Welcome to Brandeis Conejo Valley/San Fernando Valley Chapter

  "National Chapter of the Year" 2008, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2019 and Louis Brandeis Award 2018

BNC - A BRIDGE FROM THE PAST TO THE FUTURE
Last Updated: March 15th, 2025
CONEJO VALLEY/SAN FERNANDO VALLEY CHAPTER INVITES YOU TO:

HOW SWEET IS YOUR PASSOVER?

 MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2025/1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
VILLAGE HOMES CLUBHOUSE
1040 EVENSTAR AVE.
WESTLAKE VILLAGE

JOIN US FOR A TASTING OF INTERNATIONAL PASSOVER DESSERTS PREPARED BY OUR VERY OWN CVBNC CHEFS, and enjoy beverages with your sweets.

USE YOUR PHONE TO TAKE PHOTOS OF THE RECIPES
BUT WAIT - THERE'S MORE!

Rabbi Lisa Bock will join us to where the sweetness of this holiday can be found. AND...
Noted music lecturer, Neal Brostoff will showcase music about the “shidduch” (marriage) of Jewish food and music. His career has included solo performances with the L.A. Philharmonic. Mr. Brostoff has recently focused on music of the Polish-Jewish experience, with local performances and presentations in several Polish cities. Most recently, has lectured on a variety of Jewish music topics in faculty positions at UCLA, American Jewish University, Loyola-Marymount University and Los Angeles Pierce College. Additionally, he served as Cultural Affairs Director at the Israeli Consulate in LA, and Music Specialist at the Skirball Cultural Center.

We will be collecting nonperishable items for Manna Food Bank.
Your contribution is greatly appreciated.

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 CLICK HERE FOR YOUR REGISTRATION FORM. PRINT AND MAIL BEFORE MARCH 27, 2025
Message from your co - Presidents:

Welcome to Conejo Valley/San Fernando Valley Chapter!

Dear Chapter Members,

Janet Brasler, our chapter co-President for the past 2 1/2 years, recently moved out of the area to be near her family. Elaine Bercy, one of our past co-Presidents graciously agreed to step in to replace Janet for the remainder of the current term. This change was granted approval by our board of directors.

Elaine's competency and expertise will be a valuable asset to the position of co-President. Please join me in welcoming Elaine to the co-Presidency.

As we support one another in kindness, friendship and good will, we invite others to join in our efforts. Consider finding out more about our Conejo Valley/San Fernando Brandeis Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee on our web site.

We are excited about our new event: a festive Holiday Celebration in December and upcoming University On Wheels in January.

Penny Greenblatt co-president (click here to send email directly to Penny) penny935@aol.com
Elaine Bercy co-president (click here to send email directly to Elaine) cyberbercy@aol.com

THIS IS THE TIME OF THE YEAR!!!

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The Legacy of Louis: Inspiring Inquiry
The Brandeis National Committee is proud to announce its newest campaign, The Legacy of Louis: Inspiring Inquiry, as the university nears its milestone 75th anniversary in 2023.

The Legacy of Louis: Inspiring Inquiry will reinvigorate the Brandeis Library's mission to empower its community to become scholars, creators, and innovators through the creation of two interactive additions to the Library. The first will be the construction of a research archive of original letters, photographs, documents and family objects that shed light on the life and the lasting contributions of Justice Louis D. Brandeis.

The second addition to the Brandeis Library will be the creation of a new Judaica reading room in the library. This space will provide the Brandeis community with a place to engage with Jewish texts outside of the typical classroom and religious environments. By presenting Jewish texts in conversation with writings from cultural and religious traditions from around the world, the room will serve scholars and students alike.

In 1948, the BNC (formerly BUNWC) was founded alongside the university to provide philanthropic support and now nearly 75 years later, continues to support the mission and principles upon which Brandeis was founded.

We look forward to sharing more information and learning opportunities for the Legacy of Louis: Inspiring Inquiry soon!
BNC Launching the BNC Online Chapter!

It's beginning of 2022 and Brandeis National Committee launching the BNC Online Chapter!

The Brandeis National Committee Online Chapter is both its own chapter and an extension of the inclusive virtual community that was created by active chapters and members from all over the world. In this way, the Online Chapter is a unique experience for new members and an added benefit to current members of the Brandeis National Committee.

The virtual community that has been fostered by chapters and members of the Brandeis National Committee since 2020 has kept us all together during a very challenging time and it is our hope that the Online Chapter will continue to foster connectivity between BNC members and chapters around the world.

If you would like to know more about the BNC Online Chapter, CLICK HERE!

Merle Carrus P'12
BNC President
Introducing the Jewish Experience

Today, as we prepare to welcome the beginning of the Jewish New Year, I am delighted to announce the launch of the Jewish Experience, Brandeis' new website and multimedia platform dedicated to exploring Jewish history, culture, and traditions. It features exciting faculty research, alumni profiles, and thoughtful examinations of questions of identity and community relevant to Jews — or anyone interested in Jewish issues.

Brandeis is distinct from all other colleges and universities. Envisioned as a 'gift from the Jewish community to higher education,' it was founded as a symbol of freedom and opportunity to all academically-qualified individuals, no matter their background. At a time when Jews were prevented from attending the leading colleges and universities in the United States, the vision that underpinned our founding was radical. Engaging and honoring this founding ethos is an integral part of the Framework for the Future. As part of this endeavor, the Jewish Experience seeks to illuminate the great wealth of scholarship and knowledge about Jewish issues and Judaism - in all its diversity and richness - on campus and beyond...

TO VISIT THE WEB SITE - CLICK HERE!
Contact Barbara Peifer for Tributes (email directly) barbsgr88@aol.com.