MISSION STATEMENT
Brandeis National Committee is dedicated to providing philanthropic support to Brandeis
University, a distinguished liberal arts and research university founded by the American Jewish community. Its membership is connected to the University through fundraising and through activities that reflect the values on which the University was founded: academic excellence, social justice, non-sectarianism and service to community.
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CO-PRESIDENTS
Helen Ciangiulli
Claire Heller
CO-VICE PRESIDENTS
Barbara Lavine
OPEN
CO-TREASURERS
Barbara Gordon
Janet Liebowitz
RECORDING SECRETARY
Barbara Schuman
FINANCIAL SECRETARIES
Bobbi Dickens
Amy Lerner
609-424-0602
609-208-1829
609-883-2854
609-259-5373
609-259-6485
609-208-2116
609-259-0089
609-918-0232 hciangiulli@yahoo.com claireh7@aol.com barblavine@comcast.net bessbear4@yahoo.com jklkat@optonline.net bschuman@verizon.net feathertree@aol.com llerner5@comcast.net
CIO (Chief information Officer)
Iris Adirim
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Carol Golden
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Cecelia Weisenberg
HISTORIAN
Iris Adirim
MEMBERSHIP
Melanie Satran
BULLETIN
Elinor Gross
OPEN MEETINGS
Lynn Michel
Lisa Rothman
609-259-0176
609-259-8485
732-605-1368
609-259-0176
609-208-2126
609-208-1409
609-298-1688
609-324-3595 adirim@optonline.net cabob258@verizon.net weisenbergc@verizon.net adirim@optonline.net sat7@aol.com egross1373@optonline.net grannylynn4@comcast.net lrothman2@verizon.net
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PUBLICITY
Betty Krams
FUND RAISING/ SPECIAL EVENTS
Lois Gutterman
Regina King
Carole Kwitkin
STUDY GROUPS
Regina King
Donna Levinston
TRIBUTE CARDS
Rona Altman
Freda Pollack
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Sheila Davidow
Felicia Mashin
609-259-1394
609-208-2896
609-208-9833
609-223-0432 jbkram@optonline.net loiscarlg@aol.com rking5@verizon.net biobobap@aol.com
609-208-9833
609-259-0255
609-443-6539
609-259-6184
609-406-0343
609-259-4051 rking5@verizon.net dlevinston@yahoo.com roles1@verizon.net fredapolla@aol.com pandsjd@comcast.net frbmdeco@msn.com
Past Presidents
2005-2007
2007-2009
2009-2011
2011-2013
2013-2015
Bea Handler
Charlotte Levitan
Marilyn blankman
Elinor gross
Sherry fingerman
Judy horowitz
Elaine citron
Lois gutterman
Sheila Davidow
Felicia Mashin
REACHING YOU
Let us know if your address, e-mail or phone numbers have been changed. We would like to provide all our members with up-to-date information so that they can be in touch with each other.
Send any changes to:
Melanie Satran
609-208-2126
sat7@aol.com
NEED A RIDE?
Car Pooling
Transportation Questions
Sharon Sternbach
609-448-4183
Village Grande, W. Windsor NJ
Janet Liebowitz
609-259-6485
Four Seasons, Allentown NJ
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Dear Friends,
Claire and I have just returned from our leadership training at Brandeis University and want to share some of our insights with you.
We were so amazed at the students, administrators, professors and the campus, that we wish you could all take a trip to the campus.
We toured the campus and got to see the library, a laboratory and most impressive a two-year-old department where we witnessed 3D printers and all the wonderful things they are able produce from these printers.
Brandeis has instituted a new initiative called the BNC Scholarship Campaign.
Brandeis is all about the students. We met several scholarship students who were not only brilliant but interesting and personable. They are so grateful for our support and the contributions which enable them to attend this wonderful school.
One of the things that they are very proud of is the fact that almost every student has at least two and sometimes three majors.
In supporting this campaign you may be helping the person who finds a cure for multiple sclerosis or autism, or comes up with a novel idea to help sustain the planet, or writes a best-selling novel, or becomes a world leader to promote peace.
With this summer bulletin, we hope you will enjoy the wonderful study groups we have planned for you. From films to lunch and learns to trips, we are sure you will want to get your registration in early.
Helen Ciangiulli
Claire Heller
Co-Presidents
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TRI-COUNTY MEMBERS ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Renewal notices from National will arrive shortly.
