Abortion access: “Reproductive freedom is a Jewish value”
Originally published by Jewish Telegraphic Agency, excerpt from “We asked Jewish leaders about their priorities under a second Trump term” November 10, 2024 By Sheila Katz, CEO of National Council of...
View ArticleNational Council of Jewish Women Urges Congress to Take Action on Unfinished...
As lawmakers returned to Washington, DC to complete their work during the remaining days of the 118th Congress, National Council of Jewish Women sent this letter urging Congress to utilize the...
View ArticleNCJW Urges the White House to Prioritize Women, Children, and Families in Budget
November 4, 2024 The Honorable Shalanda Young Director United States Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503 Dear Director Young, Since our founding in 1893, National...
View ArticleTexas approves new Bible-based curriculum for elementary schools
Originally published by The Guardian November 22, 2024 By Erum Salam and Martin Pengelly The Texas board of education voted 8-7 on Friday to approve a new Bible-based curriculum in elementary schools....
View ArticleThank you for all you do.
The following reflections were sent by NCJW CEO Sheila Katz to NCJW advocates on Thanksgiving. Judaism offers us the ultimate framework for a daily thank you: Modeh Ani, “I give thanks,” a prayer of...
View ArticleJewish and Women’s Groups Demand United Nations Leaders Act to Hold Hamas...
Originally posted by Hadassah Monday, November 25, 2024 Media Contact: Lilly Freemyer lillyfreemyer@rational360.com 202-669-0998 65 organizations, led by Hadassah, ask UN Leaders to blacklist Hamas for...
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Intern Lobby Day: Advocating for the Countering Antisemitism Act
NCJW 2024 Government Relations and Advocacy (GR&A) fall interns, Skyler Sieradzky and Ella Rubinstein, went to Capitol Hill to advocate for the Countering Antisemitism Act. This bill would...
View ArticlePresident Biden: Have Faith in the ERA
NCJW Leads 60+ Diverse National Faith-Based and Secular Organizations in Urging President Biden to Publish the Equal Rights Amendment December 5, 2025 The Honorable Joseph Biden, Jr. President of the...
View ArticleNational Council of Jewish Women Commends Biden Administration’s Commitment...
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) proudly supports the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to combating Islamophobia and anti-Arab hate. Muslim and Arab American communities are...
View ArticleNational Council of Jewish Women Outraged that Congress Passed an Anti-Trans...
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is outraged that the Senate passed a defense authorization bill today that includes a provision prohibiting gender-affirming care for military families. If...
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