Amanda Feldman

WRJ Director of Events and Leadership Amanda Feldman

Amanda Feldman is WRJ’s Director of Events & Leadership. In this role, she oversees planning and logistics for the WRJ Fried Women's Conference and all other conferences and major events. She also is the staff liaison to the WRJ Board of Directors, working closely with Sara Charney and the WRJ executive team on Board meetings and trainings; Executive Committee and Board nominations; onboarding (L’Atid program); and other leadership-related content. A Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) and a lover of travel, Amanda enjoys being able to attend WRJ events in different locations. Amanda lives in Astoria, Queens, NYC, and is a member of the Garden City Jewish Center Sisterhood (along with her mom).

Supporting the Pursuit of Jewish Life in and Beyond Ukraine

Amanda Feldman

Since early 2022, we have all been witness to the atrocities happening in Eastern Europe as result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Tens of thousands of people have died in a brutal struggle that shows little sign of slowing down. While we cannot get

Cultivating a Culture of Accountability and Belonging

Sara B. Charney
Amanda Feldman

And, we’re off! Many of us have worked over the summer with friends and colleagues to set the calendar for the year ahead, including meetings, events, and other opportunities for gathering. September is here and with the joy and anticipation of Tishrei around

WRJ: Today & Tomorrow

Amanda Feldman

 

One of the last “in-person” things I did in 2020 was run the annual hamantaschen baking event at Garden City Jewish Center (GCJC) with my mom. Together, we’ve been running this class for nearly ten years. We play to each other’s strengths: she, the welcome