In the media
THE JEWISH WOMEN’S FOUNDATION OF NEW YORK NAMES TEN JEWISH WOMEN SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS TO ITS 2021 COLLECTIVE
For Immediate Release Photos Available Contact: Glenn Rosenkrantz 646.245.8975, [email protected] Receives Long-Term Funding, Mentorship, and a Support Network to Grow and Deepen Impact and Leadership New York – April 29, 2021 – Ten Jewish women social...
JWFNY’s 2020 Convening: As Challenges Mount, Accelerating Jewish Women Change Makers
October 21, 2020 H. Glenn Rosenkrantz Several years ago, Ruth Messinger, Global Ambassador for American Jewish World Service, was at a conference of humanitarian and social activists from Africa and the United States. One speaker was Tamar Manasseh, an outspoken...
We are the Jewish AOCs
June 29, 2020 Jamie Allen Black, Naomi Eisenberger, and Nicole Nevarez Dr. Susannah Heschel asks this critical question in her July 27th opinion piece in these pages. She celebrates Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s recent speech on the House floor condemning Rep. Ted...
In our words
Cartwheels for Civil Rights
By Natasha Mayer Last Tuesday, I had the distinct pleasure of attending (by Zoom, of course!) a live drag show with my very favorite New York Jewish drag queen, Miz Cracker. There was comedy, dance, high-heeled cartwheels, and civil rights. Hosted by JWFNY...
Honoring the Women of Passover
Many of us are observing Passover this week and celebrating the feminist heroes of the Passover story like Miriam who led the Israelites across the Red Sea, the midwives Shifra and Puah who defied Pharaoh and saved Israelite baby boys, and the often-unnamed Pharaoh's...
Remembering JWFNY Founder, Arlene Wittels
The Jewish Women's Foundation of New York mourns the passing of our dear founder and board member, Arlene Wittels, on January 29, 2021.* Arlene Wittels was born in the Bronx and attended the University of Michigan Ann Arbor for her bachelor's degree and received her...
On Our Calendar
Crown JEWEL Conversations: Rabbi Jill Jacobs
Rabbi Jill Jacobs, Collective member and Executive Director of T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights, will speak at our next Crown JEWEL Conversation. The event is open to all at no charge, but registration is required.Click here to register.