JWI empowers women and girls to thrive.
Jewish Women International (JWI) is the leading Jewish organization working to empower women and girls by ensuring and protecting their physical safety and economic security, promoting and celebrating inter-generational leadership, and inspiring civic participation and community engagement.
Inspired by our legacy of progressive women’s leadership and guided by our Jewish values, JWI works to ensure that all women and girls thrive in healthy relationships, control their financial futures and realize the full potential of their personal strength.
Happening Now
VAWA
In the last year, JWI and the National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence have spent countless hours working to update the Violence Against Women Act. Here’s what you need to know before the bill is finally introduced.
“Rethinking Shavuot”
Download this free guide, which combines a respectful reading of classic texts with insights, questions, and ideas that can help shape healthier relationships. Perfect for use in study groups, synagogues, college campuses, at home, and with friends.
Young Women’s Leadership Network
Monthly events for Jewish professional women in their 20s and 30s, in five cities nationwide.
National Library Initiative
Throughout Women's History Month we’re celebrating children's books about great women as we restock the shelves of our 75 children's libraries in domestic violence shelters nationwide.
Women’s Leadership
When women lead, women thrive. JWI’s 120-year legacy of leadership is the foundation for a future of change.
Young Women’s Leadership Network →
Women to Watch Awards →
JWI Magazine →
Leadership Councils →
1 on 1 Mentorship →
Violence Prevention
JWI’s multi-faceted work to end violence against women includes educating teens and college students to #ChangeTheCulture; empowering Jewish clergy and domestic violence professionals to better serve victims; and helping organizations create safe, equitable workplaces.
Advocacy
JWI is at work from the state house to the White House demanding laws and policies to end violence against women, protect women’s health, and ensure economic security.
Impact Initiatives
In domestic violence shelters across the United States, JWI is creating children’s libraries, delivering Mother’s Day bouquets and gifts, and providing financial literacy resources for women building new lives after they’ve survived and escaped abuse.
