National Council of Jewish Women New York Section 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, seniors and families and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms.

Description and/or History:
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) New York Section is a volunteer organization that has been at the forefront of social change in New York City for 114 years. With over 2,000 members, it is one of the largest Sections of National Council of Jewish Women, which champions the needs of women, children, and families and works to safeguard individual rights and freedoms through a network of 90,000 members and supporters nationwide. NCJW NY Section maintains 15 innovative local community service programs. Our activities include: children’s services; services to the hungry; an all-day senior center; advocacy programs in support of separation of religion and state, women’s health, wellness and reproductive choice; strategies to prevent domestic violence; scholarship programs; education projects and programs in Israel.

Contact people:

Susan A. Drazen, Program Director, (212) 687-5030, (email) Joan Shapiro Green, Executive Director, (212) 687-5030, (email) Rita Shapiro, Chief Financial Officer, (212) 687-5030, (email)

Address:

820 Second Avenue New York, NY 10017 (See a map)