Please return your renewal notice from
National along with this form and a check for $60.00 to Janet Liebowitz.
Your check should be made out to BNC.
COUPONS
Upon renewal, each full member will receive four coupons. The coupons are valid from July 1, 2016—
June 30, 2017.
Coupons may be used for some study groups, book club or some Lunch and Learn.
As an associate member you will NOT receive a notice of associate membership dues from
National.
T his reminder is the only one you will receive from
Tri-County.
Your check for $15.00 should be made out to BNC and sent with the attached form to Janet Liebowitz.
For your records:
My July 2016 – June 2017 MEMBERSHIP DUES were mailed on this date _________
____ Tri-County Member ____ Associate Member Check #___________________
Mail your check made out to BNC with this Renewal Form to our treasurer:
Janet Liebowitz 172 Minuteman Circle Allentown, NJ 08501
____ $60.00 Tri-County BNC dues JULY 2016 - JUNE 2017
____ (National Renewal Form is also enclosed)
____ $15.00 Associate BNC member dues JULY 2016 - JUNE 2017
(My Primary Chapter is_____________________________________________)
NAME____________________________________________________________
ADDRESS_________________________________________________________
PHONE ______________________ CELLPHONE________________________
E-MAIL ___________________________________ CHECK #______________
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$10
$18
$18
$25
$35
$55
$110
Book Fund Donation
Book Fund Donation
Louis D. Brandeis Tribute
Sustaining the Mind
Donation toward Learned Research Journal – bookplate in Leatherette cover
Donation to Medical Science Journal – bookplate placed in Brandeis Journal
Donation to Special Book Collection – bookplate in Leatherette album
BOOK FUND
From
Judy & Harvey Horowitz
To
Marcia Werth
Occasion
In Memory Of Ron
Judy & Harvey Horowitz Bea Handler In Memory of Sister
Shirley & Jim Rothschild
Barbara Schuman
Betty & Jerry Krams
Betty & Jerry Krams
Betty & Jerry Krams
Charlotte & Mickey Levitan
Bea Handler
Marcia Werth
In Memory of Sister
In Memory of Ron
Ellen & Howie Blecher Granddaughter Bat Mitzvah
Marcia Werth In Memory of Ron
Sandra Eisenberg
Marcia Werth
In Memory of Mel
In Memory of Ron
From
Charlotte & Mickey Levitan
To
Bea Handler
Occasion
In Memory of Sister
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Book Club: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
A feel-good story in the spirit of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand, Fredrik
Backman’s novel about the angry old man next door is a throughtful exploration of the profound impact one life has on countless ot hers. “If there was an award for ‘Most Charming Book of the Year,’ this first novel by a Swedish bloggerturned-overnightsensation would win hands down” ( Booklist, starred review).
Contact:
Telephone:
Date:
Time:
Cost:
Helen Cianguilli
609-424-0602
Wednesday: July 6, 2016
August 17, 2016
Sept. 21, 2016
1:30 PM
3 for $9.00
Hostess:
Address:
Telephone:
Limit:
Helen Cianguilli (first meeting)
66 Honey Flower Drive
Yardville NJ
609-424-0602
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Film: Women of Note: Margot
“Considered to be one of the world’s greatest ballerinas during her time, Margot Fonteyn illuminated the stage with grace and elegance but led a tormented private life. Director Tony Palmer’s documentary explores her genius. Combing through a vast collection of footage, the film features exclusive interviews with previous dancing partners and includes performances of Fonteyn with Rudolf Nureyev, the partnership that left worldwide audiences aw estruck.” A must see if you love ballet, Margot Fonteyn epitomizes the prima ballerina. This is a long movie, so we will start early and take a lunch intermission. Bring your own lunch and we will provide a beverage and dessert.
Contact: Melanie Satran Address: Allentown First Aid Building
Telephone:
Date:
Time:
Cost:
609-208-2126
Monday, July 11, 2016
11:00 AM
$6:00
Limit:
70 Route 526
Allentown NJ
None
Memorable Morven: Tea and Tour
Take a step back in time as we visit Morven, a National Historic Landmark that was once the NJ Governor’s mansion as well as home to one of the signers of the Declaration of Independece. Our afternoon will begin with a docent led tour of the first floor of the mansion. We will also have access to the second and third floors of the museum which currently house The Story of the Lindberghs, an exhibit that takes a closer look at a fascinating and complicated couple. To complete our trip back in in time, we will enjoy an elegant tea in the Garden Room overlooking the Colonial Revival
Garden. Tea will include finger sandwiches, fruit, scones, and cookies. What a lovely way to spend a relaxing summer afternoon.
