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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.
NEW: CHILDREN'S ROOMS CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY
For 30 years, the Children's Rooms have provided a safe and fun play space for children of jurors and other people with court business
in Allegheny County. This free service is available to all. Read all about it in Pop City's article
and the official press release.
NCJW SUPPORTS THE PITTSBURGH PROMISE
NCJW Pittsburgh Section has become the first non-foundation, non-profit community group to contribute to the Pittsburgh Promise Scholarship Fund.
In addition, NCJW is the first community group to join the recently announced Committee of 100, a group of local leaders seeking to raise funds and support from influential business leaders for the educational initiative.
Download the press release.
ORAL HISTORY PROJECT
The NCJW Oral History project now has 516 interviews from 1968-2001 focused on the Jewish community: the history, traditions,
and contributions. For more information, visit the website and
read more about the project in The Jewish Chronicle, Pop City and the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
ONLINE BOOKSTORE NOW OPEN
Looking for an easy way to support NCJW Pittsburgh? Buy books at our new Amazon.com
storefront! All proceeds benefit our nonsectarian community service projects.
Have books you'd like to get rid of? Donate them at Thriftique in Swissvale or
Anathan House in Squirrel Hill.
Your donations are tax-deductible. (Please note, we do not accept encyclopedias or older textbooks.)
Watch videos from Washington Institute 2010, held in March.
DIRECTORY UPDATE: Members, please give us your updated information for the new directory.
Children's Rooms in the Courts
NCJW's safe, stress-free place for children to play while their parents attend to court business.
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.
Designer Days returns to the Monroeville Convention Center October 29-30-31, 2010! Join us for a special
party on Thursday, October 28 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Designer Days (details TBA).
We need you! Designer Days is our largest annual fundraiser, and we couldn't do it without
our fabulous volunteers. This is a great way to get involved with NCJW Pittsburgh Section.
Find out more on the Volunteer Opportunities page.
Shop year-round at Designer Days Boutique, our upscale women's consignment
store in Shadyside and Thriftique, our
thrift store in Swissvale, just off the Parkway East.