By Julia Loeb, WLCJ International President Brew Harmony not Drama—Lessons from Tazria-Metzora Parashat Tazria-Metzora is not the easiest Torah portion to connect with. The discussion of skin conditions (often translated as leprosy), isolation, and purity laws is not your typical Shabbat table conversation. But beneath the surface (pun intended), there’s a profound message about leadership, responsibility, Continue Reading »
By Sandy Berenbaum, WLCJ Membership Retention Chair Planting Seeds Within Us on Earth Week Shabbat I’d like to begin with one of my favorite poems, Trees by Joyce Kilmer. This poem has resonated with me ever since I was a student at Abraham Lincoln Junior High School, P.S. 171. I vividly remember my music teacher having Continue Reading »
The Conference of Presidents Resource Guide including Jewish and Israel-related events, rallies, sign-on letters, briefings, web pages, videos, documents, and more. This is only disseminated to other Jewish and pro-Israel organizations. Note: while the majority of this information is public through each organization, please do not publish this email wholesale. Please share events and resources Continue Reading »
By Linda Klempner, WLCJ International Vice President and Torah Fund Patron/Scholarship Patron Chair A Women’s Seder Reflects Women’s Roles in Conservative Judaism In the words of longtime Jewish feminist Francine Klagsbrun, “Women’s seders have become a phenomenon of our time… From New York to Nebraska, from Berlin to London, thousands of Jewish women throughout the world celebrate the Continue Reading »
By Wendy J. Glasser, WLCJ International Vice President and Convention Logistics Chair How Women’s League Builds Leaders Parashat Vayikra begins, “The Lord called to Moses,” inviting him into the Tabernacle. Once Moses joined God inside, God instructs him to explain to the Israelites what sacrifices they may make and how the sacrifices should be made. God Continue Reading »
Dear Friends, Supporters and Communities, As we prepare to celebrate the holiday of Pesach – a time of freedom, tradition, and unity – Masorti Olami invites our global community to join us in making a difference. Through our special Pesach campaigns, we are raising vital funds to ensure that communities in need can celebrate the Continue Reading »
The Conference of Presidents Resource Guide including Jewish and Israel-related events, rallies, sign-on letters, briefings, web pages, videos, documents, and more. This is only disseminated to other Jewish and pro-Israel organizations. Note: while the majority of this information is public through each organization, please do not publish this email wholesale. Please share events and resources Continue Reading »
As we approach Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), Yom HaZikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day), and Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel’s Independence Day), we are sharing meaningful resources and thoughtfully prepared materials to support you in organizing impactful ceremonies, commemorative events, and community gatherings. Additionally, for Yom Ha’atzmaut, we have prepared a special exhibition to enrich your celebrations. These Continue Reading »
By Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields, WLCJ Executive Director We’re Moving May 1st! Many of us are familiar with the Yiddish saying, Der Mensth trakht un Got lakht – Woman (Man) Plans and God Laughs. I signed our lease for our WLCJ space on 8th Avenue in New York in mid December 2024, which started anew on January Continue Reading »
By Julia Loeb, WLCJ International President The Power of Collective Action and the World Zionist Congress Elections In this week’s Torah portion, Vayakhel, Moses assembles the entire community of Israel to contribute materials and skills to the building of the Mishkan, the sacred Tabernacle. The Mishkan could not be built by one person, one leader, or one tribe. The Continue Reading »
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