By Julia Loeb, WLCJ International President Holiness is in the Details Parashat Ki Teitzei is one of the Torah’s most detailed portions, filled with seventy-four commandments covering every aspect of daily life from family relationships and ethical business practices to reminders of compassion for the vulnerable. Reading it feels a little like packing for a Continue Reading »
The Conference of Presidents Resource Guide including Jewish and Israel-related events, rallies, sign-on letters, briefings, web pages, videos, documents, and more. This is only disseminated to other Jewish and pro-Israel organizations. Note: while the majority of this information is public through each organization, please do not publish this email wholesale. Please share events and resources Continue Reading »
By Florence Wolpoff, WLCJ United Nations Non-Governmental Observer United Nations After covering the United Nations these last few weeks, I feel the need to share with you what I have witnessed. For several months, the UN has been anticipating a summit conference chaired by President Macron of France, and the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Continue Reading »
The Conference of Presidents Resource Guide including Jewish and Israel-related events, rallies, sign-on letters, briefings, web pages, videos, documents, and more. This is only disseminated to other Jewish and pro-Israel organizations. Note: while the majority of this information is public through each organization, please do not publish this email wholesale. Please share events and resources Continue Reading »
By Julia Loeb, WLCJ International President From Power Plays to Purposeful Paths It’s the end of June, and to quote the famous Gershwin tune, it’s “summertime and the livin’ is easy.” Many of our Affiliates have wrapped up their spring programs and are looking forward to a few quieter months. Some members may be on Continue Reading »
Joint Unity Statement by the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations Supporting Israel’s Defensive Actions Against the Iranian Nuclear and Regional Threat June 18, 2025, New York, NY—The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations and its member organizations—representing the broad mainstream of American Jewry—stand united in support of Israel’s defensive actions Continue Reading »
By Doreen Bornfreund, WLCJ International Vice President and Membership Chair Sh’lach – Numbers 13:1 – 15:41 Adonai said to Moses: Instruct them (the children of Israel) to make for themselves fringes (tzizit) on the corners of their garments. (Numbers 15:37 & 38) This garment, with fringes, has evolved into the tallit. Tallit is an Aramaic word from the root word meaning cover. Tallit literally Continue Reading »
By Esta Z. Lichtenstein, WLCJ International Vice President, Communications and Calendar Diary Chair Turning 80 Not me, but my synagogue, Temple Israel in Natick, MA, celebrated their 80th birthday in May of this year and it was a wonderful event, over 250 people, a catered dinner and dressy clothes. Festive and fun, friends we had Continue Reading »
For Immediate Release June 6, 2025 Media Contact Zack Cohen, zcohen@westendstrategy.com, 404-821-0572 MERCAZ USA Applauds Historic Victory for Conservative Movement, Reaffirms Commitment to Election Integrity NEW YORK – Following last night’s release of the preliminary vote totals from the American Zionist Movement, MERCAZ USA celebrates a successful campaign for the World Zionist Congress. In a high-turnout and Continue Reading »
By Fran Hildebrandt, WLCJ International Vice President and Kehilah/Education Chair The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face I recently listened to the duet sung by Barbra Streisand and Hozier of the 1957 folk song, “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” made iconic by Roberta Flack in 1972. In December 2024, my husband, Tom, and Continue Reading »
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