National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is outraged that the Senate passed a defense authorization bill today that includes a provision prohibiting gender-affirming care for military families. If enacted, this would be the first time in decades that an anti-LGBTQ+ policy is enshrined into federal law, since the Defense of Marriage Act prohibiting the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriages …
National Council of Jewish Women Commends Biden Administration’s Commitment to Countering Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Hate
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) proudly supports the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to combating Islamophobia and anti-Arab hate. Muslim and Arab American communities are experiencing skyrocketing levels of hate and harassment. The first-ever US National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Hate is a pivotal step in building safer communities and a safer country for Muslim and Arab Americans, and …
Faith in ERA
NCJW Leads 60+ National Faith-Centered Organizations and Communities in Urging President Biden to Publish the Equal Rights Amendment December 5, 2025 The Honorable Joseph Biden, Jr. President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Biden: We, the undersigned over 60 national religious, religiously-affiliated, secular, values-based, and faith-centered organizations and communities share a …
Intern Lobby Day: Advocating for the Countering Antisemitism Act
NCJW 2024 Government Relations and Advocacy (GR&A) fall interns, Skyler Sieradzky and Ella Rubinstein, went to Capitol Hill to advocate for the Countering Antisemitism Act. This bill would implement and codify the landmark National Strategy to Combat Antisemitism and ensure every branch of the government is carrying out its responsibilities set out in the strategy. From New Jersey and a …
Jewish and Women’s Groups Demand United Nations Leaders Act to Hold Hamas Accountable for Gender-Based Violence
Originally posted by Hadassah Monday, November 25, 2024 Media Contact: Lilly Freemyer lillyfreemyer@rational360.com 202-669-0998 65 organizations, led by Hadassah, ask UN Leaders to blacklist Hamas for committing crimes against humanity NEW YORK, NY – Today 65 organizations led by Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, along with the Hadassah Foundation, the Dinah Project, I Believe Israeli Women Global Movement, International …
Thank you for all you do.
The following reflections were sent by NCJW CEO Sheila Katz to NCJW advocates on Thanksgiving. Judaism offers us the ultimate framework for a daily thank you: Modeh Ani, “I give thanks,” a prayer of gratitude for a new day. Traditionally, the Modeh Ani is said each morning. As we approach this Thanksgiving, I am writing to offer you my Modeh …
PROVIDE BAKED GOODS FOR FOCUS ON FOSTER CARE PROGRAM
1st Star academy KSU will be having their holiday dinner for scholars impacted by foster care and their families. Our Focus on Foster Care (FOF) committee has been partnering with this program since 2021. We are looking for any interested volunteers to provide homemade or store-bought baked goods for the families. We request that volunteers drop off wrapped baked goods …
Texas approves new Bible-based curriculum for elementary schools
Originally published by The Guardian November 22, 2024 By Erum Salam and Martin Pengelly The Texas board of education voted 8-7 on Friday to approve a new Bible-based curriculum in elementary schools. The curriculum, called “Bluebonnet Learning”, could be implemented as soon as August 2025 and affects English and language arts teaching material for kindergarten through fifth grade public school classes. Teachers …
WAYS TO SUPPORT NCJW/CLE
PLEASE CONSIDER A GIFT TO NCJW/CLE THIS YEAR! It’s December – we hope you’ll think of NCJW/CLE when you’re making your end-of-the-year donations. Here are a few suggestions for how to make an end-of-the-year gift to help us continue our work: Mail a check to: NCJW/CLE, 26055 Richmond Road, Suite L,Warrensville Heights, OH 44128 Go to our website to make …
National Council of Jewish Women Urges the White House to Take Action on Unfinished Business
November 4, 2024 The Honorable Shalanda Young Director United States Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503 Dear Director Young, Since our founding in 1893, National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) has boldly imagined a world where women, children, and families are fully valued and supported. We have consistently dedicated ourselves to the pursuit of …
