Bagels, Books, and Brandeis 101 — join our first-ever all-Chapter Read-in! Enjoy a bagel as you transport yourself to the Brandeis campus to hear author Nancy Kricorian discuss her novel Zabelle. Following her virtual presentation, you will see the author address questions posed by the students in the freshman English class. Then we will have our own discussion of the book and the DVD we’ve just viewed. Reading the book Zabelle prior to this session is recommended but not a prerequisite. Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Bet Shira Congregation, 7500 SW 120th Street, Miami Donation:* $16.00 Liaison: Beverly Lefcourt 305-596-3864 or blefcourt@bellsouth.net
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August 29, 2016 By
Don’t be left out! Sign up NOW for our wonderful Study Groups and theater offerings.
See full details in our new Fall Bulletin!
Another Date to Save
August 23, 2016 By
Don’t miss our special Book and Autor Luncheon on November 9th. Our very own member Dr. Rita Botwinick will discuss her memoir Gratefully Yours. See full details in our new Fall Bulletin.
New Bulletin
August 23, 2016 By
We are excited to share our new bulletin! In it you will find a wide range of events designed to appeal to many interests. Support Brandeis and expand your horizons with new knowledge and opportunities. The bulletin can be found here for sharing between friends, family and community members. Welcome to Brandeis!
Friedberg Announced as BNC National President
July 28, 2016 By
Madalyn Friedberg, from the Central Westchester chapter, who has served as national vice president of fundraising for the past year, succeeded Barbara Sander as the Brandeis National Committee’s national president on July 1. Madalyn joined the BNC in 1973, and will serve as a leader for the organization and its 41 chapters.
Friedberg joined the BNC at the urging of a friend. A mother of three young children, she was seeking a group of like-minded lifelong learners. She knew about Brandeis University because her father, David Felix, had been friendly with Lawrence Wien, the founder of Brandeis’ Wien International Scholarship Program.
“I liked the BNC women right away,” Friedberg says. “I remember the women didn’t ask what my husband did for a living or how many children I had. They cared about who I was.”
As treasurer of the Central Westchester chapter for many years, she knows the financial advantages of establishing a charitable gift annuity for those interested in supporting the university. In 2015, Friedberg and her husband, Stephen, established a generous charitable gift annuity, planning to create another one this year.
“The premise on which the university was founded is very important to us,” Madalyn says. “Brandeis opened a whole world to people who needed an education. We want to do what we can to support Brandeis.”
Meet Sophia Glickman
April 6, 2016 By
Brandeis students like Sophia Glickman ’16 give us hope. A BNC Scholar from Valhalla, New York, Sophia is a double major in biology and environmental studies. She worked as an undergraduate researcher in K.C. Hayes’ laboratory, researching the effects of various diets on the development of diabetes in rats. She chose Brandeis because of its friendly atmosphere and the opportunities it offers students to find their own path. Read her thank you letter (http://bit.ly/1pH9GB9) where she thanks BNC members, like YOU, for making her Brandeis experience possible. Thank you for supporting the BNC Scholarship Campaign. https://giving.brandeis.edu/bncscholarship. Read more stories like Sophia’s here.
Visit Brandeis
April 1, 2016 By
Now’s your chance — as an active member of BNC or perhaps even contemplating being more involved, join an exciting program May 2 – May 4th at Brandeis University geared to Chapter Leaders. Feel connected to Brandeis and see first hand how special the campus is and why your support is so vital. A few more spots are open. RSVP by April 5th, 2016. Contact the National Center at 781-736-4171.
Meet Ron and Sandra Levy
March 30, 2016 By
Including a bequest or charitable gift annuity in your estate plan is an easy and rewarding way to support Brandeis University and its students. You can receive guaranteed, fixed income payments for life. Rates are locked in at the time you donate. To learn more, please contact M’Lissa Brennan at 781-736-4178 or email at mlissa@brandeis.edu.
Brandeis Moment
January 4, 2016 By
Did you have a Brandeis Moment today? At BNC’s recent October 2015 NEC meeting, excitement over Tony Goldwyn, ’82 of ABC’s Scandal and Adam Cheyer, ’88 iPhone Siri developer caught the attention of both leaders and members. Find out more moments here.
