Fried Women's Conference 2024

Join WRJ this spring to “unmask your potential” at what is sure to be an unforgettable, in-person (re)union at the Fried Women’s Conference (FWC)! WRJ’s flagship event, FWC is a multi-day experience to hone leadership skills, further Jewish learning, partake in women-led worship and music, and deepen connections with other sisterhoods, women, and WRJ at large.

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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. 

Israeli Organizations: Advancing Progressive Visions

Hear from our YES Fund grantees in this third and final part of the series! WRJ Executive Director Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch (she/her) will discuss impactful projects with Anna Kislanski, CEO of IMPJ, and Orly Erez-Likhovski., Executive Director of IRAC. Watch the recording now

2023-24 YES Fund Grantees

Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ), through its YES Fund, has awarded $300,500 in grants to 22 programs that will strengthen Jewish life and provide the necessary support for religious, social, and educational growth in North America, Israel, and worldwide. Download our flyer for details. 

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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Rally Speaker - Judy W.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

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

What's New

Arriving in Israel to Find Home

December 8, 2023
This is the story of one woman whose life was changed thanks to the support of Women of Reform Judaism. WRJ’s support of progressive Jewish communities around the world, including recently arrived Jews and refugees from the former Soviet Union, made this woman’s story a reality.

Continuing to Educate and Empower People Together

December 1, 2023
As we head toward the end of the calendar year, there are many programs to attend, lots of holidays to prepare for, and plenty of important work to contribute to. One facet of the important work that Women of Reform Judaism continues to commit itself to, for we can always do more and better...

My Challah-Making Experience

November 17, 2023
Five days after the deadly attack by Hamas on Israel, Sisterhood of Congregation Emanu El, Houston hosted a program. I’m not sure Jewish life as we knew it would ever be the same, but it was meaningful for me to come together for a program in our temple.

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