By Ellen Kaner Bresnick, Co-Chair of the WLCJ Kehilah Committee In the whole spectrum of frequently-used sayings, I believe that “Wait till you become a grandparent! There is nothing better” is probably one of the most, if not the most, commonly used one. And why do people think that there is nothing better? That question Continue Reading »
By Diane Mashioff, WLCJ Treasurer In this week’s Torah portion, Shmini, God laid out the “laws of kashrut.” Thirty-seven years ago, I decided to convert to Judaism and adopted the laws of kashrut (keeping a kosher home) and never looked back from my childhood upbringing. I married my beloved husband, Ben, in 1986, and raised two children, Ira and Continue Reading »
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 »
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