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-...

What can you do to protect access to abortion medication? 🗣️ Spread the message: Medication abortion makes up over 60% of abortion care in the US, meds are necessary for miscarriage treatment, and attempts to ban these safe medications are attempts to ban abortion nationwide.

Heartbroken to learn of today’s terror attack in Jerusalem. Our hearts are with the victims and their loved ones.

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.

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.

We must not forget the 48 people still held hostage by Hamas in Gaza. Our heart breaks for them and for their loved ones still waiting for them. It's time for the suffering to end and to #BringThemHomeNow.

September and October are filled with sacred Jewish holidays. We hope organizations, schools, and local governments will be inclusive of the Jewish community by avoiding scheduling major events on these dates. Check out the dates here and share it to help spread the word.

Our next Section Spotlight is a combination, join us in shouting out Peninsula and South Shore's Back 2 School store! Thanks to their hard work, they were able to invite over 600 children from Nassau County, NY to participate in this special event. Kol Hakavod! www.liherald.com/freeport/sto...

This week we're saying goodbye and thank you to our talented Digital Media Intern, Keren Peter. You can read about her experience in her blog post, where Keren reflects on rebuilding the foundations of NCJW's 132-year-old photo archive and photographing major events: www.ncjw.org/news/reflect...

As we head into Labor Day Weekend, we remember Rose Schneiderman, a prominent Jewish American labor union leader. This Shabbat, join us in honoring the labor leaders like Rose who not only championed workers' basic rights, but also inspired us to advocate for more. Shabbat Shalom!

As Jewish advocates for reproductive freedom, the most powerful step we can take right now is to understand what’s at stake amid the persistent and recent attacks on medication abortion.

NCJW sections across the country are supporting students as they start their new school year, and we want to give @ncjwstl.bsky.social a huge kol hakavod for celebrating 25 years of helping over 30,000 children throughout the St. Louis region with school essentials! 🎒✏️ fox2now.com/news/pulse-o...

Children deserve to go to school without fear of being killed. It’s time we prioritize our children over weapons of war. Take action: www.ncjw.org/act/action/g...

The dignity of every person requires we focus on investing in, not punishing, our communities. The Faithful Democracy coalition is demanding Congress take action to restore the rights and autonomy of Washington, DC and its residents.

NCJW joins the @eracoalition.bsky.social in launching “It’s Our Era: Claim the 28th Amendment”, a nationwide public awareness campaign around the recognition & implementation of the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th Amendment. It's time to claim the ERA. Learn more about this historic movement:

Today, as we celebrate Women’s Equality Day, we renew our call to claim the ERA as the 28th Amendment. The ERA is just as vital today as it was 105 years ago when it was first introduced — especially as the rights that protect women and the LGBTQ+ community continue to be rolled back.

Join NCJW this November for a transformative journey in Israel, learning firsthand rom feminist civil society leaders. Grounded in our commitment to justice and equity, this experience will focus on Israel’s road ahead — recovery and rebuilding: ncjw.org/israeljourney

Promoting her new movie "Honey, Don't!", Aubrey Plaza joined Amy Poehler’s podcast “Good Hang" this week. Bringing her unique humor & outlook to everything she does, Aubrey shows that if you can't find a space for you, you have the power to create it. Shabbat Shalom!

Today. Tomorrow. Always. As threats to medication abortion access continue, we affirm that reproductive freedom is a Jewish value.

Join us in Israel this November for a leadership trip centered on women impacted by war. Explore the ongoing situation with us through a uniquely feminist lens. Learn more and register: ncjw.org/israeljourney

Religious freedom win in Texas! We welcome this step after NCJW advocates have been fighting this law alongside our partners. We’re especially proud that Rabbi Mara Nathan served as the lead plaintiff, joined by Rabbi Josh Fixler — both NCJW Rabbis for Repro. www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/t...

HAPPENING TODAY! Join the conversation bringing a gender lens on this incredibly challenging moment for Israel. There's still time to register: www.ncjw.org/events/israe...

