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t the backbone of Metro Detroit’s Jewish 
community are a variety of women’s groups. 
They practice philanthropy, community 
service and building a stronger Jewish culture, while 
giving women an opportunity to network, connect 
and create lasting friendships.
Some women’s groups advocate for social justice, 
while others focus on giving back 
to those in need. Regardless of the 
mission, the groups have one thing 
in common: They’re committed to 
making Jewish Metro Detroit a better 
place, both now and in the future.
No matter their age or their inter-
ests, women can find other like-mind-
ed women to spend time with, volun-
teer with, network with — or simply 
to build lasting friendships based on 
shared pursuits and values.
These area Jewish women’s groups, 
along with traditional synagogue 
Sisterhoods, are definitely making a 
difference.

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN, 
MICHIGAN (NCJW | MI)
Since 1893, the National Council of Jewish Women 
has, quite simply, been inspired by Jewish values. As 
the oldest Jewish women’s grassroots organization 
in the country, the group is composed of volunteers 
and advocates, with chapters nationwide. It has a 
total of 180,000 members, including a Michigan 
chapter for Jewish women in the area.
Throughout their mission, NCJW volunteers and 
advocates aim to turn progressive ideals into action 
by working both in the United States and Israel. 
They strive for social justice and spearhead efforts to 
improve the quality of life for women, children and 
families. At the forefront of that mission is a goal to 
safeguard individual rights and freedoms.
Even those who don’t want to be directly involved 
in advocacy can still participate in fun and interac-
tive activities like book clubs, visits to local museums 
and concerts, and lunch-and-learn sessions, among 
others.
“We invite the community to join our efforts,” says 

Jewish women’s groups in Metro Detroit 
make waves — and lasting friendships.

OPPOSITE PAGE:
Hadassah 
members often 
engage in political 
advocacy to 
support women’s 
rights.

Federation’s Tikkun Olam Volunteers built Purim parcels 
for community seniors.
Adat Shalom’s Rosh Chodesh circle

Members of The Well’s Rosh Chodesh circle
NCJW/MIU holds a “Back 2 School” store each 
year for underprivileged kids.

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