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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: ncjw@berlinrosen.com WASHINGTON — National Council of Jewish Women CEO Sheila Katz shared the following statement: “As Jews, we know all too well the pain of persecution, displacement, and exile, and our history obligates us to speak out against this kind of injustice wherever it occurs.…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: ncjw@berlinrosen.com WASHINGTON – Today, the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s Executive Order, “Additional Measures to Combat Anti-Semitism,” was released by National Council of Jewish Women CEO Sheila Katz: “Jews in America are living in fear — afraid in their schools, their synagogues,…
