Birth Equity: The Black Maternal and Fetal Health Crisis

NCJW NY Council House 241 West 72nd St., New York, NY, United States

MAY 16TH, 2019 6:30 PM 241 W. 72ND STREET, SECOND FLOOR Presenters: Linda Villarosa, New York Times Magazine contributor and author of cover story "Why America's Black Mothers and Babies are in a Life-or-Death Crisis." Watch an interview with Linda here. Dr. Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman, MD, board certified in both Obstetrics/Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Co-Director of...

Fresh Food for Seniors 2019

For only $8, you can purchase a bag of fresh produce. You must order and pay eight days in advance. Order by: Tuesday, July 2 Tuesday, July 16 Tuesday, July 30 Tuesday, August 13 Tuesday, August 27 Tuesday, September 10 Tuesday, September 24 Tuesday, October 8 Tuesday, October 22 Tuesday, November 5    For pickup...

Back 2 School Store 2019

Our annual Back 2 School Store debuted in 2015, and it provides children with everything they need to go back to school with pride, confidence, and enthusiasm. This year, on August 4th and August 5th, 2019,  NCJW NY’s Council House is transformed into a very special department store, to provide each child with a brand...

2019 Council Lifetime Learning Open House

Join us on September 5th to see all that Council Lifetime Learning has to offer. Visit the Class Fair, take sample classes, hear from NCJW NY staff and CLL teachers, and register for classes for the Fall 2019 semester. Then, enjoy lunch followed by a Gerson Cultural Arts Series performance by CPR Music Invincible and...

Fall 2019 Council Lifetime Learning Classes

Navigation: Art Classes | Exercise Classes | Performing Arts Classes | Discussion Groups Founded in 1946, Council Lifetime Learning (CLL) is the first and longest established cultural center for older adults in New York City.  Many of our programs are designed and facilitated by CLL members and volunteers. CLL is the place to be for active New Yorkers...

An Evening of Tribute: Honoring Our Babies

NCJW NY Council House 241 West 72nd St., New York, NY, United States

Hosted by the Pregnancy Loss Support Program October 29th at 6:30 PM Poetry, Music, Candle Lighting 6:30 PM - Welcome and Registration 7:00 PM - Program Personal reflections from PLSP Founder, Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin Pre-registration is requested. Click here to register.  Pregnancy Loss Support Program | 241 West 72nd Street, 2nd floor |  Between...

2019 Fall Luncheon

The Library at The Public 425 Lafayette Street, New York, United States

Join us at the Annual Fall Luncheon benefiting the Back 2 School Store and honoring Congresswoman Nita Lowey with the Rebekah Kohut Award. November 7, 2019 11:30 Reception | 12:00 Program The Library at The Public - The Public Theater Mezzanine Level 425 Lafayette Street (at Astor Place) New York, NY   RSVP Here  ...

Council Lifetime Learning Holiday Art Show

NCJW NY Council House 241 West 72nd St., New York, NY, United States

Join us at the Council Lifetime Learning Holiday Art Show!  Featuring artwork made by our talented Council Lifetime Learning art students - just in time for gift-buying season Refreshments will be served 

Winter 2020 Council Lifetime Learning Classes

Navigation: Art Classes | Exercise Classes | Performing Arts Classes | Discussion Groups Founded in 1946, Council Lifetime Learning (CLL) is the first and longest established cultural center for older adults in New York City.  Many of our programs are designed and facilitated by CLL members and volunteers. CLL is the place to be for active New Yorkers...

Reproductive Rights Action Night

Across the country, reproductive rights and access are under attack. In 2019 alone, 30 states introduced or passed abortion bans. Any of these laws has the potential to overturn Roe v. Wade, and put abortion access at risk all over the country. Here in New York we continue to fight to make our state a...

Day Against Hate

New York is experiencing a surge in hate violence that mirrors a rising tide of hate nationwide. According to the F.B.I., hate violence reached a 16-year high in 2018. The NYPD says reports of anti-Semitic crimes specifically rose by 24 percent in 2019, while gender related hate crimes nearly doubled and homophobic hate crimes rose...