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 in the United States 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., US and the organization maintains offices in other U.S. cities and Israel. The current president is Laura Monn Ginsburg and the Executive Vice President is Jody Rabhan.

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