JWI heads a multi-faith amicus curiae brief, filed August 21, 2023, urging the Supreme Court to keep guns out of the hands of domestic violence abusers. United States v. Rahimi will decide if current law, which prohibits the possession of firearms by persons subject to qualifying domestic-violence restraining orders, violates the Second Amendment on its face.

As a national coalition representing millions of congregants and constituents from diverse religious communities, our moral, religious and ethical commitments guide our work in ending violence against women. 

Recognizing that domestic violence survivors often turn to their religious leaders and houses of worship for support, guidance and refuge during times of abuse, Jewish Women International convened the first-of-its-kind Interfaith Domestic Violence Coalition in 2007 to unite the collective energies and visions of faith communities to advance federal domestic violence legislation. Today, the Coalition also works to advocate for legislation that addresses sexual violence, international violence against women, funding for anti-gender based violence programs, and a variety of other issues. 

The Coalition meets bimonthly to consider legislative initiatives, sponsor Congressional briefings and educational events, and participate in advocacy days.  The Coalition works collaboratively with national secular domestic and sexual violence organizations creating a powerful and dynamic partnership.