Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields, WLCJ Executive Director In this month of Adar, we are told to be happy, as stated in the saying that goes along with the month: Me She’nichas Adar, Marbim B’Simcha. When you enter the month of Adar, your happiness is to be increased. However, can one really command a feeling? We Continue Reading »
By Terry S. Winston, Past and Founding President Canadian Seaway Branch (now INR), Past International VP, WLCJ We moved to a new suburb north of Toronto and worked to develop a 400-member Conservative synagogue. I became acquainted with Women’s League for Conservative Judaism and their treasure trove of learning, rituals, and leadership possibilities. It was Continue Reading »
As the United States and Israel undertake ongoing military actions in Iran, Women’s League for Conservative Judaism (WLCJ) expresses its unwavering support for the safety of American and Israeli armed forces, the people of Israel, and all civilians who are in harm’s way. We stand behind efforts to safeguard the Israeli people and to promote Continue Reading »
By Julia Loeb, WLCJ International President Last week, I visited a Jewish school in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, with the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations and listened to children sing. Their voices were clear and confident singing Oseh Shalom, Hebrew words that have traveled across continents and centuries. These were not whispered songs Continue Reading »
By Linda Klempner WLCJ Vice-President, Patron/Scholarship Patron Chair Adar is the happiest month of the Jewish calendar. Why is Adar so special? It’s the month we celebrate Purim. The Talmud states, “When Adar enters, joy increases”— may it be so in all of our lives. The celebration of Purim 2026 begins on Monday evening, March Continue Reading »
By Dr. Susan Farber, WLCJ Membership Co-Chair 2023-2026, Individual Member CGLR I have been a member of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism since 2005. Long before virtual learning tools became the norm, I found empowering resources on the WLCJ website. As an affiliate president and region board member, I shared these tools to help members Continue Reading »
By Lymor Wasserman International WL Budget Chair, WLCJ Consultant, WLCJ Executive Committee, Southern Region Treasurer I’m writing this after an incredible eleven inches of snow fell in Charlotte, NC—something this city hasn’t seen in more than twenty years. Having grown up in northern New Jersey, gone to school in the Catskills, and spent a decade Continue Reading »
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 »
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