Looking for patient, creative volunteers with a love for young children and literacy. NCJW/CLE’s ongoing Reading Buddies program pairs volunteers with 2nd and 3rd graders referred by their teachers/parents to read with us weekly in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. We are seeking either “regular” volunteers who can attend most Wednesdays from after the High Holidays through mid-May, or substitute volunteers …
NCJW/CLE BOOK GROUP
The NCJW Book Group is on vacation, but we’re looking forward to the Fall. September 5: The September book choice is Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese. Debbie Perelman will be leading our group. October 10: October marks Banned Book Month. We will be reading another Banned Book, James by Percival Everett. Margaret Cohen will lead that discussion. (We will …
National Council of Jewish Women Welcomes Life-Saving Rahimi Decision
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACT: Darcy Hirsh, National Council of Jewish Women, dhirsh@ncjw.org Following the US Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Rahimi, a challenge to the constitutionality of a federal law that makes it a crime for someone who is the subject of a domestic-violence restraining order to have a gun, National Council of Jewish Women Government Relations …
National Council of Jewish Women Decries Bump Stock Ruling That Prioritizes Guns Over People
With the US Supreme Court’s decision today in Garland v. Cargill, a case about whether a rifle equipped with a “bump stock” — an attachment that transforms a semiautomatic rifle into a weapon that can discharge at a rate of hundreds of rounds per minute simply with one movement by the shooter — is a “machinegun,” National Council of Jewish …
National Council of Jewish Women Welcomes Unanimous Decision Preserving Access to Mifepristone but Will Keep Fighting to Ensure Access
National Council of Jewish Women Government Relations and Advocacy Director Darcy Hirsh issued the following statement in response to the US Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, a case about access to mifepristone — one of a two drug regimen used in medication abortion. “We are relieved that the Supreme Court has ruled to uphold …
Intern Lobby Day: Advocating to Protect the Right to Vote
NCJW’s Spring Government Relations and Advocacy (GR&A) interns, Katie Manyin and Chana Fisher, spent a week in April lobbying their Members of Congress to pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act! Over the course of the week, Katie met with the staff of Representative Raskin, Senator Cardin, and Senator Van Hollen and Chana met with the staff of …
THANK YOU!
With the close of our fiscal year on June 30, NCJW/CLE wants to thank all of the generous donors who helped us meet our Annual Fund goal. Because of you, we can continue the important and impactful work we do every day. From providing clothing to families in need, to advocating for justice in Ohio and around the country, your …
Court Once Again Denies Black Voters Voting Rights, Says National Council of Jewish Women
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACT: Darcy Hirsh, National Council of Jewish Women, dhirsh@ncjw.org With the Supreme Court’s decision in Alexander v. South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP allowing South Carolina to adopt a racially gerrymandered map, National Council of Jewish Women Government Relations and Advocacy Director Darcy Hirsh issued the following statement. “The Supreme Court’s decision today to uphold …
READING BUDDIES ON WEDNESDAYS
Looking for patient, creative volunteers with a love for young children and literacy. NCJW/CLE’s ongoing Reading Buddies program pairs volunteers with 2nd and 3rd graders referred by their teachers/parents to read with us weekly in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. We are seeking either “regular” volunteers who can attend most Wednesdays from after the High Holidays through mid-May, or substitute volunteers …
NCJW Leads Broad Coalition of 61 National Jewish Organizations Urging Swift Congressional Action on Countering Antisemitism Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACT: Darcy Hirsh, National Council of Jewish Women, dhirsh@ncjw.org NCJW Leads Broad Coalition of 61 National Jewish Organizations Urging Swift Congressional Action on Countering Antisemitism Act Bipartisan Bill is the Most Far-Reaching Initiative to Counter Antisemitism Ever Introduced in Congress WASHINGTON – Today, NCJW led a broad coalition of 61 national Jewish organizations sent a letter to House Speaker …
