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.
by NCJW Staff On September 29, 2021, National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), along with our partners Catholics for Choice, UltraViolet, NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation, MoveOn, and Moms Rising, delivered a joint petition (text below) urging the Senate to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA, S 1975). The petition…
By NCJW staff As the keynote speaker at a September 18th rally commemorating the anniversary of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death, Illinois State Policy Advocacy Chair Jill Lexier reminded the crowd of the impact Justice Ginsburg had on all our lives: Who has a bank account or credit card in…
By Lindsay Morris Advocating for abortion access is more critical than ever. On Saturday, October 2, thousands of people gathered in downtown Washington, D.C. to do just that as part of the Women’s March Rally for Abortion Justice. Before the rally Saturday, National Council of Jewish Women hosted a Shabbat…
By NCJW Staff As refugees from Afghanistan begin to enter the U.S., NCJW advocates have moved into action to welcome those looking for a new home with open arms. NCJW Atlanta quickly formed an Afghan Resettlement Committee to work in coalition with refugee resettlement organizations, in addition to organizing fundraising…
On January 14th, 2021 National Council of Jewish Women released a statement on about the nomination of Kristen Clarke to lead the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice. “We are proud to support Kristen Clarke’s nomination to lead the Civil Rights division of the Department of Justice and…
Today, NCJW had the honor of memorializing Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg by taking a ritual walk around the Supreme Court.
