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A Women’s Seder Reflects Women’s Roles in Conservative Judaism

Posted on April 8, 2025

By Linda Klempner, WLCJ International Vice President and Torah Fund Patron/Scholarship Patron Chair A Women’s Seder Reflects Women’s Roles in Conservative Judaism In the words of longtime Jewish feminist Francine Klagsbrun, “Women’s seders have become a phenomenon of our time… From New York to Nebraska, from Berlin to London, thousands of Jewish women throughout the world celebrate the Continue Reading »

How Women’s League Builds Leaders

Posted on April 2, 2025

By Wendy J. Glasser, WLCJ International Vice President and Convention Logistics Chair How Women’s League Builds Leaders Parashat Vayikra begins, “The Lord called to Moses,” inviting him into the Tabernacle. Once Moses joined God inside, God instructs him to explain to the Israelites what sacrifices they may make and how the sacrifices should be made. God Continue Reading »

Pesach Campaigns – Helping Masorti/Conservative Communities Around the World

Posted on March 31, 2025

Dear Friends, Supporters and Communities, As we prepare to celebrate the holiday of Pesach – a time of freedom, tradition, and unity – Masorti Olami invites our global community to join us in making a difference. Through our special Pesach campaigns, we are raising vital funds to ensure that communities in need can celebrate the Continue Reading »

Conference of Presidents Resource Guide 3.28

Posted on March 31, 2025

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 Note: while the majority of this information is public through each organization, please do not publish this email wholesale.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 »

Honor, remember and inspire with WZO community resources

Posted on March 31, 2025

As we approach Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), Yom HaZikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day), and Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel’s Independence Day), we are sharing meaningful resources and thoughtfully prepared materials to support you in organizing impactful ceremonies, commemorative events, and community gatherings. Additionally, for Yom Ha’atzmaut, we have prepared a special exhibition to enrich your celebrations. These Continue Reading »

We’re Moving May 1st!

Posted on March 27, 2025

By Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields, WLCJ Executive Director We’re Moving May 1st! Many of us are familiar with the Yiddish saying, Der Mensth trakht un Got lakht – Woman (Man) Plans and God Laughs. I signed our lease for our WLCJ space on 8th Avenue in New York in mid December 2024, which started anew on January Continue Reading »

The Power of Collective Action and the World Zionist Congress Elections

Posted on March 20, 2025

By Julia Loeb, WLCJ International President The Power of Collective Action and the World Zionist Congress Elections In this week’s Torah portion, Vayakhel, Moses assembles the entire community of Israel to contribute materials and skills to the building of the Mishkan, the sacred Tabernacle. The Mishkan could not be built by one person, one leader, or one tribe. The Continue Reading »

Parashat Ki Tisa

Posted on March 13, 2025

By Teresa Samtur, WLCJ Recording Secretary and Garden State Region Immediate Past President “She opens her mouth with wisdom; And the law of kindness is on her tongue.” Proverbs 31:27 My mother-in-law, Evelyn Samtur, z”l, was loving, kind, outspoken and fearless. She was protective of her family and a force of nature. When she told me the story Continue Reading »

Reflections on our trip to Israel: The Land, Zionism, and Resilience

Posted on March 5, 2025

By Julia Loeb, WLCJ International President Reflections on our trip to Israel: The Land, Zionism, and Resilience In Genesis, God tells Avram, “Go forth…to the land that I will show you.” For thousands of years, The Land—now called Israel—has been more than a homeland. It is a living, breathing testament to the resilience, faith, and determination Continue Reading »

Conservative/Masorti Movement Joins In Filing Suit Over New Immigration Raid Rules

Posted on March 3, 2025

Conservative/Masorti Movement Joins In Filing Suit Over New Immigration Raid Rules  This morning, the Rabbinical Assembly and United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ) joined 25 other regional and national Jewish and Christian organizations in filing a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over new rules allowing immigration raids and arrests at houses of worship.  These Continue Reading »