Women of Reform Judaism Awards $335K in Grants to Raise Jewish Feminist Voices Worldwide

Through its philanthropic arm, the YES (Youth, Education, and Special Projects) Fund, Women of Reform Judaism awarded over $335,000 in grants to 34 programs that will encourage the growth of individuals as Jewish trailblazers and the advancement of Reform Movement institutions. 

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Supporting Israel from Afar: WRJ Resources

WRJ stands with the people of Israel during these difficult and challenging days and pray for the safety and immediate release of all of the hostages.

As the war persists in Israel, we urge you to keep up to date on what we are doing and ways you can help. 

Women's Empowerment Awards

The 2025 WRJ Women’s Empowerment Awards celebrate those who exemplify WRJ’s core values. Awardees accepted the award in person during the Social Justice Conference in April.

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WRJ Wilkenfeld International Women's Leadership Seminar 2025

WRJ is specifically seeking Reform, Liberal, and Progressive Jewish women+ from around the world who are interested in developing successful strategies for making a difference in their home communities, learning the power of ‘why’ and the importance of ‘how’, and taking on leadership roles in Jewish life. 

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. 

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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

WRJ is committed to diverse identities and wants supporters to experience a sense of belonging as their authentic selves. 

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The Power of Jewish Women's Diversity

There is no better evidence for history’s power than the attempt to erase it. At a time when current initiatives attempt to erase women, trans people, and people of color from sites that celebrate their contributions to American history and society, Jewish Women’s Archive (JWA)’s mandate—to

WRJ at HUC-JIR Ordination 2025

Women of Reform Judaism was honored to participate at all three state-side ordination ceremonies at Hebrew Union College- Jewish Institute of Religion recognizing our Movement's newest rabbis, cantors, educators, and other Jewish professionals. At the New York ordination, WRJ President Karen Sim

Taking Solace in Our Partners: Women's Rabbinic Network

Sometimes it feels as if everything has changed since October 7. The brutality of the attacks and the devastation of the war have stunned us. The silence of those we once called friends and the abandonment by those we considered allies have left us reeling. Even in these challenging times, we take