National Council of Jewish Women - Governance

Governance

NCJW is governed by a board of directors, president, and an executive committee. Headquartered in New York City, NCJW maintains offices in Washington, DC, and Israel. Members vote on organizational policies and resolutions at national conventions, which have been held every two years before 1953 and every three years since then. The principles adopted in 2008 include:

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

Principle 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Principle 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.

Principle 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.

Principle 10: A democratic society must recognize its obligation to provide for the needs of individuals unable to provide for themselves.

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

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

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

Principle 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.

For a complete list of all of NCJW’s current guiding principles, priorities, and resolutions, visit the link below to the Missions and Resolutions page of NCJW website.