Contact:
Telephone:
Date:
Time:
Cost:
Ellen Meyer
609-918-9696
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
NOON
$28.00 members
$33.00 guests after deadline
Address:
Limit:
Morven Museum and Garden
55 Stockton St.
Princeton NJ
24 Not Coupon Eligible
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Summer Wine with Cheese
Did you ever ask yourself, whle sitting on your patio during the warm weather, w ouldn’t it be nice to have a glass of wine.
But what is the right wine to drink during the summer? Brandon Bartfalvi, Sr. Wine Manager of Joe Canal’s in
Lawrenceville, will teach us about the wines for this time of the year. In addition, Adriano DiDonato, Manager of Bon
Appetit, Princeton, NJ, will provide the perfect cheeses to go along with the wines we will be tasting.
Contact:
Telephone:
Date:
Time:
Cost:
Ellen Sherman
Home: 609-371-4731
Cell: 908-963-0129
Thursday, July 14, 2016
6:00 – 8:00 PM
$28.00 Not Coupon Eligible
Address:
Telephone:
Limit:
Bon Appetit
Princeton Shopping Center
301 North Harrison St.
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-924-7755
Minimum: 10
Maximum: 25
Lunch & Learn: The Trial of the Century
On March 1, 1932 the small town of Hopewell, NJ was changed forever from a quiet suburban hamlet to a place that people all over the world were talking about. It was on that date that the 20 month old son of Charles and Anne Morrow
Lindbergh was kidnapped from his crib while his mother and nanny were right downstairs. Who was responsible for this crime? How could such a crime happen to such a famous family living in suburban NJ? So many questions have been explored by so many people over the years. Lloyd Gardner, author of The Case that Never Dies, an in-depth look at this famous case and the trial that ensued, will be sharing some of his findings with us. He will open your mind to some little known discoveries about the Lindbergh family and their tragedy and inspire you to ask questions about what may have happened on that tragic night.
Contact:
Telephone:
Date:
Time:
Cost:
Ellen Meyer
609-918-9696
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
NOON
$12.00
Address:
Limit:
Allentown First Aid Squad
70 Route 526
Allentown, NJ
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Art & Architecture: Isaac Mizrahi Exhibit
We will have a docent led tour of the Isaac Mizrahi exhibit. It is the first museum exhibition to focus on the fashion designer, artist and entrepreneur. The exhibition weaves together the many threads of his prolific career in fashion, film, television and the performing arts. Lunch is on your own.
Contact:
Telephone:
Date:
Time:
Cost:
Mary Ellen Kessler
609-223-0018
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
11:15 AM
$25.00 Not Coupon Eligible
Address:
Limit:
The Jewish Museum
1109 5 th
Ave. @ 92 nd
St.
New York NY
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Film: Dior and I
“Asked to fill the shoes of iconic designer John Galliano, Raf Simons is given two months to prepare his inaugural fashion collection for Christian Dior in this behind-the-scenes look at the highpressure world of haute couture.” Did you have any idea what had to be accomplished before a couture show?
Contact: Melanie Satran Address: Allentown First Aid Building
Telephone:
Date:
Time:
Cost:
609-208-2126
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
1:30 PM
$6:00
Limit:
70 Route 526
Allentown NJ
None
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3Ds: Bill Cunningham New York
We know you love the “Sunday Styles” section of the New York Times. You know the two photo montages: On The
Street and Evening Hours? Come learn about the photojournalist who creates both of these columns each week. “Living simply and using a bicycle to get around New York, 80-year-old photographer Bill Cunningham tirelessly records what people are wearing in the city – both out on the sidewalk and in the salons of the wealthy.”
