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.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2022 CONTACT Sarah Garfinkel, sgarfinkel@westendstrategy.com; 202-765-4290 To commemorate the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, organizations representing the major Jewish denominations joined together in support of abortion access, urging Senate passage of the Women’s Health Protection Act. WASHINGTON — Tomorrow, Jewish organizations representing…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 2022 Media Contact: Sarah Garfinkel, West End Strategy Team sgarfinkel@westendstrategy.com; 202.765.4290 WASHINGTON — Today, on National Religious Freedom Day, National Council of Jewish Women CEO Sheila Katz issued the following statement in response to yesterday’s hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas: “For…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 16, 2021 Media Contact: Katie Wysong, West End Strategy Team kwysong@westendstrategy.com; 202-702-6903 WASHINGTON — Today, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the removal of the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) restrictions on mifepristone, removing roadblocks to accessing medication abortion for many…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 10, 2021 Media Contact: Alyson Malinger, West End Strategy Team amalinger@westendstrategy.com; 917-935-7311 WASHINGTON — Today, the US Supreme Court issued opinions in the two cases challenging SB 8, Texas’ unprecedented six week abortion ban. In US v. Texas, the Court dismissed the Department of…
For Immediate Release: November 19, 2021 Media Contact: Alyson Malinger, West End Strategy Team amalinger@westendstrategy.com; 917-935-7311 WASHINGTON – Today, the Build Back Better Act, an opportunity to build back an economy that works for women and families, passed the House of Representatives. National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) CEO…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 28, 2021 Media Contact: Alyson Malinger, West End Strategy Team amalinger@westendstrategy.com; 917-935-7311 National Council of Jewish Women Applauds Monumental Investments in Women, Children, and Families WASHINGTON — Today, the Biden administration released the Build Back Better framework, a landmark investment in social services as…
