District Events

The WRJ Districts’ flagship event is the WRJ District Convention, held biennially during even-numbered years, along with other regularly scheduled events detailed below:

WRJ sisterhoods are grouped into eight geographic regions, known as WRJ Districts. Each of them holds many of its own events throughout the year across North America. The WRJ Districts’ flagship event is the WRJ District Convention, held biennially during even-numbered years, along with other regularly scheduled events detailed below:
 

WRJ District Conventions

These biennial conventions, held in the fall of even-numbered years, are the main gatherings of WRJ sisterhood members and leaders on a regional level. Attendees have the opportunity to get acquainted with other leaders within their region and continue their growth as WRJ leaders. Attendees will experience incredible days of learning, connecting, worshipping, and decision-making (which includes voting for new WRJ District officers, the next fiscal budget, and any constitutional changes).

 

WRJ District Area Days/Shabbatons

These day-long events, held on a weekend and organized by a WRJ District Area Director for local area sisterhoods, are opportunities for members to learn about current initiatives happening throughout WRJ and gain new skills to take back to their own sisterhoods. These events typically feature WRJ speaker(s) and/or scholar(s)-in-residence presenting on various topics, and includes a luncheon where you can make new friends and connect with old ones.

If the event occurs on a Sunday, it is known as an “Area Day.” If held on a Saturday, it is a “Shabbaton.” Shabbatons are Area Days that traditionally start with Shabbat morning services and Torah study.
 

WRJ District Kallahs/Retreats/Interims

These weekend-long events often occur at a URJ camp so that attendees can experience other parts of the Reform Movement.

Open to all sisterhood members, these events give the opportunity for WRJ District members to gather to share ideas, celebrate Shabbat, attend educational workshops, and build new friendships. Sometimes, these events are planned specifically for WRJ District Board members to conduct District business, grow leadership skills, and promote board bonding.