Healthy Aging Committee Presents
Healthy Aging Conversation with Dr. Laura
A New Map of Life: Creating New Rituals
Rabbi Laura Geller, Rabbi Emerita of Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills, is a trailblazing spiritual leader, author, and leading voice on healthy aging. She explores how creating new rituals and meaningful practices can help us navigate and embrace the transitions of later life.
Wednesday, October 21
2 PM ET | 1 PM CT | Noon MT | 11 AM PT
NCJWC is proud to announce the launch of The Power of Small Conversations - a multi year project to engage Canadians in conversation about the impact of antisemitism and hate in our communities.
Le CNFJC est fier d'annoncer le lancement de l'initiative Le pouvoir des petites conversations, un projet sur plusieurs années qui invite les Canadiennes et les Canadiens à ouvrir le dialogue sur les répercussions de l'antisémitisme et de la haine au sein de nos communautés.
MISSION STATEMENT
The National Council of Jewish Women of Canada is a voluntary organization which works at the local, national and international levels. In the spirit of Judaism, NCJWC is dedicated to furthering human welfare in the Jewish and general communities. Through an integrated program of education, service and social action, the organization helps to fulfil unmet needs and to serve the individual and the community.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Linda Steinberg
President
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada
As we welcome Rosh Hashanah and the beginning of a new year, I am filled with gratitude and optimism for the year ahead.
I want to begin by expressing my sincere appreciation to our National Sections for the remarkable work they continue to do in their communities. I also extend my thanks to our National Board and Executive for generously giving their time, energy and expertise to lead this vibrant organization. Together, you are helping to strengthen and shape the future of NCJWC.
I am delighted to welcome our new Executive Director, Robin Gofine, whose leadership has already helped us expand our vision and reach into the broader community. Robin is helping position NCJWC as an important Jewish women’s organization working on behalf of Canadian women, families and communities.
Our Power of Small Conversations initiative has also reached an exciting milestone. The evaluation of our pilot confirmed the project’s success, while also providing valuable insights that have guided several refinements to the program. We are now preparing for the National Launch on October 14, an important step in bringing this meaningful initiative to communities across Canada. For all the details, please continue reading further in the Newsletter.
Our upcoming Annual General Meeting, October 17-19, “Building the Future of NCJWC,” reflects the important work already underway across our organization. Our program will focus on leadership, healthy aging and the growing issue of loneliness in our communities.
- Leadership coach and facilitator Nicki Weiss will lead a session on communicating our organization’s Noble Purpose. • Lisa Levin, CEO of AdvantAge Ontario, will explore “Leveraging Volunteerism to Address Loneliness & Social Isolation in Older Adult's”
- David Conn, VP of Medical Services and Academic Education and Psychiatrist-in-Chief at Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, will address “The Loneliness Epidemic: What This Means for Communities and What We Can Do to Help.”
These conversations speak directly to the work we are undertaking to ensure that NCJWC remains relevant, forward-looking and responsive to the needs of our communities.
Join us for an inspiring weekend of learning, leadership, connection and building the future of NCJWC together!
AGM Registration and further information: info@ncjwc.org
I look forward to celebrating the new year together, and to the exciting opportunities ahead as we continue building the future of NCJWC.
Shana Tovah to you and your families. May the year ahead bring health, happiness, meaningful connections and continued success to all our Sections and to NCJWC.
Linda Steinberg
President
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada
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