Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 25 of Tishrei, 5787

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It remains indelibly etched in our hearts. For there we hold the lives lost, the families
forever changed, and the survivors who carry the weight of that day. We honor their
resilience and recognize that courage can coexist with grief and healing follows no
timetable.

In the voices of survivors, we hear both the pain of remembrance and the determination
to embrace life again. Their hope inspires us and calls to us to listen deeply, to care for
one another, and to help build a future of greater peace and security.

Shema Koleinu – Hear our Voice! Once again, these words are both a prayer and a call
to each of us. May we hear those who share their stories and in the stillness of the
moment, recognize those whose pain remains unspoken. May we listen with
compassion and honor their stories. Together may we turn our prayers into acts of
caring and sustain the hope for healing and peace.

As the women of Women’s League, may we join our voices in remembrance, solidarity
and hope:

…May the memories of those we lost be a blessing;

…May survivors find strength, comfort, and moments of renewed joy;

…May our shared voice carry an enduring promise that:

We remember; We stand beside you; and We, too, will continue to nurture hope.

Pam Schlosberg, International President

Makom B'Yachad October 7 Remembrance Service

this Wednesday at 12:00 pm ET

Sichot beyn Achayot – Conversations Between Sisters

SHEMA KOLEINU – HEAR OUR VOICES

There are many ways in which we use our communal voices to strengthen our relationship with God. We will look at three very different instances of using our voices for Tikkun Olam, repairing our world, while imploring God to hear us and support us.

Session 1: Shimor haKolot shel HaNitzolim – Preserving the Voices of Survivors

Sun | Oct 11 | 12:00 pm ET | Zoom

The Shoah (Holocaust), October 7, and September 11 – three of the most traumatic events of modern history. We will hear personal stories from both Israeli and American survivors of these events and learn how important it is to preserve their stories for future generations.

GUEST SPEAKERS

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE GUEST SPEAKERS HERE.

Session 2: The Power of Our Voices – Giving a Voice to Those Unable to Speak for Themselves

Sun | Nov 22 | 12:00 pm ET | Zoom

Our voices form such an integral part of our worship, through singing, talking, and studying. But what about those among us who are non-speaking? We will look at how, using new technological advances, we can enable those who are non-speaking to fully engage in religious life.

GUEST SPEAKERS

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE GUEST SPEAKERS HERE.

Session 3: Raising Women’s Voices in Prayer

Sun | Dec 20 | 12:00 pm ET | Zoom

This year we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first ordination of women cantors at JTS. We will look at the halachic process involved in bringing that to fruition, as well as how the role of cantor has changed over time. We will also speak with some Israeli women who serve as shlichot tzibbur (prayer leaders) in their Masorti congregations. 

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Sun | Oct 11 | 12:00 am ET or Mon | Oct 12 | 7:00 am Israel Time

Please join the Women of the Wall on Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan to show our support
as they raise their voices in prayer to welcome the month of Cheshvan. In Canada,
your WLCJ “sisters” will be celebrating the secular holiday of Thanksgiving. We can
use this opportunity to raise our voices with those of our sisters worldwide in joy and
thanksgiving.

Our comments on the Facebook livestream should be uplifting voices to drown out the
taunts of those heckling them at the Kotel. A woman’s voice in prayer should be of a
blessing.

Click here to watch the livestream on Facebook.

In this video, Shelley Szwalbenest, PrezNet Moderator for Women’s League for Conservative Judaism, shares why supporting the Torah Fund campaign matters so much to her.

As Shelley says, “If we don’t donate to Torah Fund, how will our future generations gain the knowledge, mentorship, learning, and just examples that our future rabbis, cantors, educators, and leaders will provide? It is that important.”

We invite you to watch, be inspired, and join Shelley in supporting the future of Jewish learning and leadership.

Sun | Nov 1 | 12:00 pm ET | Zoom

Join us for a special program highlighting the impact of the Torah Fund campaign through the stories of four rabbinical students from The Jewish Theological Seminary in New York, The Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles, and The Schechter Institutes of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem.

Each student will share their personal journey to rabbinical school and how scholarships have helped make that journey. The program will conclude with a moderated Q&A session.

Learn more about the students here.

Brought to you by the Torah Fund Campaign of Women's League for Conservative Judaism.

This program is co-sponsored by Ramah, Keshet, the Rabbinical Assembly, the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York, the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles, and The Schechter Institutes of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem.

Membership: A Recipe for Success

Thu | Nov 5 | 7:00 pm ET | Zoom

Presented by:

Debbie Lempert, Consulting Services VP

Teri Fields, Membership VP

This session will discuss tools and specific strategies to create and realize your membership goals.

This is the first session in a Zoom series open to all Women’s League members.

Read WWOT for Parashat Bereshit

Written by WLCJ Executive Director Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields 

In Parashat Bereshit, the world itself comes into being through speech: “And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.” Creation is framed as an act of divine voice, where words bring order, meaning, and possibility out of chaos. From the very beginning, language is not just communication—it is creative power.

Henna House by Nomi Eve

November 29, 2026

Join us on the JTS campus for a day of learning, reflection, and community. Experience firsthand the Torah, training, and transformative educational environment that shape the next generation of rabbinic leaders.  

Meet current students and faculty and discover how JTS cultivates the knowledge, awareness, and practical skills needed to become inspiring, innovative spiritual leaders. 

Does your Region/Sisterhood Affiliate have any upcoming programs that are virtual or hybrid? If so, please send the details to info@wlcj.org so we can include them in a future edition of WL Week.

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