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.
NCJW Leads 60+ Diverse National Faith-Based and Secular Organizations in Urging President Biden to Publish the Equal Rights Amendment December 5, 2025 The Honorable Joseph Biden, Jr. President of the United States The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Biden: We, the undersigned over 60 national…
NCJW 2024 Government Relations and Advocacy (GR&A) fall interns, Skyler Sieradzky and Ella Rubinstein, went to Capitol Hill to advocate for the Countering Antisemitism Act. This bill would implement and codify the landmark National Strategy to Combat Antisemitism and ensure every branch of the government is carrying out its responsibilities…
Originally posted by Hadassah Monday, November 25, 2024 Media Contact: Lilly Freemyer lillyfreemyer@rational360.com 202-669-0998 65 organizations, led by Hadassah, ask UN Leaders to blacklist Hamas for committing crimes against humanity NEW YORK, NY – Today 65 organizations led by Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, along with the Hadassah Foundation,…
The following reflections were sent by NCJW CEO Sheila Katz to NCJW advocates on Thanksgiving. Judaism offers us the ultimate framework for a daily thank you: Modeh Ani, “I give thanks,” a prayer of gratitude for a new day. Traditionally, the Modeh Ani is said each morning. As we approach…
Originally published by The Guardian November 22, 2024 By Erum Salam and Martin Pengelly The Texas board of education voted 8-7 on Friday to approve a new Bible-based curriculum in elementary schools. The curriculum, called “Bluebonnet Learning”, could be implemented as soon as August 2025 and affects English and language arts teaching…
November 4, 2024 The Honorable Shalanda Young Director United States Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503 Dear Director Young, Since our founding in 1893, National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) has boldly imagined a world where women, children, and families are fully valued and…
