Why WRJ Took a Week-Long Break
From August 12-16, WRJ was proud to be one of the pilot grantees to participate in BREAKWEEK. Funded by R&R: The Rest of our Lives, BREAKWEEK was “an opportunity for US-based Jewish nonprofit organizations to experiment with a powerful talent intervention—a 1
The Value of Diversity for Jewish Youth
For Jewish teens of Color, navigating Judaism and racial identity can be a complex and isolating experience. Growing up as a Jewish person of Color, I have often felt like an outsider in Jewish spaces, surrounded by individuals who shared a fundamental aspect
The Next Steps on Your WRJ Leadership Journey
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
Growing My Circle of Sisterhood
When I think about the three pillars of WRJ, it is difficult to assign a level of importance to one over the others. That said, I will write about the one that brought me to Women of Reform Judaism in the first place, “sisterhood.”
When we moved to Maryland
My Reflection as WRJ's Legislative Assistant
I first learned about Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) at NFTY convention in 2019. In a crowded convention hall, many of the URJ’s affiliate organizations and programs were there to advertise themselves to the hundreds of students who had gathered in Dallas
Finding My Personal Pillars at FWC
My journey within Women of Reform Judaism, although still very much in its beginning stages, has had a profound impact on my connection to Judaism. Having recently converted, I wasn’t sure where I would belong within the organization. WRJ is founded on the
The Power of Relationships Through Sisterhood, Spirituality, and Social Justice
At our core, WRJ demonstrates our commitment to build community, create opportunities for women to share ideas, learn from each other, and deepen our connection to Judaism. Now that I am in my new role as Immediate Past President of WRJ, I thought it would be
Florida - No, Not the Taylor Swift Song- Something Even Bigger!
The Sunshine State has long been newsworthy as a popular destination for its weather, theme parks, and beautiful beaches. However, this year, it is garnering press for another critical reason: abortion will be on the ballot in Florida in November.
Florida is
Gun Violence Prevention: We Must Take Action
The issue of gun violence became personal for me on July 4, 2022. On that day, this national crisis seized upon the quiet suburb where I grew up—about eight miles from where I currently live. During the Independence Day Parade on Central Street in downtown
Combating Gender-Based Gun Violence and Protecting Reproductive Rights: Two Bold Resolutions for Change
On June 18 at its annual Legislative Body Meeting, WRJ formally passed two resolutions: Preventing Gun Violence Against Women (2024) and Reaffirming Our Commitment to Reproductive Rights Post-Dobbs (2024).
WRJ Resolutions are formal expressions of the