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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.
Tennessee GOP pushes for Christian texts, teachings, prayer in schools
The Tennessean article on Tennessee legislature hearing on bill to implement the Ten Commandments in public classrooms, NCJW’s testimonial against it: Tennessee GOP pushes for Christian texts, teachings, prayer in schools
On the sixth annual Repro Shabbat, vows to persevere
Jewish Louisville Community article on NCJW – Louisville Section’s Repro Shabbat: On the sixth annual Repro Shabbat, vows to persevere
What’s happening with the SAVE Act, ICE funding, and more: NCJW News Roundup
Keeping up with the news can be hard — but we’re here to make it a little easier. The NCJW team has pulled together a list of headlines we’re reading and paired them with some actions you can take to help. Here’s what’s happening the week of March 9th, 2026.…
Speaking up and speaking out: Purim redefined
In the story of Purim, two women wield their power in ways that feel authentic to them. This Purim, we should all take a moment to be inspired by Queens Vashti and Esther and ask ourselves how we can use our power to meet the moment we are in.
Raising reproductive rights awareness
Jewish Standard article on NCJW Bergen and Essex sections winning Jewish Grant for Abortion grant: Raising reproductive rights awareness