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The Power of Acting Together

Barbara Weinstein

“The passion for social justice is reflected in the ancient words of our prophets and sages and in the declarations of our Movement’s leaders throughout its history. The ancient command ‘Tzedek, Tzedek Tirdof! Justice, justice, shall you seek!’ constantly

Don't Miss Out!

Judy Landis
Jane Taves

The countdown is on!  In just a few days registration will close for the 2025 Rabbi Marla J. Feldman Social Justice Conference (SJC). Don’t miss this opportunity to gather, advocate, and form community around social justice. Now is the time to raise our voices

Judaism in Action

Hannah Ellenson

“WRJ is the place where I can put my Judaism into action.” I heard this during a conversation with a District President about why she is involved with WRJ, and honestly, it felt holy. She told me that her Jewish practice comes alive with WRJ.  

During my time

Supporting Our Israeli Reform Movement Partners

Judy Wexler

Earlier this month, I had the privilege of traveling to Israel to represent Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) with WRJ CEO Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch. While it is a difficult time to be in the country, it was an opportunity to visit with several of WRJ’s Israeli Reform

Creating a More Inclusive Jewish Community: The LUNAR Collective

Jenni Rudolph

Do you remember the last time you cried? I do. I was sitting in my car, reading a little green notebook. Why was a notebook making me cry? Let me rewind…

Four years ago, drowning in post-grad limbo and watching the world turn to chaos at the height of the

Choosing Judaism, Choosing Sisterhood

Karen Goldberg

I did not grow up Jewish, but now, I cannot imagine my life without Reform Judaism. Being Jewish is a fundamental part of who I am. It has helped shape my values, perspectives, and all that I do. My love of storytelling, social justice, Torah, and Israel fuel

With Hope, We Carry On

Rena Crawford
Jessica Cadmus
Michelle Scheinkopf
Hannah Ellenson

As we once again come up on Parashat Mishpatim, the portion of the Torah that contains the verses commonly referred to as the foundation of Judaism’s approach to reproductive health, rights, and justice, we will celebrate Repro Shabbat. You can find out more

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

On A Roll - Hitting YES Fund Goals!

Deb Lelchuk, WRJ Board Member

By definition, an honor roll is a list of the names of people who are celebrated for something they have done, such as doing very well in a sport or in school. For example, if you study hard, you can make your school’s honor roll.

Honor roll in WRJ world has a