Originally published by Haaretz March 21, 2025 By Ben Samuels Liberal Jewish organizations in the U.S. strongly condemned the Trump administration’s decision to dismantle the Department of Education, warning of far-reaching consequences on fighting antisemitism. The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, which investigates antisemitism in schools, is among the divisions affected by the executive order. While the order made …
President Trump Is Not a King: Congress Must Stop His Attack on Education
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jake Green, jgreen@ncjw.org WASHINGTON – After President Trump released an executive order to close the Department of Education, National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) CEO Sheila Katz, a former public elementary school teacher, released the following statement: “The American people elected Donald Trump as president, not king. He does not have the power to unilaterally …
National Council of Jewish Women Shares Strong Concern Regarding the Nomination of Governor Mike Huckabee as US Ambassador to Israel
March 20, 2025 United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations 423 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen, and Committee Members: On behalf of the 225,000 advocates of National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), I am writing to share our strong concern about the nomination of Governor Mike Huckabee to serve as the US …
It Took Three Tries: What the Edmund Pettus Bridge Crossing 60 Years Ago Teaches Us About the Fight for Civil Rights Today By Rachel Faulkner
It took our ancestors three tries to cross that bridge. The first attempt, led by John Lewis and Hosea Williams, began peacefully, but as the marchers crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge, they were met by police and violently and brutally attacked. The second attempt came just two days later, led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. But again, the marchers …
National Council of Jewish Women Calls Department of Education Mass Firings an Attack on Students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jake Green, jgreen@ncjw.org WASHINGTON – In response to firing half the workforce of the Department of Education and shutting down offices and programs serving millions of students across the nation, National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) CEO Sheila Katz released the following statement: “Firing 1,700 workers overnight and dismantling the Office for Civil Rights isn’t …
National Council of Jewish Women to Lead Jewish Community at 60th Anniversary Commemoration of ‘Bloody Sunday’ in Selma
Diverse Jewish Cohort to March Arm-in-Arm with Civil Rights Leaders, Centering Women and Jews of Color in the Movement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media contact: jgreen@ncjw.org, 216-246-2333 SELMA, AL – In a powerful act of solidarity and remembrance, National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) will lead a diverse Jewish delegation at the 60th anniversary commemoration of Bloody Sunday and the historic …
NCJW Opposes Harmeet Dhillon for Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights
February 24, 2025 United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary 224 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Chairman Grassley, Ranking Member Durbin, and Committee Members: On behalf of the 225,000 advocates of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), I write to express our strong opposition to the nomination of Harmeet Dhillon for Assistant Attorney General for Civil …
Our Statement on this Profound Moment for the Jewish People
We share the following sentiments from NCJW CEO Sheila Katz, with hope and love during a profound moment for the Jewish people. We call on our organizational partners in the fight for a more just world to stand with us in condemning Hamas — because in a moment that demands moral clarity, silence is not an option. “The refusal of …
NCJW Opposes Linda McMahon for Secretary of Education Department
February 10, 2025 United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions 428 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and Committee Members: On behalf of the 225,000 advocates of National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), I am writing to share our strong opposition to the nomination of Linda McMahon to serve as …
National Council of Jewish Women Joins Jewish Groups’ Statement on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Jewish tradition teaches of the Divine spark in every person. As Jewish groups that are committed to protecting and advancing the safety and security of our community, we know we have an invaluable tool to leverage: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is about creating a culture that is welcoming to and reflective of people of all …
