Leadership Development

My Not-So-Traditional Leadership Story

Mandee Heinl

October 3, 2023

How did you wind up on WRJ's Board?

While I have served on our synagogue board for the last eight years, it was after the 2016 presidential election that I found myself looking to my faith community for guidance, explanation, and inspiration.

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Leadership Development

My Not-So-Traditional Leadership Story

Jane Taves

September 19, 2023

How did you wind up on WRJ’s Board?

My journey to WRJ’s Board is different than many, and I hope it can encourage others that there is more than one path to WRJ leadership.

A group of nine women stand on a stage with a podium.

Leadership Development

Take a Risk! Add Your Voice to the Mix

Rachelle Weiss Crane

August 4, 2023

Since you are reading this, you likely know that Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) cultivates sisterhood by empowering Reform Jewish women to find strength, joy, and connection in their communities. You likely know WRJ inspires spiritual growth by enriching...

Leadership Development

Leadership Spotlight: Phyllis Strasberg

May 25, 2023

As May is Jewish-American Heritage Month, watch what Phyllis has to say about her Jewish-American special customs and traditions. We also interviewed Phyllis about her leadership experience. Find out how she describes her leadership, who she admires, and her advice for future leaders.

Leadership Development

Mentoring and Stepping Back

Nicole Villalpando

January 27, 2023

22. That’s the number of years I served on my Sisterhood board. When I started in 2000, I was six weeks pregnant. That baby has now graduated college, and his younger sister graduated high school. A lot happened in the years I served on my Sisterhood board, both in my life and the life of my Sisterhood. By the Fall of 2022, it was time to step back. It was time to get out of the way of other women so they could lead. Could you be holding back future leaders? Are you the one who is afraid that if you don’t step up, no one will take your place?