Carol Weinstein

Carol Weinstein exemplifies the mission and values of NCJW Dallas through decades of leadership, volunteerism, philanthropy, and advocacy.

Her lifelong commitment to strengthening Jewish communal life, advancing civic engagement, and supporting vulnerable communities makes Carol a very deserving recipient of the 2026 Hannah G. Solomon Award.

Carol’s family moved to Dallas when she was just 15 months old, and aside from completing her undergraduate and graduate studies out of state, she has called Dallas home ever since. After returning, she earned an MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas and became the first local recruit selected for the fast-track program at Texas Instruments.

Carol later joined her family’s business, helping manage one of the largest industrial battery recycling companies in the United States. Working as a woman in leadership within the scrap and recycling industry was another pioneering role in her career.

A Lifetime of Leadership and Service

Carol’s connection to NCJW Dallas began early. As the daughter of NCJW Dallas Past President Janet Newberger, she grew up attending NCJW events and learning the values of service, advocacy, and community leadership.

Over the years, Carol has remained deeply involved in NCJW Dallas through Councilettes, Professional Branch, PACE, and many leadership roles.

Today, Carol serves as the following:

Chair of the SHARE Endowment Fund
Member of the NCJW Dallas Executive Board
Member of the Awards Committee
Member of the Budget & Finance Committee
Member of the Strategic Planning Committee

Her leadership has helped strengthen NCJW Dallas’ long-term financial sustainability and organizational planning.

Community Impact Beyond NCJW Dallas

Carol’s volunteer work extends throughout the Dallas community.

She is actively involved with the Vickery Meadow Food Pantry, where she serves as treasurer, management committee member, day leader, and co-editor of the organization’s newsletter.

Carol’s broader volunteer and leadership work has included:

Co-founder and first President of The Wise Academy
Leadership roles with the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas
Board service with Jewish Family Service
Longtime service with the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation

Carol has also dedicated significant time to refugee and immigrant support, including the following:

Refugee Support Network and Pro Se Asylum Clinic volunteer coordination
Family preparedness workshops for undocumented families
DACA-related volunteer work
Get Out the Vote initiatives through NCJW Dallas

Personal Life

Carol and her husband, Jon, have two sons, Ben and Andrew, both of whom live in Austin.

When she’s not volunteering, Carol enjoys reading, gardening, and creating bead tapestries and jewelry. She is also an avid baker—and once made her signature chocolate cake for Julia Child.