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Originally published in The Hill By Jody Rabhan November 9, 2020 With more than 9 million COVID cases in the United States, the infection continues to surge. Yet the Supreme Court hears a consolidated case on Nov. 10, California v. Texas, that could lead to the end of the Affordable…
Originally published by Ms. Magazine October 26, 2020 By Sheila Katz As we approach the eighth month of living with the devastating ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 225,000 Americans are dead and more than 30 million people have lost their jobs. Nevertheless, the leaders of our government have…
Originally published by Hey Alma October 19, 2020 By Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg It’s a scary time. Many of us are feeling despaired. Many of us are feeling hopeless. And we could all use a boost. So, we asked our favorite rabbis to send us voice notes of hope, reminders that…
August 26, 2020 Originally published in Jewish Philanthropy By Sheila Katz On August 26th, 1920 – exactly 100 years ago – the 19th Amendment was certified, at long last securing voting rights for women. The past 100 years have included important steps for women starting with suffrage and extending to…
Originally published in Newsweek June 29, 2020 SHEILA KATZ AND DANYA RUTTENBERG Earlier today, the Supreme Court issued its ruling on June Medical Services v. Russo, once again affirming—as it has again and again over the last forty-seven years—our constitutional right to abortion. However, this fight is far from over;…
This op-ed was originally published in JTA Sheila Katz, CEO NCJW A year ago, I went public with my #MeToo moment. Purim reminds me of all we haven’t learned. WASHINGTON (JTA) — As we approach the Purim holiday, we also approach the one-year anniversary of my own going public about being…
