The National Council of Jewish Women – Virginia is the state-level presence of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), a long‑standing grassroots Jewish feminist organization. Through local sections and action teams in Virginia (including Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads), it conducts advocacy, community education, and limited direct-service activities to advance the wellbeing of women, children, and families and to protect individual rights and civil liberties in the state.
Typically pursues progressive policy priorities including reproductive health and abortion access, voting rights and election integrity, economic and caregiving supports (child care, paid leave, anti-poverty programs), protections against gender‑based violence and human trafficking, immigrant and refugee rights, public education and youth welfare, and judicial and civil‑rights protections.
Primarily funded by membership dues and individual donations, supplemented by foundation and grant support, fundraising events, and program revenue from local section activities (e.g., thrift shop sales and community fundraising).
Affiliated with the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) and its local Virginia sections/action teams; frequently partners in coalitions with statewide and national civil‑rights, reproductive‑rights, and Jewish communal organizations as well as interfaith and advocacy groups.
Non-profit (state action team/section of a national 501(c)(3) organization)
