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Featured Board Member - A New Monthly Feature
Upcoming Events
Sisterhood News
News from WRJ
Calendar and Other Resources
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Alissa Woska
VP of Marketing & Communications
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What social justice issue are you most passionate about? Definitely, mental health. I feel like this is still an uncomfortable topic for some people. Issues with mental health should be thought of in the same way that we think of any other health issues. It is not a shameful thing to need help with mental health. Most of us will have mental health challenges at some point in our lives and it is important to get any needed help.
What is your favorite Jewish song or prayer? I am a huge fan of contemporary interpretations of prayers. To me, music adds another layer of spirituality to prayers. My personal favorite songs are Sweet Dance (Mi Chamocha) by Beth Schaffer and L'Dor Vador by Josh Nelson.
What famous person or people inspire you? Ruth Bader Ginsberg and Elie Wiesel. Elie Wiesel inspired me through his never-ending belief in the good of humanity, his passion to speak up and speak out, and his kindness and friendship after we met. Ruth Bader Ginsberg inspired me by her determination, her sense of doing what is right, and her sense of humor about life.
What makes WRJ so special to you? The women that have become my friends and mentors are the most special to me. Finding others who are passionate about life and having so much in common with them makes my heart happy.
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March 10, 2024 at 1:00 pm
on Zoom
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March 11, 2024, at 7:30 pm
on Zoom
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| Skill Building with WRJ: DEI Workshop with Avodah
WRJ has been in the midst of a long-term process to examine both the visible and invisible identities within our community. In this workshop, we'll continue to build our skills for how to make sure that everyone in our community feels a genuine sense of belonging. We'll delve into some specific areas of difference, learn from the stories of some members of our community who have experienced harm, and more. The workshop will be led by Sarra Alpert, Director of the Avodah Institute for Social Change.
Register here.
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March 14, 2024, at 7:30 pm
on Zoom
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| Through Women's Eyes: Antisemitism in America
With antisemitism rising today at home and abroad, award-winning author Professor Pamela Nadell of American University, will discuss American Jewish women in the past facing antisemitism, how it affected their lives, and how they responded.
The recording will be available to everyone who registers for the program. For more information, contact Sharon Wyner at swyner@lappinfoundation.org. The program is free, and everyone is welcome.
Sponsored by Hadassah Northeast. Click on flyer to enlarge.
Register here.
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March 17, 2024, at
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
in Norwell, MA
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| Queen Esther's Day of Feast and Fashion with the Sisterhood of Congregation Sha'aray Shalom
Join this sisterhood in Hingham, Massachusetts, for a fashion show, lunch, sweets, raffles, and shopping at a restaurant in Norwell, Massachusetts.
Click on the flyer for more details and for registration information.
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March 28, 2024, at 7:30 pm
on Zoom
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| Northeast District Event featuring Rabbi Marla J. Feldman
Spend some time with our WRJ North America Executive Director Emerita. Read between the lines of Torah and watch the women in the Passover story come alive.
Click here to buy Rabbi Feldman's book at a discount.
Gather your sisterhood/women's group to watch and participate in this zoom program or watch the zoom on your own.
Register here
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March 30, 2024, at 7:00 pm
at Beth El Temple Center, Belmont, MA
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| Northeast District WRJ Says STOP Event
Join us for a special evening with Shoshana Dweck, WRJ Vice President of Social Justice (and proud Northeast District member), for a Havdalah service with dessert to follow. Shoshana will be leading the event along with past district president, Trina Novak. Stand proudly with them and wear teal as WRJ says STOP: An Initiative Against Sexual Harassment and Assault.
To register: please email wrj@betheltemplecenter.org
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| A New Northeast Blog Article
Check out a new WRJ blog article "Supporting WRJ's YES Fund - A Lifetime of Lifelines," from Northeast District's past president, Trina Novak.
"I joined my sisterhood and the National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods, now Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ), primarily to form connections with other like-minded Jewish women. Joining a robust sisterhood with several members actively engaged in the district and North American levels led to knowledge and enthusiasm about the YES Fund. I was inspired by stories of WRJ’s fundraising efforts in support of future clergy, our youth movement, and special projects uplifting our progressive values."
Read more here.
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Congratulations to the following women for their nominations to the WRJ Board of Directors for 2024-2027:
Gail Feldman, Rockville Centre, NY
Suzy Gelman, Rockville Centre, NY
Tamara Glick, Toronto, ON, Canada
Celia Seigerman-Levit, New York, NY
And for a 2-year extension to her term:
Rabbi Linda Henry Goodman, Garden City, NY
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WRJ Has a New Podcast
WRJ is proud to announce, “Just for This,” a podcast that inspires women in leadership to talk about women and leadership with WRJ Executive Director Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch as your host!
Tune in and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts on Mondays at 12pm ET.
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WRJ Makes a Statement About Protecting Israeli Women
This week, WRJ's Executive Committee collectively wrote "We Will Never Be Silent in the Fight for Women’s Rights and Bodily Integrity, against Sexual Assault and Violence, and for a Democratic and Jewish State."
Read the full statement here.
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WRJ E-Cards Now Available
WRJ is delighted to announce, for the first time ever, the ability to send e-cards. Our brand-new collection of beautifully crafted e-cards are now available for a small donation to WRJ.
They will be sent immediately to the recipient of your choice, with a personalized message, to celebrate special occasions, offer words of encouragement, or brighten one’s day.
All proceeds go directly to WRJ’s sisterhood, spirituality, and social justice programming.
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Fried Women's Conference May 30-June 2, 2024 in New Orleans, LA
Join WRJ this spring to “unmask your potential” at what is sure to be an unforgettable, in-person (re)union at the Fried Women’s Conference (FWC)! WRJ’s flagship event, FWC is a multi-day experience to hone leadership skills, further Jewish learning, partake in women-led worship and music, and deepen connections with other sisterhoods, women, and WRJ at large.
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We have transitioned our message board from Yammer/Viva Engage to Mighty Networks
If you have not already done so, please follow this link to request an account on our new platform.
Click here to sign up for Mighty Networks.
If you already have an account, you can access the WRJ group here.
We have information for you to get the basics of using the new site, including videos on how to navigate the site here.
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March is
Women's History, Reading, Disability Awareness, and Nutrition Month
March 8
International Women's Day
March 10
Daylight Savings Time
Spring Forward
March 11
National Nap Day
(See March 10 event)
March 12
National Women's Equal Pay Day
March 19
First Day of Spring
March 23
Purim
March 28
"Biblical Women Speak" with Rabbi Marla Feldman
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Need Access to
Mighty Networks?
(formerly known as Yammer)
Contact WRJ at
212-650-4050
or send a note to leadership@wrj.org
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| Request a District Speaker
Your sisterhood is entitled to a district speaker at no cost to your sisterhood. Learn more here.
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Donate to the District
Make a gift to WRJ Northeast District Fund (NDF) to say thank you, happy birthday, mazel tov, or to send get well wishes or condolences to your family members and friends. An acknowledgment will be emailed to each person whose email address is provided.
The NDF enables the Northeast District to support our sisterhoods, women’s groups, and individual members.
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The WRJ Northeast District happily welcomes Spring!!
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