Courts matter!

Millions of women, children, and families are hurting as vital programs disappear. The more we can tell these stories as Jewish advocates, the more we can reframe the public conversation. 💬 SHARE your story to help us show the real impact of these cuts. www.ncjw.org/act/action/w...

Kol hakavod to all who cast their ballots this election! Your voice is your vote & it matters. ⁠ Thank you for doing your part to participate in our democracy & shape the future of our communities. Keep the momentum going — continue to engage, advocate, & inspire others to do the same.

As of Nov 3, families nationwide will only get 50% of their SNAP benefits — not nearly enough to eat. Politics shouldn’t decide who eats. Our Jewish values call us to act. Contact your reps & push the White House to fully fund SNAP now.

As of Nov 3, families nationwide will only get 50% of their SNAP benefits — not nearly enough to eat. Politics shouldn’t decide who eats. Our Jewish values call us to act. Contact your reps & push the White House to fully fund SNAP now.

At NCJW, we believe in the power of every voice to create a more equitable and caring society. Make your voice heard. Encourage your friends and family to vote. Together, we will build the communities we deserve.

We denounce the administration’s decision to suspend SNAP benefits starting tomorrow — a move that will leave 42M+ Americans, including children, seniors & people with disabilities, without critical food assistance amid the shutdown. Read our statement: www.ncjw.org/news/ncjw-te...

Today is #VoteEarlyDay! At NCJW, we believe our vote is our voice. When you vote early, you ensure that busy schedules, Election Day lines, or last minute problems won’t stop you from sharing your voice! Celebrate #VoteEarlyDay: 🗳️ Head to voteearlyday.org/vote

42 million Americans will lose nutrition assistance Nov 1 unless the USDA releases readily available contingency funds to restore these benefits. Our Jewish tradition calls on us to care for those in need. We call on USDA to use contingency funds now to feed hungry families.

Today, we remember the 11 lives that were taken seven years ago in the Tree of Life tragedy. May their memories be a blessing & a call to action. Urge your lawmakers to pass the Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act to keep our communities safe: www.ncjw.org/act/action/a...

Today is #DisabledWomensAwarenessDay. We’re fighting for pay equity for disabled women — ending segregated workplaces & subminimum wages. Rooted in the Jewish value of Kavod HaBri’ot respect & dignity for all. Take action to help close the gap: tinyurl.com/DWEPD25

The government has been shut down for 22 days. 9 days in, NCJW’s Darcy Hirsh joined faith partners on the Hill to call for action. Nearly two weeks later — still no movement. Congress must act now to reopen the government and protect people over politics. www.ncjw.org/shutdown #EndTheShutdown

Yesterday, our opposition of Paul Ingrassia's nomination to lead the Office of Special Counsel made national news. Now we welcome the news that he has withdrawn from consideration. NCJW is committed to continuing to advocate for qualified & ethical leadership in gov. thehill.com/homenews/sen...

Paul Ingrassia can't be allowed to lead any office in our government — let alone one tasked with investigating discrimination, hate, and more in our federal workforce. President Trump must put up a nominee that will protect all communities. Our statement: ncjw.org/news/ncjw-de...

We’re thrilled to welcome Rabbi Nora Feinstein as our new Director of Leadership Development! Rabbi Nora joins us with deep experience building a more inclusive Jewish community and supporting leaders at every stage of their journeys. We are so excited to have her on board!

Shabbat Shalom! This week we honor Emily Damari, freed after 471 days in captivity, and mark the first Shabbat with all living hostages home. Our hearts remain with families still waiting. May this Shabbat bring comfort, healing, and strength.

It has been 16 days since the federal government shutdown began. It's time for lawmakers to negotiate a compromise immediately to fund the government and provide health care to all who need it. Tell Congress to prioritize people over politics and end the shutdown: www.ncjw.org/act/action/t...

We dance for Shemini Atzeret, for the sacred closeness. We dance for Simchat Torah, for the joy of Torah. We dance for peace, for the freedom of the hostages. We finally dance again.

We are encouraged & deeply grateful that the agreement to bring home the hostages & an end to this war moves forward. As head into Shabbat, read NCJW Israel Director Kalela Lancaster's reflections on this moment. May our hope & smiles endure. Shabbat Shalom. www.ncjw.org/news/reflect...

A government shutdown that halts paychecks for federal workers and disrupts critical programs puts families at risk. Take action. Demand that Congress ends the shutdown, protects health care access, and prioritizes people over politics: www.ncjw.org/act/action/t...

October is #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth & @ncjwchicagons.bsky.social is making a real impact for women & children rebuilding their lives. Their Luggage for Freedom initiative provides hundreds of survivors with essentials & backpacks for kids.

We're proud to be a #NationalVoterEducationWeek partner because our democracy works best when we all show up. Are you election ready? Check out all the resources available to help you: nationalvotereducationweek.org/vote/

We’re on Capitol Hill today with our interfaith partners and Members of Congress for a prayer vigil to end the gov't shutdown and reach a deal that protects health care for all. 🕐 Tune in at 10:30 AM ET to hear from our VP of Gov't Relations & Advocacy, Darcy Hirsh. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYP2...

We are filled with cautious hope over tonight’s news of an agreement that will bring home the rest of the living people held hostage by Hamas and move us closer to ending this devastating war.

