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We Don’t Just Talk, We Take Action

Jewish Women’s Action Alliance is a leader in the fight for social justice reform. Our grassroots network of volunteers and advocates turns ideals into action and drives transformative change. Join the movement and become a member today!

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From gender equity to climate action, JWAAA is at the forefront of social and legislative change in Arizona.

Learn more about our work and join one of our active task forces today. 

Two women and two children outdoors in a grassy park, smiling, with one holding a protest sign that says "Don't let reproductive rights dry up in the desert," wearing sunglasses and casual clothing.
Two women and two children outdoors in a grassy park, smiling, with one holding a protest sign that says "Don't let reproductive rights dry up in the desert," wearing sunglasses and casual clothing.

Reproductive Justice

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Public Education

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Immigration Reform

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Our Mission

Formerly known as the National Council of Jewish Women Arizona, our organization has served this state for more than 100 years. In July 2026, we became an independent entity, allowing us to focus more effectively on the issues that directly impact our local communities.

While our structure has evolved, our mission remains unchanged: to safeguard human and civil rights and improve the quality of life for all Arizonans.

We advance that mission through legislative advocacy, grassroots organizing on initiatives and referendums, and strategic legal action as intervenors on significant cases such as the challenge to Arizona’s Civil War-era abortion ban.

Reproductive healthcare has long been a cornerstone of our work. Nationally, NCJW founded the country’s first birth control centers. Here in Arizona, our legacy of community leadership includes helping establish the state’s first synagogue, now home to the Plotkin Cultural Center. We also helped create Jewish Family and Children’s Service, the Child Crisis Nursery (now part of Child Crisis Arizona) and the Court Appointed Special Advocates program.

Most recently, we launched our most ambitious initiative: Ruth Place, a trauma recovery center for survivors of sexual violence that is quickly becoming a model for compassionate, trauma-informed care.

With a broad-based agenda that works across diverse communities, JWAAA remains distinct among organizations — courageous, compassionate, effective, and, above all, pioneering

A group of people protesting outdoors, holding signs supporting reproductive rights and justice. Signs include messages like 'RBG Sent Me,' 'Girls R ULE,' and others related to women's rights. Many protesters are wearing masks, and some are wearing hats and sunglasses. There are trees and modern buildings in the background.

Sign up today so you can stay up to date on what’s happening at the state legislature and be the first to know about future JWAAA events and volunteer opportunities.