Shari Eshet, director of NCJW's Israel office, is on the ground working with the beneficiaries of NCJW's Israel Granting Program and the women, children, and families served by these organizations.
"I have spent the past few days contacting the projects in the South that NCJW has provided funds for over the past few years. Most of what I hear in their voices is defeat. "Again?" they seem to be asking. Israel is 60 years old and we have gone through 10 wars -- some big, some small. Again? Two years ago it was up North, now it is down South."
Continue reading this article for an up-to-the-minute perspective of what is happening on the ground in Israel.
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The NCJW Greater Detroit Section motivated voters across the state of Michigan to show their support for embryonic stem cell research. Through grassroots advocacy and coalition efforts, the section became a vital partner in the nonprofit organization Michigan Citizens for Stem Cell Research & Cures.
Read Fern's story about statewide advocacy efforts to advance medical research in Michigan.
In September, NCJW members and supporters joined coalition partners in urging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) not to declare a rule that would impose significant barriers to individuals' access to basic health care, including contraceptive services and information.
Yesterday, HHS made that rule final, blatantly ignoring the multitude of comments it received in strong opposition to this proposal.
Now, your voice is once again urgently needed to stop this harmful rule from taking effect.
Act now by telling President-elect Obama and Congress to act quickly to rescind this draconian regulation.
