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, Hadassah, The Hadassah Foundation, JWI, and 55 Organizations Call on UN to Conduct Unbiased Investigation Into Hamas’ Violence Against Israeli Women
FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 2024 Media Contact: Jake Green, jgreen@ncjw.org NEW YORK & WASHINGTON —Today National Council of Jewish Women, Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America; The Hadassah Foundation; and Jewish Women International; along with 55 other concerned organizations, sent a letter to United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres demanding the UN conduct an independent, complete, unbiased investigation into the …
NCJW Hails Israeli Supreme Court Decision to Reject First Part of Judicial Overhaul and Uphold Democracy
“National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) applauds today’s ruling from the Israeli Supreme Court, championing democracy by rejecting legislation that aimed to strip the court of its authority to overturn government decisions as unreasonable. The Supreme Court’s decision safeguards the rights of women, Palestinians, the LGBTQ+ community, and other minorities who would be most impacted without these checks of power …
At Special Session on Sexual Violence Against Israelis, Speakers Call on Women’s Organizations, the UN, and the World to Speak Out
For Immediate Release December 4, 2023 Media Contact: Jacqueline Olson, IWGmedia@berlinrosen.com At Special Session on Sexual Violence Against Israelis, Speakers Call on Women’s Organizations, the UN, and the World to Speak Out The session, titled “Hear Our Voices” — held by the Israel Mission to the UN, NCJW, Sheryl Sandberg, others — at the United Nations and was dedicated to …
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 …
Our Statement on the November 25, 2023 Release of Hostages from Hamas Captivity
“Despite the delays by Hamas, we are relieved 17 additional hostages were released today, including 13 Israeli women and children and 4 foreign nationals. We were disappointed that Hamas separated families who qualified to be released together, including one girl released without her mother and one sister released without her teenage brother. “195 hostages remain in Hamas captivity, including 22 …
NCJW Reacts to UN Women’s Delayed, Tepid Response to October 7th Hamas Attack
In response to UN Women’s statement made on Saturday, November 25th —their first response to the Hamas terrorist attack in Israel on October 7th, 2023 — Sheila Katz, CEO of National Council of Jewish Women, a recognized United Nations NGO, released the following: “National Council of Jewish Women has long admired UN Women for their moral voice when women around …
NCJW Welcomes Release of 50 Hostages from Hamas Captivity Continues Call for Urgent Release of All Hostages
PRESS CONTACT: Jake Green, National Council of Jewish Women, jgreen@ncjw.org WASHINGTON — With the news of a multilateral agreement to release some hostages and pause combat in the Israel-Hamas war for four days, National Council of Jewish Women CEO Sheila Katz shared the following statement: “National Council of Jewish Women is thrilled at least 50 hostages, including 30 children, will be …
NCJW Applauds Department of Education for Transparent Title VI Investigations
WASHINGTON — As the United States Department of Education expands transparency in its Title VI investigations of ancestry-based discrimination, National Council of Jewish Women CEO Sheila Katz released the following statement: “National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) extends deep appreciation to the Department of Education for its transparency on open Title VI cases related to ancestry-discrimination investigations, including claims of …
NCJW Enthusiastically Supports Nicole Berner’s Nomination to the Fourth Circuit
WASHINGTON — As the Biden Administration announces Nicole Berner as their nominee for the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, National Council of Jewish Women CEO Sheila Katz released the following statement: “Nicole Berner is an outstanding candidate with a demonstrated commitment to equal justice, working throughout her life to fight for the rights of those most …
