JOWMA - Jewish Orthodox Women's Medical Association

“JOWMA is a braintrust of Jewish women physicians who advocate for the health of the Orthodox community.”

Mimi Knoll, MD JOWMA Co-Founder and CEO

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“We are creating an indispensable resource for the Jewish world through easily accessible, trustworthy, and sensitive health information.”

Sheindel Goldfeiz, DO, JOWMA COO/CFO

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“We need many, many more JOWMA's of the world.”

Ashwin Vasan, MD, PhD, Commissioner of NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

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“It has been an incredible journey since we started this mission and we are not going to stop this mission.”

Mira Hellman-Ostrov, MD, FACOG Physician Advisory Board

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“We are going to keep working together to improve the health of New Yorkers.”

Eli Rosenberg, PhD, Deputy Director for Science, Office of Public Health, New York State Department of Health

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"We appreciate our partnership with the Jewish Orthodox Women's Medical Association to improve the health of the Jewish community.”

James V. McDonald, MD, MPH, Health Commissioner, New York State Department of Health (January 5, 2025)

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"JOWMA is a great partner of the New York City Health Department, and we remain thankful for their commitment in supporting a healthier New York City."

Michelle Morse, MD, MPH, Interim Health Commissioner and Chief Medical Officer of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health) (January 5, 2025)

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JOWMA IS

Community

health advocates

The braintrust

our community needs

Liaisons between

hospitals, government and healthcare stakeholders

Support

for Jewish women physicians and trainees

JOWMA physicians engage

View all past events

Health Advisory: Measles

"Ad D'Lo Yada": What You Do Need to Know About Alcohol Use in the Jewish Community

Grand Rounds: Managing Low Milk Supply: Why It Happens, and How to Help

So, You Want to Be an OB/GYN?

Voices from Israel: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Your Children

JOWMA x Naaleh Launch

JOWMA Conference 2024

JOWMA Conference 2021

Women’s Heart Health in Miami 2023

JOWMA Graduation Dinner 2023

JOWMA Community Health Event in Monsey

Health Advisory: Measles

"Ad D'Lo Yada": What You Do Need to Know About Alcohol Use in the Jewish Community

Grand Rounds: Managing Low Milk Supply: Why It Happens, and How to Help

So, You Want to Be an OB/GYN?

Voices from Israel: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Your Children

JOWMA Conference 2024

JOWMA Conference 2021

Women’s Heart Health in Miami 2023

JOWMA Graduation Dinner 2023

JOWMA Community Health Event in Monsey

Our mission statement

The Jewish Orthodox Women's Medical Association (JOWMA) is a trusted organization in the Jewish community dedicated to advancing public and preventative health. Leveraging its deep understanding of the Jewish and Orthodox Jewish communities, JOWMA tailors culturally sensitive educational materials and programs to promote health and combat misinformation.

As a valuable resource, JOWMA serves as a liaison between the community and healthcare stakeholders across the United States, including government, medicine, and public health. Supported by a network of over 500 Jewish women physician volunteers, JOWMA encompasses specialists in nearly every field of medicine.