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Abby Kreckel holds signage for a demonstration. (Photo courtesy of NCJW Pittsburgh)
March 13, 2024, 4:43 pm
NCJW showcasing state of reproductive health care with discussion and performance
Organization seeks to inform and activate local residents with 'The Abortion Monologues' and conversation
By Adam Reinherz
NCJW CEO Sheila Katz speaks at the "Hear Our Voices" session at the U.N. (Photo by Perry Bindelglass)
December 11, 2023, 3:11 pm
Sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas must be condemned, Jewish feminists say
NCJW's Sheila Katz: “At the end of the day, rape is rape. You’re either against it or you’re not. And you are either against antisemitism or you are not."
By Toby Tabachnick
Stuart Weitzman boots, $125 (Photo courtesy of Thriftique)
October 24, 2023, 7:11 am
Scoring a great deal for a great cause: Designer Days opens Nov. 1
“What sets our thrift store apart is the donations we get from our incredible donors."
By Toby Tabachnick
Interview conducted using the Jewish Women’s Archive’s Story Aperture mobile app. Photo courtesy of Jewish Women's Archive
September 9, 2022, 4:42 pm
NCJW and JWA partner on reproductive justice storytelling initiative
Preserving narrative serves activist and historical aims.
By Adam Reinherz
MomsWork Ice Cream social. Photo provided by National Council of Jewish Women.
August 12, 2022, 3:04 pm
New leadership takes the reins as NCJW Pittsburgh prepares for the future
“We can take an issue, focus that down to the community level and start working with the stakeholders."
By David Rullo
Hundreds gathered Saturday for a Havdalah organized by the National Council of Jewish Women one day after the Supreme Court struck down Roe vs. Wade. Photo by Kimberly Rullo.
June 27, 2022, 3:54 pm
‘After Roe’: NCJW hosts community event in response to Supreme Court decision
“I am grateful to NCJW for creating the ritual and encouraging us to gather during this time of tremendous anger and deep sadness.”
By David Rullo
Sheila Katz, CEO of the National Council of Jewish Women, speaks at an abortion rights rally in front of the US Supreme Court in December. (Courtesy of Danya Ruttenberg.)
May 4, 2022, 8:18 am
Rally planned by Jewish advocates for abortion rights takes on new significance
Rabbi Rick Jacobs: “Abortion justice is an economic issue, a racial justice issue and yes, it’s a Jewish issue,”
By Jackie Hajdenberg and Gabe Friedman
U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. (Photo via Pixabay)
December 6, 2021, 9:42 pm
NCJW to sponsor forums on abortion rights
University of Pittsburgh School of Law Professor Greer Donley will speak on the changing perspectives and aspects of abortion rights at a Jan. 28 forum.
By Justin Vellucci
A historical marker commemorating the contributions of Paulilne Hanauer Rosenberg outside her former home on Pittsburgh's North Side (Photo by Matthew Falcone)
November 30, 2020, 11:01 am
Historical marker unveiled for Pittsburgh founder of NCJW
Matthew Falcone worked for over a year for recognition for Pauline Hanauer Rosenberg, a late-19th century progressive Jew who helped immigrants and fought human trafficking.
By Justin Vellucci
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