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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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