About
The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a volunteer organization that has been at the forefront of social change for more than a century — championing the needs of women, children and families while courageously taking a progressive stance on such issues as child welfare, women’s rights and reproductive freedom.
That pioneering spirit continues to this day. Informed by Jewish values — and our understanding that these values have universal appeal — members of the National Council of Jewish Women are the voice of those who are overlooked, disadvantaged and exploited. Together, we have created a place where women from every walk of life can come together to make the world a better place – at home and across the globe.
NCJW embraces women of diverse backgrounds and temperaments, thinkers and doers, who want to bring change at the local, national and global level.
SARASOTA-MANATEE NCJW SLATE OF OFFICERS 2023-2024
Co-Presidents
Lauren Brownstein
Marion Marshak
Cindy Solomon
VP Administration and Corresponding Secretary
Ann Penn
VP Advocacy
Deena Dell
Pam Gordon
VP Community Service
Joan Bour
Rachel Sesser
VP Communications
Laurie Criden
VP Programming
Brenda Giman
VP Membership
Nancy Bortinger
VP Special Events
Vivian Carasso
Recording Secretary
Joan Goodis
Greta Roberts (back up)
Financial Secretary
Marilyn Frankel
Treasurer
Evie Batten
Parliamentarian
Carole Shaw
Nominating Committee:
Chairperson: Rachel Sesser
Board Members:
Deena Dell
Pam Gordon
Carole Shaw
Members At Large
Roz Hopp
Greta Roberts
Meryl Taback