WASHINGTON — After the weekend’s massacre in Highland Park, IL, and other shooting incidents, National Council of Jewish Women CEO Sheila Katz released the following statement: Once again, our country is touched by gun violence. We don’t yet know the true motives behind the Independence Day shooting in Highland Park, IL. But every indication is that hate was a driving …
Announcing the Recipients of NCJW’s Israel Granting Program Emergency Appeal
In October 2023, in response to the horrific attacks by Hamas on October 7, NCJW launched its Israel Granting Program Emergency Appeal to apply a gender lens to the crisis and strengthen efforts and approaches which place women, children, and families front and center at all levels. Grants are being allocated on a monthly basis, responding to evolving needs and …
NCJW Statement on the Shooting of Three Palestinian Students in Burlington, VT
“We condemn the senseless act of gun violence against three Palestinian college students who were shot and wounded in Vermont while walking to a family dinner during their Thanksgiving break. As a Jewish organization that stands firmly against hate and violence, we express our outrage and share our prayers for a full and speedy recovery for Hisham Awartani, Tahseen Ahmed …
NCJW, Israel Women’s Network, and 140+ Women’s Organizations Call for Urgent Action – Response to UN Women’s Statement of October 13
Call for Urgent Action – Response of Israel’s Women’s Rights Organizations to UN WOMEN’s Statement of October 13 This is a response to the statement issued by UN WOMEN on 13 October, which completely ignores the horrific situation of more than 220 innocent hostages, women, men and children, from the age of 9 months to 85 years old as well …
NCJW CEO Sheila Katz Addresses the 60th Anniversary March on Washington
National Council of Jewish Women was at the historic March on Washington 60 years ago and yesterday, August 26, 2023, we marched again. Sheila Katz, our CEO, spoke to the crowd, addressing reproductive justice, the continuing toll of gun violence and the threat of rising bigotry. Here’s the full transcript: Shabbat Shalom. My name is Sheila Katz, and I …
Social Justice
Take ActionJoin a NCJW/CLE CommitteeOur work – whether working to ensure reproductive rights, advocating for safe and fair elections or standing with our allies to defeat racism and antisemitism – is vital to fulfilling our mission of improving the lives of women, children and families and safeguarding individual rights and liberties.▸Legislative Committee Helps NCJW/CLE members connect to local, state and …
