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.
As lawmakers returned to Washington, DC to complete their work during the remaining days of the 118th Congress, National Council of Jewish Women sent this letter urging Congress to utilize the lame-duck session to fill every vacancy on our federal courts with equal justice judges and to pass key legislation…
Originally published by Jewish Telegraphic Agency, excerpt from “We asked Jewish leaders about their priorities under a second Trump term” November 10, 2024 By Sheila Katz, CEO of National Council of Jewish Women These are fraught times. For women, children, and families everywhere – our rights and our lives are…
Originally published by The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle October 23, 2024 By Ellen Alper and Phyllis Langsdorf, National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis So much is at stake. Our vision of a just, safe and equitable democracy hangs in the balance in this upcoming election. Nowhere is this clearer…
Originally published by Haaretz November 1, 2024 By Ilene Prusher BOCA RATON, Florida – On the eve of a too-close-to-call U.S. presidential election, America is awash in political anxiety. But in the state that’s home to one of the country’s largest Jewish electorates, it’s not just the Harris vs. Trump…
On Monday, October 28, NCJW joined the Poor People’s Campaign for their final Moral Monday, calling for justice ahead of the upcoming elections. NCJW CEO offered remarks, read the full speech below. Good morning. I’m Sheila Katz, CEO of National Council of Jewish Women, a 131 year old Jewish feminist civil…
Written by Talia Field, NCJW Engagement & Leadership Intern This past year has been unlike any other, filled with mourning, confusion, anger, and exhaustion. Since October 7, 2023, antisemitism has surged across college campuses, including my own. I am currently a Junior at George Washington University studying political science. I’m…
