Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 27 of Nisan, 5786

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AVIVA EZRING AND THE FEELING OF BELONGING

Aviva Ezring always loved her Jewish heritage, but a secular career and a lack of local synagogue affiliation left a gap in her life. Discover how her Individual Membership to the Women’s League for Conservative Judaism opened the door to a vibrant sisterhood, giving her a space to learn, celebrate, and stand alongside a community of Jewish women.

WLCJ needs your help to renew our UN credentials! If your Sisterhood Affiliate hosted programs between 2022–2025 addressing UN goals (like ending poverty, promoting peace, reducing inequality, etc.), we need to include them in our application. Please use the link below to submit a brief summary and a copy of your event flyer.

WLCJ SHABBATON & CONVENTION 2026

Friday–Wednesday, July 10–15, 2026

Registration is now open!

Take advantage of our $1,150 Early Bird special through May 1, 2026! Regular registration is $1,295 beginning May 2.

Hotel room rates are guaranteed through June 7, 2026, so be sure to make your reservations early.

Click here to register and learn more. We look forward to seeing you there!

MATERIALS FROM MERCAZ OLAMI FOR ISRAEL'S 78TH INDEPENDENCE DAY

MERCAZ Olami is excited to offer you virtual "MERCAZ Shabbat" materials package for use by you and all Sisterhood Affiliates on the Shabbatot adjacent to Yom Ha'atzmaut (possibly April 17-18). These materials are intended to be integrated into your programming, services, and more during these Shabbatot so we can continue to raise awareness about MERCAZ, update fellow members and congregants on their impact of their votes in last year's elections, and to maintain engagement with MERCAZ.

MEGILLAT HA’ATZMAUT AT THE KOTEL 2026

Sun | Apr 19 | Online

Join the World Zionist Organization for a powerful, live-streamed reading of Megillat Ha’atzmaut at the Egalitarian Kotel. Connect with the global Jewish community as we honor Israel’s independence and our shared sense of peoplehood.

The Schedule (Eastern Time):

10:45 AM: The Story of Israel’s Founding Document with Yuval Malchi

11:30 AM: The Declaration of Independence Live from the Kotel

OUR PLANET: PROTECT, SAVE–KEEP IT BEAUTIFUL!

Wed | Apr 22 | 7:00 pm ET | Online

Celebrate Earth Day with a solutions-focused look at climate change. Join Nobel Peace Prize nominee Yosef Abramowitz and Jewish Farmer Network director Shani Mink (with more speakers to come!) for a deep dive into the innovative world of solar energy and sustainable agriculture. This panel explores the factual insights and cutting-edge solutions being developed by researchers and entrepreneurs to protect our environment. Building on our previous climate discussions, this session focuses on actionable outcomes and how you can contribute to a greener future.

ZOOM MEETING ON NEW WLCJ RESOLUTION: CLIMATE CHANGE

Thurs | Apr 23 | 7:30 pm ET | Online

Join us on Zoom to share you comments on the most recent resolution, related to climate change. 

NEXT-GEN WOMEN LEADERS: IN CONVERSATION WITH CAMERON FIELDS

Wed | Apr 29 | 8:00 pm ET | Online

What does the future of Jewish leadership look like? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Cameron Fields, a dynamic emerging leader, public health advocate, future medical student, and WLCJ Individual Member. From the front lines as an EMT to the heart of campus life at Hopkins Hillel, Cameron will share her journey and reflections on the unique challenges and bold opportunities facing the next generation of women leading with purpose.

HELP SHAPE THE WLCJ PROGRAME GUIDEBOOK

The Kehilah and Education Committee is updating our collection of creative, meaningful programming, and we need your ideas. Submissions are open to everyone! The deadline for submissions has been extended to April 30.

For reference, you can view past editions here: Volume I | Volume II. Send any questions to Fran Hildebrandt at fhildebrandt@wlcj.org or 248-318-8301.

Click the image to read the latest Chadashot.

Click the image to read Torah Fund’s message about the Creating New Spaces campaign!

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.

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday | Online

12 noon ET, 9am PT, 10am MT, and 11am CT

A virtual service for our WLCJ Sisters to recite Mishaberach (the Prayer for Healing) and Psalms, and study Kaddish.

Zoom link can be found in WL Week. Please email info@wlcj.org if you are not in our mailing list.

Parashat Tazria-Metzora

How can ancient laws of ritual impurity offer a cure for the despair of 2026? Rabbi Margie Cella explores the isolating nature of tzara’at in this week’s double parashah, challenging us to overcome the contagion of modern negativity and embrace the personal positivity required for the collaborative work of tikkun olam.

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