By Cathey, Swerdlow, WLCJ International Vice President and Education Chair Over the years as I have engaged in Torah study on a more regular basis, whenever I reach the beginning of Leviticus, I let out a groan. After the family dramas, the escape from slavery, the magnificence of Mt. Sinai, the Torah now turns to Continue Reading »
Let Us Pray… composed by Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields Executive Director, Women’s League for Conservative Judaism Ribono Shel Olam, Our God in Heaven, We gather as a kehilah kedoshah, a holy community, to communicate with God in our own individual and personal ways; to pray, to learn and sing together. Avinu She-ba-shamayim, stronghold and redeemer Continue Reading »
By Julia Loeb, WLCJ International President Having recently returned from our synagogue’s Purimspiel practice, and delving into my megillah reading for the upcoming weekend, Purim is at the forefront of my thoughts. At the same time, I’m filled with the impactful images and narratives from our Women’s League Civil Rights Journey last week through Atlanta, Birmingham, Selma, and Montgomery, Continue Reading »
Jewish involvement in the U.S. Civil Rights movement helped create fundamental changes in this country. Women’s League traveled on March 11-13, 2024 and learned about the brave freedom fighters and toured significant Civil Rights sites in Georgia and Alabama. Sites included the Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery, Alabama, the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, Continue Reading »
Who was Esther? The Greek Septuagint offers a different Esther than the Hebrew version! What was added or subtracted? A Purim Special !!🥳🎉 Esther is no mere beauty queeen, she is a leader! Dr. Etka Liebowitz takes us through the various readings and interpretations. Watch the Video IF you Continue Reading »
Purim: Adding Some Shenanigans to your Purim For those who want to add a bit more whimsy to your Purim celebration, we’ve created a few resources that you might find enjoyable. Be sure to check out our printable Purim Fortune Tellers and Purim Bingo View Resources The Four Mitzvot of Purim “In celebrating Purim, our Continue Reading »
By Teresa Samtur, WLCJ Recording Secretary and Garden State Region Immediate Past President This week’s Torah reading, Parashat Pekudei, begins with an inventory of the gold, silver and copper given by the Israelites to build and furnish the mishkan (tabernacle). Moses blesses the Israelites after he sees that the work needed to build and furnish the mishkan was completed as commanded. Continue Reading »
V’NAHAFOCH HU: A Guide to Throwing an Inclusive Purim Party In this resource, we seek to address how we can talk about Purim and Purim celebrations in an inclusive way that allows everyone to celebrate safely and doesn’t call anyone out for how they choose to celebrate? Includes: – An alternative reading of the Mitzvah Continue Reading »
As the war in Gaza continues, we ask for your partnership and support for the activities and projects of the Masorti Movement and our kehillot (congregations), helping those affected by the hostilities. Your unwavering solidarity and unity help bolster our pride as Masorti/Conservative Jews during this time of need. We ask you to support our Purim campaign through the Continue Reading »
Women’s League is now a partner with the Neve Shalom Sisterhood Loom Room program. Each time someone comes to weave as a referral from Women’s League, they will have the incredible experience of creating a beautiful Judaic item (and Women’s League will also receive a referral fee). Whether you come to weave yourself or have their volunteers weave the item after Continue Reading »
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