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We Are, We Are, We Are, WRJ

Shari Carruthers
Lillian Burkenheim Silver
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.

Social Justice Conference is For All, Even Canadians!

Sara B. Charney

Are you curious about social justice? Do you stay current with the issues that affect women* the most? What does it mean to be an empowered advocate through a Jewish feminist lens? Whether you are a social justice novice or a seasoned advocate, you belong at t

We Start Here, and We Start Now

Linda Kline

November 5, 2024. It was a day many of us worked very hard to prepare for, both mentally and physically. Electing a president of the United States is a significant privilege. Many people were denied the right to vote for such a long time, and people lost their

New Yorkers Fought for and WON Equal Rights

Rachel Landis

In the weeks since Election Day, there’s been a lot of despair, confusion, and regret. But one bright spot among the pain and fear that so many are feeling has been how many states voted in support of reproductive freedom.

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Turning Energy and Emotion into Action with WRJ

Rena Crawford
Michelle Scheinkopf

As we approach the end of 2024, WRJ’s Social Justice team thanks everyone for all of the impressive efforts, communications, and relationships that resulted in productive and positive change and led to enhanced coalitions, stronger bonds, and the momentum to

Continuing to Educate and Empower People Together

Rena Crawford

As we head toward the end of the calendar year, there are many programs to attend, lots of holidays to prepare for, and plenty of important work to contribute to. One facet of the important work that Women of Reform Judaism continues to commit itself to, for

Women of B’nai Israel of Sacramento Responds to Migrant Crisis

Eve Panush
As 35 migrants on two chartered flights from out of state were dropped off in Sacramento with no advance warning, the Women of B’nai Israel saw the developing crisis firsthand and knew what had to be done, as congregants of Congregation B’nai Israel, which is a member of SacACT (Sacramento Area Congregations Together).