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MiDor L’Dor – From Generation to Generation

Posted on October 8, 2022

By Rabbi Margie Cella, WLCJ Educator Each of us is a unique Jewish woman, whose identity was shaped and molded by the women who preceded us. Who were the women who passed their Jewish values down to you—Mother(s) Grandmother(s)? Aunts? Sisters? Friends? Teachers? In addition, we, the Conservative/Masorti women of today are the beneficiaries of Continue Reading »

Zoom: Keeping us Connected through ongoing Israel online programs

Posted on September 24, 2022

By Ellie Kremer, WLCJ Israel Chair Hurray for Zoom! Why? Zoom has helped us connect with our Masorti women in Israel and Zoom can help you too! Currently WLCJ has three ongoing Israel programs: Women’s Days of Study — an opportunity to learn and dialog with some of the best teachers in Israel. Each day Continue Reading »

The “Before” Faces of the Holocaust’s Children: A film made with Respect and Love

Posted on September 17, 2022

By Vivian Leber, WLCJ Personal Conversations Chair and WLCJ Board Member The “Before” Faces of the Holocaust’s Children: A film made with Respect and Love My husband, Mark, and I never knew our grandparents—all were Holocaust victims. My late father-in-law was one of only seven Holocaust survivors among 5,000 Jews in his town in Poland. Continue Reading »

125th Anniversary of the First Zionist Congress – An Experience of a Lifetime

Posted on September 10, 2022

It is difficult to put into just a few words the incredible experience I had recently when I had the honor and privilege to represent Women’s League for Conservative Judaism as part of the Mercaz delegation to the 125th Anniversary of the First Zionist Congress. We began this magical celebration with a Shabbaton in Zurich, Continue Reading »

Glimpses of Ramah, Kayitz 2022

Posted on September 6, 2022

August 2022 / Av 5782   Make summer last just a little longer – enjoy the following highlights from Kayitz 2022 from our North American overnight and day camps, our programs in Israel, and our Masorti partner programs in Brazil and Eastern Europe. Overnight Camps Camp Ramah in the Berkshires Video highlights of a special week: Continue Reading »

Convention 2023

Posted on August 24, 2022

Letter you signed to Congress on climate

Posted on August 23, 2022

Dear Letter Signer & Friend,  Thank you for joining with over 70 Jewish organizations in signing the letter urging every Member of Congress to vote for the climate investments in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.    As you know, the Act was signed into law by President Biden this week with provisions that will invest hundreds of Continue Reading »

Finding Makom B’Yachad

Posted on August 20, 2022

By Pam Hudson, Individual Member MetroNorth I am a Jew by Choice. These days, one could say that all of us are Jews by Choice because of the effort it takes to maintain a Jewish identity in this society, but I am one of those Jews who formally converted.  I grew up Roman Catholic. I Continue Reading »

Health and Wellness: Suicide Prevention

Posted on July 30, 2022

It has been said that suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. But help is out there for people who are suffering. People who are in crisis need to know that there are ways of reaching out. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 12th leading cause of death Continue Reading »

Project Stock the Shelves

Posted on July 26, 2022

Your contribution will help reduce food insecurity among our neighbors. Contributions recommended but not limited to: Soup & crackers Shelf stable milk Instant potatoes Mayonnaise Rice & beans Pancake mix & syrup Pasta & sauce Hot or cold cereal/shelf stable milk Salad dressing & condiments Peanut butter & jelly Canned meats (salmon, beef, spam, tuna) Continue Reading »