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WLCJ Statement on Israel at War

Posted on October 8, 2023

Sunday, October 8, 2023 | 24th of Tishrei, 5784 At shul this weekend, we read the words of encouragement spoken to Joshua as he faced a harrowing time when crossing over the River Jordan, facing hostile elements in Israel: Chazak v’Ematz, be strong and have courage. At the same time, reports were trickling in of Continue Reading »

WLCJ Statement on the loss of United States Senator Dianne Feinstein

Posted on October 4, 2023

Women’s League for Conservative Judaism mourns the loss of United States Senator Dianne Feinstein, long-serving from California, and a model for Jewish women who wanted to advocate for change. Feinstein, 90, who died September 29, 2023, served in the Senate for more than three decades as its longest-serving woman. Feinstein was the leader on the Continue Reading »

WL Board and Torah Fund Cabinet Meetings + Lunch in the Sukkah + JTS Tour: All in One Day!

Posted on October 4, 2023

We held our first hybrid Women’s League Board of Directors and Torah Fund Cabinet meetings of this fiscal year yesterday, October 3rd, at the Jewish Theological Seminary. It was wonderful to see our Sisters in-person and on Zoom. Here are some photos of the day.             

Looking to the Future: Events for Youth & Students

Posted on October 4, 2023

On TRY, Tichon Ramah Yerushalayim, Israel is your classroom and Jerusalem is your home. Open to 10th-12th grade North American Jewish high school students. Spend the best semester of your life in Israel this spring! Aliza Zeff, TRY Director, will be traveling to North America after Sukkot. If you are considering TRY for your child, Continue Reading »

A message from the WLCJ Programming Team

Posted on October 2, 2023

Are you missing those days back in July like we are? We continue to look at the pictures!! We continue to feel those hugs!!   Sunday was informative… Leadership and Opening Plenum Monday was celebratory… B’not Mitzvah — Torah Fund — Seminaries — Installation Tuesday was a Party… Sisters Around the World — Jewels in Continue Reading »

THIS COULD BE YOU! Future Bat Mitzvah Class

Posted on September 19, 2023

Picture yourself here three years from now –  leading a service, delivering a d’var Torah, and chanting Torah. THIS COULD BE YOU! Here is your opportunity to become a member of the next Bat Mitzvah class. This three-year program, taught by Rabbis, Educators, and Leaders of the Conservative movement, will meet once a month. Joining Continue Reading »

WLCJ App

Posted on August 23, 2023

It’s available for download on all devices (iPhone/iPad/Google Play/Android).  

Women’s League Cares – The collective WE of WLCJ can make a difference!

Posted on August 16, 2023

Women’s League Cares – The collective WE of WLCJ can make a difference! Give a gift today so we can help them be here for tomorrow…. Jerilynn Payne August 16, 2023 The Maui Hawaii wildlife fire is one of the deadliest wildfires in modern United States history with a death toll of, as of August Continue Reading »

Additional Opportunities

Posted on August 3, 2023

Additional Opportunities For the past six years, Keshet and USCJ have worked together to deliver Keshet’s Shivyon Project cohort for USCJ-affiliated synagogues.  Keshet, in partnership with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ), has launched the Shivyon Project cohort for USCJ-affiliated synagogues! The Shivyon project is a year-long cohort-based opportunity for synagogues that want to focus on creating organizational change in order Continue Reading »

MERCAZ USA at the Extraordinary Zionist Congress

Posted on May 30, 2023

MERCAZ USA and our international partners made a significant difference and were a LOUD voice for your values at the Extraordinary Zionist Congress held in Jerusalem at the end of April. The forces fighting for a pluralistic democratic Israel are on the offensive and we won this Congress The delaying tactics of those who opposed Continue Reading »