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.
Originally published by RNS January 8, 2025 By Yonat Shimron (RNS) — The National Council of Jewish Women and 19 other organizations, representing Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs, filed an amicus brief Monday (Jan. 6) opposing a Louisiana law that would require the display of the Ten Commandments in every public…
LOUISIANA –Yesterday, in an amicus brief filed in the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) asserted that the Louisiana law mandating that a poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments be permanently hung in every public school classroom violates religious freedom. For…
On Friday, January 3, 2025 the 119th Congress was sworn-in. Swearing-in day or “back to school” as it’s often called in Washington, DC, is a time for new members and lawmakers continuing in their roles to open up their Capitol Hill offices, host parties near the Capitol, and generally celebrate…
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 enacted, this would be the first time in decades that an anti-LGBTQ+ policy is enshrined into federal law, since the Defense of…
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 experiencing skyrocketing levels of hate and harassment. The first-ever US National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Hate is a pivotal step in building safer communities…
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 United States The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Biden: We, the undersigned over 60 national…
