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.
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) helped write and pass the Violence Against Women Act. And we’ve continued to lead on its reauthorization for 30 years. Because everyone should be safe from domestic violence. On Sept. 12, NCJW attended the White House’s Violence Against Women Act 30th Anniversary celebration, with…
Originally published by Fox 2 Detroit September 10, 2024 Bre Teamer chats with Linda Levy, National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan State Policy Advocate and co-chair of the Advocacy and Elections Committee, about getting the word out and increasing voter participation.
Budgets are moral documents. How we plan to spend our money — personally, as families, and as a country — is a reflection of our values. And as Congress is negotiating our nation’s federal budget for next year, it is important that we as advocates urge them to create a…
Written by Kalela Lancaster, NCJW Israel Program Manager Six beautiful souls held captive by Hamas were so close to coming home. I know that you all share in the agony of this time, but I will share some reflections on the last few days as I have experienced them on…
Originally published by Jewish Insider September 4, 2024 By Marc Rod Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, at a vigil for the D.C.-area Jewish community on Monday evening following the murder of six Israeli hostages in Gaza, expressed his condolences and described the personal pain he feels about the murder of Hersh…
Originally published by Time September 4, 2024 By Associated Press Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, listens during a National Council of Jewish Women roundtable discussion on sexual violence by Hamas, at the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington on Feb. 14, 2024. WASHINGTON…