Sukkot calls us to rejoice, yet this year we also mourn two years of the Oct 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. With renewed hope for peace, for the hostages to come home & for the pain in the region to end, we ask the Divine to spread over us Your sukkah of peace. #UntilTheLastHostage

Tomorrow, October 7, 2025, marks two years since the brutal Hamas attacks on Israel. Read our full statement calling for peace, diplomacy, and the return of those held illegally from their families: www.ncjw.org/news/a-renew...

Today is First Monday, the first Monday in October when the US Supreme Court starts its new term. Share this post to help raise awareness about the cases they’ll be hearing — and learn more at NCJW.org/Courts.

Our response to the tentative deal to release hostages. We renew our call for peace.

This week we lost Dame Jane Goodall, animal rights champion and friend of the chimpanzees. Her work — including books, scientific breakthroughs, and establishing sanctuaries — made our world a better place for all living beings. May her memory be for a blessing. Shabbat Shalom.

After 6 dynamic years with NCJW, Sheila Katz recently gave notice of her departure. We are grateful for her leadership. Jody Rabhan is now Exec VP and will lead NCJW until a new CEO is named. Our mission continues without interruption. Full announcement: ncjw.org/transition

📢 Big news: The FDA approved a generic version of mifepristone! Reproductive freedom is a Jewish value & that includes access to abortion care. This decision is an important step for breaking down barriers to medication abortion, used in the vast majority of abortions in the US.

Wishing you a meaningful and easy fast! G’mar Chatima Tova. May we all be sealed for goodness in the year ahead.

Please join us next week in DC for a powerful event commemorating two years since October 7 — hearing from survivors of the Oct 7 massacre, released hostages & hostage families. 🎗️ #UntilTheLastHostage RSVP now: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...

NCJW is calling on congressional leaders to return to the negotiating table and agree on a spending bill that supports women, children, families — not one that cuts government benefits. Read our full statement on the government shutdown: www.ncjw.org/news/congres...

For nearly 50 years, the Hyde Amendment has blocked millions from accessing abortion using federal funds, like health care provided through Medicaid. It's time for the #EACHAct to undo this harm. Urge your lawmakers to be bold and #EndHyde: www.ncjw.org/act/action/d...

In this new year and in the face of mounting attacks against the trans community, we reaffirm our commitment to fighting for a world of unconditional love and belonging for all trans, nonbinary, and intersex people. We are all created in God’s image. B’tzelem Elohim. We are here to stay.

Kavod ha’briyot — individual dignity — includes the right to choose if, when, and how to start or grow a family. From over-the-counter birth control pills to IUDs, this #WorldContraceptionDay we're celebrating the freedom to make health care decisions over your own body.

We’re celebrating 25 years of medication abortion! 🎉 When the FDA approved mifepristone — the safe and effective medication abortion pill — they fundamentally transformed abortion access. 💊✨ Our Jewish movement will never stop fighting to ensure it’s here to stay. #MifeInAll50

🗳️ Heads up! Voter registration deadlines for the November 4 election are coming up as soon as next week. If you live somewhere with an upcoming election, check your registration today to ensure you’re ready to vote! ➡️ Confirm here: vote411.org

Rosh Hashanah marks a sacred time for reflection, renewal, and new possibilities. As we enter 5786, we wish you and your loved ones a happy and sweet new year. May we all be inscribed in the book of life. Shanah Tovah U'metukah. 🍎🍯

Kol Hakavod to NCJW Greater Long Beach & West Orange County advocates! Their work packing abortion comfort kits has touched the lives of over a thousand women in California. Reproductive freedom is a Jewish value — and NCJW Long Beach are bringing this value to life through action.

No one should ever have to choose between their job, their health, and their family. It’s time to tell Congress to make real change and pass the FAMILY Act! Every worker deserves paid leave. Take action: ncjw.org/paidleave

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! We are proud to celebrate the tradition, culture, and history of the Hispanic community, including the vibrant contributions of the Hispanic Jewish communities around the world.

Our Israel journey this November is nearly filled. Join our community in action to: 🤝Meet with Israeli & Palestinian civil society leaders 🎗️Visit the sites & communities attacked on Oct 7 🥫Learn from organizations working to build peace Learn more: ncjw.org/israeljourney

During times that feel dark & heavy, we turn to moments & people that bring light. Lady Gaga, who recently won Artist of the Year at the #VMAs, is a vocal activist for mental health & LGBTQ+ rights. She inspires us to never abandon the fight for what is right. Shabbat Shalom!

This #DisabilityVotingRightsWeek, urge Congress to pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act so we can create an accessible democracy where everyone can access the ballot and where every vote counts: www.ncjw.org/act/action/p...

The latest Census data shows that the gender wage gap has gotten worse in the last year. Women working full time, year-round are making just 81 cents, down from 83 cents in 2023. It's time for #EqualPay. Urge Congress to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act: www.ncjw.org/act/action/t...

Great news from New Mexico! @govmlg.bsky.social announced that the state will become the first state in the nation to guarantee free, universal child care. This is what it looks like to put families first and build an economy that can thrive. We won’t stop until every state does the same.

There’s only a few spots left for our Leadership Journey to Israel and there has never been a more important time for us to be present. This trip is not just a visit; it is a testament to our commitment to living our values in every moment. Join us: ncjw.org/israeljourney

September 9th is #FirearmSuicidePreventionDay. As Jews, we have an obligation to care for and protect our neighbors. By talking about gun suicide with our loved ones and learning about how to store guns safely, we can #EndFamilyFire and save lives. Learn more: www.bradyunited.org/act/firearm-...