National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is the oldest Jewish feminist civil rights organization working for equity and justice for women, children, and families in the United States and Israel.
Through the efforts of our 250,000 grassroots advocates and 49 local sections, NCJW combines education, direct service, and advocacy to affect lasting social change at the local, state, and national levels.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are trying to block trans youth from getting gender-affirming care. They’ve proposed rules that would prevent transgender individuals, their families, and their health care providers from receiving or delivering life-saving care. These proposed bans on gender-affirming care violate Jewish values. The science is…
Today, the US House of Representatives passed a measure to extend enhanced health insurance subsidies that expired at the end of last year — a critical lifeline that makes health care affordable for millions of people and families. In response, Darcy Hirsh, vice president of government relations and advocacy at NCJW released this statement.
NCJW Troubled by Supreme Court Decision Weakening Disability Rights
After a century of tireless advocacy, history has finally been made. President Biden’s recognition of the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution marks a monumental shift for our nation.
“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.