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Reform Movement Dismayed by Continued Religious Discrimination in Israel

<? global $_domain;?> Print New York, N.Y., December 14, 2012 – Friday morning, Israeli police detained four women as they prayed at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. The group of 138 men and...

WRJ Leaders Pray With Knesset Members at Western Wall to Advocate for Religious Pluralism in Israel

<? global $_domain;?> Print Jerusalem, Israel, March 12, 2013 … Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) leaders today joined Knesset and Women of the Wall (WOW) members to pray at the Jewish holy site...

Reform Movement Applauds Jerusalem District Court’s Ruling Regarding Women of the Wall

<? global $_domain;?> Print April 25, 2013, New York, NY — The Reform Movement is encouraged by the Jerusalem District Court’s ruling today that determined that recent detention of Women of...

Reform Movement Decries Vandalism Aimed at Women of the Wall

<? global $_domain;?> Print WASHINGTON, D.C., May 20, 2013 – Vandals today spray-painted hateful graffiti outside of the Jerusalem home of Peggy Cidor, a board member of Women of the Wall....

Reform Movement Welcomes Ruling in Marriage Equality Cases

<? global $_domain;?> Print WASHINGTON, D.C., June 26, 2013 — In response to the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on marriage equality in the cases Windsor v. United States and Hollingsworth...

Oldest Jewish Women’s Religious Organization Marks Centennial at Convention; Open to Public for First-Time in 100-Year History

<? global $_domain;?> Print New York, NY, August 19, 2013 … Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ)’s 49th Assembly & Centennial Celebration will be a time to celebrate the organization’s...

Thousands of Jewish Leaders Convene in San Diego to Reimagine Jewish Life

<? global $_domain;?> Print December 9, 2013, San Diego, CA — Nearly 5,000 Jewish leaders will gather this week for the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) North American Biennial and Women of...

Biennial and Assembly Awards Acknowledge Outstanding Contributions to Jewish Life

<? global $_domain;?> Print December 15, 2013, San Diego, CA — Nearly 5,000 Jewish leaders gathered this week for the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) North American Biennial and the Women of...

Blair C. Marks of Marietta, GA Elected President of International Reform Jewish Women’s Organization, Reform Movement Leader

<? global $_domain;?> Print New York, NY, December 15, 2013 … Blair C. Marks has been elected as President of the distinguished, international Board of Directors of Women of Reform Judaism ...

WRJ Funds Grants to Encourage Female Enrollment at URJ Sci-Tech Academy

<? global $_domain;?> Print New York, NY, March 25, 2014 – As the enrollment level of boys surpasses that of girls for the inaugural summer at the URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy, Women of...

WRJ Responds to Vote to Keep J Street Out of Conference of Presidents

<? global $_domain;?> Print New York, NY, May 1, 2014 – In response to yesterday’s vote by the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations to reject J Street’s...

Paycheck Fairness Vote a Positive Step Toward Full Equality

<? global $_domain;?> Print WASHINGTON, D.C., September 10, 2014 — In response to today’s Senate vote advancing the Paycheck Fairness Act, Rachel Laser, Deputy Director of the Religious...

WRJ Increase Funds for Girls' Scholarships to Reform Jewish Sci-Tech Camp

<? global $_domain;?> Print New York, NY, March 10, 2015 – Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) has doubled its scholarship fund from its YES (Youth, Education, & Special Projects) Fund to...

Reform Movement Leaders React to the Elections in Israel

<? global $_domain;?> Print New York, NY, March 18, 2015 - Today we join supporters of democracy around the world in marveling at the vibrancy of Israeli society and the openness of her...

Reform Movement Commends Paycheck Fairness Act Reintroduction

<? global $_domain;?> Print Washington, D.C., March 25, 2015 – On the occasion of the reintroduction of the Paycheck Fairness Act, Rachel Laser, Deputy Director of the Religious Action...

Reform Jewish Movement Urges Opposition to Abortion Restrictions

<? global $_domain;?> Print May 13, 2015, Washington D.C. – In advance of today’s House of Representatives vote on the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R. 36), Rachel Laser,...

Reform Jewish Movement Marks Roe v. Wade Anniversary; Condemns Dangerous House Bill

<? global $_domain;?> Print Washington, D.C., January 22, 2015 – Today, we commemorate the 42 nd anniversary of the Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court decision...

