Michelle Scheinkopf

Member At Large of the Executive Committee

Women of Reform Judaism

Michelle Scheinkopf is a Member at Large on WRJ’s Executive Committee and a member of the North American Board. She currently serves as the L’Atid Chair. Michelle is the Immediate Past President of WRJ’s Midwest District. She is an active member and past co-president of Women of North Shore Congregation Israel in Glencoe, Illinois.

Fried Leadership Conference

Fried Women’s Conference

Jenn Daley, WRJ Executive Committee, Marketing & Communications Chair

Michelle Scheinkopf

January 26, 2024

Jenn: In 2006, I began my sisterhood journey because leaders of my sisterhood deemed it was time for “new blood.” They were tired of always being in charge. At the time, I did not hold a position on the Board and had only assisted on one fundraiser. I was the

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs with a gray mountain and blue sky backdrop.

Voices of WRJ

Parashat R’eih

Michelle Scheinkopf

August 26, 2022

The pandemic has offered us an opportunity “to see” (R’eih) more clearly what our blessings are. These past two and a half years have given us a moment to pause and consider what is truly important in our lives. ... My synagogue is the central meeting place where I get to practice and live my Judaism with my temple community. To belong and to be connected to something very powerful and to belong to others gives me great meaning and fulfillment. My central meeting place, my synagogue, is forever a blessing.

Empty Nesters; How to Attract This Group to Sisterhoods with Meaningful Intention

Michelle Scheinkopf

October 21, 2021

As leaders, one of our responsibilities is to be on the lookout for new sisterhood members. Let’s face it – this is easier said than done! But certain demographics may be easier to attract to participate in sisterhoods than others. These women are known as empty nesters.