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National Council of Jewish Women

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NCJW is a 132 year old Jewish feminist civil rights organization working for the full rights of women, children, and families in the United States and Israel.

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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 12h
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...
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 15h
📣 🫵 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
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 19h
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.
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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:
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October 7 reflections - National Council of Jewish Women
October 7 reflections from Kalela Lancaster, NCJW Israel Director.
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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:
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: 🕯️ The National Memorial Ceremony – Families of October 7 🇮🇱 - Live From Tel Aviv. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining th...
Join the free livestream of the National Memorial Ceremony in Tel Aviv, led by KUMU and the October 7 bereaved families, with simultaneous interpretation in English and Spanish. On the third annivers...
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
🗳️ 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
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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!
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
👨‍⚖️ 30 organizations — including NCJW — issue a warning about the anti-reproductive freedom, anti-voting rights records of Trump’s judicial nominees. www.ncjw.org/news/narrowe...
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
🗳️ In Missouri, Virginia, Idaho, and Nevada, voters have the chance to decide how their states approach abortion access this November. Read more from the @19thNews.org www.ncjw.org/news/narrowe...
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
☎️ The Trump administration restored the 988 LGBTQ+ youth crisis line — but when asked whether counselors would respect transgender and nonbinary people’s identities, the department quoted concerns about “gender ideology extremism.” Read more from @advocate.com www.ncjw.org/news/narrowe...
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
⚖️ The family of Tierra Walker, who died after being refused a life-saving abortion due to Texas’ abortion ban, is suing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over her death. Learn more from @CBSNews.com www.ncjw.org/news/narrowe...
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
🚨 The Trump administration rolled back Title IX protections for LGBTQ students and sexual assault survivors — while bypassing all the ways the public normally gets to weigh in on these changes. Read more in @Politico.com www.ncjw.org/news/narrowe...
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
‼️ Narrowed protections for sexual assault survivors, voting for abortion access, and anti-voting rights judges: Here's what the NCJW staff is reading. www.ncjw.org/news/narrowe...
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Narrowed protections for sexual assault survivors, voting for abortion access, and anti-voting rights judges: What we're reading - National Council of Jewish Women
Keeping up with the news can be hard — but we’re here to make it a little easier. The NCJW team has pulled together a list of headlines we’re reading and paired them with some actions you can take to…
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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!
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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 💜
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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...
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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!
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Our country is failing girls and all students. We must do better. #Cornell
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Imagine what else we can do? Take action with NCJW: www.ncjw.org/act/
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Imagine what else we can do? Take action with NCJW: www.ncjw.org/act/
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Imagine what else we can do? Take action with NCJW: www.ncjw.org/act/
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Imagine what else we can do? Take action with NCJW: www.ncjw.org/act/
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Imagine what else we can do? Take action with NCJW: www.ncjw.org/act/
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Imagine what else we can do? Take action with NCJW: www.ncjw.org/act/
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Imagine what else we can do? Take action with NCJW: www.ncjw.org/act/
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Imagine what else we can do? Take action with NCJW: www.ncjw.org/act/
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Imagine what else we can do? Take action with NCJW: www.ncjw.org/act/
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Imagine what else we can do? Take action with NCJW: www.ncjw.org/act/
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Speaking up works. 📣 This week, we've got the sweetest proof, after the Jewish community rallied and saved our beloved Sunkist Fruit Gems... in just a matter of days! 🍬
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
💌 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!
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
💖 😍 ✨ 💅 No matter what you choose, you're getting a fun fact about medication abortion! Here's the most important fact: mifepristone is safe, effective, and essential to our reproductive health care. Join our day of action to protect medication abortion by sharing this post! #mifeinall50
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Here's how to join today's day of action: 🗣️ Share on social that medication abortion is safe, effective, and essential health care! 💌 Pledge to send postcards to RFK Jr and the FDA to tell them to leave mifepristone alone! ✍️ Share the story of how your postcarding events have gone so far!
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Protect Medication Abortion Day of Action - National Council of Jewish Women
We’re hosting a day of action to protect medication abortion. RSVP now to let us know you want to participate, and we’ll reach out ahead of time with all the resources and tools you need to join the…
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
And Jewish law doesn't just permit abortion — it even requires it when the life of the mother is at risk. Attempts to ban or restrict access to medication abortion are against our religion. That's why we're holding today's day of action to protect medication abortion.
