NCJW in the News
Judge Blocks Obama Administration Stem Cell Funding, Jewish Groups Angry
August 24, 2010, James Besser’s Political Insider – The Jewish Week
NCJW President Nancy Ratzan is quoted in James Besser’s Political Insider – The Jewish Week about the recent ruling by a federal judge to block the Obama administration’s stem cell research funding.
NCJW Campaigns for Inclusion of Women in Peace Talks
August 1, 2010, The Sisterhood — Forward.com
An entry in The Sisterhood – Forward.com about NCJW’s advocacy initiative to include women in Middle East peace talks.
A Jewish “Crisis Pregnancy” Group Follows its Anti-Choice Christian Cousins
June 18, 2010, RH Reality Check
NCJW President Nancy Ratzan is quoted in a RH Reality Check article about a Jewish crisis pregnancy center.
In Shifra’s Arms: Jewish Group Offers Alternatives to Abortion
June 16, 2010, Washington Jewish Week
NCJW President Nancy Ratzan is quoted in a Washington Jewish Week article about a Jewish crisis pregnancy center.
Enact Equal Access to Birth Control
June 15, 2010, The Jewish Week
An op-ed entitled “Enact Equal Access to Birth Control” by NCJW President Nancy Ratzan was published by the Jewish Week.
Law Day and the US Senate
April 27, 2010, The Jewish Week
An op-ed entitled “Law Day and the US Senate” by NCJW President Nancy Ratzan was published by the Jewish Week.
Saving equal rights for Israeli women
February 18, 2010, JTA
An op-ed entitled “Saving equal rights for Israeli women” by NCJW President Nancy Ratzan was published by the Jewish Telegraph Agency (JTA).
Celebrating Immigration on Thanksgiving
November 24, 2009, The New York Jewish Week
An op-ed entitled “Celebrating Immigration on Thanksgiving” by NCJW President Nancy Ratzan was published by The New York Jewish Week.
What You Need to Know About the US Health Reform-Debate
October 29, 2009, The Philadelphia Jewish Exponent
An op-ed entitled “What You Need to Know About the US Health Reform-Debate” by NCJW Washington Director Sammie Moshenberg was published by The Philadelphia Jewish Exponent.
Government Must Help Save Domestic Violence Programs
October 22, 2009, JTA
An op-ed entitled “Government Must Help Save Domestic Violence Programs” by NCJW President Nancy Ratzan was published today by JTA.
What Women Need From Healthcare Reform
September 21, 2009, The Miami Herald
An op-ed entitled “What Women Need From Healthcare Reform” by NCJW President Nancy Ratzan was published by The Miami Herald.
For the Preservation of Life
August 27, 2009, The Jewish Herald-Voice
NCJW President Nancy Ratzan is interviewed in a four-part series that explores Jewish values as related to the current debate on healthcare reform.
On Pay Day, Women Are Still Not Equal
August 26, 2009, The Jewish Daily Forward
An op-ed entitled “On Pay Day, Women Are Still Not Equal” by NCJW President Nancy Ratzan was published yesterday by The Jewish Daily Forward.
President Obama’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
August 18, 2009, The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life
NCJW President Nancy Ratzan was mentioned for her role to promote healthy families as part President Obama’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. This article provides information about the goals of each task force and brief biographies of the advisory council members.
A National Call to Jewish Mothers: Support a Federal Budget that Protects our Children
June 17, 2009, New York Jewish Week
An op-ed by NCJW President Nancy Ratzan calling for Jewish mothers to support a federal budget that protects our children was published by the New York Jewish Week. The article highlights the importance of a federal budget that invests in the needs of children and families.
Obama Seeks Common Ground on Abortion: The administration is working with advisers to develop its “common ground” plan
June 16, 2009, US News and World Report
NCJW President Nancy Ratzan was quoted in an article on the Obama administration’s work to develop new policies around reducing unintended pregnancy. Nancy Ratzan is one of a select group of leaders appointed to the President’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, where she has had an opportunity to weigh-in on a wide range of issues, including reproductive health.
