We Mourn, But We Also Act
On Sunday, August 11, Sheila Katz spoke at the Tisha B’av Jews Say Close the Camps rally. The rally was one of 60 events taking place across the country in over 26 states. Here are her remarks from the event.
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.
Refugee cap sign-on letter
NCJW sent a letter (signed by 166 other national, state, and local Jewish organizations and institutions) urging the United States to meet the resettlement admissions goal of 30,000 this fiscal year and return the Presidential Determination to historic norms for fiscal year 2020. Read the full letter here.
H.Res.326 sign on letter
NCJW signed onto a letter with our partners: Ameinu, Americans for Peace Now, Hashomer Hatzair, Jewish Labor Committee, J Street, New Israel Fund, Partners for Progressive Israel, Reconstructing Judaism, T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights to urge our representatives to bring to the House floor H.Res.326 Read the full…
Letter opposing the nomination of William Barr for the role of United States Attorney General
“As advocates inspired by Jewish values and guided by our faith, we understand the sanctity of religious freedom guaranteed by the First Amendment to the US Constitution. We know that religious freedom is meant to be a shield, not a sword and that public servants must place the US Constitution…
NTF Letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee
The National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence is suspending negotiations with the Senate Judiciary Committee over its treatment of Christine Blasey Ford. The Violence Against Women Act — which directs the national response to crimes of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking — was set…
Faith Groups Express Concern on Kavanaugh Nomination
August 31, 2018 Re: Nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Dear Chairman Grassley and Ranking Member Feinstein, The undersigned religious, religiously affiliated and faith-centered organizations and communities collectively represent millions of people of faith committed to ensuring that all women have equitable and affordable…