Women of Reform Judaism

10/06/2026

Tonight marks three years since the murder of 1,200 Israelis by Hamas terrorists, the largest attack on Jews since the Holocaust. Women of Reform Judaism honors their memories and remembers those lost in the years of war that followed this horrific attack.

All people – Israelis, Palestinians, Jews, and Arabs alike – deserve to live in safety and peace. We remain steadfast in our obligation to push for justice for the victims and peace for all in the region. We also remain committed to democracy and the power of voting ahead of Israel’s elections this October.

09/29/2026

Today, the U.S. Department of Education reinstated a 2020 Title IX ruling that gives more support to those accused of sexual assault rather than survivors and erases any anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ students. WRJ decries the erosion of protections on sexual assault and r**e, which comes to the surface following the reopening of a prominent case, the Cornell 7, that underdisciplined perpetrators of r**e and continues to blame the victim. WRJ urges the Department to rescind this reinstated rule and return to implementation of Title IX under the 2024 guidance. Read the full statement from WRJ CEO Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch and WRJ President Karen Sim: https://wrj.org/press-room/reform-jewish-women-condemn-new-title-ix-ruling-eroding-protections-sexual-assault

09/28/2026

The application deadline has been EXTENDED! 📢🎉🤩 apply below by next Monday, October 5!

4️⃣ more days! There’s only 4 days to take the next step in your leadership journey by applying to WRJ’s North American Board! All individuals who identify as women, nonbinary, or genderfluid and is interested in promoting WRJ's pillars of sisterhood, spirituality, and social justice, both locally and beyond, are encouraged to apply. Learn more and apply: https://wrj.org/our-community/about-wrj/board-service-application/board-service-application

09/25/2026

Shabbat shalom, and chag sukkot sameach! 💛🌿 Sukkot is one of the three pilgrimage festivals and commemorates the ancient fall harvest. During the seven-day festival, people eat and sometimes sleep in a sukkah, a temporary dwelling. We also wave the lulav (a group of branches containing myrtle, willow, and palm frond) and the etrog (a citron) in all cardinal directions, as specified in Leviticus.

There are only 10 more Shabbats until we are back together in person! What is one thing you are looking forward to about the Fried Women’s Summit?

09/24/2026

4️⃣ more days! There’s only 4 days to take the next step in your leadership journey by applying to WRJ’s North American Board! All individuals who identify as women, nonbinary, or genderfluid and is interested in promoting WRJ's pillars of sisterhood, spirituality, and social justice, both locally and beyond, are encouraged to apply. Learn more and apply: https://wrj.org/our-community/about-wrj/board-service-application/board-service-application

09/23/2026

WRJ is thrilled to share that Fried Women’s Summit is officially AT CAPACITY!

We are ecstatic by the incredible response to join together in celebration of sisterhood, spirituality, and social justice.

We can’t wait to welcome an amazing community of women+ for meaningful connection, inspiring learning, and nothing less than joyful celebration.

Still hoping to join us? Don’t count yourself out! If you register now, you will automatically be added to a waitlist. Limited spots may become available, and we would love to have you with us if they do.

Want to ensure you get a taste of WRJ in Philadelphia? All URJ Biennial registrants are welcome to add our Thursday Kehillah lunch to their registration to experience the warmth and energy of our community in the city of “sisterly love.”

Register: https://events.urj.org/event/2026Biennial/Home

09/20/2026

As we enter Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, may we each reflect upon this past year with wisdom and solemnity, and emerge empowered to improve our relationships, communities, and the world around us. G’mar chatimah tovah and wishing everyone an easy fast.

09/17/2026

Who is counted in our community? In our reading the morning of Yom Kippur, the Torah reads, “You stand here this day, all of you, before the Eternal your God.” The Torah names those standing together – leaders and elders, women and men, children and strangers, and reminds us that the covenant extends to the generations to come. Belonging — being counted in — is at the heart of WRJ’s story.

At WRJ, we bring “belonging” to life by developing leaders, advancing gender equity and social justice, deepening Jewish learning, and creating communities of connection. Your support helps ensure this work continues not only for those standing with us today, but for the generations who will come after us. Together, we can continue building a Reform Movement where everyone is counted and everyone belongs.

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