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Topic: National Council of Jewish Women

June 4, 2013
4:12 pm

Jewish American women at the forefront of social change

Trapped under America’s Jewish glass ceiling

Of the top 20 highest-paid Jewish professionals in the US, zero are women

By Ben Zehavi

May 14, 2013
12:41 pm

Jewish groups join call for ban on religious profiling

Two progressive Jewish organizations in the US join interfaith call for the Senate to fix ‘glaring loophole’ in immigration law

February 15, 2013
2:14 am

The Senate side of the United States Capitol building in Washington, DC (photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)

Jewish groups praise Senate on Violence Against Women Act

Past efforts to renew the measure were stymied by objections in the House of Representatives

January 31, 2013
4:02 am

Jewish groups welcome immigration reform proposals

Tradition ‘commands us to welcome the stranger,’ says Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism leader Barbara Weinstein

January 20, 2013
3:26 am

From left to right: Hinna Zeejah, 8, Taejah Goode, 10, Julia Stokes, 11, and Grant Fritz, 8, who wrote letters to President Barack Obama about the school shooting in Newtown, Conn., watch as Obama signs executive orders outlining proposals to reduce gun violence, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at the White House (photo credit: AP/Charles Dharapak)

Broad Jewish support for Obama’s gun proposals

In wake of Newtown massacre, umbrella groups from all streams of Judaism back president on proposed legislation

January 1, 2013
8:07 pm

The slaughter of schoolchildren in Connecticut has dampened the passions of many gun owners, but some say Jewish history -- particularly the Holocaust -- underscores the need for private arms. (Courtesy STA Training via JTA)

After Newtown, Jewish gun owners reconsider restrictions

Communal organizations broadly favor tougher laws, but some enthusiasts insist firearms remain a necessary safeguard

By Chavie Lieber

December 31, 2012
5:35 am

An Israeli member of the Women of the Wall organization prays just outside the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City (photo credit: AP/Dan Balilty)

US Jewish groups hail Netanyahu’s initiative to make women more welcome at Western Wall

‘The Wall cannot continue to be the purview of only one religious perspective,’ says National Council of Jewish Women CEO

December 18, 2012
10:09 pm

President Obama honors victims of Friday's school massacre at an interfaith vigil in Newtown, Conn. (Pete Souza/White House via JTA)

Jewish groups and lawmakers seeking gun control get major boost from Obama

US president supports Dianne Feinstein’s assault weapons ban after Newtown massacre; NRA pledges ‘to help make sure this never happens again’

By Ron Kampeas

December 13, 2012
5:14 am

The US Supreme Court is expected to rule in June on two cases that will have major consequences in the American fight over equal rights for gays. (Oyez Project via JTA)

Impending US Supreme Court rulings highlight Jewish divide over same-sex marriage

Communal and advocacy groups will file or sign amicus briefs supporting and opposing equality for gays

By Ron Kampeas

December 4, 2012
6:16 am

In addition to highlighting President Obama's support for Israel, Aaron Keyak, right, and his Hub co-workers capitalized on US Jews' overwhelming agreement with Democrats on social issues. (Courtesy of Aaron Keyak via JTA)

Outstaffed and outspent, tiny team nailed down Jewish vote for Obama

With media savvy and an insider understanding of the community’s key concerns, ‘the Hub’ helped Democratic incumbent stay in the White House

By Phil Jacobs

November 22, 2012
5:35 am

Americans rally in support of Israel in Chicago last November. (photo credit: Courtesy JUF Chicago/JTA)

American Jewish groups welcome ceasefire

‘The people of Israel deserve to live in peace, not fear, and the violence Hamas militants have wrought upon Israeli civilians is inexcusable and unforgettable,’ says Conservative rabbinic group

By Haviv Rettig Gur

June 16, 2012
1:10 am

'Right to Dream' students and supporters block the street outside the federal Metropolitan Detention Center Friday in Los Angeles to celebrate the Obama administration's decision to stop deporting younger illegal immigrants (photo credit: AP/Nick Ut)

Jewish groups praise Obama on deportation deferment for illegals

With their immigrant history, American Jews ‘understand profoundly what it means to have a shot at success in America’

May 18, 2012
9:48 am

Reform, NCJW oppose GOP act on Violence Against Women

GOP act removes new explicit protections to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender community; adds tough restrictions to existing protections for illegal immigrants

February 15, 2012
11:39 am

Birth control pill (Photo credit: Public domain)

US Jews’ contraception conundrums

Seeing the issue as one relating to the separation of Church and State, Jewish groups spoke out on both sides of Obama’s recent debate over contraception

By Ron Kampeas

The Times of Israel

The one-stop news site
covering Israel, the region and
the Jewish people worldwide

Founding editor:
David Horovitz

Fair, fresh and fast

The Jewish world's
fastest-growing
news site

Topic: National Council of Jewish Women

Trapped under America’s Jewish glass ceiling

Of the top 20 highest-paid Jewish professionals in the US, zero are women

Jewish groups join call for ban on religious profiling

Two progressive Jewish organizations in the US join interfaith call for the Senate to fix ‘glaring loophole’ in immigration law

Jewish groups praise Senate on Violence Against Women Act

Past efforts to renew the measure were stymied by objections in the House of Representatives

Jewish groups welcome immigration reform proposals

Tradition ‘commands us to welcome the stranger,’ says Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism leader Barbara Weinstein

Broad Jewish support for Obama’s gun proposals

In wake of Newtown massacre, umbrella groups from all streams of Judaism back president on proposed legislation

After Newtown, Jewish gun owners reconsider restrictions

Communal organizations broadly favor tougher laws, but some enthusiasts insist firearms remain a necessary safeguard

US Jewish groups hail Netanyahu’s initiative to make women more welcome at Western Wall

‘The Wall cannot continue to be the purview of only one religious perspective,’ says National Council of Jewish Women CEO

Jewish groups and lawmakers seeking gun control get major boost from Obama

US president supports Dianne Feinstein’s assault weapons ban after Newtown massacre; NRA pledges ‘to help make sure this never happens again’

Impending US Supreme Court rulings highlight Jewish divide over same-sex marriage

Communal and advocacy groups will file or sign amicus briefs supporting and opposing equality for gays

Outstaffed and outspent, tiny team nailed down Jewish vote for Obama

With media savvy and an insider understanding of the community’s key concerns, ‘the Hub’ helped Democratic incumbent stay in the White House

American Jewish groups welcome ceasefire

‘The people of Israel deserve to live in peace, not fear, and the violence Hamas militants have wrought upon Israeli civilians is inexcusable and unforgettable,’ says Conservative rabbinic group

Jewish groups praise Obama on deportation deferment for illegals

With their immigrant history, American Jews ‘understand profoundly what it means to have a shot at success in America’

Reform, NCJW oppose GOP act on Violence Against Women

GOP act removes new explicit protections to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender community; adds tough restrictions to existing protections for illegal immigrants

US Jews’ contraception conundrums

Seeing the issue as one relating to the separation of Church and State, Jewish groups spoke out on both sides of Obama’s recent debate over contraception

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