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Does anyone know a woman who is 90 or older, perhaps a mother, a relative, a friend, a neighbor? Did you ever think about the fact that she was born before women had the right to vote? MORE…

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As an NCJW member, you will impact the Greater Houston Area and the world at large by becoming part of a growing grassroots network of courageous and compassionate individuals who improve the lives of women, children, and families every day through their volunteer and advocacy efforts. Greater Houston Section is in our schools, our courthouses, our State Houses, on the phone and in the trenches working to change lives every day. Come, join us!

2012 Hannah G. Solomon Awards

Sunday, March 4, 2012


The Houstonian Hotel
111 North Post Oak Lane
Houston, Texas 77024
Complimentary garage parking
11:00 a.m. VIP Reception
11:30 a.m. Registration
12:00 p.m. Luncheon
Named for the National Council of Jewish Women’s Founder and highest honor, the Hannah G. Solomon Award is presented annually to those who have helped change and expand the role of others in vital areas of community life, and whose leadership in areas of NCJW concern--improving the quality of life for women, children, and families--has motivated others to fight for change and resulted in progress and enlightenment in the community.

On March 4, 2012, this award will be presented to two such deserving community leaders: Karen Freedman and Maria Gabriella Hernandez. The genesis of this award dates back to 1893 when Hannah G. Solomon MORE

MORE THAN 80 ATTEND HANNAH’S VISION
Afternoon Tea with Irene Guenther, Ph.D
Professor, Honors College, University of Houston

You’ve Come a Long Way Baby, BUT…

On Sunday January 8, 2012 more than eighty enthusiastic NCJW-GHS members and guests attended Hannah’s Vision to hear Dr. Irene Guenther discuss the cultural implications of the changing roles of women in society throughout the ages. Dr. Guenther’s fascinating lecture broadened our knowledge and understanding and challenged us to continue working to improve the lives of women everywhere.

The title, “You’ve Come A Long Way Baby” was adapted from an advertising slogan for Virginia Slims, a longer, thinner, supposedly more elegant cigarette introduced in 1968. Eventually, this advertising ploy tanked, but the growing woman’s movement definitely did not fail

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