Jews paused Indiana’s abortion ban — by turning a religious freedom law against the evangelical right
The Forward article on how NCJW backed a landmark Indiana ruling using religious freedom law to block the state’s abortion ban
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National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is the oldest Jewish feminist civil rights organization working for equity and justice for women, children, and families in the United States and Israel.
Through the efforts of our 250,000 grassroots advocates and 49 local sections, NCJW combines education, direct service, and advocacy to affect lasting social change at the local, state, and national levels.
Today’s Supreme Court Ruling is a Betrayal of LGBTQ+ Children
NCJW statement on the US Supreme Court’s decision in Chiles v. Salazar: Today’s Supreme Court Ruling is a Betrayal of LGBTQ+ Children
Supporting transgender youth: the importance of Jewish perspectives
This post was written by NCJW Spring 2026 Engagement and Leadership Intern Elana Spector. On just my second day of my internship with National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), I found myself standing in front of the US Supreme Court, holding a stack of 20+ NCJW signs. It was the…
Nearly 80 Jewish organizations come together to support transgender youth
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are trying to block trans youth from getting gender-affirming care. They’ve proposed rules that would prevent transgender individuals, their families, and their health care providers from receiving or delivering life-saving care. These proposed bans on gender-affirming care violate Jewish values. The science is…
Forming a feminist future under fire: Funders, activists discuss Israeli gender issues amid war
eJewish Philantropy article on NCJW’s feminist work in Israel amid war
