Crossing Over
Parashat Emor: Order and Chaos
Bridging the Gap Between Tradition and Modernity with Women of the Wall
Today in Israel, most people are only exposed to one kind of Judaism, and in my school, we believe students should be knowledgeable about diverse kinds of Judaism.
Earth Day, WRJ, and the Power for Purpose 2023 Campaign for Climate Justice
Parashat Sh'mini
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
WRJ Districts Host Period Poverty Projects Around the Country
When looking at feminine hygiene, not all menstruators have equitable access to basic products. This lack of access is now creating a gap, often referred to as period poverty. According to the Journal of Global Health Reports’ February 2022 article, “Period...
Increasing Access to Paid Leave
February 5th marked the 30th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which guarantees eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave each year to care for a newborn, a newly adopted child, a seriously ill family member, or to recover from...
Our Hidden Stories
Chol HaMo-eid Pesach
When I was asked to write a D’var Torah for Chol Ha-Moed Pesach, I, of course, accepted this honor. When I went to prepare, to my surprise, I found that Chol Ha-Moed was not the name of a Torah portion. I learned that Chol Ha-Moed Pesach refers to the...