Advocacy

Reform Jewish Women Condemn Kidnappings, Other Crimes of War, Targeting Women, Children, and the Elderly by Hamas

Contact: Alyson Malinger Rubin, arubin@wrj.org, 908-461-0955

October 10, 2023

New York, NY - Following reports of kidnapping, violence against women, and other crimes of war carried out by Hamas fighters during the

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jewish holidays and environmental justice

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Summer Advocacy Action Items: In Pursuit of “Liberty and Justice for All”

Lillie Heyman

July 7, 2023

Summer is a busy time full of vacations, summer camp, time with family, celebrations, and more. With our packed schedules and, hopefully, time to recharge, we must not forget to set aside a few moments to reflect and take action.

For many in the U.S., the.

WRJ sisterhood feeds migrants at their synagogue.

Social Justice

Women of B’nai Israel of Sacramento Responds to Migrant Crisis

Eve Panush

June 20, 2023

As 35 migrants on two chartered flights from out of state were dropped off in Sacramento with no advance warning, the Women of B’nai Israel saw the developing crisis firsthand and knew what had to be done, as congregants of Congregation B’nai Israel, which is a member of SacACT (Sacramento Area Congregations Together).

WRJ RAC 2023 Day of Action photo collage

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WRJ Leaders Attend RAC's Day Of Action

May 25, 2023

Earlier this month, Women of Reform Judaism attended the Religious Action Center's Day of Action as part of the Power for Purpose: The Reform Movement's Campaign for Climate Justice. The event began with words of inspiration from Rabbi Jonah Pesner, LaTosha...

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Commission on Social Action Meeting Recap

Betsey Hurwitz-Schwab

May 25, 2023

WOW! I have just attended my first in-person Commission on Social Action (CSA) meeting. I have attended several meetings on Zoom, but it is different in person. There were many expert speakers who came in to talk with the group. The topics were serious but...