NCJWA announces new diverse board at AGM

National Council of Jewish Women Australia (NCJWA) has re-elected Melinda Jones as president at its recent AGM.

A spokesperson said: “Alongside her is probably the most diverse Board in Jewish communal history.

The Board now features women aged in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s & 60s. This is not just a Board representing each age group of Jewish women, it is a Board that is diverse in many other ways.

We have young mothers and a grandmother, as well as those dealing with teenagers. There are women who are single, women who are gay, and women with a disability. There is also religious diversity – represented amongst NCJWA’s number are women who are modern orthodox, reform, traditional orthodox, secular, unaffiliated and humanist.

NCJWA National President,  Melbourne-based Melinda Jones, said: “With such a diverse group I’m sure the old Jewish joke will pertain: “Put 3 Jews in the room and get 4 opinions.” This will make us accountable to the community we serve – Australian Jewish women whoever and wherever they are. We want to reach women previously outside the community who possibly have little Jewish connection in their lives. Such a diverse Board will help us do this.”

The new board:

President: Melinda Jones
Vice President: Janet Merkur and Karen Prior
Directors:
Alla Melman
Iara Morris
Deborah Leshinsky
Judith Levitan
Nikki Marczak
Zehava Heinrich
Hannah Wollan
Julia Sussman