JWI has been named one of North America’s top 50 innovative Jewish organizations in the twelfth annual Slingshot Guide. Selected from among hundreds of finalists, JWI’s Boy to Mentsch project tackles the complex issue of domestic violence in the Orthodox community by engaging boys and men as allies.

Women and Families Can’t Afford Trump’s Budget

JWI will fight to ensure this budget, as outlined, never sees the President’s pen. It sets the tone for a future that fails to help those in need, including survivors of sexual and domestic violence.

Press ReleaseGuest UserMay 23, 2017budget, Lori Weinstein, Medicaid, healthcare

JWI Brings Young Women’s Leadership Network to L.A.

Jewish Women International (JWI) is thrilled to announce the launch of its Young Women’s Leadership Network in Los Angeles

Putting Women and Children At Risk Does Not Protect Life

The extension of the Global Gag Rule to deny U.S. aid to any foreign organization providing abortion counseling, services or referrals (even with its narrowly defined exemptions for rape, incest and maternal health), will further diminish women’s access to critical services, especially in areas of the world where it is most desperately needed.

Press ReleaseGuest UserMay 17, 2017Global Gag Rule, foreign aid, reproductive choice, abortion

JWI Urges Senate to Undo AHCA Bill

The AHCA is an economic injustice and we call on the Senate to defeat it.

Press ReleaseGuest UserMay 5, 2017ACA, AHCA, American Health Care Act, Lori Weinstein, healthcare

Maccabeats Release Video to Help JWI End Get Abuse

The Maccabeats, perhaps the most well-known Jewish a cappella group, has released a new video "Sign that Form," in partnership with JWI, to encourage Jewish couples to sign the halachic pre-nuptial agreement before their wedding.

JWI to Bring Comfort to Women Living in Domestic Violence Shelters on Mother’s Day

Press ReleaseGuest UserApril 25, 2017Flower Project, Domestic Violence, Domestic Abuse, Mother's Day