NCJW Affiliations

NCJW is proud to be a part of domestic and international alliances that share our mission to champion progressive policies and work to advance the lives of women, children, and families. These affiliations position NCJW as an important partner and leader in effecting social change across the country and around the world.

be a STAR

NCJW has joined the advisory council of be a STAR. Founded by The Creative Coalition and WWE, the mission of be a STAR is to ensure a positive and equitable social environment for everyone regardless of age, race, religion, or sexual orientation through grassroots efforts beginning with education and awareness. Be a STAR (Show Tolerance And Respect) promotes positive methods of social interaction and encourages people to treat others as equals and with respect, because everyone is a star in their own right. As a member of this advisory council, NCJW, will distribute STAR materials to our sections who are already doing work on anti-bullying or wish to do so.

National Council of Jewish Women joins the following organizations in the be a STAR alliance: Advocates for Human Rights, American Association of School Administrators, American Association of School Librarians, Anti-Defamation League, Bebo, Inc., Champions Against Bullying, Close Up Foundation, Council for Unity, Inc., Do Something, Inc., Everloop.com, Game Time International, Girl Scouts of the USA, GLAAD, HBCU Connect, LLC., imbee, Corporation, International Federation of Black Prides, Inc., i-SAFE, Inc., Island DEF Jam Music Group, Kidpower, LEADERSHIP 1st LLC, LiveJournal, Meebo, Inc., myYearbook, National Alliance for Youth Sports, National Association of School Resource Officers, National Black Justice Coalition, National Coalition for Women and Girls in Education, National Council of Negro Women, National Education Association Health Information Network, National High School Coaches Association, National Immigration Law Center, National Puerto Rican Coalition, National School Climate Center, National Society of High School Scholars, National Voices for Equality, Education, and Enlightenment, Reddit, STOMP Out Bullying, The Advertising Council, The Experience Project, The Sikh Coalition, True Educator, Inc., Xanga, and YMCA of the USA.

Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL)

NCJW has joined the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL) and has signed the Jewish Environmental and Energy Imperative. Through a network of Jewish leaders, institutions and individuals, COEJL is mobilizing the Jewish community to conserve energy, increase sustainability, and advocate for policies that increase energy efficiency and security while building core Jewish environmental knowledge and serving as a Jewish voice in the broader interfaith community. COEJL has been an initiative at the Jewish Council for Public Affairs since 1993 and serves as the Jewish partner in the National Religious Partnership on the Environment. Today, COEJL’s priorities are to mobilize the Jewish community to address the climate crisis through advocacy COEJL challenges and supports Jewish organizations to pursue sustainability in their facilities, operations and programs in order to protect the earth for future generations.

Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations

Thanks to a body of work that spans more than half a century, the Conference of Presidents is American Jewry’s recognized address for consensus policy, collective action, and maximizing the resources of the American Jewish community. When events in the US, Israel and elsewhere affect the American Jewish community, the Conference of Presidents take the lead to explain and analyze issues, provide a link between American Jewry and the US government, and facilitate a coordinated community response. From mass public events to private diplomacy, the Conference has been in the forefront of mobilizing support for Israel and educating the public in times of war and conflict, and in the pursuit of peace.

International Council of Jewish Women

Established in 1912, the International Council of Jewish Women (ICJW) represents 52 women’s organizations in 47 countries that work for social justice and the welfare of all people. ICJW provides a voice for Jewish women around the world and a platform for speaking out about critical social and public policy issues. ICJW represents Jewish women from all walks of life in many important international forums and is strategically positioned to confront and respond to the concerns of the Jewish community and women in general.

Jewish Council for Public Affairs

The Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) strives to serve as the representative voice of the organized American Jewish community. Collectively, JCPA works to safeguard the rights of Jews in the US and around the world, support the safety and security of the state of Israel, and protects, preserves, and promotes a just American society — one that is democratic and pluralistic, one that furthers harmonious interreligious, inter-ethnic, interracial, and other intergroup relations.

JCPA reflects a unique and inclusive partnership of national member agencies, local community relations councils and committees, and the federations of which they are a component part or affiliated agency. It convenes the “common table” around which member agencies, through an open, representative, inclusive and consensus-driven process, meet to identify issues, articulate positions, and develop strategies, programs, and approaches designed to advance the public affairs goals and objectives of the organized Jewish community. 

Leadership Conference on Civil Rights

Founded in 1950, the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights (LCCR) works to promote the enactment and enforcement of effective civil rights legislation and policy. As the nation’s premier civil rights coalition, LCCR has coordinated the national legislative campaign on behalf of every major civil rights law since 1957.

LCCR consists of more than 192 national organizations, representing people of color, women, children, labor unions, individuals with disabilities, older Americans, major religious groups, gays and lesbians, and civil liberties and human rights groups. Together, these organizations aim to unite all Americans as one nation true to its promise of equal justice, equal opportunity, and mutual respect.

Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice

The Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice (RCRC) brings together religious communities to ensure reproductive choice through education and advocacy. Founded in 1973 to safeguard the newly won constitutional right to abortion, RCRC also strives to give clear voice to the reproductive issues of people of color, those living in poverty, and other underserved populations.

Today, RCRC comprises national organizations from major faiths and tradition, religiously affiliated and independent religious organizations, affiliates throughout the country, the national Clergy for Choice Network, Spiritual Youth for Reproductive Freedom chapters, The Black Church Initiative, and individuals who support reproductive choice and religious freedom. While the member organizations of RCRC are religiously and theologically diverse, they are unified in their commitment to preserve reproductive choice as a basic part of religious liberty.