Contact: Melanie Satran Address: Allentown First Aid Building
Telephone:
Date:
Time:
Cost:
609-208-2126
Monday, August 8, 2016
1:30 PM
$6:00
Limit:
70 Route 526
Allentown NJ
None
Mummers Museum
Who hasn’t seen the Mummers Parade kick off the New Year? Men decked up in sequins and feathers, all hand sewn by family members, as they strut up Broad Street performing steps they choreographed. Yes, it might be a bit tacky, but it truly embodies a Philadelphia experience. Enjoy a guided tour of this South Philadelphia treasure. There is a parking lot on 2 nd
St. between two yellow barriers. We can arrange a group lunch for those who are interested.
Contact: Karyn Lightstone Address: 1100 S. 2 nd
Street
Telephone:
Date:
Time:
Cell: 609-505-2483
Home: 856-354-8696
Thursday, August 11, 2016
11:00 AM
Limit:
Philadelphia PA
10 people minimum
(no maximum)
Cost: Members: $8.00
Guests: $12.00
NOT COUPON ELIGIBLE
Art & Architecture: Walking Tour of Historic Haddonfield, New Jersey
Joe Haro, a former Camden Community College professor, will lead our tour. He will highlight Federal style and Victorian homes from the 1700’s to the 20 th
century. Walk back in time along beautiful tree lined streets. Haddonfield is a town filled with many charming shops and a variety of restaurants. Lunch is on your own.
Contact:
Telephone:
Date:
Time:
Cost:
Elaine Citron
Home: 609-259-5574
Cell: 609-668-0184
Monday, August 22, 2016
10:30 AM
$15.00 Not Coupon Eligible
Address:
Limit:
Historical Society of Haddonfield
343 Kings Hwy. East
Haddonfield NJ
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Film: A Small Act
“When Swedish citizen (and Holocaust survivor) Hilde Back sponsors the education of Kenyan student Chris Mburu, she not only educates one child, but she sparks a lifelong love of learning. As an adult, Chris establishes a scholarship p rogram in his home village.”
Contact: Melanie Satran Address: Allentown First Aid Building
Telephone:
Date:
Time:
Cost:
609-208-2126
Friday, August 26, 2016
1:30 PM
$6:00
Limit:
70 Route 526
Allentown NJ
None
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Film: National Geographic: Inside Mecca
“Journey to the very heart of Islam with this captivating documentary exploring the holy city of Mecca. Learn about
Mecca’s historical significance in Islam and experience the powerful meaning of the haji, as seen through the eyes of three pilgrims.” This is an informational film which simply tells about the haji.
Contact: Melanie Satran Address: Allentown First Aid Building
Telephone:
Date:
Time:
Cost:
609-208-2126
Thursday, September 1, 2016
1:30 PM
$6:00
Limit:
70 Route 526
Allentown NJ
None
Moral Dilemmas
Back by popular demand! Join us as Rabbi Sholom Leverton, from Chabad of the Windsors, will lead us in a lively and thought provoking discussion of interesting ethical questions and situations in today’s ever changing world. With a vast knowledge of topical and timely issues, Rabbi Leverton with his unique sense of humor will challenge you to explore your values, your sense of justice and humanity. There are no answers to the questions he will pose, only honest opinions.
NOTE: SPECIAL TIME
Contact:
Telephone:
Date:
Time:
Cost:
Regina King
732-616-2762
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
11:30 AM
$6.00
Address:
Limit:
Allentown First Aid Building
70 Route 526
Allentown NJ
Minimum: 15
Maximum: 20
Film: I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
Who doesn’t love Big Bird and Oscar? Learn how physically taxing and what a difficult job “being” these beloved characters can be. “For more than four decades, Caroll Spinney has been the man inside the beloved ‘Sesame Street’ characters Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch. In this affectionate documentary, Spinney shares the highlights of his unique career.”
Contact: Melanie Satran Address: Allentown First Aid Building
Telephone:
Date:
Time:
609-208-2126
Monday, September 12, 2016
1:30 PM Limit:
70 Route 526
Allentown NJ
None
Cost: $6:00
Food Tour: Noshing Through Brooklyn
Looking for a fun day filled with visiting many historic sections of Brooklyn and noshing on multi-ethnic food sampling – on and off the bus – representing this famous borough of New York? For example, we will be visiting Boro Park for blintzes,
Sunset Park’s Chinatown for Dim Sum, Lower East Side’s Russ and Daughters for bagel with whitefish, Middle Eastern food shops of Atlantic Avenue, just to name a few. Art Zuckerman, Z Travel & Leisure Company, and host of Z Travel and
Leisure Hour broadcasting on radio station WVOX, as well as a guest of the Today Show will be our guide for the day.