Reform Leaders Call on Senate to End Gender-Based Wage Discrimination

<? global $_domain;?> Print WASHINGTON, D.C., April 4, 2014 – Today in anticipation of an upcoming vote on the Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 84), Rabbi Marla J. Feldman, Executive Director of...

Reform Movement Leaders Submit Statement Opposing House Anti-Choice Bill

<? global $_domain;?> Print New York, NY, January 16, 2014 – On Wednesday, Rabbi David Saperstein, Director and Counsel of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, and Rabbi Marla J....

Reform Leaders Weigh in on Hobby Lobby, Conestoga Cases at Supreme Court

<? global $_domain;?> Print New York, NY, March 25, 2014 – On the occasion of today's oral argument in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc and Conestoga Wood Specialties, Corp. v....

Reform Movement Responds to Kotel Plan

<? global $_domain;?> Print August 25, 2013, New York, NY – In response to Minister of Religious Affairs Naftali Bennett's announcement today regarding upgrades at the Kotel, the...

Emergency Contraception Access

<? global $_domain;?> Print New York, NY, June 11, 2013 – Yesterday, the Obama Administration issued an announcement that Plan B will now be made available over-the-counter without age...

Arrest Highlights Importance of Women’s Rights

<? global $_domain;?> Print October 19, 2012, New York, NY – The following statement was written by WRJ President Lynn Magid Lazar in response to the arrests of women, including Anat...

Reform Leaders Speak Out About Judicial Emergencies

<? global $_domain;?> Print November 28, 2012, Washington, D.C. – This week, Reform leaders Rabbi David Saperstein and Rabbi Marla J. Feldman sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry...

WRJ Helps Youth Affected by Hurricane Sandy

<? global $_domain;?> Print New York, NY, November 15, 2012 – WRJ made this statement today: For the past few weeks we have all been affected, either physically or emotionally, by the...

Reform Movement Decries Vandalism Aimed at Women of the Wall

<? global $_domain;?> Print WASHINGTON, D.C., May 20, 2013 – Vandals today spray-painted hateful graffiti outside of the Jerusalem home of Peggy Cidor, a board member of Women of the Wall....

Reform Women's Movement Awards More Than $350,000 in Grants to Youth, Education, and Special Project Initiatives

<? global $_domain;?> Print New York, NY, June 29, 2015- Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ), through its Youth, Education, & Special Projects Fund, has given $370,200 in grants to 19...

Reform Jews, Interfaith Allies Make Moral Call for Climate Justice Ahead of Pope Francis’ UN Speech

<? global $_domain;?> Print Washington, D.C., September 18, 2015 – On September 24, Rabbi Marla J. Feldman, Executive Director of Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ), will be speaking on behalf...

Oldest Jewish Women's Religious Organization Broadens its Reach in Landmark Membership Decision

<? global $_domain;?> Print New York, NY, November 5, 2015 — Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) has voted to open its membership beyond sisterhoods based in Reform congregations to include any...

Oldest Jewish Women’s Religious Organization Broadens Reach, Advocates For Pay Equity and Paid Leave at Biennial Convention

<? global $_domain;?> Print New York, NY, November 10, 2015 … Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ)’s 50th Assembly united Reform/Progressive women from across North America and around the world who...

WRJ Condemns Shooting at Planned Parenthood Clinic in Colorado Springs

<? global $_domain;?> Print Washington, D.C., November 30, 2015 – In response to the tragic shooting at the Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs, CO last Friday. Rabbi Marla J....

North American Reform Movement Applauds Passage of Plan to Enhance Egalitarian Prayer Space at Western Wall

<? global $_domain;?> Print Years of Organized Efforts Yield Significant Victory for Reform Jews, Women of the Wall: New Area to be Under Non-Orthodox Oversight Sunday, January 31, 2016; NEW...

Women of Reform Judaism Condemns Burning of Prayer Book at Western Wall

<? global $_domain;?> Print Jerusalem, Israel, February 10, 2016 – Earlier today, religious zealot Itamar Gadassi burned a sacred siddur (prayer book) at the Kotel (the Western Wall) in...

Faculty Prize Awarded to Rabbi Richard S. Sarason by Women of Reform Judaism

<? global $_domain;?> Print New York, NY March 4, 2016 — Rabbi Richard S. Sarason, Ph.D., Director of the Pines School of Graduate Studies at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of...

