NCJW Statement on the Shooting of Three Palestinian Students in Burlington, VT
The shooting of three Palestinian students in Burlington, VT is senseless and outrageous. Here’s our statement.
News & Updates
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 Reacts to UN Women’s Delayed, Tepid Response to Gender-Based War Crimes by Hamas in October 7 Attack
In response to UN Women’s statement made on Saturday, November 25th —their first response to the Hamas terrorist attack in Israel on October 7th, 2023 — Sheila Katz, CEO of National Council of Jewish Women, a recognized United Nations NGO, released the following:
Our Statement on the November 25, 2023 Release of Hostages from Hamas Captivity
Despite the delays by Hamas, we are relieved 17 additional hostages were released today, including 13 Israeli women and children and 4 foreign nationals.
NCJW Welcomes Release of 50 Hostages from Hamas Captivity Continues Call for Urgent Release of All Hostages
With the news of a multilateral agreement to release 50 hostages and pause combat in the Israel-Hamas war for four days, National Council of Jewish Women CEO Sheila Katz shared a statement.
NCJW Applauds Department of Education for Transparent Title VI Investigations
As the United States Department of Education expands transparency in its Title VI investigations of ancestry-based discrimination, National Council of Jewish Women CEO Sheila Katz released the following statement.
NCJW Enthusiastically Supports Nicole Berner’s Nomination to the Fourth Circuit
Without question, Nicole Berner would bring to the court an unyielding ability to ensure that everyone would be treated with fairness, dignity, and respect. National Council of Jewish Women urges her swift confirmation.