National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) proudly supports the Biden administration’s commitment to combat Islamophobia by developing a strategy involving various government agencies. Introducing a national strategy to counter Islamophobia will be a pivotal step in building safer communities and a safer country for Muslims. An overwhelming majority — 62% — of Muslims report feeling religion-based hostility in America, accelerated …
NCJW Israel Granting Program
Israeli women are organizing through their deep pain and trauma, and National Council of Jewish Women is here for them. Through our Israel Granting Program (IGP) Emergency Appeal, NCJW is building on our long history of work in Israel to support marginalized communities through a gender lens, supporting organizers on the ground who place women, children, and families front and center. NCJW …
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 …
TAKE ACTION TO SUPPORT ISRAEL
Here are ways to take action: 1. Sign onto the NCJW “Voices for Hostages” campaign by clicking here. You will be part of a growing list of 6,500 global women leaders applying pressure to international governments, organizations, and civil society groups to do everything in their power to secure the release of 199+ kidnapped civilians held hostage by Hamas …
NCJW and Global Women Leaders Demand Immediate Release Of Israeli Hostages in Gaza
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 12, 2023 Media Contact: Alissa Kaplan Michaels, amichaels@westendstrategy.com, +1-212-864-5374 NCJW and Global Women Leaders Demand Immediate Release Of Israeli Hostages in Gaza Gal Gadot, Helen Mirren, Debra Messing, Amy Schumer, Montana Tucker, Mandy Moore Among Celebrity Signatories of Letter WASHINGTON – A diverse group of women leaders that includes celebrities, politicians and activists – in a letter just published by National Council of Jewish …
NCJW Heartbroken by Tragic Events in Israel
“We are outraged and heartbroken by the tragic events unfolding in Israel today, including Hamas infiltrating southern Israel and carrying out the reprehensible act of targeting, kidnapping, and killing Israeli civilians. This brutal attack deliberately occurred on a day of religious significance for the Jewish people, when many refrain from technology and can’t receive safety alerts.” “Shemini Atzeret and Simchat …
YOUR SUPPORT IS STILL NEEDED
To everyone who made a gift to the NCJW/CLE Annual Fund in 2023 – Thank You! Your support means everything to us. But keep in mind, our Annual Fund runs on a July 1 – June 30 fiscal year. Your help and support are still needed and appreciated this fiscal year. No donation is too small. Your gift today will …
NCJW, Jewish Organizations, and Jewish Clergy Urge Congress to Help, Not Harm, Our Communities
Dear Members of the 118th Congress, The Talmud (Shavuot 39a) teaches that we are all responsible for one another. As such, Jewish tradition emphasizes the importance of honoring every person’s dignity and caring for our communal and social well-being. Our past and present experiences as Jews further underscores our obligation to ensure that all people have what they need to …
Remarks from UN Event Honoring Mahsa Amini
National Council of Jewish Women CEO Sheila Katz spoke at the United Nations on Thursday, September 14, for an event commemorating Mahsa Amini and the Women, Life, Freedom movement, organized by Stop Femicide Iran’s Marjan Keypour Greenblatt, an Iranian Jewish human rights activist. See a condensed version of her remarks published by Jerusalem Post and the full transcript below. Good …
