‘Information Void’ draws 200 attendees

‘Information Void’ draws 200 attendees

LIVINGSTON, NJ — With the threats to reproductive health care access becoming ever more real, according to a press release from NCJW/Essex, a program on Thursday, Jan. 26, “The Information Void: A Discussion of Reproductive Health Education,” drew a crowd of 200 people ready to take action. The program, sponsored by more than 20 organizations […]

CHS teens learn about preventing dating abuse

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Does your teenager know the warning signs of an abusive relationship? One in three teens experience verbal or physical abuse from a dating partner, according to a release from NCJW/Essex. This statistic is the reason that “safe dating” education is now required by law in New Jersey. One such program took place […]

Rainbows program sheds light for grief-stricken children

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Do you have a child 5 to 12 years old who is grieving a loss from a life-altering crisis such as death, divorce, separation, abandonment or another painful family transition? The Rainbows support group program for children in that age group will be meeting at the Linda & Rudy Slucker NCJW/Essex Center […]

NCJW takes action to prevent teen dating violence

LIVINGSTON, NJ — One in three teens in a dating relationship experiences abuse from their partner. As one student described, “I never forgot my high school boyfriend after graduation. He haunted me in nightmares even after I moved away and changed my name. I would wake up with the memory of the abuse he inflicted […]

NCJW offers computer classes

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Sign up now for computer classes at the Linda & Rudy Slucker NCJW/Essex Center for Women. Outlook is scheduled for three sessions on consecutive Tuesdays beginning Jan. 31 from 10 a.m. to noon. Intro to Word will run for five sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning Feb. 1 from 9 to 11:30 […]

NCJW presents ‘Investing 101’

LIVINGSTON, NJ — As your life changes, so do your investment needs. Stacey Rudbart, vice president and financial adviser at RBC Wealth Management, will provide a basic understanding of how the market operates and why investing will help you achieve your goals. This workshop will be held at the Linda & Rudy Slucker NCJW/Essex Center […]

NCJW addresses information void in reproductive health education

MILLBURN, NJ — NCJW/Essex will sponsor a Lunch and Learn, “The Information Void: A Discussion of Reproductive Health Education,” on Thursday, Jan. 26, in commemoration of the anniversary of the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision ensuring a woman’s right to a safe and legal abortion. The program will run from noon to 2 p.m. at […]

New year, new career, new you

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Are your children starting school? Going to college? Are you contemplating “what’s next” for you? On Thursday, Jan. 12, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Jennifer Rodgers and Andrea Garrido of Turning Leaf Career Consulting will run a program at the Linda & Rudy Slucker NCJW/Essex Center for Women to help you do […]

‘$100 for 100’ event benefits NCJW families

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Fifteen children from eight different families identified by the Linda & Rudy Slucker NCJW/Essex Center for Women attended a special shopping event on Sunday, Dec. 11, at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Union. Sponsored by Joyal Capital Management Foundation, the “$100 for 100” event helps young people in need during the holidays and […]

NCJW/Essex panel implores community to fight to eradicate sex trafficking

NCJW/Essex panel implores community to fight to eradicate sex trafficking

LIVINGSTON, NJ — A special evening event, “#EndDemand: Fighting Sex Trafficking – Our Children at Risk,” was held in late November at Temple B’nai Abraham in Livingston and featured a dynamic discussion with a distinguished panel of speakers. The panel helped to shine a light on the motivations of those who promote sex trafficking, what […]

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