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12/03/2015
by Angela Nelson To fully understand my perspective on the WRJ Assembly, I need to take you back a few years: six to be exact. My aunt, the only remaining connection I had to my mother, had just passed away. I was searching for something, but at the time I had no idea what I was about to find. I reached out to our local rabbi for a few prayers to say at my aunt’s memorial. I wasn't raised in a synagogue, I didn't belong to any congregation, I didn't find myself to be particularly religious, or affiliated with any one religion at all. Now here I am, six years later, on my way with my rabbi to... Read More
12/03/2015
by Karen Goldberg On an airplane back to California, I finally have some time to reflect on some of the special moments during my time at the WRJ Assembly 2015 in Orlando, FL. What an amazing week it has been! I'm exhausted from the whirlwind of activities from early morning Shacharit services to informative and engaging plenaries and workshops, amazing evening speakers and panels to late night singing and dancing. Yet, at the same time, I'm energized by all the new and innovative things I've learned and by the incredible commitment and compassion of the women I've gotten to know this past... Read More
11/19/2015
by Aron Hirt-Manheimer “You didn’t just lobby me, you educated me,” Vice President Joe Biden told more than 5,000 Jewish leaders gathered in Orlando, FL, for the Union for Reform Judaism’s Biennial convention. “You reinforced everything I learned at my father’s table,” he said, thanking the Reform Jewish community for leading the way on social justice issues such as civil rights, women’s rights, gun violence prevention, marriage equality, economic inequality, and more. Biden described his father as a righteous Christian who had expressed deep disappointment that the U.S. turned away... Read More
11/05/2015
by Rachel Shapiro-Wicks Every year, my sisters, our mom, and I take a trip: a long weekend in a new city to spend some quality time together. It’s a new tradition I’ve come to look forward to each year. We don’t see much of one another during the year, living our lives in different cities with varying schedules and priorities. So our time together, while short, has become precious. It’s not just those trips; time has become much more precious as I age. Spending quality time with friends and loved ones has become a greater priority for me in recent years. I turned 40 the year our weekend... Read More
8/05/2015
by Sandy and Rachel Adland Registration is now open for WRJ Assembly 2015 Nov. 4-8 in Orlando, FL, a great experience for everyone in the family! Read about the experience of a mother/daughter duo who attended WRJ Fried Leadership Conference together earlier this year. Sandy: WRJ has been a big part of who I am for more than half of my life. Through my involvement, I've met women from around the world who share my passion for the work and the mission of WRJ. Facing challenges, becoming stronger leaders, creating community and celebrating Jewish life with my “sisters” is a magical experience... Read More
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