This week, Demi Lovato surprised fans at the sold out Jonas Brother show in Metlife Stadium, saying the experience of singing her Camp Rock songs for the first time in years was "healing." She teaches us that anyone can overcome hardships and change the world. Shabbat Shalom!

Darcy Hirsh, Senior Director of Government Relations & Advocacy at @ncjw.bsky.social, shared her powerful message at the #JCPASummit: “...It is critically important that we build community and come together across differences to fight for our shared values.”

This week marks over four decades of the #GlobalGagRule undermining global health. Reproductive freedom can't wait — it's time to end Global Gag now. Learn more about this harmful policy 👇 Take action now: www.ncjw.org/act/action/r...

Registration is now open! Be part of NCJW’s transformative leadership journey to Israel — an immersive experience centered on feminist leadership, resilience, bearing witness to the horrors of October 7, and the path toward peace. Learn more: ncjw.org/israeljourney #NCJWinIsrael

As NCJW gears up for our Leadership Journey to Israel in November, we're bringing together leading Israeli feminist activists for a conversation about the big questions that Israeli society is wrestling with in this moment. Join us next Wed, August 20: ncjw.org/israelwebinar

"With our existing care system on the brink and care for millions hanging in the balance, the question of what comes next is up to us to answer." @aijenpoo.bsky.social, president of @domesticworkers.bsky.social and director of @caringacross.org writes in @thenation.com.

Last week, our community came together powerfully for a Jewish Day of Action to raise our voices in defense of those harmed by the devastating federal budget. The work continues! ✍️ Sign our petition demanding dignity, equity, and care for all people: ncjw.org/budgetpetition

8 years after the horrific “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, we remember Heather Heyer, who was murdered as she fought back against these extremists. Honor her memory by urging Congress to act against hate: ncjw.org/preventhate

More than 10,000 patients on Medicaid in Louisiana could be left without access to health care as Planned Parenthood will shutter across the state. We will not sit idly by as this betrayal of our nation’s most vulnerable takes place. Please join us in taking action now: www.ncjw.org/budget-petit...

Rachel Goldberg-Polin's heartbreaking "Appeal of a Mother Who Buried Her Only Son" in @thefp.com puts words to our collective agony. Read her brave, powerful, and solemn piece here:

The statistics in the FBI’s annual report on hate crimes in America are not just numbers — they represent swastikas painted on synagogues, verbal assaults and physical attacks on the street, and even murders leaving families and communities shattered.

The Department of Veterans Affairs' new rule would strip veterans & their loved ones of the right to abortion counseling & care in cases of rape, incest & health endangerment. Veterans risk their lives for our freedom. They deserve the freedom to make personal medical decisions.

The most meaningful way to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act is by working to restore and strengthen it. Protect its legacy and everyone's sacred right to vote by urging your lawmakers to pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act: ncjw.org/votingrights

We're united with the St. Louis Jewish community & now more than ever we must be united as Jewish communities across the country. Read the joint statement from @ncjwstl.bsky.social, AJC St. Louis, ADL Heartland, JCRC St. Louis, Jewish Federation St. Louis & St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum:

On this #JewishDayofAction I met with @ncjw.bsky.social NY. I am proud they are standing with me as we fight against the Big Ugly Law that will kick millions of people off their health insurance, shut down hospitals across the country, and raise costs for Americans.

Thank you to @mazonusa.bsky.social, @wassermanschultz.house.gov, & @friedman.house.gov for not standing idly by while millions could go hungry or lose their health care. This Jewish Day of Action, you can demand more from your lawmakers by reaching out to them: ncjw.org/budget

We refuse to stand by while millions go without health care or food. As the new federal budget is enacted, we’re demanding a better future, one that reflects our values.⁠ ⁠Take action with us at ncjw.org/budgetaction #JewishDayofAction #WeWillNotStandBy

This bill trades compassion for cruelty—cutting food, housing & healthcare while funding detention & anti-immigrant policies. We're joining the #JewishDayofAction to demand a just, inclusive America where all can thrive.