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Shemini Atzeret 5785

Posted on October 22, 2024

By Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields, WLCJ Executive Director Shemini Atzeret Yizkor As a member of the Jewish community, we have the privilege of having two birthdays – the secular date and also the Hebrew date. Therefore, I often mention to my family that on both March 7 and also on the 21st of Adar, we Continue Reading »

Conference of Presidents Resource Guide 10.11

Posted on October 14, 2024

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 Note: while the majority of this information is public through each organization, please do not publish this email wholesale.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 »

Yom Kippur 5785

Posted on October 10, 2024

By Mindy Steinholz, WLCJ Finance Chair Davening in Sneakers “In a good shoe, I wear a size six, but a seven feels so good, I buy a size eight.” – Miss Truvy (Dolly Parton) in “Steel Magnolias” When I was a girl, every fall brought new shoes. There were school shoes, sneakers, and of course Continue Reading »

Rosh Hashanah 5785

Posted on September 30, 2024

By Julia Loeb, WLCJ International President The Gift of Time: Rosh Hashanah and Living with Intention As Rosh Hashanah approaches, I find myself reflecting on one of the most valuable resources we have—time. This holiday is more than just the start of the Jewish New Year; it’s an opportunity to pause and take stock of Continue Reading »

Resources to Commemorate October 7th

Posted on September 30, 2024

Resources to Commemorate October 7thAs We Approach the One-Year Memorial of October 7th The AZM has compiled a collection of resources from our member organizations and their partners to honor and remember those we have lost. From virtual events and commemorations to educational materials, these resources provide ways to reflect, learn, and connect during this Continue Reading »

Nitzavim-Vayeilech

Posted on September 26, 2024

By Debbie Lempert, WLCJ Convention Program Vice Chair, Leadership Institute Trainer, Consultant, and Hebrew Class Teacher This week’s double Torah portion, Nitzavim-Vayeilech points out that we have free will to make our own choices. Of course, God prefers us to choose life over death and blessings over curses.  Often my husband and I discuss the Continue Reading »

Oct 7th Exhibit at the ANU Museum

Posted on September 24, 2024

Join us for an AZM virtual tour of the highly acclaimed October Seventh exhibit at the ANU Musuem of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv, that examines how Israeli culture reacts to the war and its aftermath. The exhibition features installations by 25 ISRAELI artists, whose creative works reflect the atrocious times the entire Israeli society is facing since Continue Reading »

Heschel Fellowship

Posted on September 17, 2024

USY, together with USCJ is proud to announce that this fall we are launching the 4th cohort of the Heschel Fellowship, an immersive online Jewish learning fellowship for teens that will provide an intensive opportunity to grow in their Jewish knowledge.  In the first part of the course, we will be using traditional and less-traditional Continue Reading »

Conference of Presidents Resource Guide 9.12

Posted on September 16, 2024

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 »

USCJ: Community Connection

Posted on September 3, 2024

Featured Content Deadline Extended to September 18! The deadline to submit applications is now September 18! We heard you! Some synagogues need more time to complete their Sulam for Imagineers application, so we are extending the deadline to Wednesday, September 18th. Applications already received will receive priority responses soon. Click here to view the recording Continue Reading »