Lori Motis

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WRJ Atlantic Immediate Past President
Women of Reform Judaism

Lori Motis is currently the co-chair of the WRJ Nominating Committee and Atlantic District IPP. She served as President of the Atlantic District from 2020 to 2023, and as First VP for two years. Prior to that, she was Program Chair for the District’s 2018 Convention. She served as President, as Chaplain, and in various VP positions of the Sisterhood at Congregation Beth Or in Maple Glen, PA. Lori was also the Library Chair for the Congregation, and served on their Board of Directors. A resident of the Philadelphia area for the past 40 years, Lori is originally from Buffalo and received a BFA in Medical Illustration from the Rochester Institute of Technology. She and her sister, Kim, have been in the party decorating business for 17 years. Lori has been married to Mark for 36 years, and they have a daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Jacob, and a daughter, Julia.

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The Next Steps on Your WRJ Leadership Journey

Lori Motis

As a North American board member of Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ), I expected to attend the Fried Women’s Conference this past spring. What I didn’t expect was that I would actually be a presenter at one of the workshops. In fact, all three of us who led the

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Leadership Development

Lori Motis: A WRJ Leadership Spotlight

Lori Motis
Supporting our local congregations and communities is what makes Sisterhood membership so rewarding. WRJ expands on this by connecting us to other sisterhoods and communities in this amazing network. Our impact in the world is magnified by our involvement in the organization.
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Parashat Eikev

Lori Motis
In the last several weeks, there has been a lot of attention on the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. This is understandable as this is an important issue concerning women's rights. However, there has not been as much attention paid to the Supreme Court decision of West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This ruling undermines the authority of the EPA under the Clean Air Act to limit carbon pollution from power plants. The decision is a setback to reducing the carbon pollution that is affecting climate change and may spell a delay for U.S. climate action when time is of the essence.
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College Life

Connecting with Families During the Holidays

Lori Motis
During the time that my daughters were in Hebrew school, my link to my congregation was as a religious school parent. When they got older, I began looking for a new way to connect with my synagogue. I joined the sisterhood and found what I was seeking. Sisterhood is a group of women of all ages and stages sharing a commitment to their local community.
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Voices of WRJ

Parashah Pinchas

Lori Motis

From the time I was a teenager, I have always thought of myself as a feminist.  I firmly believe that women should be offered all the same opportunities as men. I earned a college degree planning to have a career. As a young wife and mother, I assumed that my