The National Council of Jewish Women is a volunteer organization that has been at the forefront of social change for over a century. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW courageously takes a progressive stance on issues such as child welfare, women’s rights, and reproductive freedom.
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For over a century, NCJW has been at the forefront of social change. NCJW members and supporters are outspoken champions for progressive policies at the federal, state and local levels. Over the years, NCJW's collective voice has changed the world for the better — impacting the lives of women, children and families in the United States and Israel.
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Registration closed: Lobby Day, April 25 - 26, 2018
Record number of attendees are coming to Lobby Day. Registration is now closed.
Celebrate with us: Bridge to Success - Celebrating Empowerment, May 6, 2018
Join NCJW Sacramento for an afternoon of live music, appetizers, and sparkling beverages. Learn more about NCJW Sacramento's Bridge to Success and Women's Empowerment programs. View more event details and registration information: Bridge to Success - Celebrating Empowerment
#MeToo and What to Do! May 14, 2018, 7:00 - 8:30
Come join NCJW members to explore the types of sexual harassment we face, at work and in society, and develop strategies for addressing them. View more information
SAVE THE DATE, June 7, 2018: NCJW Sacramento Installation
Enjoy good friends and good food. All are welcome. More information will soon be available on our website.
Event Highlights
SacPOST Community Day of Action
January 27, 2018
NCJW Sacramento Section joined outreach efforts with Sacramento Rescue and Restore Coalition for Sacramento Poster Outreach 2 Stop Trafficking (SacPOST). From left to right Becky Goad, Anne, Hellan Dowden, Hal Eisenberg, Rico Ozaki , Sharon Cohen
Mah Jongg Madness 2018
January 21, 2018
Everyone had a great time during the annual “Mah Jongg Madness” held January 21st at the Silverado Design Center. View more: Mah Jongg Madness photos
NCJW Sacramento at 2018 Sacramento Women's March
January 20, 2018
NCJW Sacramento and the Women of B'nai Israel walked together to the State Capitol during the 2018 Sacramento Women’s March.
"Little Stones" Community Screening
January 7, 2018
NCJW Sacramento hosted a community screening of the award-winning documentary, "Little Stones" at the Kashenberg Ostrow Hayward Library and Cultural Center. View more event highlights: NCJW Sacramento Gallery Page
Chanukah Mitzvah in a Minute
December 6, 2017
Chanukah Mitzvah in a Minute held at the Jewish Federation of Sacramento. View more photo highlights: NCJW Sacramento Facebook page
Mitzvah in a Minute
November 5, 2017
Many hands make light work: Sunday Peanut Butter and Jelly
A multi-generational group had fun and completed more than 100 sack lunches in an hour for the River City Food Bank.
Opening Meeting
September 17th
Over 75 wonderful women attended this year's Opening Meeting. There was delicious food and a lively discussion about the Sacramento Section’s activities. A special treat was the presentation by NCJW members, Lydia Inghram (NCJW past president), Jamie Goldstene and Sheila Wolfe, who are creating Solomon’s Delicatessen, a space for community within a traditional Jewish deli in downtown Sacramento.
Founder's Day Celebration
Highlights: May 21, 2017
This year we celebrated our Sacramento Section's Unsung Heroines Sharon Cohen, Bonnie Penix and Dale Shaw with a Tribute. It was a large gathering at Casa Gardens featuring special guest speaker, Deborah Ortiz, Director of Opening Doors, a refugee resettlement and anti-human trafficking agency. More>
Lobby Day 2017
May 1st - 2nd
Sacramento Section's Fashion Show Fundraiser
April 2nd
Nicole, Joan, Eileen, Katia and Wendy at the April Fashion Fundraiser
National Convention 2017
Anne, Claire and Barbara in Atlanta — #StopGorsuch 