In 1943 it became apparent that there was a need for a single charitable organisation which would channel the energy of Jewish women into helping all communities and, in particular, helping their neighbours to achieve a better life in this country and internationally.
A committee of far sighted women was set up comprised of representatives from B’nai Brith, Union of Jewish Women and the Federation of Women Zionists including Lady Hartog, Rose Henriques, Miriam Moses, Mrs Petrie, Hilda Schesinger, I M Sieff and Mrs A Super. In May 1943 a conference was held and the aims and objectives were proposed. Over 100 women agreed to form themselves into an association and offer their services to the community, so the League of Jewish Women was born. Those same aims and objectives are still guiding LJW and are as relevant today as they were 65 years ago.
