National Council Of Jewish Women

Barbra Streisand, Susie Essman and 30,000 others join ‘Jewish women for Kamala’ call

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 16 Aug

Barbra Streisand, Susie Essman, and over 30,000 participants gathered for a Zoom event organized by Jewish Women for Kamala, supporting Kamala Harris and her track record on Jewish issues, reproductive rights, and combating antisemitism.

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Podcasts for Comfort, Education, Distraction

Chanel Dubofsky in Lilith · 29 Jul

In response to the challenging events post October 7th, 2023, various Jewish feminists shared their go-to podcasts for comfort, distraction, and enlightenment.

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Andy Cohen Credits his Mom for Making Him a ‘Proud American Jew’

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 8 Jul

Andy Cohen, the host of Watch What Happens Live! and producer, attributes his strong Jewish identity to his mother Evelyn, citing her resilience and pride as key influences.

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Jewish fertility group is helping Alabama clients undergo IVF elsewhere after state’s explosive ‘fetal personhood’ ruling

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward · 5 Mar

The Jewish Fertility Foundation is assisting clients from Alabama in obtaining in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments out of state after a recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court classified frozen embryos as unborn children.

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Embryos 'held hostage': An Alabama court decision panics Jews relying on IVF

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 22 Feb

The recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling equating embryos with children has caused concern among American Jews relying on IVF, fearing loss of control over frozen embryos and restrictions on fertility treatments.

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A New Set of Rituals for Abortion and Pregnancy Loss

Guest Contributor in Lilith · 1 Feb

The lack of ritual and liturgy in mainstream Judaism for experiences specific to women, such as menstruation, miscarriage, and mammograms, is a frustration for the author.

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At the UN, Jewish Women Decry “Unbearable Silence” Around Oct. 7 Rapes

Joan Roth in Lilith · 7 Dec 2023

The Permanent Mission of Israel to the United Nations held a special session to address the rape, mutilation, and sexual violence committed by Hamas against girls and women on October 7.

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At the UN, a call to recognize Oct. 7 victims of rape

Camillo Barone in Forward · 4 Dec 2023

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and tech executive Sheryl Sandberg spoke at a special session at the United Nations, along with Hillary Rodham Clinton and Israeli first responders, to raise awareness of the sexual violence committed by Hamas on October 7.

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Keeping the Hostages Front and Center

Jennifer Bardi in Moment · 31 Oct 2023

Hamas has released a video of three Israeli women who were taken hostage on October 7.

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Will Biden's next ambassador to Israel be a woman?

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 14 May 2023

There is a strong chance that the next United States ambassador to Israel could be a woman, which would be a historic first for the position.

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Hundreds of Jews and Palestinians decry Israeli minister at parallel Washington protests

ARosenfeld in Forward · 13 Mar 2023

Two separate protests took place outside a Washington, D.C. hotel where Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's far-right finance minister, was speaking at an Israel Bonds conference.

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Bans on drag performers are direct attacks on trans people

Nora Berman in Forward · 9 Mar 2023

This op-ed criticizes the misleading and distracting nature of a recent article that discusses Tennessee's new anti-drag laws in relation to Purim celebrations.

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How the Jewish community woke up to abortion rights

ARosenfeld in Forward · 25 Jul 2022

The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) has become a leading voice in the Jewish community advocating for abortion rights, despite initial discomfort among rabbis to address the issue directly.

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‘Abortion bans hurt our religious freedom': LISTEN to Sheila Katz

Haaretz Weekly · 29 Jun 2022

In an interview with Haaretz Weekly, Sheila Katz, CEO of the National Council of Jewish Women, expresses her deep concern over the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Opinion |Sunrise DC was wrong. But liberal Jewish groups remain complicit in occupation

noah in Forward · 29 Oct 2021

The article discusses the recent controversy surrounding Sunrise DC's decision to withdraw from a voting rights coalition due to the participation of three major Jewish organizations.

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Sunrise Movement distances itself from boycott of Zionist groups

noah in Forward · 21 Oct 2021

The Sunrise Movement, known for its support of the Green New Deal, distanced itself from its Washington, D.C. chapter's boycott of a rally that included three Zionist Jewish groups.

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Like Deborah and Esther of Old: American Jewish Women and the Suffrage Movement

Melissa R. Klapper in Lehrhaus · 21 Oct 2020

In this article, Melissa R. Klapper explores the involvement of Jewish women in the suffrage movement in America.

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Women’s March Adds 3 Jews To Steering Committee

Forward · 15 Jan 2019

The Women's March, amid accusations of anti-Semitism against its leaders, has formed a new steering committee for its upcoming event, featuring three Jewish activists - Abby Stein, Yavilah McCoy, and April Baskin.

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