Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields, WLCJ Executive Director In this month of Adar, we are told to be happy, as stated in the saying that goes along with the month: Me She’nichas Adar, Marbim B’Simcha. When you enter the month of Adar, your happiness is to be increased. However, can one really command a feeling? We Continue Reading »
As the United States and Israel undertake ongoing military actions in Iran, Women’s League for Conservative Judaism (WLCJ) expresses its unwavering support for the safety of American and Israeli armed forces, the people of Israel, and all civilians who are in harm’s way. We stand behind efforts to safeguard the Israeli people and to promote Continue Reading »
By Debbie Zimmerman, WLCJ Leadership Institute Logistics Chair & International Board Member I look forward to my weekend as Shabbat approaches. Shabbat is special. It is a time to reflect on my past week and acknowledge all that is great in my life. I take the time to slow down, appreciate my family, friends, and surroundings. Continue Reading »
By Joyce Levitas, WLCJ CRM and Member Portal Developer This week in Parashat Vayishlach, we read: Vayishlach Yaakov mal’achim lefanav – “And Jacob sent messengers ahead of him.” (Genesis 32:4) Jacob sends mal’achim, “messengers”—not of war, but of peace, care, and preparation. His actions remind us that in moments of fear or uncertainty, the Jewish response is often to send Continue Reading »
by Rabbi Margie Cella The name of this parashah means “lives of Sarah”, but it ironically begins with her death. The Torah does not give the cause of her death, but many believe that she died of a broken heart after hearing that Abraham had taken Isaac to the top of Mt. Moriah to offer Continue Reading »
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