If you are a thinker and a doer... If you believe in your head and heart that things can and should be better... then National Council of Jewish Women is for you.

Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW is the most satisfying place where women like you come together to build a better community through programs that educate, motivate, encourage, and empower. NJCW members volunteer their talents, skills and know-how to make a difference. We invite you to join us.

For more information about any of these programs and how you can get involved, call the NCJW office at 973-740-0588.

For a complete list of programs at our The Linda and Rudy Slucker NCJW Center for Women, click here.

For a complete list of volunteer opportunities and programs at The Volunteer Network, click here.

Advocacy Programs
NCJW members speak out on issues ranging from women’s rights to child welfare to public safety.

Creative Hands
Knitters get together once a month, or work independently, to create items for children and adults at local hospitals, shelters and nursing homes.

Holocaust Education
Presented in local schools, this program increases awareness of the Holocaust through the personal stories of survivors and liberators.

Mitzvah Night
This signature NCJW event brings the whole family together to gather, sort and distribute much needed pajama, books, blankets, diapers and more to underserved babies and young children.

NCJW partners with many local organizations to provide a wide range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities as well as social service programs.

CareLink
People of all ages can participate in community-wide volunteer days, which foster direct connections between volunteers and individuals in need.
A joint project of Jewish Family Service of MetroWest, JCC MetroWest, NCJW, and other MetroWest synagogues, agencies, and organizations.

Life Long Learning
This continuing education program for adults 55-plus features a variety of courses taught by university professors and other professionals.
Cosponsored with JCC MetroWest.

Older Adults
NCJW liaisons lend their expertise to a committee that plans and provides cultural, educational and recreational activities for the senior adults of MetroWest.
Cosponsored with JCC MetroWest.

Rachel Coalition
NCJW is one of nine local organizations working together to provide services and support to victims of domestic violence. Services include counseling for individuals and families, an emergency safe house (with kosher provisions), 24-hour crisis response line (973-740-1233), and legal and medical assistance.

The following Community Service programs are sponsored through gifts to the NCJW Legacy for the Future Endowment Fund:

• Computer Lab - Sylvia and Saul Seltzer
• Creative Hands - Maxine Myers
• Career Closet - Jill and Alan Johnson
• Holocaust Education Program - Leah and Alan Schneier
• Job Readiness Program - The Schofel Family
• LAW: Audrey and Norbert Gaelen
• Teen Dating Abuse Project (TDA): Audrey and Norbert Gaelen
• Teen Advocacy Program - Lesley and Neil Greenstein
• Women's Workshops - Susan and Walter Schenker

TThe NCJW Career Closet provides desperately needed interview and career-appropriate clothing to women who find themselves as sole supporters of themselves and their families following divorce, separation, death of a spouse, a spouse's illness or any other reason a woman would find herself needing to reenter the job force. These clients are referred from the NCJW Job Readiness Program, the NCJW Career Quest program, and other social service agencies in the Essex County area that are dedicated to helping women and their families.

These women come from all different backgrounds and are from all walks of life. When a client comes to the Career Closet, she is assisted by a "personal shopper" who helps her select clothing suitable for that all-important job interview, or outfits to start her new job with confidence. The Career Closet is run by trained volunteers on an appointment-only basis. All clothing is donated.

We welcome your donations of clean, gently used, up-to-date women's clothing that is business appropriate and in good condition. Suits, skirts, slacks, blouses, shoes and accessories are all needed. All donations must be on hangers and dropped off at our Career Closet located at St. James Episcopal Church, 581 Valley Road, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043(corner of Valley Road and Bellevue Avenue).

There are specified drop-off times. Please call the Center for Women office at 973-994-4994 to get the current drop-off schedule.

Do you have a flair for planning events? Are you great at organizing? Are you passionate about films and books? Are finances and fund-raising your special forte?

Whatever your interests or skills, there's a place for you at NCJW, Essex County Section. We offer a full range of activities and we welcome your involvement.

Tell us what you would like to do:

• Plan programs and events
• Advocate for women's issues
• Volunteer at our Center for Women (training is provided)
• Help write, edit or design our publications and/or Web site
• Host a meeting
• Use your administrative and clerical skills

To discuss these and many other volunteer opportunities please call Sue Wasserman, Volunteer Coordinator, at 973-740-0588.

The following Community Service programs are sponsored through gifts to the NCJW Legacy for the Future Endowment Fund:

• Computer Lab - Sylvia and Saul Seltzer
• Creative Hands - Maxine Myers
• Career Closet - Jill and Alan Johnson
• Holocaust Education Program - Leah and Alan Schneier
• Job Readiness Program - The Schofel Family
• LAW: Audrey and Norbert Gaelen
• Teen Dating Abuse Project (TDA): Audrey and Norbert Gaelen
• Teen Advocacy Program - Lesley and Neil Greenstein
• Women's Workshops - Susan and Walter Schenker

Grants and Underwriting:

• Career Quest - Jewish Women's Foundation of New Jersey
• RAINBOWS - Susan and Richard Kogan
• Teen Dating Abuse - Love Shouldn't Hurt program: Audrey and Norbert Gaelen;
• The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey; and Target