By Julia Loeb, WLCJ International President Last week, I visited a Jewish school in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, with the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations and listened to children sing. Their voices were clear and confident singing Oseh Shalom, Hebrew words that have traveled across continents and centuries. These were not whispered songs Continue Reading »
By Lymor Wasserman International WL Budget Chair, WLCJ Consultant, WLCJ Executive Committee, Southern Region Treasurer I’m writing this after an incredible eleven inches of snow fell in Charlotte, NC—something this city hasn’t seen in more than twenty years. Having grown up in northern New Jersey, gone to school in the Catskills, and spent a decade Continue Reading »
By Esta Z. Lichtenstein, WLCJ International Vice President and Communications Chair I recently returned from a five-day quilting retreat. I love attending them and try to do three annually. So, what is a quilting retreat? Usually held in a hotel or resort-type venue, it is the chance to spend time solely focusing on something I Continue Reading »
By Julia Loeb, WLCJ International President There is an old story about a group of frogs who enter a race. The course is difficult, and almost immediately the crowd begins to shout discouragement. “It’s too hard!” “You’ll never make it!” “Why even try?” One by one, the frogs drop out until only one remains. Against Continue Reading »
by Rabbi Margie Cella This week we read the story of the nation of Israel leaving Egypt, pursued by a reluctant Pharaoh and his army of six hundred chariots. Paralyzed with fear, the people turned to Moses for guidance when they were entrapped by the waters of the Red Sea in front of them. God Continue Reading »
by Rabbi Margie Cella Often when I am preparing to write each week, I refer to what I wrote in my book to jog my memory. This week I was drawn to my commentary on the ninth plague, which I wrote on January 18, 2021. I’d like to quote parts of my own words because Continue Reading »
Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields, WLCJ Executive Director At the end of December 2025, my husband and I were privileged to take a seven day cruise for an early 25th wedding anniversary celebration. One of my favorite activities on a cruise is attending the art auction. When I was waiting for the art auction on the Continue Reading »
Debbie Lempert, WLCJ Convention Programming Vice Chair, Leadership Institute Trainer and WLCJ Consultant This week’s parashah, Shemot, begins the Exodus story. I once asked my Rabbi why we read Shemot now instead of the spring. He suggested that it helps us prepare for our spiritual journey out of Egypt before the holiday arrives. While I Continue Reading »
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