Join members of our NCJW Utah section this Saturday, May 14th to take part in a national day of Ban Off Our Bodies rallies organized by Planned Parenthood Action Council of Utah. The rally is from 11 am - 12 pm at the Utah State Capitol. There is no more critical time for our NCJW Utah Section to show up and be involved in the fight for abortion access and ensuring reproductive rights. If for some reason you cannot find us Saturday morning, call or text Missy at 415-264-3081.
Let us know if you plan on joining us by emailing: hello@ncjwutah.org or just show up!
Park here at 10:30 am and let's walk together* . . .
*Meet up with NCJW Board Members Missy Dawson and Nancy Strahinic at Arlo Restaurant at 10:30 am to walk together to the Capitol. Arlo is located at 271 North Center Street. There will be likely be a lot of traffic and congestion so hopefully parking will be easier near Arlo. It is approximately a 10-minute walk. We will have signs printed but please feel free to bring your own!
Can't make 11am capitol rally? Here are three others sponsored by Planned Parenthood of Utah:
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SAY ABORTION Art Opening
Medium Studio, 2006 South 900 East, Salt Lake City
Tonight - Friday, May 13
6 pm - 10 pm
Planned Parenthood Action Council of Utah has produced a new art exhibit showcasing stories and artwork from people who have had abortions. Reception tonight 5/13 and open all day tomorrow, Saturday 5/14 from 8 am to 10 pm.
Hope to see you on Saturday!
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Virtual registration is open for NCJW’s Washington Institute 2022!
Sunday, May 15 - Tuesday, May 17
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NCJW’s Washington Institute is a powerful conference for everyone on their justice journey! Whether you’re passionate about NCJW’s education, community service, advocacy work, or all of the above, this conference is for you. Over three days, we will learn new skills and tools, advance our collective mission, and make our voices heard. We’re learning together. We bolster each other’s success and create more powerful change. With so much at stake for abortion access, voting rights, childcare, equal pay, and the integrity of the federal courts, it's more important than ever for Jewish people and allies to join forces and build collective power for change.
For more information, agenda, bios on their incredible speakers and registration information, visit https://washingtoninstitute.ncjw.org
While the recommended virtual registration fee is $300, it has a Pay-what-you-can option to ensure price is not a barrier to participation.
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Recap: Kitty Kaplan Building Bridges Event
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This year’s Building Bridges event brought together a wonderful audience on the evening of Yom HaShoah, both in person at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts as well as online via Zoom. It was our first hybrid event ever, and our first indoor event since February 2020. The film we screened, Dreams of Hope, was both inspiring and a great springboard for a fabulous discussion from our four panelists - Dr. Noemi Mattis, Robert Burch, Darlene McDonald, and Dr. Jay Jacobson. Their captivating exchange was recorded and we are so appreciative of the perspectives they shared with our audience.
If you missed the event, click here to watch Dreams of Hope and click here to watch the panel discussion.
As we continue to meaningfully build bridges in our community, we want to highlight and lift up the important work being undertaken by two of our panelists, Robert and Darlene, through the non-profit organizations they founded.
Please take a look to learn more and support them!
Founded by Robert Burch, Sema Hadithi African American Heritage and Culture Foundation strives to “tell the story” of African-ancestored history, heritage, and culture by researching, preserving and disseminating information throughout the community. The phrase “Sema Hadithi” means to “tell the story”. By sharing the story of African ancestral families, the foundation will help to tell the whole story of Utah.
Founded by Darlene McDonald, 1Utah Project aims to counter the proliferation of misinformation and disinformation on social media, increase voter participation, and boost civic engagement for Black, Indigenous, People of Color and all disaffected voters in Utah. It also seeks to showcase the cultures of People of Color in Utah to help make connections and friendships.
A special thank you to our fantastic partners for this year’s event — United Jewish Federation of Utah, the University of Utah’s Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and the I.J. and Jeanne Wagner JCC. We could not have done it without you!
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