Welcome to the South Cook National Council of Jewish Women

National Council of Jewish Women, South Cook Section
Mission Statement: NCJW 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, and families and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms. A faith in the future. A belief in action.

Who We Are

Advocacy & Public Policy

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Advocacy and public policy are NCJWҳ study, education and action arm. Using National Resolutions, the Section acts on significant issues facing the community, nation and world. Throughout the year, South Cook sponsors speaker forums and issue updates to educate members on issues that affect women, families and children and those that are necessary to ensure the civil rights and quality of life for all.

Judith Byer Mostovoy Program Funds

Judith Byer Mostovoy Program Funds are raised to honor the memory of Judith Byer Mostovoy, a longtime member and former president of the South Cook Section. The proceeds, including special tributes, support legal aid and educational programs to bring more public awareness of critical issues for women, children and families in the south suburbs of Chicago.

Public Policy

SPA (State Public Affairs) The Section is kept up to date on state public affairs issues by several members who meet with other Illinois NCJW Section members who are provided information on issues of concern that are brought forth in the local and state legislative bodies.

NCJW Action Center (www.ncjw.org)

Members can add their e-mail address to the national e-mail alert system to get timely information requiring immediate action by members. To add your address, go to www.ncjw.org and click on "Get Action Alerts." When you receive an Action Alert, click on "Take Action" and e-mail will be sent to your senators and congressional representatives.

Benchmark: NCJW'S Campaign to Save Roe

This is a campaign to educate, mobilize and advocate for a federal judiciary that will protect fundamental freedoms, especially a woman's right to reproductive choice. Go to www.ncjw.org to be added to the e-mail list on this issue.

Plan A: NCJW's Campaign for Contraceptive Access (NEW)

This new campaign educates and empowers individuals to advocate for womenҳ universal access to contraceptive information and the latest health information.

*For more information on public policy & advocacy issues, e-mail Iris Blumenthal at advocacy@ncjwsouthcook.org.

Contact Legislative Officials

The South Cook Section urges members to speak out in support of issues that affect women, children and families. Please use the contact information when there are important legislation or issues on the line. Click here to download Speak Out!

NCJW National Office
475 Riverside Drive, Suite 520
New York, NY 10115
Tel 212 645 4048
Fax 212 645 7466
Email action@ncjw.org

NCJW Washington Office
1707 L. Street NW
Washington D.C. 20036
Phone: (202) 296-2588
Fax: (202) 331-7792

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