This is the NCJWBCS Archives (January 2013 - May 2021). The current site can be found here.

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.

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COME HONOR THE MEMORY OF THE VICTIMS OF THE NEWTOWN MASSACRE

Members, friends, and general public invited to bring flashlights and join vigil to remember the 20 children and 6 adults who were shot to death two years ago at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Click here to download/print flyer.

Sunday, December 14th from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Temple Emeth Parking Lot, 1666 Windsor Road, Teaneck. (Temple Lobby if weather is inclement.)

Elected officials, community and religious leaders have been invited to attend. 26 candles will be lit in memory.Everybody who wishes to remember the precious lives lost at Newtown, Connecticut is encouraged to attend. Ed Gross, chairman of the steering committee released this statement today: “Although we cannot bring back the tens of thousands lost to rampant gun violence every year in our country, at least we can stand together in consolation.”

The Bergen County Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence and National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section invite the public to support their efforts by remembering the loss of innocent lives, and by working with them to bring about legislation designed to end gun violence.

Event organized by Bergen County Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence and National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section.

Click here to download/print flyer.

Teaneck Vigil December 14 web, eblast & flyer