NCJW Hails Israeli Supreme Court Decision to Reject First Part of Judicial Overhaul and Uphold Democracy
NCJW applauds the Israeli Supreme Court for its decision to strike down a key tenant of the judicial overhaul package. Here is our statement.
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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.
At Special Session on Sexual Violence Against Israelis, Speakers Call on Women’s Organizations, the UN, and the World to Speak Out
session, titled “Hear Our Voices” — held by the Israel Mission to the UN, NCJW, Sheryl Sandberg, others — at the United Nations and was dedicated to unequivocally condemning the rape and sexual violence committed by Hamas terrorists against Israeli women and girls. The event featured a keynote address by Sheryl Sandberg and video message from Hilary Clinton.
NCJW Statement on the Shooting of Three Palestinian Students in Burlington, VT
The shooting of three Palestinian students in Burlington, VT is senseless and outrageous. Here’s our statement.
NCJW Reacts to UN Women’s Delayed, Tepid Response to Gender-Based War Crimes by Hamas in October 7 Attack
In response to UN Women’s statement made on Saturday, November 25th —their first response to the Hamas terrorist attack in Israel on October 7th, 2023 — Sheila Katz, CEO of National Council of Jewish Women, a recognized United Nations NGO, released the following:
Our Statement on the November 25, 2023 Release of Hostages from Hamas Captivity
Despite the delays by Hamas, we are relieved 17 additional hostages were released today, including 13 Israeli women and children and 4 foreign nationals.
NCJW Welcomes Release of 50 Hostages from Hamas Captivity Continues Call for Urgent Release of All Hostages
With the news of a multilateral agreement to release 50 hostages and pause combat in the Israel-Hamas war for four days, National Council of Jewish Women CEO Sheila Katz shared a statement.