About

The NCJW Colorado Section is the oldest women’s philanthropy group in Colorado. Founded in 1893, we are over 130 years old and still going strong!  

“Through a Jewish lens, NCJW of Colorado continues to bring activists and volunteers together in Colorado, creating civil rights leaders who strive for equity and justice for women, children, and families in the United States and Israel.”

The Colorado Section is just one of 50 nationwide local sections, joining our voices with over 210,000 other grassroots advocates in education, community service, and advocacy – making progressive change in Colorado and beyond.

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“Justice, Justice Shall You Pursue” (Deuteronomy 16:18).  This clarion call to action has resonated with the Jewish people for centuries, and is the guiding imperative of the National Council of Jewish Women.

What makes NCJW unique and extraordinarily effective in the universe of social justice organizations?  

• We are about advancing social change through a faith-based Jewish lens 
• We bring together activists across generations and across the country
• We create alliances and provide leadership both within the Jewish community and across all faiths, and racial and ethnic groups, to give voice to our common causes

As the first and most progressive Jewish women’s organization in the United States, and in Colorado, NCJW is and has always been a leading voice for justice. In every decade since our inception, NCJW has prioritized the most pressing issues of the moment.  Recent issues that we have addressed in Colorado have included combating sex trafficking, mental health check ups, promoting equal pay for women, voting rights, advocating for a fair and independent judiciary, immigrant and homeless rights, protecting reproductive health rights and justice, and helping underprivileged school children through our adopt a school program.