A Faith in the Future. A Belief in Action...
The National Council of Jewish Women (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.
Events
Keeping up to date
Iron Ladies
Wednesday, July 16th at 6:00 pm
Join NCJW GRS, community partners with the Ames Amzalak Rochester Jewish Film Festival, for Iron Ladies on Wednesday, July 16th at 6 pm at the Dryden Theater. At the height of the Cold War, a gutsy group of British and Irish women defied ….
Sunday, July 20th - Sunday, July 27th
To assist RCSD students of all ages, we are partnering with the Maplewood Community Library to gather a variety of new supplies and backpacks for the 2025-2026 school year. Let’s help school kids be prepared for the next school year! We ….
Tuesday, September 9th, 7:00 pm
Save September 9, 2025 for next year’s Opening Event when we will spend the evening with Heather Booth!
Heather Booth is a lifelong activist, civil rights champion, and feminist icon whose work ….
About Us
Get Your Own Coffee!
In 1893, Hannah G. Solomon of Chicago was asked to organize the participation of Jewish women at the Chicago World’s Fair. When she discovered that participation only consisted of pouring coffee, she walked out and, by the end of the World’s Fair, had founded the National Council of Jewish Women, changing forever the role of Jewish women and the nature of volunteerism.
The Greater Rochester Section was founded just one year later in 1894, in keeping with Rochester’s long tradition of feminism and the fight for equal rights. NCJW GRS remains committed to improving the lives of our fellow Rochesterians through advocacy, education, and philanthropy.
Join Us
Turning Progressive Values Into Action
As a member of NCJW Greater Rochester Section you will be connected to a growing network of courageous and compassionate individuals who work together to improve the quality of life for women, children and families every day. We join with 180,000 other advocates nationally to make our voices heard in New York, Washington DC and Israel as we fight for social justice. As an organization, we take action and work together to be a positive force for change.
Advocacy
Our Voices - Our Collective Power
For over 125 years, NCJW GRS has championed issues affecting women, children, and families. NCJW is committed across the board to working in deep partnership and collaboration with other organizations that include local establishments, public schools, local government agencies, human service providers, faith-based institutions, and other non-profits, as well as elected officials holding positions in a multitude of offices.
