National Council of Jewish Women

The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Founded in 1893, the NCJW describes itself as the oldest Jewish women's grassroots organization organization in the USA and currently has over 225,000 members. As of 2021, it has 60 sections across 30 states. The 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.

The NCJW's headquarters are located in Washington, D.C., USA and the organization maintains offices in other U.S. cities and Israel.

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