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 July 22, 2020 Media Contact Sarah Garfinkel, West End Strategy Team sgarfinkel@westendstrategy.com; 202-765-4290 The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) released the following statement today in response to the House of Representative’s passage of the NO BAN Act. Chief Executive Officer Sheila Katz issued the following statement:…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2020 Media Contact Sarah Garfinkel, West End Strategy Team sgarfinkel@westendstrategy.com; 202-765-4290 Today, the Supreme Court ruled that the administration was lawful in allowing virtually any employer or university to deny birth control coverage through their health insurance plans if they have a religious or…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact Sarah Garfinkel, West End Strategy Team sgarfinkel@westendstrategy.com; 202-765-4290 Jewish clergy from across the Jewish denominational spectrum are invited to join new Rabbis for Repro campaign WASHINGTON – With access to reproductive health care being threatened at every level of government, the National Council of Jewish…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 29, 2020 Media Contact Sarah Garfinkel, West End Strategy Team sgarfinkel@westendstrategy.com; 202-765-4290 WASHINGTON – Today, the Court upheld settled precedent and defended our rights, striking down a Louisiana law designed to impose medically unnecessary requirements on providers and to block patients from obtaining time-sensitive,…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT: Stephanie Cohen scohen@ncjw.org The National Council of Jewish Women is deeply disappointed about the appointment of Justin Walker to a lifetime seat on the judiciary WASHINGTON – The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is deeply disappointed that instead of voting on…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT: Alyson Malinger, West End Strategy Team amalinger@westendstrategy.com; 917-935-7311 The National Council of Jewish Women Celebrates Supreme Court Decision on DACA Recipients WASHINGTON – The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) today celebrated the Supreme Court’s decision in the Department of Homeland Security,…