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Senior Time and the Living is Crazy

Posted on January 14, 2025

By Lori Snow, WLCJ International Vice President and International Torah Fund Chair My lucky family and I still have my feisty mom with us. Phyllis, or as I call her when I tease her, “Phyll,” is now less than five feet tall, full of personality and increasingly opinionated.  Mom has become more politically aware and Continue Reading »

Our Bond with Israel

Posted on January 9, 2025

By Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields, WLCJ Executive Director Our Bond with Israel As early as I can remember, I felt a special bond with the State of Israel, and the people of Israel. Since October 7, 2023, this bond has increased and grown even stronger. My sense is that many of our WLCJ Sisters agree Continue Reading »

WLCJ Statement on the Destruction of Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center

Posted on January 9, 2025

We are deeply heartbroken by the devastating wildfire that consumed the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, a cherished sanctuary of worship, learning, and community. While we mourn the loss of the physical space that held generations of sacred moments, we take comfort in the fact that all congregants were safely evacuated, and the Torah scrolls—symbols Continue Reading »

Parashat Vayigash

Posted on January 2, 2025

By Anne Greenbaum, WLCJ International Vice President and WLCJ Israel Chair This past year I had the pleasure of studying the Book of Genesis with my grandson Manny. His bar mitzvah was December 28th. Shabbat morning we read Miketz. At Minchah, Manny read from this week’s parashah, Vayigash. Manny is dyslexic so reading English is Continue Reading »

World Wide Wrap 2025

Posted on December 18, 2024

Save the date WWW2025 will be on Super Sunday, February 9, 2025!   2025 ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Questions about the 2025 World Wide Wrap? . . .reach out to the FJMC WWW Committee – www@fjmc.org  

Shake it off and Step Up: A Shabbat Message

Posted on December 18, 2024

By Julia Loeb, WLCJ International President  Over Thanksgiving, I rewatched one of my favorite movies, The Princess Bride, an action-adventure rom-com that’s guaranteed to lift your spirits with its “happily ever after” ending and the power of “true love.” If you haven’t seen it yet, GO WATCH IT! There’s a tragicomic moment in the film where Continue Reading »

Have Faith in ERA Letter with over 60 national organization signatories

Posted on December 9, 2024

NCJW Leads 60+ Diverse National Faith-Based and Secular Organizations in Urging President Biden to Publish the Equal Rights Amendment December 5, 2025 The Honorable Joseph Biden, Jr. President of the United States The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Biden: We, the undersigned over 60 national religious, religiously-affiliated, secular, values-based, and Continue Reading »

It’s the Time of Year to Take Stock

Posted on December 9, 2024

By Ellen Kaner Bresnick, WLCJ Executive Committee, Convention Programming Vice Chair  During the years when I was growing up, my mother always told me that I was born on the first night of Chanukkah. She recounted how I, her first child, was her special Chanukkah gift that year. Many years later, I did find out Continue Reading »

The Blue Dove Foundation: Hanukkah: Shine Bright

Posted on December 3, 2024

On Hanukkah, we light a new candle each night because our task is to add light to our world. We hope our Hanukkah and mental health resources add light to your life this Hanukkah —and help create a brighter world for everyone. Hanukkah Articles and Resources Rekindling Faith: Reflections on Mental Health for Hanukkah Giving to Continue Reading »

Thanksgiving

Posted on November 27, 2024

By Julia Loeb, WLCJ International President This week’s Torah portion, Toldot, is packed with drama—sibling rivalry, parental favoritism, trickery, and betrayal. When Isaac’s sons come to him seeking a blessing, he asks, “Who are you?” Their answers both deceive their father and themselves. Jacob claims to be Esau, his older brother. Esau, knowing he sold Continue Reading »