St. Louisans invited to join ‘National Vigil for Hostages’ online tonight

Originally published by STL Jewish Light September 3, 2024 By Jordan Palmer The St. Louis Jewish community is still reeling from the heartbreaking news of six innocent hostages being brutally murdered in Gaza—a tragedy deeply felt during a solemn vigil held last night at United Hebrew Congregation. Nearly 200 mourners gathered, lighting six candles and offering prayers for the safe return …

Emhoff, D.C. Jewish community mourn Hersh Goldberg-Polin and other murdered hostages

Originally published by Jewish Insider September 4, 2024 By Marc Rod Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, at a vigil for the D.C.-area Jewish community on Monday evening following the murder of six Israeli hostages in Gaza, expressed his condolences and described the personal pain he feels about the murder of Hersh Goldberg-Polin by Hamas terrorists. Emhoff, addressing the hundreds of people …

Kamala Harris’ Husband Doug Emhoff Says He’s ‘Gutted’ at Vigil for Hostages Killed by Hamas

Originally published by Time September 4, 2024 By Associated Press Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, listens during a National Council of Jewish Women roundtable discussion on sexual violence by Hamas, at the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington on Feb. 14, 2024.   WASHINGTON — Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris—and the …

‘The time to bring them home is now!’ | Second Gentleman and families of hostages in attendance at ‘National Vigil’

Originally published by WUSA9 September 4, 2024 By Katie Lusso WASHINGTON — Crowds of people poured in to Adas Israel Congregation in Northwest D.C. for a vigil in honor of the Israeli hostages who were killed over the weekend Tuesday night. “Alexander, Almog, Carmel, Eden, Hersh, and Ori. All executed by Hamas this weekend. After enduring 11 months of unimaginable conditions. Their …

Every Second Counts

Bring every hostage home NOW On Sept. 3, NCJW joined partners including Adas Israel, the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, American Jewish Committee, the Jewish Community Relations Council, the ADL for the “National Vigil for the Hostages” to honor the light and legacy of the hostages recently killed by Hamas, and the 100+ more still in captivity.  The following excerpt …

National Council of Jewish Women Increasing Senior Leadership Capacity, Welcomes Chief Growth Officer and Chief Field Engagement Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACT: Maddy Troha, ncjw@berlinrosen.com New hires’ combined expertise in advocacy, social and racial justice, combating extremism, and increasing Jewish communal engagement will serve as assets as NCJW advances its mission to support women, children, and families in a rapidly shifting social landscape.  WASHINGTON – Today, National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) announced that it has welcomed …

Intern Lobby Day: Improving Hate Crime Reporting to Protect our Communities

Over the week of July 22, 2024, NCJW’s Summer Government Relations and Advocacy (GR&A) interns, Lena Levey and Ethan Simon, went to Capitol Hill to advocate for the Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act (H.R.7648). This legislation aims to improve hate crime data reporting to support government and local communities in addressing and preventing hate crimes.  Lena met with the …