February 16

NCJW Salon: What feminist moment changed your life?

February 16, 7:30 pm

Join us for a lively discussion about when you knew you were a feminist. 

  • Was there a defining event or a gradual understanding? 
  • How did Judaism factor into your feminist awakening? 
  • How has your understanding of and experience with feminism changed over time? 
  • How have negative stereotypes of feminism impacted you?

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Featured Respondents (representing the younger generations!): 

  • Annie Warshaw, CEO and Co-Founder of Mission Propelle and Youth Alliance Yoga, Adjunct Professor at Roosevelt University – teaching courses on feminism, member of Skokie School Board District 68, and NCJW advocate (and former staff).
  • Emma Decker, Project Manager, Center for Policing Equity and degree in Gender and Women’s Studies with a minor in Sociology from the University of Denver, where she served as co-president of the Feminist Student Alliance.

Readings

22 Powerful Stories About Feminist Awakenings (buzzfeednews.com)

How to ‘Intention’ a Feminist World: Ringing in the New Year with Leadership Icon Gloria Feldt – Ms. Magazine (msmagazine.com)