Forging Futures: My Visit to Poland
Earlier this fall, I had the privilege of spending a week in Poland. This week was filled with opportunities, living and learning, relationship-building, eye-opening sights and situations, and activism in action.
I was fortunate to be one of six Americans and
Falling in Love with Judaism
Earlier this year I was asked, “when did you fall in love with Judaism?”
For me that was an easy question because my first Jewish experience was very formative. As a young child, I didn’t know that there were people who didn’t celebrate Christmas. I had never
Heart to Heart & Face to Face
I was excited when I learned that WRJ Heartland District was planning a gathering in Cincinnati. I have had three memorable WRJ-related trips to Cincinnati — and each one was special.
The first trip was in March 2006. I was president of WRJ District 18 (which
We Start Here, and We Start Now
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
Shaping Israel’s Vision Through the World Zionist Congress Elections
Returning from an intense week in Israel, I find myself overwhelmed by a complex mix of emotions—grief, pride, hope, and a deep sense of urgency. As participants in a seminar sponsored by the Association of Reform Zionists in America (ARZA), we had the
New Yorkers Fought for and WON Equal Rights
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.
What is Prop 1?
Prop 1, previously
Turning Energy and Emotion into Action with WRJ
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
Social Justice Conference: Sign Up to Make a Difference
What defines a winner? In a democracy, is it who gets the most votes on Election Day, or something else? What do you do if the winning candidates are not supportive of the issues you hold near and dear? I am constantly tackling this question as a co-chair
No Longer Screaming into the Void: Honor Your Social Justice Heroes
Now at 26 years old, I had my first experience with the Woman of Reform Judaism (WRJ) when I was just 17. That means that at the ripe old age of 26, I have already been on my WRJ journey for nearing a decade. And there’s a reason for why I’ve stuck around.
As
Becoming a Bat Mitzvah at Camp Coleman
Traditionally, several women have their B’not Mitzvah at the Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) Southeast (SE) District Fall Kallah at Camp Coleman amidst all of God’s splendor and with the support of all their “sisters.” This year, I was one of them.
The process