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August 12, 8:00pm on Zoom
Quarterly Sisterhood Leadership Gathering
Register here
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Taste of Convention Dates
October 18 in Buffalo, NY
October 26 in Stamford, CT
November 8 in NYC, NY
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| Time for Canada to Vote in the World Zionist Congress Election |
Join ARZA Canada and WRJ to vote REFORM in the World Zionist Congress election voting period running from June 5-15.
On Thursday, June 5 at 7:00pm, ARZA Canada will be holding a special event to formally launch Canada's WZC election voting period which runs June 5-15. Rabbi Hirsch will be joining in as one of the key speakers, along with Shoshana Dweck (proud NE District member) and a few Canadian rabbis. Each speaker is being asked to focus on the issue that is closest to their hearts - the WHY (why is this election important, why vote, etc.). After every couple of speakers, they will play music and share the voting link and give people time to go and vote (sort of like a telethon style event).
Encourage folks in your congregations and communities to attend. It is open to all who identify as Reform Jews, and especially, Canadian Reform Jews. Of course, our US friends are welcome to attend if they like!
Click here to attend - Passcode is 921609
Click here for Voting Instructions
Click here to Vote - June 5-15
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Looking Ahead to
District Convention 2026 |
Are you excited about our Northeast District Convention coming in March 2026? We sure are! Our committee is working hard to plan for it. Here is how you can help: you can share the graphic below here with your sisterhood members. You could also use it as part of your signature when you send out WRJ related emails. You can download the graphic from here and share it.
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You are also invited to join us for a special "Taste of Convention" event happening across the district this fall. Spend the day with us and see what kinds of things we do at convention. Plus, you will have an opportunity to meet with some of our Executive Board members. Can't wait to see you there.
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Pride can mean many things. Joy. Protest. Vulnerability. Connection.
For many, celebrating Pride month is advocating, "Love is Love." But that is not enough to keep people safe. We also need to work toward equality and acceptance in our communities. Whether you are LGBTQ+ or an ally, there are ways you can help.
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We are sharing a special event with you brought to you by Keshet, a group that works to equip Jewish organizations with the skills and knowledge to build LGBTQ+-affirming communities and work for equality in Jewish life.
This program will explore what meaningful allyship looks like within Jewish and social justice spaces, how to create truly welcoming and inclusive communities, and the current landscape of LGBTQ+ rights—including a legislative update during a pivotal month for Supreme Court decisions. The speaker will offer insight, inspiration, and action steps for standing in solidarity with LGBTQ+ Jews and families, and the increasing importance of supporting LGBTQ+ folks during this politically tumultuous time. You will leave this session with action steps you can take – both personally, and within your Jewish community – to help protect and support our LGBTQ+ friends year-round.
Register here for the June 17 event.
Learn more about Keshet and what they do
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New District Webpages to Help You Learn More About WRJ |
Have you visited our district website recently? It has been updated to make it more helpful for our members and is especially for those new to WRJ.
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- Upcoming Events will remind you of what we have coming up.
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Leadership Resources will discuss membership and district board structure as well as getting a district speaker, marketing information, and district forms.
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WRJ Basics has a video going over what WRJ does to share with your sisterhood, ways we communicate with you, and descriptions of the district and the YES Fund.
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ABCs of WRJ is tucked under the WRJ Basics page and goes through many of the abbreviations commonly used.
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A Safe Space to Discuss Jewish Things |
Are you on Mighty Networks yet?
Read up and discuss any of our upcoming events. Get information and feedback from other sisterhood members. Get the latest scoop on WRJ.
Register here.
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Did your sisterhood do something you would like to share? Or maybe you are having an event that you would like to invite other area sisters to join? Did you have a successful and interesting event to share with others? Please email us at wrjneblast@gmail.com. We love to share good ideas with each other.
Deadline for inclusion in an eblast is the 25th of the prior month.
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| Your sisterhood is entitled to a district speaker
at no cost to your sisterhood.
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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 next full eblast will be sent on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
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