By Teresa Samtur, WLCJ Recording Secretary and Garden State Region Immediate Past President “She opens her mouth with wisdom; And the law of kindness is on her tongue.” Proverbs 31:27 My mother-in-law, Evelyn Samtur, z”l, was loving, kind, outspoken and fearless. She was protective of her family and a force of nature. When she told me the story Continue Reading »
By Julia Loeb, WLCJ International President Reflections on our trip to Israel: The Land, Zionism, and Resilience In Genesis, God tells Avram, “Go forth…to the land that I will show you.” For thousands of years, The Land—now called Israel—has been more than a homeland. It is a living, breathing testament to the resilience, faith, and determination Continue Reading »
Conservative/Masorti Movement Joins In Filing Suit Over New Immigration Raid Rules This morning, the Rabbinical Assembly and United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ) joined 25 other regional and national Jewish and Christian organizations in filing a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over new rules allowing immigration raids and arrests at houses of worship. These Continue Reading »
By Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields, WLCJ Executive Director Rabbi’s Reflections: M’givul HaLevanon – From the border of Lebanon I have been blessed to have been able to visit Israel many times in my lifetime. After returning from Israel this past Friday, having attended the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations (COP) 50th Mission to Continue Reading »
Prayers for the Released Hostages The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of emotions watching some of the hostages come home. Who will really be coming home? What condition will they be in? And our hearts break for the families and friends of hostages who do not know the conditions of their loved ones. Continue Reading »
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By Lymor Wasserman, WLCJ Budget Chair, Executive Committee Appointee, and Hebrew Class Teacher “Let me tell you a story” was my grandfather’s way of connecting with us. Whatever the situation, he wanted to relay a story from his life so he could impart his wisdom to us. As a granddaughter of four Holocaust survivors and the Continue Reading »
By Julia Loeb, WLCJ International President In Parashat Vaera, the story of the plagues unfolds as God begins to demonstrate divine power to Pharaoh and the Egyptians. Among these plagues is the curious and slightly comical one of frogs. Imagine frogs all over the palace—in the kitchens, in the royal halls, and even in the beds. Continue Reading »
By Lori Snow, WLCJ International Vice President and International Torah Fund Chair My lucky family and I still have my feisty mom with us. Phyllis, or as I call her when I tease her, “Phyll,” is now less than five feet tall, full of personality and increasingly opinionated. Mom has become more politically aware and Continue Reading »
By Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields, WLCJ Executive Director Our Bond with Israel As early as I can remember, I felt a special bond with the State of Israel, and the people of Israel. Since October 7, 2023, this bond has increased and grown even stronger. My sense is that many of our WLCJ Sisters agree Continue Reading »
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