Rabbi Marla J. Feldman waving
Celebrating Rabbi Marla J. Feldman

Join us for a celebratory dinner and concert on April 20, 2023, as we celebrate the career and retirement of WRJ Executive Director Rabbi Marla J. Feldman. Tribute journal ads and event tickets are now available for purchase. All proceeds will benefit WRJ's Rabbi Marla J. Feldman Social Justice Fund.

Group of women standing outside a synagogue in Birmingham, AL
WRJ Believes in the Power of Community

We are a network of Jewish women working together to empower women and communities through the bonds of sisterhood, spirituality, and social justice. Tell me more!

50th anniversary image. Numbers in gold on a purple background
WRJ 2023 Or Ami Award Winners

The Or Ami Award recognizes exemplary social justice, community service, and educational programming that can serve as a model for other WRJ Districts and sisterhoods. This year marks the 50th anniversary of these awards. Mazal Tov to our 2023 winners!

Person looking at the Washington Monument at Sunset
Sign Up for the D.C. Day of Action

In May, we will gather in Washington, D.C. for two days to hear from keynote speakers including elected officials and leaders from partner organizations. We will also spend time in smaller cohorts, building community across our networks. The Day of Action will culminate in lobby meetings on Capitol Hill, during which we will advocate for vital policy change.

Advocacy & Social Justice

Leading with the principle of Tikkun Olam, WRJ mobilizes collective action for various causes to create a more just and compassionate world for people of all backgrounds and identities. From abortion access to sexual harassment and assault to pay equity and racial justice, WRJ empowers women to use their voices and cultivate the next generation of Reform Jewish leaders through education, advocacy, and action. 

I Want to be a Social Justice Champion!
Rally Speaker - Judy W.

What's New

Abortion Access
an image of one big white bill and four small white bills on a purple background

What You Need to Know About the Case That Can Determine the Future of Medication Abortion

March 14, 2023
Any day now, Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk will issue a ruling in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine et al v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration et al, a case that asks the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas to order the Food and Drug Administration to rescind its 20-year-old approval of mifepristone (one of two medications commonly used in medication abortion)--a major decision that could pull the drug off the market nationwide.
balance the scales

WRJ Leads the Way for Equal Pay

March 14, 2023
WRJ and the Women's Rabbinic Network are leaders in the fight for pay equity. As an organization, we are conducting training on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and implicit bias, sexual harassment (WRJ says STOP), and equitable hiring practices. In addition, WRJ will continue mobilizing advocacy for legislative interventions for pay equity.
Ki Tisa
Torah Commentary

Parashat Ki Tisa

March 10, 2023
We know in our own lives the importance of leadership, collaboration, and structure, and what occurs when these essentials fall apart. There is distrust, crisis, and failure to communicate from the top down. Dealing with multiple changes and insecurity is exceedingly difficult, especially in new circumstances with little stability or predictability for the future. Self-government is a new concept that creates uncertainty, insecurity, and vulnerability. Leadership is a challenge. Responsibility suffers. Yet, Parashat Ki Tisa is a story of evolution.
View More

Press Releases

View More