In this Issue Updated Canva Templates: Social Media Posts and Large Slides Happy Passover Community Seder Events Youth Passover Events Lobby Signs Kosher for Passover signs Fundraisers Yizkor Invitations Passover Kashrut Guide How to Sell your Hameitz – Video and Guide Search for Hameitz Printable Netilat Yadayim Printable ExploringJudaism Passover Articles ExploringJudaism Passover Preparation Checklist ExploringJudaism Omer Continue Reading »
By Esta Z. Lichtenstein, WLCJ International Vice President and Communications Chair I recently returned from a five-day quilting retreat. I love attending them and try to do three annually. So, what is a quilting retreat? Usually held in a hotel or resort-type venue, it is the chance to spend time solely focusing on something I Continue Reading »
By Julia Loeb, WLCJ International President There is an old story about a group of frogs who enter a race. The course is difficult, and almost immediately the crowd begins to shout discouragement. “It’s too hard!” “You’ll never make it!” “Why even try?” One by one, the frogs drop out until only one remains. Against Continue Reading »
Doreen Bornfreund, WLCJ International VP & Membership Chair 2023–2026 As part of the Women’s League for Conservative Judaism Membership Campaign, a large amount of time is apportioned to reaching out to new, present, and previous Individual Members. At the Zoom programs aimed directly towards these audiences, we have participants on every level. They share their Continue Reading »
Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields, WLCJ Executive Director At the end of December 2025, my husband and I were privileged to take a seven day cruise for an early 25th wedding anniversary celebration. One of my favorite activities on a cruise is attending the art auction. When I was waiting for the art auction on the Continue Reading »
Be a Friend – Tell a Friend about Women’s League! Each of us likely knows at least one Jewish woman who doesn’t belong to a Women’s League affiliate or perhaps even to a synagogue. Perhaps she lives somewhere where there are none. But she does seek belonging in some manner – wherever she lives and Continue Reading »
Debbie Lempert, WLCJ Convention Programming Vice Chair, Leadership Institute Trainer and WLCJ Consultant This week’s parashah, Shemot, begins the Exodus story. I once asked my Rabbi why we read Shemot now instead of the spring. He suggested that it helps us prepare for our spiritual journey out of Egypt before the holiday arrives. While I Continue Reading »
By Julia Loeb, WLCJ International President I have always been aware of the hyphen in my identity, Jewish-American or American-Jew, depending on the day, the moment, or the context. The order matters, and yet it doesn’t. The hyphen is a bridge, not a divider, a small punctuation mark carrying history, faith, culture, and citizenship. That Continue Reading »
By Debbie Zimmerman, WLCJ Leadership Institute Logistics Chair & International Board Member I look forward to my weekend as Shabbat approaches. Shabbat is special. It is a time to reflect on my past week and acknowledge all that is great in my life. I take the time to slow down, appreciate my family, friends, and surroundings. Continue Reading »
By Joyce Levitas, WLCJ CRM and Member Portal Developer This week in Parashat Vayishlach, we read: Vayishlach Yaakov mal’achim lefanav – “And Jacob sent messengers ahead of him.” (Genesis 32:4) Jacob sends mal’achim, “messengers”—not of war, but of peace, care, and preparation. His actions remind us that in moments of fear or uncertainty, the Jewish response is often to send Continue Reading »
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