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Voices that Struggle to be Heard

Posted on October 8, 2026

By Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields, WLCJ Executive Director As we mark the anniversary of October 7, we are reminded that some wounds are carried not only in bodies and memories, but also in voices that struggle to be heard. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) to support survivors, honor victims, and unite communities against Continue Reading »

United Nations Update: We Have a Voice and We Must Use It

Posted on October 1, 2026

By Florence Wolpoff, WLCJ United Nations NGO Representative Introduction As one of your United Nations NGO representatives, I had the opportunity to attend this year’s opening sessions. Known as UN week, this is the time when world leaders come to address the General Assembly. I now share with you some of the messages I heard. Continue Reading »

Just Wondering…

Posted on September 24, 2026

By Pam Schlosberg, WLCJ International President …How is your sense of direction? Mine inspires a special prayer of gratitude for the brilliant mind behind that wonder-filled GPS App called WAZE. Before GPS, every car trip for me was an adventure—one that often involved driving around in circles and simply hoping that, when I finally stopped, Continue Reading »

Parashat Ha’azinu

Posted on September 17, 2026

By Debbie Lempert, WLCJ Vice President of Consulting Services It’s hard to believe that our Women’s League for Conservative Judaism International Convention was only ten weeks ago. Since then, I have found myself trying to share my convention experience with others. How do I put into words the love, friendship, and support I felt while Continue Reading »

Rosh Hashanah

Posted on September 9, 2026

By Pam Schlosberg, WLCJ International President There is something magical about seeing the world through the eyes of children. Children are our greatest teachers of wonder and awe; they have a PH.D. in exuberance—pausing to watch an airplane cross the sky, bending down to marvel at a ladybug on a leaf, delighting in an “Oh, Continue Reading »

WLCJ Has a Voice at the United Nations

Posted on September 2, 2026

By Linda Klempner, Sandy Koppell, and Florence Wolpoff WLCJ United Nations NGO Representatives We hope you are aware that our Women’s League for Conservative Judaism has an established history of being represented in a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) at the United Nations. In addition, we are part of a larger NGO which is called EASAPP (Eliminating Continue Reading »

Seeing with Clarity

Posted on August 5, 2026

By Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields, WLCJ Executive Director Parashat Re’eh begins with one of the Torah’s most striking invitations: “Re’eh—See! I place before you today blessing and curse.” The Torah could have said “listen” or “understand,” but instead it begins with the language of vision. It reminds us that how we see the world shapes how Continue Reading »

Pause. Breathe. Reflect. Begin Again.

Posted on July 30, 2026

By Pam Schlosberg, WLCJ International President Our amazing Convention 2026 has ended; officers have transitioned into their new roles; and a new Women’s League year before us is moving to a purposeful rhythm filled with possibilities. Perhaps August is arriving more quickly than you expected, and your calendar is already color-coded with meetings, Zoom calls, Continue Reading »

Gift of Convention

Posted on July 23, 2026

By Lymor Wasserman, WLCJ Consultant and Convention Chair 2029 After a whirlwind three-city business trip filled with airports, client meetings, inventory supervision in outdoor yards, deadlines, and the constant demands that come with my full-time job, I boarded one more early-morning flight into DCA. This time, however, I wasn’t traveling for work. I was traveling Continue Reading »

Programming with Panache: Kehilah / Education Program Guidebook Volume III

Posted on June 29, 2026

ACCESS PROGRAMMING WITH PANACHE VOLUME III HERE Creating meaningful, educational, and fun programs is at the heart of what brings our community together. To support your efforts, we are proud to introduce Programming with Panache, Volume III of our comprehensive programming series. Built on the shared wisdom of our vibrant community, this expanded guidebook was Continue Reading »