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.
“This weekend’s decision from Alabama’s highest court classifying frozen embryos as children is wildly outrageous and sets a harmful precedent that violates separation of church and state and will make it nearly impossible for families in Alabama to access fertility treatments such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF).
NCJW proudly supports the Biden administration’s commitment to combat Islamophobia by developing a strategy involving various government agencies.
A diverse group of women leaders that includes celebrities, politicians and activists – in a letter just published by National Council of Jewish Women – called on international governments and well-known human rights groups to demand the immediate release of all hostages, including women and children, now being held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Together, we call on Congress to pass bills to fund vital government programs and services that support and enrich our communities rather than harm them.
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…
Federal Courts Texas can ban common abortion procedure Last week, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a Texas law banning the standard abortion method used after 15 weeks of pregnancy, dilation and evacuation (called D&E). Texas passed the law in 2017, and it was initially struck down by a…
