We are deeply heartbroken by the devastating wildfire that consumed the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, a cherished sanctuary of worship, learning, and community. While we mourn the loss of the physical space that held generations of sacred moments, we take comfort in the fact that all congregants were safely evacuated, and the Torah scrolls—symbols Continue Reading »
By Anne Greenbaum, WLCJ International Vice President and WLCJ Israel Chair This past year I had the pleasure of studying the Book of Genesis with my grandson Manny. His bar mitzvah was December 28th. Shabbat morning we read Miketz. At Minchah, Manny read from this week’s parashah, Vayigash. Manny is dyslexic so reading English is Continue Reading »
Save the date WWW2025 will be on Super Sunday, February 9, 2025! 2025 ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Questions about the 2025 World Wide Wrap? . . .reach out to the FJMC WWW Committee – www@fjmc.org
By Julia Loeb, WLCJ International President Over Thanksgiving, I rewatched one of my favorite movies, The Princess Bride, an action-adventure rom-com that’s guaranteed to lift your spirits with its “happily ever after” ending and the power of “true love.” If you haven’t seen it yet, GO WATCH IT! There’s a tragicomic moment in the film where Continue Reading »
NCJW Leads 60+ Diverse National Faith-Based and Secular Organizations in Urging President Biden to Publish the Equal Rights Amendment December 5, 2025 The Honorable Joseph Biden, Jr. President of the United States The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Biden: We, the undersigned over 60 national religious, religiously-affiliated, secular, values-based, and Continue Reading »
By Ellen Kaner Bresnick, WLCJ Executive Committee, Convention Programming Vice Chair During the years when I was growing up, my mother always told me that I was born on the first night of Chanukkah. She recounted how I, her first child, was her special Chanukkah gift that year. Many years later, I did find out Continue Reading »
On Hanukkah, we light a new candle each night because our task is to add light to our world. We hope our Hanukkah and mental health resources add light to your life this Hanukkah —and help create a brighter world for everyone. Hanukkah Articles and Resources Rekindling Faith: Reflections on Mental Health for Hanukkah Giving to Continue Reading »
By Julia Loeb, WLCJ International President This week’s Torah portion, Toldot, is packed with drama—sibling rivalry, parental favoritism, trickery, and betrayal. When Isaac’s sons come to him seeking a blessing, he asks, “Who are you?” Their answers both deceive their father and themselves. Jacob claims to be Esau, his older brother. Esau, knowing he sold Continue Reading »
By Marcy Weinstein, Assistant Treasurer,B’nai Jeshurun Sisterhood, Pepper Pike, Ohio, Central Great Lakes Region My brothers, may they rest in peace, were ‘Bar Mitzvahed’ when they were 13. Frankly, I don’t remember if I was given the chance to become a Bat Mitzvah. It was long ago, and in those days, it was rare for a Continue Reading »
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