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Why I Went to Washington, and What I'm Bringing Home

Rachel Rapport
When I was given the opportunity to attend the Religious Action Center (RAC)’s Consultation on Conscience in Washington, D.C. through the support of Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ), I didn’t experience it as receiving a scholarship. One of the keynote speakers, Rey Ramsey, called it what it truly felt
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Join Your District at an Upcoming Convention!

Izzy Wellman

2026 is the Year of the Districts, and it all kicks off next month with the first of six District Conventions! Each of WRJ’s Districts will meet in person for a weekend of regional sisterhood, spirituality, and social justice. WRJ will also mark the

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Prayer for the First Yahrzeit of the Bibas Children's Return

Shayna Dollinger

Matir Asurim, Redeemer of captives

The One who has made me free

On this yarzheit

one year since the Bibas children returned home to be laid to rest

We pause to grieve  

The lives taken far too soon – Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir

To mourn women and children whose lives are

congregants of Temple B'nai Jeshurun of Short Hills, including Rabbi Hannah Ellenson, standing together and smiling

Entering a Holy Relationship

Rabbi Hannah Ellenson

During my time as the (first!) social justice intern at Women of Reform Judaism, I had many conversations with WRJ leaders from all over the country. I heard time and time again that WRJ was the place where they could combine their dedication to Judaism and

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Be Part of WRJ’s Day of Action

Carol Schuster
Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) has made it easier than ever to take part in making the world a better place. On April 12, WRJ will hold the 2026 Day of Action, uniting sisterhoods, women’s groups, and individual members across North America in a collective effort toward justice, compassion, and change.
Women of Reform Judaism Day of Action, April 12, 2026, graphic of heads of women in purple and pink

Take Action With Us

Liz McOsker
Lori Motis
WRJ also has a direct impact on our own local communities. When we served as District Presidents, our work centered around this focus. One of the roles of Districts is to help grow membership and engagement in individual sisterhoods/women’s groups.
Text: "This Repro Shabbat, Our Tradition Demands Action" by Shayna Dollinger (photographed on the left) and Jessica Cadmus (photographed on the right)"

This Repro Shabbat, Our Tradition Demands Action

Shayna Dollinger
Jessica Cadmus
As a member of Jews for Abortion Access, WRJ is proud to co-sponsor NCJW’s Repro Shabbat, when we will join with the wider Jewish community to recommit ourselves to reproductive rights and health.
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Hineni (Here I Am): Leadership for a Changing World

Celia Seigerman-Levit

In August 2025, WRJ announced a new leadership development program called ”Hineni: Leadership for a Changing World.” WRJ sought applicants for the inaugural cohort to build on mission-driven talents rooted in our Jewish values. To participate, North American

text: "Inheriting Miriam's Courage: A Prayer for Shabbat. By Emma Aaronson and Shayna Dollinger, WRJ Social Justice Interns." Image of Minneapolis skyline

Inheriting Miriam's Courage: A Prayer for Shabbat

Emma Aaronson
Shayna Dollinger

“Then Miriam the prophet, took a timbrel in her hand,
and all the women followed her with timbrels and with dancing.” (Ex. 15:20)

As the waters of injustice rage in Minneapolis and across this country —
God, please, let the Sea of Reeds, the sea of injustice and

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In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)

Ellen Miller

On January 13, 2026, the WRJ Online Program Committee presented a program about prioritizing mental health in the new year, guiding rich and supportive conversations to help us start the year grounded, informed, and empowered.

Pattie Schreiber, Carly Coons, and