The National Council of Jewish Women is a volunteer organization inspired by Jewish values that works through a program of research, education, advocacy and community service to improve the quality of life for women, children and families, and strives to ensure individual rights for all.

The Frederick section seeks to educate, support and advocate for members the Frederick community and beyond. Activities include collecting clothing and school supplies for students and families in need; presentations and discussions on interfaith in the community, child welfare and women's rights; fundraisers to support scholarships for nursing students and donations to local theater programs, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, nursing homes, research foundations and community action organizations; providing Chanukah and Christmas gifts for local families; and much more.

NCJW welcomes participation by members of Beth Sholom and the Jewish community at large. For information about NCJW-Frederick Section or joining the organization, contact Marcy Taylor at (301) 694-8212, or e-mail mta2003604@aol.com or ncjwfrederick@hotmail.com.

Upcoming Events

• Annual Chocolate Event: "Turning Challah into Pain Perdu"
  Rochelle Myers, author of the Frederick News-Post column "A Chef's Perspective" and owner of Rochelle Myers Catering and Cooking Classes, will talk about how her Jewish Southern childhood led to career as a chef, caterer, food journalist and entrepreneur. Join us Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. Admission is free but donations are accepted. All proceeds will benefit the Ruth Tick Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund.
  
  For more information, view the flier or contact Diane at (301) 831-8880.
• NCJW-sponsored Oneg: Join us Friday, March 16 for services and an Oneg.
• Volunteer at the Soup Kitchen: Join us Sunday, March 25 at 4:45 p.m. when NCJW members will be preparing and serving dinner at the local soup kitchen, 100 S. Market St. in Frederick. Help is needed at one or all three shifts—set-up, serving, clean-up. Contact Marcy at (301) 694-8212.
• Night Out: NCJW joins with Hadassah May 19 for this annual event. More details to follow.

For more event information, visit the NCJW website.

Current Projects

Shabbat at Country Meadows: Celebrate Shabbat with residents of Country Meadows Assisted Living two Fridays each month at 4 p.m. Contact Marcy to volunteer.

Cold Weather Shelter: During January and February, NCJW will be collecting items to help the Cold Weather Shelter, which provides shelter and other necessities for Fredericktonians in need. Please place the items below in the collection box in Beth Sholom's lobby.

• Men's winter gloves (L, XL)
• White crew socks (Men's L and Women's)
• Men's T-shirts (L, XL, XXL)
• Men's briefs (34, 36, 38)
• Double-edged shaving razors
• Women's feminine products
• Powder-free textured latex exam gloves (L)
• Travel size deodorants and tissues
• Paper products: two-ply toilet paper, select-a-size paper towels, tissues
• Cleaning supplies: Draino, liquid laundry detergent, disinfectant air freshener, PineSol
• Heavy duty trash bags, 33 or 40 gallon sizes
• Backpacks

For more informatin on the Cold Weather Shelter, visit www.thereligiouscoalition.org.