First hour: Discussing the impact of Hurricane Dorian
Second hour: Understanding the work of the Rochester chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women
Hurricane Dorian has caused a humanitarian crisis in the northwestern Bahamas, scraped Florida’s coast, and now the Category 3 storm is spinning off the coast of South Carolina. Experts say it could make landfall in North Carolina. This hour, we discuss the impact the storm has had – both in the Bahamas and in the U.S. – with a local businessman who is building a home in the Bahamas and leading relief efforts there, and with a representative from the American Red Cross.
- Matt Winslow, local businessman aiding with recovery and relief efforts in Elbow Cay, Abaco Islands, Bahamas
- Jay Bonafede, chief communications officer for the American Red Cross, Western and Central New York Region
Then in our second hour, in 1893, a group of Jewish women was asked to participate in the Chicago World’s Fair. When they realized that “participate” meant “serve coffee,” they branched out on their own. They created the National Council of Jewish Women, with a mission of redefining the work of women and the role of volunteering. A Rochester chapter was created in 1894, and it’s celebrating 125 years. Members work on a wide range of issues, from Holocaust education, combating homophobia, supporting MeToo, fighting sex trafficking, and more. Our guests discuss their work as members of the organization:
- Donna Cohen, former president and national commissioner, and member of 35 years
- Mollie Traub, 50-year members, and two-time national board member
- Ronny Frishman, former national commissioner and member for 25 years