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Jewish support for medication abortion dates back to the Middle Ages! In the 13th century, Maimonides, one of the most important rabbinical authorities in Jewish history, wrote that an abortion may be performed "whether by medication or by procedure." #ProtectMedicationAbortion #mifeinall50
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we're celebrating Analucía Lopezrevoredo — Peruvian-Chilean-Quechua-American Sephardi Jewtina and founder of Jewtina y Co., a home for Latin Jews where no part of you has to be checked at the door. Shabbat shalom!
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Sukkot brings us z'man simchateinu, the season of our joy, That joy was never meant to be kept inside or celebrated alone. Let's open our sukkahs, invite others in, and carry our joy forward together, building a community with room for everyone. Chag sameach! 🍋
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The WNBA just closed out its 30th season & playoffs start this weekend! Did you know that none of this happens without a Jewish woman? Learn more about Senda Berenson, the "Mother of Basketball” and share your story to our #SheBuiltThis archive: ncjw.org/she-built-this
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
TBT to Repro Shabbat earlier this year, when NCJW Sacramento leaders headed to the California State Capitol to remind lawmakers that reproductive freedom *is* religious freedom. Ready to carry it forward next year? RSVP for Repro Shabbat 2027 now: www.jewsforabortionaccess.org/repro-shabba...
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We're getting ready to launch something new! Check back on October 1, exactly ONE WEEK AWAY, for our next chapter of leadership and advocacy. You won't want to miss this!
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Want to help get out the vote on September 30? Come join NCJW and @VoteRiders.bsky.social as we call the people most likely to be disenfranchised by voter ID laws in Florida and make sure they have the information they need to get to the polls! Get all the details at ncjw.org/phonebank30.
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NCJW & VoteRiders: Florida Phone Bank - National Council of Jewish Women
Join VoteRiders and National Council of Jewish Women on Wednesday, September 30 at 7:00PM ET for an impactful hour of phone banking. Each call we make delivers essential information and assistance…
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Sep 28 is the anniversary of the FDA's approval of mifepristone, and this year, we're turning that moment into a movement. We're exactly a week away from our medication abortion day of action! RSVP to join us and we'll send you all the resources and tools you'll need: www.ncjw.org/events/prote...
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Yom Kippur asks us to step outside the rush and ask hard questions. Questions that we reflect on and carry with us. Wishing everyone a meaningful fast and profound space for introspection. G'mar chatimah tovah, may we all be sealed for goodness in the year ahead.
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
We never doubted what the first song on our Yom Kippur mixtape was going to be: Slichot by Yehudit Ravitz. An openly lesbian Israeli rock icon whose voice has soundtracked generations. Press play now: ncjw.org/ykmixtape. G'mar chatimah tovah and shabbat shalom. 🎶
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
This weekend's hottest event? Voting for reproductive freedom. 💅 Abortion access is on the ballot in Virginia — and early voting starts TODAY. Get your friends and make your plan to vote early! Learn more at our 2026 Election Center at www.ncjw.org/election-202...
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Wondering how you can set up a meeting with your legislators? Come join us at our Washington Advocacy Summit March 10-11 and we'll teach you everything you need to know! Learn more at ncjw.org/was-2027!
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NCJW’s Washington Advocacy Summit 2027 - National Council of Jewish Women
Save the date for NCJW’s Washington Advocacy Summit happening on March 10–11, 2027. More details and registration information coming soon!
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
🗓️ It's always a good time to get a meeting with your representative on the books! We're so grateful @beyer.house.gov made time to meet with our Virginia advocates about his work to prevent hate crimes and pass the Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act.
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Mazel tov, NCJW Bergen County's Advocacy Forum, on a forum that tackled press freedom and misinformation head-on with journalists and over 100 advocates. 📰 Read more about the event, spotlighted by A More Perfect Union:
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Partner Spotlight: National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section — A More Perfect Union
Action Plan: Led a community event dedicated to freedom of the press, supporting local journalism, and addressing misinformation.
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