International Assembly of Progressive Jewish Women Convenes in London for Wilkenfeld International Women's Leadership Seminar

<? global $_domain;?> Print London, England, April 11, 2016 – A group of Reform and Progressive Jewish women from 15 countries around the world will gather in London, England for the...

Women of Reform Judaism Responds to Supreme Court Ruling in Contraception Access Case

<? global $_domain;?> Print WOMEN OF REFORM JUDAISM RESPONDS TO SUPREME COURT RULING IN CONTRACEPTION ACCESS CASE [New York, NY, May 16, 2016] … “We believe that a woman should have...

Reform Women's Movement Awards $338,500 in Grants to Youth, Education and Special Project Initiatives

<? global $_domain;?> Print New York, NY, June 15, 2016 – Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ), through its Youth, Education, & Special Projects (YES) Fund, has awarded $338,500 in grants to...

Gun Violence Prevention: WRJ Executive Board of Directors Statement

<? global $_domain;?> Print [New York, NY, June 16, 2016] … “Do not stand idly by the blood of your neighbor.” (Leviticus 19:16) Gun violence has yet again shocked the collective...

Women of Reform Judaism Provides $20,000 in Grant Support for Unique Programming Ideas

<? global $_domain;?> Print [New York, NY, June 23, 2016] … Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ), has awarded $20,000 in grants to ten WRJ sisterhoods across North America to underwrite innovative...

Women of Reform Judaism Applauds Historic Supreme Court Decision to Protect Women's Rights

<? global $_domain;?> Print [New York, NY, June 27, 2016] … “Providing a woman with dignity begins with protecting her right to make her own medical and family planning decisions.”- Rabbi...

Reform Women's Movement Awards $339,300 in Grants to Youth, Education, and Special Project Initiatives

<? global $_domain;?> Print New York, NY, June 22, 2017 - Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ), through its YES (Youth, Education, & Special Projects) Fund, has awarded $339,300 in grants to...

Statement in Protest of Increasing Limits on Religious Pluralism in Israel

<? global $_domain;?> Print The Conservative (Masorti) and Reform (Progressive) movements are home to the overwhelming number of Jews in North America. Our communities have long been the...

Faculty Prize Awarded to Drs. Tamara Cohn Eskenazi and Andrea Weiss by Women of Reform Judaism

<? global $_domain;?> Print New York, NY December 20, 2017 – Dr. Tamara Cohn Eskenazi and Rabbi Andrea Weiss, Ph.D., have received the Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) Faculty Award in...

Gun Violence Prevention: WRJ Statement

<? global $_domain;?> Print [New York, NY, February 16, 2018] In response to the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, Rabbi Marla J. Feldman, Executive...

Women of Reform Judaism Mourns the Loss of Rabbi Aaron D. Panken, Ph.D. z"l

<? global $_domain;?> Print Women of Reform Judaism mourns the loss of Rabbi Aaron D. Panken, Ph.D., 12 th president of Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR). Dr....

Rabbi Sally J. Priesand WRJ Award Granted to HUC-JIR Student

<? global $_domain;?> Print The Rabbi Sally J. Priesand WRJ Award has been established in honor of the 45th anniversary of the ordination of Rabbi Priesand. This award will be given annually...

Reform Women's Movement Awards $321,000 in Grants to Youth, Education, and Special Project Initiatives

<? global $_domain;?> Print Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ), through its YES (Youth, Education, & Special Projects) Fund, has awarded $321,000 in grants to 15 programs that...

Rabbi Expresses Outrage at Kavanaugh Confirmation

<? global $_domain;?> Print Upon the confirmation by the U.S. Senate of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, Rabbi Marla J. Feldman, Executive Director of Women of Reform Judaism...

Reform Jewish Women Call for Stronger Policies and Enforcement to Put an End to Sexual Harassment Within the Jewish Community

<? global $_domain;?> Print New York, New York, March 21, 2019- In response to recent allegations of sexual harassment by Jewish philanthropist Michael Steinhardt, Rabbi Marla J. Feldman,...

WRJ Statement on Gun Violence

Print [New York, NY, August 5, 2019] In the wake of this past weekend’s horrific massacres in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, WRJ Executive Director, Rabbi Marla J. Feldman, released the...