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.
Read more about the organization’s guiding principles, priorities, and resolutions at ncjw.org.
In 1893, Hannah G. Solomon of Chicago was asked to organize the participation of Jewish women in the Chicago World’s Fair. When Hannah and her
recruits discovered that participation was not substantive, but would consist of pouring coffee and other hostess duties, they walked out. Hannah then took matters into her own hands, building on the
courageous action and volunteer work she had been leading for years. By the end of the World’s Fair, Hannah and the accompanying delegate body of women had founded the National Council of
Jewish Women, changing forever the role of Jewish women and the nature of volunteerism.
Today, over 120 years later, NCJW remains distinct among organizations — courageous, compassionate, powerful, and, above all,
pioneering.
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President:
Jennifer Koom
Vice Presidents of Community Service:
Pam DePorte
Janie Kulakofsky
Vice President of Fundraising:
OPEN
Vice President of Membership:
OPEN
Vice President of Public Affairs and Education:
Becki Brenner
Vice President of Communication:
OPEN
Treasurer:
Beth Dworkin
Financial Secretary:
Patty Nogg
Recording and Corresponding Secretary:
Alice Klein
Immediate Past President:
Becki Brenner
Awards Committee Co-Chairs:
Pam Friedlander
Marlen Frost
NCJW Past National President:
Jan Schneiderman