The Israel Program Report is a periodic eNewsletter written by Shari Eshet, director of NCJW's Israel office. Stay up-to-date and receive the Israel Program Report directly to your email Inbox by signing up for the NCJW Action Center and selecting "Israel" from the interests list.
Read more about this year's Jewel Bellush Israel Feminist Award winner, Anat Hoffman's arrest at the Western Wall, NOW President Terry O'Neill's visit to Israel, and much more in this latest edition of the Israel Program Report.
To date, far too many of President Obama's judicial nominations have fallen victim to Senate obstructionism. One such nominee, Goodwin Liu, is a brilliant professor, attorney, and legal scholar who has consistently demonstrated his strong commitment to core constitutional rights. But, after months of waiting for an up-or-down vote that never came, Goodwin Liu must now be re-nominated.
Take action today and urge President Obama to stand up to Senate obstruction by
re-nominating Goodwin Liu as soon as possible.
2010 marks the 90th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution — granting women the right to vote.
In the decades since suffrage, NCJW sections and members across the country have worked hard to expand voting rights to many historically disenfranchised communities. In preparation for the 2010 mid-term elections, NCJW will work to address the dual challenges of registering new voters and making sure that every registered voter is able to cast their ballot on Election Day through the Promote the Vote, Protect the Vote initiative.
Learn more about Promote the Vote, Protect the Vote and find resources for efforts around the 2010 mid-terms elections at www.ncjw.org/vote.
"Ella is an important new tool to help ensure that women retain the ability to make important life decisions."
After "first round" approval in June, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new emergency contraceptive known as "ella" on August 13. NCJW applauds the FDA's sound desicion making for ella's recent final approval. The agency has taken an important step toward increasing birth control options for women, despite protests from anti-family planning activists.
Read more about "ella" and its path to approval on the NCJW Insider. Then, share your thoughts by submitting a comment at the end of the article.
Our Collective Strength:
Powerful Action, Progressive Change
NCJW is the place for progressive Jewish women to make our voices heard! Join the hundreds of women who will gather in Dallas for NCJW's 45th National Convention on March 3-5, 2011 where they will have the opportunity to speak out and make their mark on the future of NCJW, network with other leaders of social change from across the country, and gain valuable tips to advance their local sections.
Learn more about the 45th National Convention, and save the date to join NCJW!
