Free screening of The Janes documentary (an HBO Max Film), a timely look at a group of women who built an underground network for women seeking safe, affordable, illegal abortions in 1970's Chicago. Q&A afterwards with some of the original Janes! Registration is required. At the JCC of Rochester Hart Theater. Doors open at 6:00. […]
Please join us at our 2023 Recognition Event to honor Hannah G. Solomon Recipient, Deacon Georgia Carney, Episcopal Deacon and Founder of SewGreen@Rochester, and NCJW, GRS Woman of the Year, Linda Bice. The event will take place on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Irondequoit Country Club, 4045 East Avenue. Doors open at 10:30 am and […]
Please join us at our 2023 Recognition Event to honor Hannah G. Solomon Recipient, Deacon Georgia Carney, Episcopal Deacon and Founder of SewGreen@Rochester, and NCJW, GRS Woman of the Year, Linda Bice. The event will take place on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Irondequoit Country Club, 4045 East Avenue. Doors open at 10:30 am and […]
Join us for the Installation of President Ellie Rosenbloom & Incoming Board of Directors. Celebrate with light munchies & desserts. Cost is $18 per person. Please register no later than June 5th. If you have difficulty registering online, please send an email to ncjwgrs@gmail.com to register. To make a donation in honor of our outgoing […]
Join Community Partner NCJW, GRS at Rochester Jewish Film Festival's screening of Cinema Sabaya. At a workshop, a group of Arab and Jewish women learn to document their lives on video. As the women share their raw footage, they are forced to challenge preconceived beliefs.Writer-director Orit Fouks Rotem’s dramatic narrative feels utterly real because it is based closely […]
Look What You Made Me Do! Please join NCJW GRS for an exciting member event - a laser light show featuring the music of Taylor Swift! Bring your friends, family, kids, grandkids, and neighbors to the Strasenburgh Planetarium on Thursday, September 28 at 7pm to enjoy this fun filled evening. Pre-registration is required. Tickets are […]
Menopause In One Day: De-mystifying a major phase of life. Open to all who will go through, are going through, or have gone through this life cycle event and to those that support them. Explore ways to find support and change the conversation with Dr. Miranda Harris-Glocker, MD of Women Gynecology and Childbirth Associates. A […]
Election Day is November 7th! Please be prepared by registering to vote, applying for absentee ballots, being aware of early voting opportunities, and knowing your polling place. The Jewish Community Relations Council's Voting Guide can help! Please note that some macOS users may not be able to use the links. If the links aren't working, […]
Repro Shabbat is an annual Shabbat celebration that honors the Jewish value of reproductive freedom. It takes place annually on Parshat Mishpatim, the reading of which contains the verses commonly referenced as the foundation of Judaism’s approach to reproductive health, rights, and justice. Individuals and communities across the world gather to celebrate Repro Shabbat and […]
Please join NCJW Greater Rochester Section on Sunday, February 25th from 10am - Noon at TBK as we learn about the NCJW GRS P.A.D. Project (Providing Access and Dignity)! The P.A.D. Project (Providing Access and Dignity) helps women's groups collect, assemble, and donate feminine hygiene products to local shelters, food pantries and agencies that assist […]
Join us for a tour of the Susan B. Anthony House on Sunday, April 14th at 11 am, and "Exercise Your Writes" by joining in a letter writing campaign within the historic neighborhood of Susan B. Anthony. Space is limited, so please register now! The first floor of the museum is accessible for those who […]
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR APRIL 18, 2024! Join NCJW GRS for a pre-show meet and greet with the Artistic Director in the Lipson Lounge at 6pm! Show begins at 7pm. Sisters in LAW, is a new play by Jonathan Shapiro, based on the book by Linda Hirshman exploring the relationship between Ruth Bader Ginsburg […]
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.
National Council of Jewish Women
Greater Rochester Section
PO Box 92444
Rochester, NY 14692
NCJW GRS Email: ncjwgrs@gmail.com
President’s Email: ncjwgrspresident@gmail.com
