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A Message from Rozan Anderson, Heartland District President

Welcome to the WRJ Heartland District website! Whether you are a member of Women of Reform Judaism, leader of a WRJ-affiliated women’s group/sisterhood, WRJ leader, or someone who shares our common goal of ensuring a vibrant future for Reform Jewish women, we hope you will find helpful information and resources on this site. As you explore the site, you will find:

Information on upcoming district programs and events.
Tools and resources to help you in your leadership role.
Access to district leaders who are available to support you as advisors, consultants, teachers, and program speakers.
Opportunities to share and network with other WRJ members and leaders throughout the Heartland area.

I am honored to help lead our Heartland District into the future. Lev el Lev (Heart to Heart): may we strengthen one another as we share in our successes and challenges as women’s groups, as leaders, and as individuals.

Rozan Anderson
WRJ Heartland District President 2023-2026

wrjhdpresident@gmail.com

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2026 Heartland District Convention

2026 CONVENTION... Did you know we are creating our own Heartland District Banner? WRJ Heartland District is creating a banner that will be unveiled at the 2026 Heartland District Convention in Indianapolis. The banner will then be used at other future district events! This exciting new, district-wide project is the brainchild of Marci Kops, Illinois Area Director. Leaders are encouraged to start brainstorming ideas with their sisterhoods/women’s groups on how they can get their members involved. The banner will be assembled like a quilt with individual squares of artwork sewn together to create the finished banner. Please click here for more information and instructions on how to create the squares.

Please fill out the Leadership Change Form with your most up-to-date leadership information so you can receive the latest news about what is happening in Heartland District and WRJ. If you have any questions, please email leadership@wrj.org or call WRJ directly at 212-650-4050.

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Sisterhoods are dedicated to a wide variety of religious, educational, social, philanthropic, and advocacy efforts. They are also an outlet for Reform Jewish women and an integral part of any congregation. Find a sisterhood in your area today!

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