Westchester Women Spend Day of Learning and Inspiration

UJA-Federation of New York’s Westchester Women spent the day exploring pressing topics and becoming motivated to make a difference at a Day of Learning and Inspiration. The event took place on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Westchester Reform Temple in Scarsdale.

Expert speakers explored topics including religious pluralism in Israel, such as the Women of the Wall and the conversion crisis; how to be an effective advocate for issues of concern; and professional coaching to help participants make powerful, positive changes in work, life, and the world.

“UJA has provided me with a wonderful opportunity to make a difference and connect with other women who want to do the same, women who find meaning in giving back to their community, women who are energized by change and by each other,” said Michele Gregson of Chappaqua, chair of Westchester Women. “That’s what UJA Women is all about. Harnessing our power, our knowledge, our perspectives, and our kindness— to change millions of lives each year.”

“A huge piece of what I want you to leave the day with is an understanding of how you can get involved and change your piece of the world,” said Jill Miller of Larchmont, who served as event chair along with Roberta Bar-Levav of Yorktown Heights, Vivian Sklar of Scarsdale, and Laura Kleinhandler of Rye Brook.

UJA-Federation supports a network of more than 80 core partners and hundreds of other nonprofit organizations, large and small. These nonprofits provide food for the hungry, shelter for the homeless, independence for the elderly, jobs for the unemployed, as well as stimulating education programs for people in New York, in Israel, and in nearly 70 countries.

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(From left) Jill Miller of Larchmont, Roberta Bar-Levav of Yorktown Heights, Michele Gregson of Chappaqua, Vivian Sklar of Scarsdale, and Laura Kleinhandler of Rye Brook.

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About UJA-Federation of New York:

For 100 years, UJA-Federation has inspired New Yorkers to act on their values and invest in our community for the biggest impact. Through UJA-Federation, more than 50,000 donors address issues that matter most to them, pooling their resources to care for Jews everywhere and New Yorkers of all backgrounds, respond to crises close to home and far away, and shape our Jewish future. Working with a network of more than 80 core partners and hundreds of other nonprofits, UJA-Federation is the world’s leading local philanthropy; our reach extends from New York to Israel to nearly 70 other countries around the world, touching 4.5 million people each year. For more information on how to donate or volunteer, please visit our website at www.ujafedny.org.