The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children, and families and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms.
The following statement is attributed to Sheila Katz, CEO of National Council of Jewish Women: “An agreement to secure the release of the hostages, increase humanitarian aid, and lead to an end of the war is a welcome and necessary development after 15 months of devastation. Our hearts ache for…
Originally published by The Center Square January 9, 2025 By Nolan McKendry (The Center Square) — The state of Louisiana is having trouble attributing the motivations of the Ten Commandments law to historical significance, pushing aside any educational significance it is meant to have. Much of Attorney General Liz Murril’s argument…
Originally published by RNS January 8, 2025 By Yonat Shimron (RNS) — The National Council of Jewish Women and 19 other organizations, representing Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs, filed an amicus brief Monday (Jan. 6) opposing a Louisiana law that would require the display of the Ten Commandments in every public…
LOUISIANA –Yesterday, in an amicus brief filed in the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) asserted that the Louisiana law mandating that a poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments be permanently hung in every public school classroom violates religious freedom. For…
On Friday, January 3, 2025 the 119th Congress was sworn-in. Swearing-in day or “back to school” as it’s often called in Washington, DC, is a time for new members and lawmakers continuing in their roles to open up their Capitol Hill offices, host parties near the Capitol, and generally celebrate…
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is outraged that the Senate passed a defense authorization bill today that includes a provision prohibiting gender-affirming care for military families. If enacted, this would be the first time in decades that an anti-LGBTQ+ policy is enshrined into federal law, since the Defense of…
