Originally published by Florida Politics May 28, 2024 By Gabrielle Russon ‘We’re just trying to make the world a better place. That’s what religion is all about.’ When Roe v. Wade fell, Rabbi Rachel Greengrass fought back. At holiday celebrations, Shabbat services, whenever they could, her congregation collected 1,800 petitions to help get abortion rights on the ballot this November. “I’m somebody …
Florida’s Jews Are Anxious About Election Day, but Not for the Reason You’d Think
Originally published by Haaretz November 1, 2024 By Ilene Prusher BOCA RATON, Florida – On the eve of a too-close-to-call U.S. presidential election, America is awash in political anxiety. But in the state that’s home to one of the country’s largest Jewish electorates, it’s not just the Harris vs. Trump showdown that’s keeping Jews up at night. Also cause for …
Our Voice is Our Vote
On Monday, October 28, NCJW joined the Poor People’s Campaign for their final Moral Monday, calling for justice ahead of the upcoming elections. NCJW CEO offered remarks, watch the video and read the full speech below. Good morning. I’m Sheila Katz, CEO of National Council of Jewish Women, a 131 year old Jewish feminist civil rights organization advocating for all …
Being Jewish On Campus: Reflections from NCJW’s E&L Intern
Written by Talia Field, NCJW Engagement & Leadership Intern This past year has been unlike any other, filled with mourning, confusion, anger, and exhaustion. Since October 7, 2023, antisemitism has surged across college campuses, including my own. I am currently a Junior at George Washington University studying political science. I’m originally from Chicago, Illinois where I grew up immersed in …
More than 30 Jewish Groups urge Congress to Pass Comprehensive Disaster Relief
National Council of Jewish Women, Dayenu, MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, and Union for Reform Judaism Lead State and National Jewish Organization Sign On Letter Supporting Comprehensive Disaster Relief Dear Senator/Representative: On behalf of the undersigned 31 state and national Jewish organizations, our hearts go out to the people impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Homes and businesses are …
October 7, 2024 Reflections from NCJW CEO Sheila Katz
The following reflections were sent by NCJW CEO Sheila Katz to NCJW staff and stakeholders on October 7, 2024. One year ago today, we were celebrating the giving of the Torah during the last of the High Holidays, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, when news began to break that something unprecedented was happening in Israel. It was clear right away …
I’m turning my rage about women dying from lack of reproductive care into action. You can too
Originally published by The Forward September 20, 2024 By Melissa Scholten-Gutierrez I live in Georgia, where the news broke this week that Amber Nicole Thurman and Candi Miller, two young Black mothers, died as a clear result of our state’s abortion ban. Both of them required a routine medical procedure called dilation and curettage. This procedure is life-saving for those in need of …
Civil rights groups condemn senator’s questioning of Arab American witness
Originally published by The Guardian September 18, 2024 By Robert Tait A congressional hearing on hate crimes drew charges of the bigotry it was meant to address after a Republican senator told the female Muslim head of a thinktank to “hide your head in a bag” and accused her of supporting Hamas and Hezbollah. John Kennedy, the GOP senator for Louisiana, drew …
Senator John Kennedy ‘Hide Your Head in a Bag’ Remark Sparks Backlash
Originally published by Newsweek September 19, 2024 By Khaleda Rahman Senator John Kennedy has sparked a backlash after he told an Arab American activist to “hide [her] head in a bag” during a hearing about hate crimes. Maya Berry, the founder of the Arab American Institute, appeared before a Senate Judiciary hearing to discuss hate crimes in the country on Tuesday. Advocacy …
GOP Sen. John Kennedy To Arab American Witness: ‘You Support Hamas, Don’t You?’
Originally published by Huff Post September 17, 2024 By Jennifer Bendery WASHINGTON — Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) on Tuesday baselessly accused an Arab American witness of supporting terrorists during a Senate hearing, and as she called out his blatant Islamophobia, the GOP senator told her to “hide her head in a bag.” Kennedy lashed out at Maya Berry, executive director …
