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WRJ Women’s Empowerment Awards
The 2025 WRJ Women’s Empowerment Awards honor leaders who have made significant contributions to advancing gender equity, reproductive health and rights, pluralism in Israel, and democracy around the world, inspiring transformative social change. By recognizing individuals who have dedicated themselves to building a more just, inclusive, and compassionate world, we spotlight the profound impact of grassroots organizing and leadership in the Jewish community and beyond.
View the 2025 Tribute Journal
The awards were presented on Sunday, April 6, 2025, as part of the Rabbi Marla J. Feldman Social Justice Conference in Washington, D.C.
As part of this inspirational program, we also presented WRJ’s Jane Evans Award, established in honor of WRJ’s first full-time executive director and given to someone who embodies the same level of dedication to justice as Jane did in her life.
Read about our Jane Evans Award winner
Thank you to Shoshana Dweck and Resa Davids, whose generosity makes the Jane Evans Award possible. As champions of humanity and justice, they embody the very spirit of this award, ensuring that Jane’s legacy continues to inspire future generations.
The awards dinner was included in registration for all conference attendees, and sponsorship packages were available for this important fundraiser.
View a recap from previous Women’s Empowerment Award honorees:
— 2019
— 2022
For any questions regarding the awards dinner, please contact WRJ Director of Philanthropy Shari Schulner.