National Council of Jewish Women to Lead Jewish Community at 60th Anniversary Commemoration of ‘Bloody Sunday’ in Selma
National Council of Jewish Women to Lead Jewish Community at 60th Anniversary Commemoration of ‘Bloody Sunday’ in Selma
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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.
NCJW Opposes Harmeet Dhillon for Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights
February 24, 2025 United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary 224 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Chairman Grassley, Ranking Member Durbin, and Committee Members: On behalf of the 225,000 advocates of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), I write to express our strong opposition to the…
Our Statement on this Profound Moment for the Jewish People
We share the following sentiments from NCJW CEO Sheila Katz, with hope and love during a profound moment for the Jewish people. We call on our organizational partners in the fight for a more just world to stand with us in condemning Hamas — because in a moment that demands…
NCJW Opposes Linda McMahon for Secretary of Education Department
February 10, 2025 United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions 428 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and Committee Members: On behalf of the 225,000 advocates of National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), I am writing to share our strong…
NCJW, JCPA, and URJ Lead Statement Signed by 30+ Jewish Organizations on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Jewish tradition teaches of the Divine spark in every person. As Jewish groups that are committed to protecting and advancing the safety and security of our community, we know we have an invaluable tool to leverage: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is about creating a culture…
National Council of Jewish Women Joins Over 100 Jewish Groups in Voicing Deep Alarm and Concern Over Recent Attacks on Democratic Norms and Values
As a broad group of Jewish communal organizations representing an array of perspectives, constituencies, and communities, we are joining together to express our deep alarm over recent attacks on democratic norms and values — attacks that fundamentally threaten the freedoms and safety of all Americans. We expect and hope there…