Florida Teens Deserve Accurate Sex Education
May 21, 2009, The Palm Beach Post
A letter-to-the-editor by Florida co-SPA Judy Traub was published in the Palm Beach Post. The letter highlighted the need for comprehensive sex education for young people in Florida.
Religious Voices Weigh In on Conscience
April 9, 2009, The Huffington Post
A letter signed by the National Council of Jewish Women and 15 other religious and religiously affiliated organizations was quoted in a recent article about the Department of Health and Human Services refusal rule implemented in the final days of the Bush presidency. President Obama has proposed that the rule be rescinded. The joint statement asserts that, “We strongly support the accommodation of employees’ religious beliefs in the workplace, but a woman, regardless of her income, age, religion, race, or geographic location must have access to the health care services she needs, including the full range of contraceptive options and information.”
Diament, Ratzan Named to Obama’s Faith-based Council
April 6, 2009, JTA
JTA reports on NCJW President Nancy Ratzan’s recent appointment to the Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.
Downturn Blunting Jewish Fight Over Obama Budget Proposal
March 4, 2009, The New York Jewish Week
NCJW comments on President Obama’s budget proposal: ‘“As far as we’re concerned, it’s a great budget,’ said Sammie Moshenberg, Washington director for the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW). ‘We are very pleased that it includes placeholders for health care reform and that there are substantial investments in education. Even without all the details, it shows a real shift in priorities that, in this time of great economic need, is critical.’”
NCJW Backs Prevention First
January 14, 2009, JTA
JTA reports on NCJW’s renewed support for the Prevention First Act, which has been re-introduced in the House and Senate.
Let’s Talk About Sex: Foundation Launches Educational Initiative
November 13, 2008, The Jewish Daily Forward
Coverage of Plan A: NCJW’s Campaign for Contraceptive Access and its “Sex Ed Works” project.
New HHS Rule Will Hurt Women
December 24, 2008, Washington Jewish Week
An op-ed written by NCJW President Nancy Ratzan was published by the Washington Jewish Week in response to regulations issued by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that would allow the employees of health care entities receiving federal funds to refuse to assist or participate in providing “any lawful health service or research activity” on moral or religious grounds.
Promote the Vote
October 31, 2008, New York Jewish Week
An op-ed entitled “Protect the Vote” by NCJW President Nancy Ratzan was published today by the New York Jewish Week.
Save Wisconsin’s Compassionate Care Law
September 8, 2008, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
An op-ed by NCJW President Nancy Ratzan was published today by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in response to a proposed Department of Health and Human Services regulation. Ratzan warns that this regulation could negate Wisconsin’s newly adopted compassionate care law by allowing health care professionals to opt out of providing information or services they find morally objectionable.
To Engender Real Change, More Women Must Cast a Ballot
August 14, 2008, The Jewish Daily Forward
An op-ed written by NCJW President Nancy Ratzan was published by the Forward. The article commemorates the anniversary of the Declaration of Sentiments at Seneca Falls, New York, by urging women to vote in order to secure the well being of women, children, and families.
Faith Based Funding: Obama and McCain are Both Wrong
July 29, 2008, Miami Herald
An op-ed by NCJW President Nancy Ratzan was published by the Miami Herald. Prompted by recent discussion in the presidential campaign, the op-ed warns of the pitfalls of awarding government funds to religious and faith-based organizations to operate social programs.
NCJW urges China on Sudan Support
July 18, 2008, JTA
JTA reports on how, on the eve of the 2008 Olympics and on behalf of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), NCJW President Nancy Ratzan urges China to use its influence with Sudan to bring an end to the genocide in Darfur.
Just Say ‘No’ to Abstinence-Only Programs; They Don’t Work!
