No Longer Screaming into the Void: Honor Your Social Justice Heroes
Now at 26 years old, I had my first experience with the Woman of Reform Judaism (WRJ) when I was just 17. That means that at the ripe old age of 26, I have already been on my WRJ journey for nearing a decade. And there’s a reason for why I’ve stuck around.
As
Becoming a Bat Mitzvah at Camp Coleman
Traditionally, several women have their B’not Mitzvah at the Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) Southeast (SE) District Fall Kallah at Camp Coleman amidst all of God’s splendor and with the support of all their “sisters.” This year, I was one of them.
The process
Microgrant Applications Now Open
I am excited to announce that applications are open for this year’s microgrants to fund WRJ-affiliated women’s group events focused on engagement, social justice and advocacy.
Has your women’s group been hesitant to plan an event because you didn’t have the
A Post-Election Prayer
Nachamu, Nachamu ami
As Isaiah called out to God,
Today, I do, too
Nachamu, Nachamu Ami
Comfort us, comfort our people.
You don’t speak directly to us
Like you once did your prophets
And still
We tried, so hard, to follow in their footsteps
To be prophetic pursuers of
The Name I Embrace
You won't get far in life with this Jewish surname - said the boss. "Find a more Hungarian-sounding one and if you work hard, you will achieve, get ahead. Look, you are a good and reliable employee, I don't want to lose you. But people talk and I am constantly
Tea With Sandra, Ruth, and Amy
If you could spend an evening with anyone, living or dead, historical or fictional, who would it be and why?
When I applied to my alma mater this question was a required application prompt. Now, four decades later, I’ve thought of it repeatedly, as I face
The Power of "Why Not?"
As a teenager, I thought I knew everything. Like most people at that age, I believed I had life figured out—fashion, politics, music, religion; you name it, I had my opinions, and I was pretty confident in them.
When my senior year of high school rolled around
A Privilege and A Sacred Duty
Anyone who has been to a Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) worship service knows that the moment we hear Debbie Friedman’s Miriam’s Song, there will be a spontaneous surge of women leaping out of their seats to re-enact the moment of unbridled joy at our ancestors
Creating a Virtual Sukkah of Peace by Engaging in Social Action
We have just finished celebrating the joyous holiday of Sukkot, in which we create an actual temporary shelter where we come together to eat, pray, and share our lives with friends and family. Although this happens once each year, on Shabbat during the
Your Voice Matters
Right now, the state of Arizona bans abortion after 15 weeks, with many additional barriers individuals must face prior to receiving the procedure. Some of these barriers include: medically unnecessary ultrasounds, two appointments at least 24 hours apart with