The National Council for Jewish Women

The National Council for Jewish Women ended its 10-month search for a new chief executive officer last week, as the group announced Nancy K. Kaufman as its new leader. Kaufman, who will replace Stacy Kass, served as the executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council in Boston for the past 20 years, and in Gov. Michael Dukakis’ administration in the 1980s. The NCJW has a long history of supporting liberal public policy issues, including reproductive choice, health reform and welfare benefits.