NCJW in Israel

Social Action in Israel

NCJW's work in Israel directly mirrors the organization's efforts to create progressive social change in the US. NCJW's pioneering Israel programs foster and support education, promote the empowerment of women, and bridge the gaps in society for Israel's vulnerable women, children and families.

ISRAEL GRANTING PROGRAM UPDATE

For 2010/2011, NCJW BCS is contributing $3,500 to the Haifa Women's Crisis Shelter, a safe haven for women victims of domestic violence and their children. This grant will help fund Empowerment and Support Group Therapy, focusing on personal development and empowerment. The project directly reflects the goals of Higher Ground, NCJW's Domestic Violence campaign. For further information about our work in Israel, go to http://www.ncjw.org/ and click on "Our Work". "No woman should have to choose between economic security and personal safety."

Susan Laskin, Chair, NCJW BCS Israel Granting Program

Israel Granting Program

Yad B' Yad, NCJW's Initiative to Nurture Knowledge, is a grant program supporting grassroots organizations serving at-risk children and their families in Israel. Launched in 1998, the Yad B' Yad program has funded hundreds of grants since its inception in order to foster positive and innovative learning environments for individuals of all backgrounds.

Women to Women, NCJW's Empowerment Initiative, is a grant program supporting grassroots organizations and efforts that aim to empower women in Israel. These projects address Israeli women's rights and well-being in areas like economics, politics, education, domestic violence, and social justice.

Learn more about the 2011 grant recipients for Women to Women and Yad B' Yad.

Bergen County Section participates in the Israel Granting Program annually.

Israel Program Report

The Israel Program Report is an eNewsletter, distributed periodically via email to select NCJW members and supporters, provides informative updates and action opportunities regarding NCJW's Israel Program. Written by Shari Eshet, NCJW's director of Israel operations, the eNewsletter highlights the impact of NCJW's work in Israel and how individuals can support or participate in this work. Specific topics covered include:

  • NCJW's advocacy efforts and coalition work in and about Israel
  • The Israel Granting Program and its two funding streams, Yad B' Yad: NCJW's Initiative to Nurture Knowledge and Women to Women: NCJW's Empowerment Initiative
  • Israel-related events such as mission trips to Israel and the annual Israel Benefit Luncheon
  • The NCJW Women and Gender Studies Program at Tel Aviv University, and other education work in Israel
  • And much more!

The Israel Program Report is published approximately once every three months. To receive this powerful eNewsletter, sign up for the NCJW Action Center and select the "Israel" interest category on the form.

Get the Latest News and Information About NCJW’s Work in Israel

Here is a list of ways you can stay informed:

Visit NCJW’s website at www.ncjw.org for regular updates
Follow us on Twitter — @NCJW or @NCJWCEO
Connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ncjwinc
Sign up for Israel Alerts, the Israel Program Report, and information on study tours in Israel through the NCJW Action Center at http://action.ncjw.org/signup
If you are planning a trip to Israel and want to see NCJW’s work in action, contact the NCJW Israel Office at ncjwisrael@gmail.com to arrange tours of Israel Granting Program sites.

Read past editions of the Israel Program:

October 2011 Israel Program Report
July 2011 Israel Program Report
May 2011 Israel Program Report
February 2011 Israel Program Report
January 2011 Israel Program Report