To become a member, or to learn more about NCJW, contact Joan Bories or Renee Schoch. Annual dues are $35.  Life Membership is $350, which can be paid in installments over two years.  Prospective member brunches are held on a regular basis.  Contact Renee or Joan for an invitation.

The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates in 35 states who turn progressive ideals into action.  Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice in the United States and in Israel.  Since 1893, NCJW has been in the forefront of social change, championing the needs of women, children, and families while courageously taking a progressive stance on such issues as child welfare, women's rights, and reproductive freedom.  NCJW also supports a secure Israel, the empowerment of women and the advancement of their status and rights, and programs and services that promote the well-being of Israeli children.

In communities across the country and around the world, NCJW's programs reflect the spirit of the organization itself;  a powerful union of forward-thinking ideals and Jewish values, a faith in the future, and a belief in action.

What unifies our members and supporters around the country is a belief in what NCJW stands for - the belief that progressive ideals put into meaningful action can improve the world.

NCJW is an effective, satisfying place where you can take that action and become a positive force for change.

As an NCJW member, you impact your community and the world at large by joining with courageous, compassionate individuals who improve the lives of others every day.

The following Principles are fundamental beliefs of the National Council of Jewish Women.  They are basic to and inherent in all specific Resolutions:

1.  Individual liberties and rights guaranteed by the Constitution are keystones of a free and pluralistic society and must be protected and preserved.

2.  Religious liberty and the separation of religion and state are constitutional principles that must be protected and preserved in order to maintain our democratic society.

3.  Human rights and dignity are fundamental and must be guaranteed to all individuals.

4.  All individuals have the right to live in a world at peace and free from terrorism.

5.  A democratic society and its people must value diversity and promote mutual understanding and respect for all.

6.  Discrimination on the basis of race, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity must be eliminated.

7.  Equal rights and equal opportunities for women must be guaranteed.

8.  The continuity of the Jewish people must be assured from generation to generation through Jewish education, culture, values, and respect among all streams of Judaism.

9.  The survival and security of the State of Israel and the establishment of a just and permanent peace are central to the Jewish people and vital to the interests of the United States.

10.  A democratic society must fulfill its obligation to provide for the needs of those unable to provide for themselves.

11.  Human services must be coordinated, comprehensive, accessible, and sufficiently funded.

12.  An educated and informed public is fundamental to a democratic society.

13.  The protection and preservation of the environment are vital to a sustainable future.

14.  A democratic society depends on the collective efforts of the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors and is strengthened by the commitment and contribution of volunteers.

Read more about the organization's guiding principles, priorities, and resolutions in NCJW's Resolutions Brochure available on the NCJW website:  http://www.ncjw.org