July 17, 2008, Philadelphia Jewish Exponent
An op-ed written by NCJW President Nancy Ratzan was published by the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent. Written to coincide with the opening of the National Governor’s Association annual meeting in Philadelphia, President Ratzan’s article called on all governors to reject federal funding for abstinence-only education.
A Place at the Table is Not Enough
May 19, 2008, New York Jewish Week
An op-ed by NCJW President Nancy Ratzan was published on the website of the New York Jewish Week. The article emphasizes the importance of women’s voices in the leadership of the Jewish community.
Fighting for Jewish Women: National Council of Jewish Women Gathers in Chicago, Where it All Began
February 22, 2008, Chicago Jewish News
This article reports on NCJW’s 44th National Convention in Chicago, Illinois — an event at which members gather to set policy for the next three years, elect officers, and recognize national leaders in the issue areas of concern to the organization.
9 Jewish Leaders Say E-Mail Spread Lies About Obama
January 16, 2008, New York Times
NCJW Immediate Past President Phyllis Snyder was named in the New York Times article about the 2008 presidential election. Ms. Snyder was among the leaders of nine Jewish groups who released an open letter on Tuesday condemning “hateful e-mails” that they said spread lies about Senator Barack Obama’s religious beliefs and his intentions. The nine leaders — whose organizations do not endorse or oppose candidates in compliance with non-profit rules regarding elections — were responding to “abhorrent” rhetoric and tactics in the current campaign.
Still Struggling for the Right to Choose
January 16, 2008, The Jewish Daily Forward
An op-ed written by NCJW Immediate Past President Phyllis Snyder was published by and posted on the website of The Jewish Daily Forward. The article commemorates the 35th anniversary of the historic Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion in the United States by urging Congress to take action to protect women’s reproductive choices.
When it Comes to Fighting HIV/AIDS, Money is Not Enough
January 16, 2008, The New York Jewish Week
An op-ed written by NCJW Immediate Past President Phyllis Snyder was published on the website of The New York Jewish Week. The article commemorates International Women’s Day by urging support for strong, evidence-based global HIV/AIDS prevention programs.
NCJW Recognized by PBS
January, 2008, PBS
NCJW and its founder, Hannah G. Solomon, were featured in The Jewish Americans — a three-part PBS documentary narrated by Liev Schreiber and directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker David Grubin. There is also a chapter dedicated to Solomon in the documentary’s companion book written by Beth S. Wenger: The Jewish Americans: Three Centuries of Jewish Voices in America (Doubleday)
Sammie Moshenberg, Energizer of Conscious Feminism
December 28, 2007, Women’s eNews
Sammie Moshenberg, the director of Washington operations for the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), has been selected by Women’s eNews as one of this year’s “21 Leaders for the 21st Century.”
SCHIP Bill is Vital for Health Care, So Congress Must Override Veto
October 14, 2007, JTA
An op-ed written by NCJW Immediate Past President Phyllis Snyder was published by and posted on the website of JTA, the global news service of the Jewish people. The article urges Congress to override the President’s veto of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
Time to Fight Back Against Court Assault on Women’s Rights
April 19, 2007, JTA
An op-ed written by NCJW Immediate Past President Phyllis Snyder was published by and posted on the website of JTA, the global news service of the Jewish people. The article discusses the US Supreme Court decision to uphold the federal abortion ban in Gonzalez v. Carhart and Gonzalez v. Planned Parenthood.
NCJW Calls for Iraq Timetable
December 5, 2007, JTA
JTA identified the National Council of Jewish Women as the second major U.S. Jewish group to call for a withdrawal timetable from Iraq.
For Women’s Rights in Israel, It’s Time to Say No to Back-of-Bus Treatment
February 6, 2007, JTA
An op-ed written by NCJW Immediate Past President Phyllis Snyder was published by and posted on the website of JTA, the global news service of the Jewish people. The article discusses sex-segregation on government-funded bus lines in Israel and the implications for the rights of women.