Deb Lelchuk, WRJ Board Member

Board Member

Women of Reform Judaism

Born and raised in California and never left, Deb has been married for 36 years and raised two wonderful, accomplished daughters. She volunteered with numerous organizations over the years, including but not limited to WRJ, NCJW, her synagogue and woman’s group boards, a local refugee coalition, and Friends of the Library.

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My Not-So-Typical Leadership Story

Deb Lelchuk, WRJ Board Member

September 5, 2023

How did you wind up on WRJ’s Board?

I was invited to a reception with (now) Executive Director Emerita Rabbi Marla J. Feldman at the Pacific District Convention in 2018 and was encouraged to apply to WRJ’s North American Board. I was excited about the...

Experiencing Israel

WRJ Israel Trip Recap - Part II

Deb Lelchuk, WRJ Board Member

May 17, 2023

Last week, several WRJ women finished up their tour of Israel on WRJ's “Women Off the Beaten Path” journey. They have been sending photos and stories about their adventures all week, and we have been posting them on social media. Here is a complete recap of...

Go On A Journey with WRJ

Shoshana Dweck, VP of Social Justice, Temple Shaaray Tefila, Bedford Corners, NY

Deb Lelchuk, WRJ Board Member

May 5, 2022

For some of us, going anyplace together is the driving force – the camaraderie, the joy of being and experiencing together has been missing in our lives. Others are most looking forward to a chance to dive more deeply into the civil rights history of the United States. Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel famously likened marching in Selma, Alabama, to praying with his feet. We all want to learn with our feet, our hearts, and our prayers by taking this journey together.