Women of NVHC – Supporting one Another, our Temple and our Extended Community

Celebrating, Learning, and Giving with Acts of Loving Kindness

The Women of NVHC are excited to kick off another year of celebrating, learning, and giving. Women of NVHC offers a place to belong, gather, laugh, talk, and be supported during tough times. We are an inclusive community for NVHC women, – married, partnered, single, divorced, widowed – those that identify as a woman – with or without children – Jewish and non-Jewish – we welcome you.

We provide a dynamic calendar of events. And we are always open to new ideas. Please do not hesitate to contact us with an idea, an interest, or a new way to make connections (contact info below). As a member, you will receive our weekly emails detailing upcoming events, such as:

  • An evening in the Sukkah – October 1.
  • Book Discussions – October 11 is the first one, The Lost Girl of Craven County, with zoom book talk with the author Emily Matchar.
  • Chocolate & Champagne – October 18. As good as it sounds!
  • Global Lunches – Small group gatherings at area restaurants.
  • Mah Jongg Tournament – March 14.
  • Membership Gatherings in winter and spring.
  • Women’s Hanukkah Party and Passover Celebration.
  • Tikkun Olam Projects (e.g., Women Giving Back, BRAWS).

Yearly dues and fundraising subsidize our activities and support NVHC (e.g., camp scholarships, school programs, gifts for B’nai Mitzvah students, confirmation students, and congregational engagement social events). And, if you are a new NVHC member, we welcome you with one year of free membership to Women of NVHC. We do not turn anyone away. Contact us by email with any concerns.

Please email us at ShowClick Here to View Contact Information.

L’Shalom,

Deb Meland, President

Rebecca Trager, Vice President
Women of NVHC

Women of NVHC Annual Membership Dues 2026-2027

Our preferred payment method is SQUARE.

Please go to https://square.link/u/Tzhi4eVG so that dues and donations go directly to WONVHC.

Otherwise, mail or drop off a check made payable to Women of NVHC at the NVHC office (please do not send cash in the mail).

NVHC Temple Member – $40

NOT an NVHC Temple Member – $60

You can also include an additional donation amount.

Upcoming Events

Women of NVHC Book Club

October 11 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

WONVHC Chocolate and Champagne Brunch

October 18 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Women of NVHC Chanukah Boutique – Lobby

November 8 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Learn more

Current Collection Drives/Social Action Initiatives

Women of NVHC Clothing Drive – Year Round

Gently used women’s and children’s clothing and accessories to Women Giving Back, to provide free clothing to homeless women and their children (Women Giving Back (WGB) box in the Sanctuary coat closet.

More About Women of NVHC

Leadership

Officers

President: Deb Meland

Vice President: Rebecca Trager

Secretary: Lori Muhlstein

Treasurer: Heidi Mitnick

Immediate Past President: Peggy Nelson

Board Members / Program Chairs

Boutique/Judaica Shop and Online manager: Fay Gubin

Boutique/Judaica Shop Co-manager: Sandi Rosengart

Assist with Sales and Boutique: Ellyn Krause Pontell and Linda Disselkamp

Communications: Newsletter & Website: Nina Falci

Fundraising: Ellen Ranard

Good and Welfare: Judy Selberg

Membership: Meryl Hirschland

Programming: vacant

Religious School Liaison: Marsha Sheinman

Social Action: Norma De Beer

Treasurer’s Assistant: Fay Gubin

Social Action/Collection Drives

Women of NVHC’s social action focuses on women and children in the local community. We  organize volunteer days, participate in community walks and other events, and support NVHC’s social action program.

We also have several ongoing collection drives:

  • Gently used winter coats, gloves and (new) hats to support Cornerstones (Collection box is located in the Sanctuary coat closet from November – January).  More information at: Sisterhood Annual Coat Drive
  • Used cell phones for the Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Violence (JCADA)  Donate phones with or without chargers, and place in the “Women Giving Back” box in the Sanctuary coat closet. JCADA will delete the data and reset the phone.  More information at: Cell Phone Collection
  • Knit or Crochet Pieces for Warm up America Warm up America collects pieces to make into blankets for those in need.  (Pieces will be collected from the Women Giving Back collection box in the Sanctuary coat closet.)  More information and instructions at: Warm Up America
  • Gently used women’s and children’s clothing and accessories and travel size toiletries to Women Giving Back, to provide free clothing to homeless women and their children (Women Giving Back (WGB) box in the Sanctuary coat closet),

Women of NVHC Board Documents

Constitution & Bylaws as amended 2024 (1)

Women of NVHC Board Meetings

Monthly on Mondays at NVHC (usually the second Monday of the month, unless the date conflicts with a holiday).

Questions?  Please contact our President Peggy Nelson at Women of NVHC President@NVHCreston.org