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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.

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NCJW Applauds House Passage of VAWA Reauthorization Bill

March 17, 2021, Washington DC – National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) hails the House passage of the bipartisan Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021 (VAWA), which would directly impact survivors and service providers. NCJW Chief Policy Officer Jody Rabhan released the following statement: “Today, the House took an important…

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Democracy Reform Bill Introduced in Senate

National Council of Jewish Women 2055 L Street, NW, Suite 650 Washington, DC 20036 Democracy Reform Bill Introduced in Senate March 17, 2021, Washington, DC – Today the Senate introduced the For the People Act, S 1, a transformational democracy bill passed by the House of Representatives earlier this month.…

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NCJW Welcomes VAWA Reauthorization Bill 

For Immediate Release Media Contact Alyson Malinger, West End Strategy Team amalinger@westendstrategy.com; 917-935-7311 March 9, 2020, Washington, DC-National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) hails introduction of the bipartisan Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021 (VAWA), which would directly impact survivors and service providers. NCJW Chief Policy Officer Jody Rabhan released…

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NCJW Applauds House Passage of COVID Relief  

National Council of Jewish Women 2055 L Street, NW, Suite 650 Washington, DC 20036 February 26, 2021, Washington, DC- National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) applauds House passage of the American Rescue Plan, which will bring much needed health and economic relief to communities. NCJW Chief Policy Officer Jody Rabhan released the following policy statement: “National Council of Jewish…

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Equality for All!

National Council of Jewish Women 2055 L Street, NW, Suite 650 Washington, DC 20036 February 25, 2021, Washington, DC- National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) hailed the House of Representative’s passage of the Equality Act, which would codify LGBTQ nondiscrimination protections. NCJW Chief Policy Officer Jody Rabhan released the following…

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NO BAN Act Reintroduced 

National Council of Jewish Women 2055 L Street, NW, Suite 650 Washington, DC 20036 February 25, 2021, Washington, DC-National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is pleased to see the reintroduction of the NO BAN Act in the House of Representatives. NCJW Chief Policy Officer Jody Rabhan released the following policy statement: “National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) welcomes the reintroduction of the NO…

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