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132 years ago today, Hannah G. Solomon founded the National Council of Jewish Women!

For over a century, NCJW has made an impact locally & nationally. Today we celebrate our history and look ahead to many more years of working to improve the lives of women, children, and families.
September 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Heartbroken to learn of today’s terror attack in Jerusalem. Our hearts are with the victims and their loved ones.
September 8, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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The Senate just passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” — slashing critical programs for millions of Americans & devastating the women, children & families relying on those essential supports.

The House of Representatives MUST reject this cruel proposal & protect Medicaid & SNAP. Read our response:
NCJW Condemns Senate Budget Bill as Moral Betrayal - National Council of Jewish Women
NCJW Condemns Senate Budget Bill as Moral Betrayal
www.ncjw.org
July 1, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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To our trans siblings: We are with you. We love you. You are sacred.

Read our full statement: www.ncjw.org/news/ncjw-de...
June 18, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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In her powerful @nytimes.com op-ed, NCJW CEO Sheila Katz gives voice to what so many in our community are feeling: unchecked antisemitism is surging — and it must be called out by everyone. Too many spaces, including progressive ones, have been far too silent for far too long.
Opinion | Jews Are Afraid Right Now
www.nytimes.com
June 4, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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The House is voting this week on the dangerous SAVE Act – a bill that would disenfranchise millions of eligible voters.

Contact your representative TODAY at 202-224-3121 or email them here: www.ncjw.org/act/action/s... to urge them to vote NO on the SAVE Act.
March 31, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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No child should go to bed hungry. No family should be barred from accessing health care.

Call your Representative TODAY & urge them to vote NO on the budget resolution that would cut funding for programs that millions of low-income families & individuals rely on to survive.
February 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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As Jews, we are obligated to welcome the stranger and protect the vulnerable -- and the Administrations's mass deportation efforts undermine these very values.
January 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Today, the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s Executive Order, “Additional Measures to Combat Anti-Semitism,” was released by National Council of Jewish Women CEO Sheila Katz:
National Council of Jewish Women Statement in Response to the Trump Administration’s Executive Order on Antisemitism - National Council of Jewish Women
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: [email protected] WASHINGTON – Today, the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s Executive Order, “Additional Measures to Combat Anti-Sem...
www.ncjw.org
January 31, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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President Trump and his administration attempted to freeze trillions of dollars in federal funding for essential programs that support women, children, and families.
January 28, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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#ReproShabbat is coming up! ...are you ready for it?

✍️ SIGN UP NOW at ncjw.org/shabbat to get resources for hosting your own Repro Shabbat sent right to your inbox.

Bonus: If you sign up by Friday, January 24, you'll receive special goodies delivered to your door!
January 16, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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This #MLKDay, we turn Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of service into action.

Read our cherished partner, @officialmlk3.bsky.social’s reflections & join his & Arndrea King’s #RealizeTheDream campaign: 100M hours of service by the 100th anniversary of MLK's birth!
www.newsweek.com/call-action-...
January 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Today we are taking a moment to mark this “un-anniversary” of Roe v. Wade with renewed resolve and commitment to a more inclusive and unstoppable Jewish movement for abortion access and reproductive freedom for all.

We have always known this fight will be long and demanding.
January 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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A century in the making: #ERAYES!

Join us & our partners this Friday, January 24 at 12pm ET to celebrate the ERA, understand what it means for gender and LGBTQ+ equality, and grapple with next steps.

RSVP now: www.ncjw.org/events/a-cen...
January 22, 2025 at 11:13 PM
New to Bluesky and glad to be with like-minding people during this overwhelming time. We've been doing this work for nearly 132 years at NCJW. Let's get to work.
January 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM