger, Marietta Kalin, Evalyn Brownstein, Ellen Ptalis, Diane Koszarski (puppeteer), Phyllis Becker, Roz Altman, Henrietta Wolfeiler, Grace Fuld, Edie Kaplan, Carole Benson

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