Contact: Ellen Sherman Address: Lowe’s Parking Lot
Telephone: Home: 609-371-4731 Hamilton Marketplace
Date:
Time:
Cost:
Cell: 908-963-0129
Thursday, September 15, 2016
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM (approx.)
$50.00 members
$60.00 guests after deadline
Telephone:
Limit
Route 130 North
Hamilton NJ 08691
Use Ellen’s cell phone
Minimum: 30
Maximum: 50
Not Coupon Eligible
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SUNDAY
3
SUNDAY
18
25
14
21
10
17
24
31
7
28
SUNDAY
4
11
MONDAY
4
Independence Day
11
Film: Women of Note :
Margot
11:00 AM
18
TUESDAY
5
12
19
25
MONDAY
1
8
3Ds:
“ Bill Cunningham NY”
1:30 PM
15
22
Art & Architecture:
Walking tour of
Historic Haddonfield
10:30 AM
29
MONDAY
5
12
Film: I Am Big Bird:
The Carroll Spinney
Story”
1:30 PM
19
26
26
JULY 2016
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
6
Book Club
1:30 PM
13
Memorable Morven:
Tea and Tour:
Lindbergh Exhibit
NOON
20
Lunch & Learn:
“ The Trial of the Century ”
12:00 NOON
27
Art & Architecture
Isaac Mizrahi Exhibit
11:15 AM
AUGUST 2016
WEDNESDAY
3
7
14
Summer Wine with Cheese
6:00-8:00 PM
21
28
THURSDAY
4
FRIDAY
8
1
15
22
29
TUESDAY
2
Film: “Dior and I”
1:30 PM
9
16
Board Meeting
10:00 AM
23
30
TUESDAY
6
Moral Dilemmas
11:30 AM
13
Board Meeting
10:00 AM
10
20
BNC Central NJ Chapters
Multi -Chapter Event
27
21
Book Club
1:30 PM
28
11
Mummers Museum
11:00 AM
18
29
FRIDAY
5
12
17
Book Club
1:30 PM
24
31
SEPTEMBER 2016
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
7
1
Art & Architecture
Film : National Geographic:
Inside Mecca”
1:30 PM
8
14
25
19
FRIDAY
2
15
Food Tour: Noshing Through
Brooklyn
7:30 AM
22
9
16
23
26
Film: “A Small
Act”
1:30 PM
30
24
10
17
20
27
30
SATURDAY
2
9
16
23
SATURDAY
6
13
SATURDAY
3
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Book Club: “
Study Groups and Trips
A Man Called Ove”
Film: “ Women of Note: Margot”
Memorable Morven: Tea and Tour Members
Guests
Summer Wine with Cheese
Lunch & Learn: The Trial of the Century
Art & Architecture: Isaac Mizrahi Exhibit
Film: “ Dior and I”
3Ds: “ Bill Cunningham New York”
Mummers Museum Members
Guests
Art & Architecture: Walking Tour of Historic Haddonfield
Film: “A Small Act”
Art & Architecture: Film: “ National geographic: Inside Mecca”
Moral Dilemmas
Film: “I Am Big Bird: The Carroll Spinney Story”
Food Tour: Noshing Through Brooklyn Members
Guests
*Any price in RED is Not Coupon Eligible
Date
Wednesdays, July 6, August 17,
September 21
Monday, July 11, 2016
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Monday, August 8, 2016
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Monday, August 22, 2016
Friday, August 26, 2016
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Monday, September 12, 2016
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Limit
20
None
24
25
60
20
None
None
?
20
None
None
20
None
50
Cost
$9.00 for 3
$6.00
*$28.00
*$33.00
$28.00
$12.00
Total
*$25.00
$6.00
*
$6.00
$8.00
* $12.00
$15.00
$6.00
$6.00
$6.00
*
$6.00
$50.00
* $60.00
TOTAL
Mail to:
MAKE A COPY OF THIS FORM FOR YOUR RECORDS
Need a ride? Call Sharon Sternbach 448-4183 or Janet Liebowitz 609-259-6485
Name: ____________________________________Home Phone: _________________________ Cell_______________________
Address___________________________________E-Mail_______________________________________ Total_______________
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