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The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a grassroots
organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive
ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives
for social justice by improving the quality of life for women,
children and families and by safeguarding individual rights
and freedoms.
Join us in celebrating our 120th anniversary
Thursday, May 30 at 5:30pm
at Rodef Shalom Congregation.
Featuring the presentation of the
Hannah G. Solomon Award to
Judy Greenwald Cohen
and a keynote address from actress, author
and activist Marlo Thomas.
Click here for complete details
and to purchase tickets!
which will be up for a vote at our Annual Meeting.
PITTSBURGH SECTION HELPS AWARD 2013 NCJW ISRAEL GRANTS
For more than 60 years NCJW has been a leading organization in supporting Israel, by helping to lay the groundwork for important social change efforts.
NCJW has long been committed to advancing women’s status in Israel by helping women to develop a stronger voice at all levels of society.
Pittburgh Section is pleased to participate in this program.
With the leadership of Christine Stone (SPA and national board member) and Nancy Bernstein,
Section has been awarded the second grant from the Fine Foundation that provides us a seat at the granting table.
Click here to read about the grants that have been made to organizations in Israel supporting women.
VOICES FOR REPRODUCTIVE CHOICES
Help preserve our rights! Sign NCJW's online petition to safeguard reproductive
choices and see photos of the Pittsburgh contingent at NCJW's April 7 VOICES FOR REPRODUCTIVE CHOICES rally in Washington, DC.
NCJW SUPPORTS THE GLBT COMMUNITY
NCJW has reinforced its commitment to inclusion, tolerance, and full equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered individuals in the Jewish community in a visible way by posting a gay friendly logo on its website. Learn more about Keshet's GLBT Safe Zone project.
Children's Rooms in the Courts
NCJW's safe, stress-free place for children to play while their parents attend to court business. Download the brochure (PDF) with contact information and Frequently Asked Questions.
Silent Witness
NCJW's program against domestic violence
Join NCJW's email action alert network.
Join Plan A: NCJW's Campaign for Contraceptive Access.
Learn more about national projects through the NCJW national website.
Make your donation to the Stay-at-Home-Ball campaign. GIVE TODAY and help our Center for Women, Personal Care Closet, Silent Witness Initiative, and other vital projects continue to benefit women and children in 2013 and beyond!
Gifts of $1000 or more are Leadership Circle gifts. Not already a member of NCJW? Make a gift of $100 or more and we'll enroll you for you first year free.
Shop year-round at Designer Days Boutique, our upscale women's consignment
store in Squirrel Hill; and NCJW Home Consignments, our furniture consignment store and Thriftique, our
thrift store, both located in Swissvale just off the Parkway East.
Read this month's ShopNCJW newsletter for deals and savings from our stores!