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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.

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Virtual Trip to Russia in New York and Coney Island

Thursday, May 13, 2021 11 am – 12:30 pm

ZOOM Information will be provided to registered “ticket holders” the day before the trip.

Don’t forget to bring your passports as you visit two “foreign” countries, Russia and Brooklyn!  Join us for another exciting trip to one of New York’s most famous neighborhoods, and see together – the historic and the new, the exotic and the heart of Americana.

  • Tour Brighton Beach and Coney Island
  • Enjoy the culture of “Little Odessa”
  • Venture into the shops & visit Russian style food and fruit markets
  • Meet the “old country” people who waited on line for toilet paper 25 years ago
  • Stroll the scenic boardwalk
  • Find out about the “Polar Bear Club”
  • Explore the history of Coney Island and its fabulous hotels, bath houses, and amusement parks
  • Learn about the details of a real Russian massage
  • See the original Nathan’s and learn about its annual “Hot Dog” eating contest

Our tour guides, Art and Susan Zukerman are successful entrepreneurs, teachers, and specialists in New York City history.

This will be a minimum one-hour interactive, multi-media tour, with opportunities to ask questions and engage with our tour guides.

The cost is $18.00.  There are two options to purchase a “ticket” for this trip.

  • Register and pay online here.
  • Or send a check in the amount of $18, payable to NCJW BCS to

NCJW BCS
75 South Washington Avenue
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
On memo portion of the check, indicate “Virtual Trip, 5/13/21”.

Registration and payment must be received by May 10.
Refunds will be honored only if there is a waiting list.
For further information, contact Paula Star at pstar66444@gmail.com

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