NCJW Commends Biden Administration’s Commitment to Combat Islamophobia
NCJW proudly supports the Biden administration’s commitment to combat Islamophobia by developing a strategy involving various government agencies.
News & Updates
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.
NCJW, Israel Women’s Network, and 140+ Women’s Organizations Call for Urgent Action – Response to UN Women’s Statement of October 13
We strongly implore UNWomen – and all other human rights agencies – to gravely condemn the
brutal attack and atrocities committed by Hamas to Israeli citizens as well as the abduction of
innocent hostages, to urgently act to protect the special humanitarian rights of women and children,
and to do everything in their power to expose and recognize these atrocious and horrific acts of
violence against women and girls and to bring the release of all hostages immediately.
NCJW and Global Women Leaders Demand Immediate Release Of Israeli Hostages in Gaza
A diverse group of women leaders that includes celebrities, politicians and activists – in a letter just published by National Council of Jewish Women – called on international governments and well-known human rights groups to demand the immediate release of all hostages, including women and children, now being held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
NCJW Heartbroken by Tragic Events in Israel
“We are outraged and heartbroken by the tragic events unfolding in Israel today, including Hamas infiltrating southern Israel and carrying out the reprehensible act of targeting, kidnapping, and killing Israeli civilians.
NCJW, Jewish Organizations, and Jewish Clergy Urge Congress to Help, Not Harm, Our Communities
Together, we call on Congress to pass bills to fund vital government programs and services that support and enrich our communities rather than harm them.
Remarks from UN Event Honoring Mahsa Amini
National Council of Jewish Women CEO Sheila Katz spoke at the United Nations on Thursday, September 14, for an event commemorating Mahsa Amini and the Women, Life, Freedom movement, organized by Stop Femicide Iran’s Marjan Keypour Greenblatt, an Iranian Jewish human rights activist.