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WLCJ Statement on Violence in Israel

Posted on April 12, 2022

In light of the recent unspeakable acts of terror committed against innocent Israeli citizens, Women’s League for Conservative Judaism would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our unwavering support for the State of Israel, and its citizens right to exist in peace and without fear. We continue to pray for strength and courage for Continue Reading »

Update On The Situation In Ukraine (as of March 29, 2022)

Posted on April 11, 2022

An Update On The Situation In Ukraine – March 29, 2022 As the war in Ukraine enters its second month, our Ukrainian Masorti/Conservative communities across the country and beyond its borders are still in need of our support. Together with Masorti Olami’s partners at The Schechter Institutes, we are continuing to assist community members both within Ukraine and Continue Reading »

Sisters Celebrating Together!

Posted on April 2, 2022

By Edna Schrank, Convention Chair That is the theme of our WLCJ International Convention 2023, beautifully communicated in the Convention logo below. Personally, I cannot wait to get together with my WLCJ sisters in person! Though you likely don’t have a paper calendar for 2023 yet, mark your digital calendars for Sunday, July 16 through Wednesday, Continue Reading »

Announcement from the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies

Posted on March 21, 2022

The Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies of American Jewish University and its visionary leadership realize that the Jewish people need great rabbis now to: Access the wisdom of the ages Build lives and communities of joy and meaning Keep our ancient heritage vital We are delighted to share that for the 2022-2023 academic year, the Continue Reading »

My Trip to Israel

Posted on March 19, 2022

By Debbi Kaner Goldich, International President Four weeks ago today I left for the trip of a lifetime to Israel. Waiting for me in Israel was our Executive Director Rabbi Ellen Wolintz-Fields. I stayed eleven days and although I have been home almost two weeks, I still feel so excited and as though I just Continue Reading »

2022 Masorti Women’s Study Day – Follow up and recordings

Posted on March 13, 2022

Letter sent on Thursday, March 10, 2022 by Diane Friedgut to all participants who attended Women’s Days of Study. Dear Women’s Study Days Registrants, (עברית בהמשך) Due to the Schechter staff’s heavy involvement with the Ukraine relief efforts, my usual request for feedback letter re the two recent Masorti Women’s Study Days never went out Continue Reading »

I truly am my brother’s keeper

Posted on March 12, 2022

By Margie Miller, Immediate Past International President Having taught Hebrew school for many years, I obviously retold the story of Cain and Abel, introducing the children to the literal meaning of that question. ”Where is your brother?” asked God and Cain replied “Am I my brother’s keeper?” As adults we know that simple question is Continue Reading »

Women’s League Archives: Join Us in Our Quest!

Posted on March 8, 2022

Exciting things are happening with our Women’s League archives. The Board of Women’s League voted to permanently loan our archives to the Jewish Theological Seminary. This is fabulous since it will insure our historical items will be stored and catalogued properly and will be more accessible to our members as well as the public. During Continue Reading »

An Update And Prayer For Peace In Ukraine

Posted on March 8, 2022

  Masorti Olami and The Schechter Institutes are in close contact with our communities across Ukraine, and while there is extreme uncertainty and panic right now, we are sharing with you, our friends and supporters around the world, what we know about the current situation on the ground. The present situation in Ukraine is extremely Continue Reading »

Ruach Ukraine: Music for Peace and Solidarity

Posted on March 5, 2022

  Stream Live on Facebook Stream Live on Youtube Ukraine is under siege. The current conflict has generated over 500,000 refugees in just over a week with the promise of many times that to come. Thousands of people have been hiding in underground bunkers, subways and basements to avoid the bombs and missiles that have Continue Reading »