The Path Forward on Abortion Resource Guide
Here are some resources and actions to protect and advance abortion access, including assistance for people seeking abortions and the organizations that provide that healthcare.
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We Are, We Are, We Are, WRJ
In October 2022, 88 of us traveled from across North America to Atlanta to join other sisters on the WRJ Civil Rights Journey. Armed with articles, movies, books, and memories about the fight for racial equality in the 1950s and 1960s, we visited historical landmarks in Atlanta, Montgomery, Selma, and Birmingham. We found what we knew intellectually was no match for walking in the footsteps of those who were there and have continued to advocate and advance racial equality. As we kick off WRJ’s end-of-year campaign, we reflect on the impact of this trip and the work still to be done.
The U.S. Supreme Court 2025: A Recap
The U.S. Supreme Court just wrapped up its 2024-2025 term. In decisions related to health care, LGBTQ+ rights, and more, the Court continues to significantly impact policies affecting individuals nationwide. Keep reading to learn more about a few key decisions
Affording Human Dignity
On Thursday afternoon, the day the U.S. Supreme Court released their opinion on Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, I arrived at its steps with WRJ President Karen Sim, URJ Board Chair Shelley Niceley Groff, our partners at NCJW, and other fellow
The Past Few Months as a WRJ Legislative Assistant
Growing up in Los Angeles, I was privileged to never worry about accessing reproductive health care or an abortion. However, while attending college in Arizona, that all changed. In June 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, which led to the state of
Seeing Sisterhood in Action
Even though I have been home since the evening of April 7, I am still energized from my experiences at the first Rabbi Marla J. Feldman Social Justice Conference (SJC)! This conference was an amazing experience; the spirituality, the sisterhood, and the
A New Perspective on Climate Change
It would be easy to tell you that I became a climate change warrior because it is the right thing to do; because those that have little are suffering the most, and because I want to preserve the marvelous natural wonders I have been so fortunate to see and
The Daunting Nature of Climate Change
I have a vivid memory from the early ‘90s of sitting on the front steps of my suburban house outside of Albany, NY. I was a teenager, it was springtime, and I was reading a book called 50 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Earth. I remember thinking, “I
Climate Action Is In Our Wheelhouse
So, before reading this issue of Advocacy Matters, did you know that Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) has a Climate Steering Committee? You do now!
It was over a year ago that Sara Charney, then-president of WRJ, invited me to serve on the inaugural Climate
On Comprehensive Reproductive Care and Supporting Israel
Women of Reform Judaism was proud to bring together nearly 350 participants to Washington D.C. for our inaugural Rabbi Marla J. Feldman Social Justice Conference. After three days full of sisterhood, spirituality, and social justice, most attendees travelled