The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a volunteer organization inspired by Jewish values. NCJW works through a program of research, education, advocacy and community service to improve the quality of life for women, children and families, and it strives to ensure individual rights for all. NCJW is the oldest national Jewish women's volunteer organization in the United States. The organization includes 33 affiliates worldwide and more than 100,000 members in 500 communities nationwide.