National Council of Jewish Women
organization
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Founded in 1893, NCJW describes itself as the oldest Jewish women's grassroots organization in the United States and currently has over 250,000 advocates. As of 2026, it has over 40 sections across 20 states. NCJW focuses on expanding abortion access, securing federal judicial appointments, promoting voting integrity, and mobilizing Israeli feminist movements. These objectives are advanced through lobbying, research, education, and community engagement.
NCJW's headquarters are located in Washington, D.C., with staff spread across the U.S. and Israel. The current president is Laura Monn Ginsburg and the Chief Executive Officer is Jody Rabhan.
History
In 1893, Hannah G. Solomon of Chicago was asked to organize the participation of Jewish women for the Chicago World's Fair. When Solomon and her recruits discovered that they were not invited to contribute to the proceedings but were instead expected to serve coffee and act as hostesses, they withdrew. In response, the women sought to form an organization that would strengthen women's connection to Judaism and pursue a wide-ranging social justice agenda.
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