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Israel at War: Masorti and MERCAZ Olami Stands with Israel

Posted on October 8, 2023

We at MERCAZ USA are horrified by the Hamas attack that has left out brothers and sisters in Israel in the midst of war. Now, more than ever, it is critical that we remain engaged and come together to show our love and support for the people of Israel. We join Masorti and MERCAZ Olami Continue Reading »

Masorti: ה’ עֹז לְעַמּוֹ יִתֵּן May the LORD grant strength to His people

Posted on October 8, 2023

Rabbi David Arias, of Kehillat Moriah in Haifa, saying goodbye to his son as he heads off to war. As the hours tick by, the fog is clearing and being replaced by shocking information that churns our insides. A NOAM graduate and some children and adults from our kehillot are among the many dozens of Continue Reading »

WLCJ Statement on Israel at War

Posted on October 8, 2023

Sunday, October 8, 2023 | 24th of Tishrei, 5784 At shul this weekend, we read the words of encouragement spoken to Joshua as he faced a harrowing time when crossing over the River Jordan, facing hostile elements in Israel: Chazak v’Ematz, be strong and have courage. At the same time, reports were trickling in of Continue Reading »

WLCJ Statement on the loss of United States Senator Dianne Feinstein

Posted on October 4, 2023

Women’s League for Conservative Judaism mourns the loss of United States Senator Dianne Feinstein, long-serving from California, and a model for Jewish women who wanted to advocate for change. Feinstein, 90, who died September 29, 2023, served in the Senate for more than three decades as its longest-serving woman. Feinstein was the leader on the Continue Reading »

WL Board and Torah Fund Cabinet Meetings + Lunch in the Sukkah + JTS Tour: All in One Day!

Posted on October 4, 2023

We held our first hybrid Women’s League Board of Directors and Torah Fund Cabinet meetings of this fiscal year yesterday, October 3rd, at the Jewish Theological Seminary. It was wonderful to see our Sisters in-person and on Zoom. Here are some photos of the day.             

Looking to the Future: Events for Youth & Students

Posted on October 4, 2023

On TRY, Tichon Ramah Yerushalayim, Israel is your classroom and Jerusalem is your home. Open to 10th-12th grade North American Jewish high school students. Spend the best semester of your life in Israel this spring! Aliza Zeff, TRY Director, will be traveling to North America after Sukkot. If you are considering TRY for your child, Continue Reading »

A message from the WLCJ Programming Team

Posted on October 2, 2023

Are you missing those days back in July like we are? We continue to look at the pictures!! We continue to feel those hugs!!   Sunday was informative… Leadership and Opening Plenum Monday was celebratory… B’not Mitzvah — Torah Fund — Seminaries — Installation Tuesday was a Party… Sisters Around the World — Jewels in Continue Reading »

THIS COULD BE YOU! Future Bat Mitzvah Class

Posted on September 19, 2023

Picture yourself here three years from now –  leading a service, delivering a d’var Torah, and chanting Torah. THIS COULD BE YOU! Here is your opportunity to become a member of the next Bat Mitzvah class. This three-year program, taught by Rabbis, Educators, and Leaders of the Conservative movement, will meet once a month. Joining Continue Reading »

Rosh Hashanah

Posted on September 16, 2023

By Julia Loeb, WLCJ International President This Shabbat ushers in the Yamim Noraim—the Days of Awe. Rosh Hashanah is observed from Friday night to Sunday night. The Torah refers to this holiday as Yom Teruah, the day of sounding the shofar.  The Talmud understands the shofar blasts to represent the cries of women, and the Continue Reading »

Fall and the High Holidays

Posted on September 2, 2023

By Julia Loeb, WLCJ International President Ah Fall! As the calendar flips to September, I keep thinking of the song “It’s the most wonderful time of the year”– Not the Andy Williams Christmas version, but the Staples commercial with parents excitedly pushing carts down the aisles to get school supplies for their children who are Continue Reading »