From Jewish Women International on April 11, 2024: This year, we invite you to add a flower to your seder plate as a way to stand in solidarity with the women of Israel – to honor the memory of those who we lost at the hands of Hamas and other terrorists, to give hope to those who survived, and to share our strength with those who are still held hostage.  This added symbol feels especially appropriate. In many ways, the story of Passover is the story of women — the story of Shifra and Puah, of Yocheved and Miriam. To these names, we add the names of the Israeli women from October 7th ..read more

  PASSOVER RESOURCES See a list of Passover supplements from various Jewish organizations HERE, compiled by AZM. Buy your Hostage and Missing Families Forum haggadot HERE. Digital versions will be made available shortly. ADL Audit ADL released its 2023 Audit of Antisemitic Events this morning. Read the report HERE.   The post Conference of Presidents Resource Guide 4.16 first appeared on Women's League for Conservative Judaism ..read more

  Everything You Need for Passover: Hosting a Seder for People New to Judaism or the Seder “So, you’re hosting a seder and you are expecting guests who might be new to Judaism or new to Passover? Well, my friend, you have picked the perfect holiday to do so.” Read on for more tips on hosting your first Seder. Read Article   The Passover Preparation Checklist We know that preparing for Passover can feel like a daunting task. There are so many things to plan for! Food, utensils, guests! Don’t worry, because Exploring Judaism has your back! With this handy checklist, you will be fully ..read more

  For more information, contact Suzanne Swift at suzanne@jewishbooks.org and mention you’re a WLCJ Member The post Jewish Book Council: Discount to WLCJ Members! first appeared on Women's League for Conservative Judaism ..read more

When the Masorti Movement first entered Hostage Square, set up a few days after the initial shock of the October 7 atrocities, like all Israelis, we did not expect the site to become a routine part of our lives. We asked ourselves, what is Masorti’s role, as a pluralistic religious movement, in these dark times. We understood that we had no choice but to do everything we could to hold the hope for the return of our hostages, in our own special way. This is how we created the prayer circle, in which we do not just invite all to take part, but actively seek out prayer leaders from all sectors o ..read more

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Let Us Pray… composed by Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields Executive Director, Women’s League for Conservative Judaism Ribono Shel Olam, Our God in Heaven, We gather as a kehilah kedoshah, a holy community, to communicate with God in our own individual and personal ways; to pray, to learn and sing together.  Avinu She-ba-shabayim, stronghold and redeemer of the people of Israel. We pray for security and peace throughout the world, in the nations in which we live, and in the State of Israel. Guide its leaders and advisors with Your light and Your truth.  Strengthen the hands of those who ..read more

Jewish involvement in the U.S. Civil Rights movement helped create fundamental changes in this country. Women’s League traveled on March 11-13, 2024 and learned about the brave freedom fighters and toured significant Civil Rights sites in Georgia and Alabama. Sites included the Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery, Alabama, the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, and many more!  These first-hand experiences allowed us to explore issues of race and racism, and the legacy of the Civil Rights movement. As we traveled and reflected together as a Women’s League community, we returned with more ..read more

Who was Esther?   The Greek Septuagint offers a different Esther than the Hebrew version!   What was added or subtracted?   A Purim Special !! Esther is no mere beauty queeen, she is a leader!     Dr. Etka Liebowitz takes us through the various readings and interpretations.    Watch the Video   IF you missed yesterday’s ZOOMING INTO PURIM – here is the recording!   Watch the Recording The post PURIM SPECIAL: Who was Esther – Greeks vs. Jews first appeared on Women's League for Conservative Judaism ..read more

Purim: Adding Some Shenanigans to your Purim For those who want to add a bit more whimsy to your Purim celebration, we’ve created a few resources that you might find enjoyable. Be sure to check out our printable Purim Fortune Tellers and Purim Bingo View Resources The Four Mitzvot of Purim “In celebrating Purim, our tradition outlines four special mitzvot for the holiday.  This article will go through each of the four mitzvot with an explanation of “how-to” and some ideas about how to make it fit into your lifestyle and availability.” Read Article 16 Facts about Purim and the B ..read more