Washington Jewish Week: Feminist Jews torn over Women’s March

By Jared Foretek

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), National Council for Jewish Women and the Democratic National Committee (DNC), have all withdrawn from partnership agreements for this weekend’s march. In a statement, Halie Soifer, executive director of the Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA), said, “The JDCA supports the objectives of the Women’s March and stands with sister marches across the country this weekend. At the same time, we welcome the DNC, SPLC, Emily’s List and other organizations’ decision to not sponsor and participate in the Women’s March and take a principled stand against anti-Semitism.”