National Council of Jewish Women

Eight years ago, 11 people were murdered in the Pittsburgh Tree of Life shooting. The gunman hated Jews & hated our commitment to welcoming the stranger. We refuse to let hate win. We honor the 11 victims by working for a world where every community can pray, gather & welcome others safely.

More than 65,000 Israelis living abroad are estimated to be flying home to vote in tomorrow's election. That means taking time off work and school to travel thousands of miles across the world to be heard. Democracy is worth the journey. 🇮🇱

Next week, one of the most anticipated books of the year drops: A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J. Maas. What many fans may not know is that Sarah is Jewish & Judaism runs through her pages. May we dare to get lost in the stars & fantasy world she built. Shabbat shalom! ✨ 📚

We've got three new roles and we want YOU to apply! 📣 NCJW is hiring in development, field communications, and social media! Ready to put your skills and Jewish values into action for women, children, and families? Explore the openings at ncjw.org/jobs

🗓️ Mark your calendar for March 10-11! Washington Advocacy Summit will bring together changemakers from all over the country that are working towards positive change. With our rights on the line, now is the moment to take action. Register at: ncjw.org/was-2027

Israeli elections are one week away! Yael Yechieli, founder & CEO of the 5050 Initiative, reminds us that the power belongs to the people & elections are when politicians have to listen. Check out our latest election updates, built in partnership with Mashva U’Ma’ala: www.ncjw.org/news/mashva-...

Dolly Parton starred in 9 to 5. Debbie Schneider helped organize the movement behind it. Happy 70th to the labor leader who helped build the first clerical workers union in the US! Learn more about her today. Then, submit a story to our #SheBuiltThis collection: ncjw.org/she-built-this

Join Israel Women's Network Chair Prof. Daphna Hacker & CNN senior reporter Tal Shalev for a conversation about equality, women's participation, and the future of Israeli democracy ahead of its upcoming elections. 📣 TODAY 1PM EST / 8PM Israel time. Register here: iwn.org.il/our-activity...

☎️ TOMORROW ☎️ We're partnering with Jews United for Justice, @the-rac.bsky.social & @wrj1913.bsky.social to get out the vote! Abortion is on the ballot in Virginia & we're calling potential voters from 6-8 pm ET tomorrow night to urge them to vote YES on Question 1.  RSVP at ncjw.org/oct-20-va

Hispanic Heritage Month ended yesterday, but we’re not done celebrating. This Shabbat, we honor Pati Jinich: award-winning Mexican Jewish chef and Emmy-nominated PBS host who reminds us that food is how cultures meet, stories get told, and bridges get built. Shabbat shalom!

They say good things come in threes, so we created three ways to participate in our Washington Advocacy Summit: 1️⃣: Join us in DC March 10–11, 2027 2️⃣: Become a sponsor 3️⃣: Buy an ad Pick one, pick two, or go all in. We hope to count you in! Learn more: www.ncjw.org/was-2027/

“We are just trying to ensure that one particular narrow understanding of when life begins, or who should have the ability to get married, is not dictated by a religious authority and that that’s really up to the will of the people,” said NCJW's Sarah Flores Shannon. 🔥 🔥

Meet Martha: a grandmother who was years ahead of her time! The lessons she taught her granddaughter are now being passed forward to the next generation. Add your own grandmother or Jewish woman who inspires you to our #SheBuiltThis collection: ncjw.org/she-built-this

📞 TOMORROW 📞 We're partnering with @the-rac.bsky.social, @wrj1913.bsky.social and Jews United for Justice to get out the vote! Abortion is on the ballot in Virginia, and we're calling voters at 6:00 pm ET tomorrow night to urge them to vote YES on Question 1. RSVP at ncjw.org/oct-13-va

Lasting change requires an investment in women. Ahead of Israel's upcoming election on Oct 27, we’re partnering with the Mashva U’Ma’ala initiative to break down the candidate lists, policy decisions, and court rulings shaping women’s lives. Check it out weekly:

What's at stake this Supreme Court term? Voting rights, gun safety, LGBTQ+ rights, due process and religious freedom are all on the docket. Here's what's at stake, case by case, this term. Click here for more! www.ncjw.org/scotus-whats...

📣 🫵 We want YOU! 🫵 📣 To join us at Washington Advocacy Summit from March 10-11, 2027! This major two-day event is your chance to take action, influence policymakers, and drive real change forward. Now is the time to step up and grow as a leader in your community. Are you ready? ncjw.org/was-2027

Today is #LatinaEqualPayDay, which signifies that Latina women have to work until October 8, 2026 to make what the average white man earned in 2025. It's time to end the #WageGap. It's time for equal pay for equal work.

This is the first year that we mark October 7 without hostages in Gaza. But the reality is this is not a closed chapter. It is still very much open a painful, bleeding, open wound. Read NCJW Israel Director, Kalela Lancester’s full reflections here:

We invite you to join us today in watching the October 7 Families' National Memorial Ceremony, co-hosted by Eli Sharabi. Held hostage for 491 days, Eli lost his wife, daughters, & brother. Three years later, we remember every life taken & stand with the families carrying that loss. 💛 Register here:

Abortion access is: ✅️ health care ✅️ religious freedom ✅️ popular The vast majority of Americans believe abortion should be legal. Repost or respond with a 💖 if you agree. Then, mark your calendar and RSVP for Repro Shabbat 2027: jewsforabortionaccess.org/repro-shabbat-2027-save-the-date

🗳️ We're less than a month away from the midterm elections & we're proud to celebrate #NationalVoterEducationWeek! Our 2026 Election Center has everything you need to feel empowered and confident to vote in this year’s elections. Check it out now: ncjw.org/election-center

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we're celebrating Joanna Hausmann — a Venezuelan-Jewish comedian and writer who is changing what Latina stories look like on screen. May we be inspired by her gift of sharing complexity through comedy. Shabbat shalom!

Simchat Torah reminds us that every ending is also a beginning. As we read the final verse and return to the first, we carry our joy, our community, and our values forward. Chag sameach from all of us at NCJW!

It's Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Our Jewish tradition teaches us kavod habriyot: respect & dignity for all human beings. That means everyone deserves to live free from violence. If you or someone you love needs support, free and confidential help is available 24/7 at thehotline.org 💜

Something new is coming to Washington DC. ✨️ 📣 🥁 Introducing... Washington Advocacy Summit! Whether you're a seasoned advocate or brand new to this work, there's a spot for you. Tickets are officially on sale NOW: ncjw.org/was-2027

It's time to play ball! ⚾️ Meet Justine Siegal, the Jewish woman who broke barrier after barrier in men's pro baseball & then co-founded the Women's Pro Baseball League. Know a Jewish woman who loves competing in & watching sports? Add her story to our #SheBuiltThis archive: ncjw.org/she-built-this

Abortion bans are against our religion, and the Hyde Amendment is nothing short of an abortion ban. For 50 years, Hyde has denied abortion coverage to people with low incomes and people of color. Tell Congress to #EndHydeNow and pass the #EACHAct: www.ncjw.org/act/action/d...

Want to call potential voters with us — TONIGHT?! 📞 We're calling unlikely voters in Florida TONIGHT, 9/30 at 7:00 pm ET to make sure they have what they need to vote! NCJW is pairing up with @VoteRiders.bsky.social to get people to the polls in November. 🗳️ RSVP at ncjw.org/phonebank30!

Our country is failing girls and all students. We must do better. #Cornell

💌 Did you know you can protect medication abortion from your couch, your commute home, or while you're distracted at your desk at work (yes, we see you)? Find out how at ncjw.org/postcard!