Lillie Heyman

Lillie Heyman (she/her) is originally from Florham Park, New Jersey, where she was a member of Congregation Beth Hatikvah. Lillie graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy in 2020 with a BA in Public Policy and minor in Sociology: Law, Justice, and Social Change. On campus, Lillie was heavily involved in Dance Marathon, facilitated a project-based leadership development program at the Barger Leadership Institute, served as an elected representative in Central Student Government, assisted in sexual assault prevention research, and sang in a Jewish a cappella group, Kol Hakavod. She has interned for M.P. Cheryl Hardcastle in the House of Commons of Canada and Senator Cory Booker in his DC office.

She is excited to dive into Jewish social justice advocacy with the RAC following her work as a campaign field organizer in Michigan and Georgia for the general and runoff elections. Lillie's legislative portfolio includes reproductive health and rights, economic justice, labor, disability rights, women's issues, and human trafficking. She will also be working with the Women of Reform Judaism.

White flag with purple ribbon on it representing domestic violence awareness

Women's Rights

Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence in the Jewish Community

Lillie Heyman

October 28, 2022

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in the U.S. Each of us likely knows someone, either in our Jewish community or our secular communities, who has been impacted by or is a survivor of domestic violence.

Abortion Justice 2021 Rally Attendees holding signs

Reproductive Justice

Awaiting the Final Decision

Lillie Heyman

June 12, 2022

The Reform Movement’s long commitment to reproductive rights is grounded in the belief that each person should have agency and autonomy over their own bodies and is inspired by the Jewish value of kavod ha’briyot, respect for individual dignity. Abortion is key to our fundamental rights and freedom to control our bodies, health, and our futures. We must raise our voices to protect abortion rights and the fundamental rights to bodily autonomy of all people.

Women's Rights

Women’s History Month: An Opportunity to Reflect, Show Gratitude, and Fight for Gender Equity

Lillie Heyman

March 2, 2022

Women’s History Month, an annual March observance, is an opportunity to highlight powerful women who fight against injustice and to reflect on the political, cultural, and socioeconomic achievements of women worldwide.

March 8: International Women’s Day

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Reproductive Rights Rally - Women carrying signs

Reproductive Justice

Going Beyond Roe to Honor its 49th Anniversary

Lillie Heyman

January 26, 2022

Last Saturday, January 22nd, marked the 49th anniversary of the US Supreme Court’s landmark Roe v. Wade decision. The Roe decision was revolutionary, as it protected a pregnant person’s right to have an abortion without excessive government restrictions. Now, we face a grim reality that Roe may not reach its 50th anniversary. This spring, the Court will deliver its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the case that could functionally overturn Roe. If this happens, almost half the states in the US are poised to ban abortion entirely.

Lillie and Shoshana repro rights rally pic

Reproductive Health and Rights

People of Faith Say: Abortion is Essential!”

Shoshana Dweck, VP of Social Justice, Temple Shaaray Tefila, Bedford Corners, NY

Lillie Heyman

December 13, 2021

Bright and early on the sunny Wednesday morning of December 1st, members of the faith community joined together for a moment of grounding to celebrate our support for abortion access and honor the dignity of those seeking care.