Press Releases

National Council of Jewish Women Commends Biden-Harris Administration’s Commitment to Countering Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Hate

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…

President 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 United States The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Biden: We, the undersigned over 60 national…

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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 implement and codify the landmark National Strategy to Combat Antisemitism and ensure every branch of the government is carrying out its responsibilities…

Press Mentions

Jewish and Women’s Groups Demand United Nations Leaders Act to Hold Hamas Accountable for Gender-Based Violence

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 committing crimes against humanity NEW YORK, NY – Today 65 organizations led by Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, along with the Hadassah Foundation,…

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Thank 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 gratitude for a new day. Traditionally, the Modeh Ani is said each morning. As we approach…

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Texas 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. The curriculum, called “Bluebonnet Learning”, could be implemented as soon as August 2025 and affects English and language arts teaching…