What Does it Mean to Stand with Israel?
On Friday, June 13, I departed from Tel Aviv on one of the last flights out of Israel before the Israel Defense Forces’ (IDF) preemptive strike on Iran. Three hours into the flight, chatter rose as travelers heard from friends and family about nationwide sirens back in Israel. I was only half awake. When we […]
Concerned Women for America Supports Israel’s Defensive Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Targets
Concerned Women for America Supports Israel’s Defensive Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Targets For Immediate ReleaseJune 13, 2025 Contact:[email protected] Washington, D.C. – Concerned Women for America (CWA), the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization, expresses its steadfast support for Israel’s proactive measure of self-defense in launching preemptive strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities on June 13, 2025. […]
Concerned Women for America Condemns Violent Attack on Pro-Israel Group in Boulder, Colorado
Concerned Women for America Condemns Violent Attack on Pro-Israel Group in Boulder, Colorado For Immediate ReleaseJune 2, 2025 Contact:[email protected] Washington, D.C. – Concerned Women for America (CWA), the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization, whose CEO and President, Penny Nance and several staff members just returned from a week-long trip to Israel, strongly condemns the […]
Women for America: A Story of Hope
On this episode of Women for America, we share the Naftali family’s powerful story of survival and resilience during the October 7th attacks in Israel. Through heartbreak and healing, their journey stands as a testament to hope. We also discuss the growing bipartisan support for Israel, the united call to bring the hostages home, and […]
Concerned Women for America Celebrates the Release of Edan Alexander, Calls for Freedom of All Remaining Hostages
Concerned Women for America Celebrates the Release of Edan Alexander, Calls for Freedom of All Remaining Hostages For Immediate ReleaseMay 12, 2025 Contact:[email protected] Washington, D.C. – Concerned Women for America (CWA) rejoices in the long-awaited release of Edan Alexander, an American citizen held captive by Hamas for 584 days. This extraordinary victory, announced today, is […]
CWALAC Urges Swift Confirmation of Mike Huckabee as U.S. Ambassador to Israel
Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC), statement with letter to U.S. Senate attached below: “Mike Huckabee is a man of unwavering integrity, profound wisdom, and deep moral conviction. For decades, he has been an unrelenting advocate for Israel’s right to exist and flourish as a sovereign nation, […]
A Family’s Story of Survival: Hostage, Hate, and Healing with the Neutra Family
In this powerful and emotional episode, CEO and President Penny Nance is joined by Ronen and Orna Neutra as they share their story of the October 7th attacks and losing their son, American-Israeli soldier Omer Neutra. The Neutras open up about the unimaginable pain of that tragic day, detailing the events of the attack and […]
Women for America Podcast: Revisiting Israel
One Year After the Terror Attack of October 7 with Liz Naftali: An Updated Reflection Following the recent release of hostages, CEO and President Penny Nance revisits her discussion with Liz Hirsh Naftali, the great aunt of Abigail Mor Idan, who was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on October 7. They reflect on the first anniversary […]
An Illegitimate Court Issues Illegitimate Warrants Against Israel
An Illegitimate Court Issues Illegitimate Warrants Against Israel For Immediate ReleaseNovember 22, 2024 Contact: CWA Communications [email protected] Washington, D.C. — Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America (CWA), the nation’s largest public policy organization for women, had this to say on the news of the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) issuance of warrants […]
Keep Fighting Antisemitism on College Campuses
A year after the heinous attacks on Israel, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and the Workforce released a report revealing how education administrators failed to protect Jewish students and, consequently, turned our country’s college campuses into breeding grounds for antisemitism. Despite their legal protections under Title IV, one of the most dangerous, […]
Fighting Media Distortions on Israel
Concerned Women for America (CWA) joined a letter to the Chief Executive Officer of CBS News after reports surfaced that the news broadcasting giant was directing its employees to avoid referring to Jerusalem as being in Israel. The news comes in the wake of the CBS News’ “60 Minutes” debacle where the agency aired two […]
CWA’s Penny Nance Calls for Action and Solidarity at October 7 Memorial
In the shadow of the Washington Monument, thousands gathered in the heart of the nation’s capital for the “Remember October 7th” memorial rally—a day of solemn remembrance, reflection, and resolve. As Israel continues to face an existential threat one year after the devastating Hamas attacks, Christians and Jews alike stood united in mourning and prayer. […]
Watch Penny Nance at the Remembering Oct 7., Stand With Israel Rally in Washington D.C.
Concerned Women for America (CWA) CEO and President Penny Nance speaks at the CWA sponsored “Remembering October 7th – Standing with Israel” event at the National Mall on Monday, October 7, 2024.
Antisemitism Reaches Record Highs According to FBI Data
Antisemitism in the United States has reached unprecedented levels with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reporting a staggering 63% increase in antisemitic incidents in 2023. The total number of incidents, 1,832, marks the highest ever recorded in U.S. history, reflecting a troubling escalation of hostility toward Jewish individuals and communities. The 2023 State of […]
Concerned Women President Penny Nance issues statement on the death of American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin
For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 1, 2024 Contact: CWA Communications [email protected] | (847) 682-1730 Concerned Women President Penny Nance issues statement on the death of American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin Washington, D.C. – Penny Nance, president of Concerned Women for America (CWA), the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization, issued the following statement in response to the death of American […]
Emergency Prayer Call for Israel
Israel’s Targeted Strikes on Hamas Leaders Hopeful Sign for an End to the War and Return of Hostages
For Immediate ReleaseAugust 1, 2024 Contact: CWA Communications [email protected] | (703) 282-7320 Israel’s Targeted Strikes on Hamas Leaders Hopeful Sign for an End to the War and Return of Hostages Washington, D.C. – Concerned Women for America (CWA), the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization, responded to the Israeli strikes on Hamas leader and the death […]
Shameful Boycott of Israeli Prime Minister while Eight Americans still held Hostage in Gaza
For Immediate ReleaseJuly 24, 2024 Contact: CWA Communications [email protected] Shameful Boycott of Israeli Prime Minister while Eight Americans still held Hostage in Gaza Women’s Group Blasts VP Harris and Congressmen for Giving in to Antisemitic Mob Washington, D.C. – Today, Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC), the nation’s largest public policy women’s […]
Families of American Hostages held in Gaza Available at Republican Convention Wednesday, July 17
For Immediate ReleaseJuly 8, 2024 Contact: CWA Communications [email protected] Families of American Hostages held in Gaza Available at Republican Convention Wednesday, July 17 Parents and aunt of American hostages will tell their stories Milwaukee, WI – Today, Concerned Women for America (CWA), the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization, announced it will be hosting families […]
The Reality of Being a Jewish American Student in 2024
As Washington dithers on supporting our great ally Israel, something deeply disturbing and nefarious has been unleashed on U.S. college campuses. Concerned Women for America (CWA) recently sponsored a focus group for Jewish students from universities around the nation to better understand what they are dealing with on their campuses. The results were shocking. This […]