Karen Goldberg

Karen Goldberg

Karen Goldberg is the WRJ Secretary and chair of WRJ’s Committee on Constitutional Amendments and Revisions. She is a past president of Women of Isaiah in Lafayette, California. Karen is passionate about Torah, Israel, and social justice, and loves helping people find ways to share their stories and build connections with others in their own communities as well as around the world.

The author (on the left) with other Women of Reform Judaism members in Israel

WRJ Ventures “Off the Beaten Path” in Israel

Karen Goldberg
Ellen Miller
Shabbat Shalom! This Shabbat, we have some exciting news to share. We’ve all been hearing about a potential WRJ Israel trip in 2023 for over a year, and now, it’s happening! Many WRJ members have visited Israel on their own, with friends or families, and/or with WRJ. We’ve experienced the sights, sounds, and delicacies of this beautiful country, either as first-timers or repeat visitors. Every trip to Israel is different from the others (though the food is remarkable whenever we visit!), and this one will be the most exciting yet.
This Week's Torah Portion
Yitro

Parashah Yitro

Karen Goldberg
This week’s Torah portion, Parashah Yitro, sets the stage for our work, reminding us that to create a just and equitable society reflective of our values, we need to share leadership, stand together, and strengthen relationships across lines of difference.
Voices of WRJ

Voices of WRJ: Haazinu

Karen Goldberg

“Give ear, O heavens, let me speak;
Let the earth hear the words I utter!
May my discourse come down as the rain,
My speech distill as the dew,
Like showers on young growth,
Like droplets on the grass.”
(Deuteronomy 32:1-2)

So begins the last great lecture of