NCJW Bergen County Section Co-Sponsor of ASK FOR JANE
November 14 Jewish Standard: A FILM FEST TRIBUTE AND SHORTS FOR KIDS Ask for Jane is the story of the amazing University of Chicago coeds who began a secret referral service for women seeking safe and illegal abortions in the 60’s and 70’s, before Roe v Wade made abortions legal. We are grateful to TIFF for dedicating the screening in memory of our late Co-President Jane Abraham. Jane’s focus on the less fortunate was a powerful voice that shepherded NCJW BCS’ advocacy work. Participating in the talkback will be Rachel Carey, director of the film; Heather Booth, community organizer and one of the original “Janes”; and Angela Bonavoglia, award-winning author and journalist on women’s issues. Sandi Klein, former anchor of WINS Radio and founder of the podcast Conversations with Creative Women, will moderate the talkback. WOW, a loose association of Wise Older Women, and Stanton Strong, a non-partisan women’s group dedicated to defending and protecting access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare, are also sponsoring this screening. For screening time and ticket information, visit www.teaneckfilmfestival.org. For other information, contact Joan Cooper at 201-461-7748 or grammyjoan18@gmail.com. |
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