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.
Keeping up with the news can be hard — but we’re here to make it a little easier. The NCJW team has pulled together a list of headlines we’re reading and paired them with some actions you can take to help. Here’s what’s happening the week of September 1, 2026.…
NCJW has been fighting for reproductive freedom in states like Indiana for years, because as Jewish advocates, we know that reproductive freedom is religious freedom. That’s why we’re working with Hoosier Jews for Choice and other amazing interfaith partners to fight for abortion access in Indiana. Here’s what you need…
The 2025 FBI Hate Crimes Report shows an overall decline in hate crimes across the country, including a decline in anti-Jewish hate crimes, but that doesn’t tell the full story.
Every Friday, we round up the week’s most important gender news from Israel — elections, court rulings, policy fights, and the stories shaping women’s lives across the country.
NCJW response to 2025 FBI hate crimes report.