Today, a coalition of ten organizations representing a broad swath of mainstream American Jewry – including three of the four denominations – issued a joint statement rejecting the false choice between confronting antisemitism and upholding democracy. The organizations, which were brought together by the Jewish Council for Public Affairs and include the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, National Council …

Birmingham, Alabama – The Jewish Fertility Foundation (JFF) is overjoyed to share the wonderful news that Nikki and Ilya Mirov, recipients of an emergency JFF fertility grant, have welcomed their beautiful baby girl, Fia. Their journey to parenthood was made possible through the support of JFF and the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), who provided critical funding when Alabama’s …

Originally published by Washington Jewish Week April 3, 2025 By Zoe Bell Religion took center stage as hundreds flocked outside the Supreme Court of the United States to fight for patients’ rights on Wednesday. Participants and speakers alike cited scripture and Jewish and Christian values to defend access to health care. The rally occurred as the Supreme Court heard oral …

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National Council of Jewish Women organized a Jewish contingent to show up in support of Medicaid access for all, including the ability to get care at Planned Parenthood, outside the US Supreme Court. NCJW CEO Sheila Katz addressed the Rally for Patients’ Rights as the Court heard oral arguments in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic — a case that …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …