Heather Lorgeree

Heather Lorgeree is the Director of Engagement for Women of Reform Judaism. She is an active member of Kol Dorot in Oradell, New Jersey. 
Noach

Parashat Noach

Heather Lorgeree

The following article was originally published in 2018, it has been updated in memory of Temma Gentles z”l.

When most people think of this week’s Torah portion, Parashat Noach, they think of the flood, the ark, and the animals. When I think of Parashat Noach

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Shavuot

WRJ Shares A Unique, Feminist Perspective on Shavuot

Heather Lorgeree
One of the basic tenets of Judaism, Torah study, is particularly significant to WRJ. Over the years, WRJ has also advocated for equal rights for women in Jewish learning and participation in and leading worship. WRJ brings a unique, feminist perspective to Reform Jewish study and provides a bounty of resources from which to learn and pray. Many people participate in Torah study for Shavuot, and WRJ has these resources for you.
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Arts and Culture

Heather's How to: Challah Bake Program Tips

Heather Lorgeree
One of the advantages of remote work has been the ability for me to make challah each week for Shabbat. As people started noticing my new hobby, they asked me if I could lead Zoom challah tutorials. Zoom challah baking is a lot of fun and can sometimes be easier than baking challah as a group in person. Here are a few tips for your online challah baking programs:
Voices of WRJ

WRJ Voices: Noach

Heather Lorgeree

When most people think of this week’s Torah portion, Noach, they think of the flood, the ark, and the animals. When I think of Noach, I think of cross stitch, Canada, and connection. During my first week at WRJ, I made plans to connect with the Vice President