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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 »

Thank You for Being Part of the Circle

Posted on June 24, 2026

By Julia Loeb, WLCJ International President In the wild, female elephants are known for the way they protect one another. When a member of the herd is vulnerable or injured, the others gather around her, forming a tight circle. They face outward, standing shoulder to shoulder, shielding the one in the center until the danger Continue Reading »

WLCJ’s 2026 Jewels in the Crown Winners

Posted on June 22, 2026

This signature award recognizes our Sisterhood Affiliates for their outstanding, innovative, and impactful achievements in education, cultural programming, social action, and Women’s League engagement. Mazal tov to our award-winning Sisterhood Affiliates for sharing many enriching, innovative, and inspiring programs. Todah rabah for generously sharing and networking as you bring Torah, community, and leadership to life. Brooklyn, Queens, Long Continue Reading »

It Takes a Village

Posted on June 17, 2026

By Fran Hildebrandt, WLCJ Vice President and Kehilah-Education Chair “Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” —Marcel Proust In another month, Julia Loeb, our International President of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism, will present her report of her tenure at Convention. In Continue Reading »

Rabbi Gesa S. Ederberg

Posted on June 16, 2026

CV Rabbi Gesa S. Ederberg The second female Rabbi in Berlin after Regina Jonas, Rabbi Ederberg serves as the Rabbi of the Oranienburger Strasse Synagogue of the Juedische Gemeinde zu Berlin. She was ordained in 2002 at the Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem. She is the founder of Masorti Germany, with the Masorti Continue Reading »

It Has Been an Honour

Posted on June 11, 2026

By Doreen Bornfreund, International Vice President, Membership Chair, WLCJ 2023-2026 As I look at the date that I have chosen for my WLCJ Shabbat Message, my thoughts are swirling. Foremost is that I am one month away from attending Convention 2026. What a three years it has been since I was installed as WLCJ International Continue Reading »

On Behalf of the WLCJ 2023-2026 Membership Team, “Thank you!”

Posted on June 2, 2026

On behalf of the WLCJ 2023-2026 Membership Team, “Thank you!” as we wrap up a successful term of office. During this time the WLCJ Membership Team has run two campaigns highlighting our wonderful members of Women’s League. We began with a Why WL? Zoom in December 2024 showcasing some of our members and, subsequently, shared Continue Reading »

The True Meaning Behind “We Are Women’s League”

Posted on June 2, 2026

By Wendy Glasser, International Vice President, Convention Vice Chair for Logistics Back when I was Region President in 2017, then International President Margie Miller wanted a new tag line to go with the Women’s League for Conservative Judaism logo. We came up with the tag line we use today: “We are Women’s League.” The “we” Continue Reading »

Parashat Nasso

Posted on May 27, 2026

By Mindy Steinholz, WLCJ Finance Chair The Priestly Blessing, or the Birkat Hakohanim, comes from this week’s Torah portion, Nasso. I have heard it recited from the bimah during holidays, sometimes by the kohanim in the traditional manner and sometimes by the prayer leader. I have heard it recited on the bimah as children become Continue Reading »

Revelation is Not Over

Posted on May 18, 2026

By Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields, WLCJ Executive Director On Shavuot, we celebrate the moment that changed the Jewish people forever: the revelation at Sinai. We gather to remember Matan Torah, the giving of the Torah, with learning, prayer, and community. Yet Judaism asks us to notice something remarkable about the language we use around this Continue Reading »