Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | 19 of Elul, 5786

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SEND YOUR ROSH HASHANAH GREETINGS WITH TORAH FUND E-CARDS

The High Holidays are less than a month away! Send warm wishes to family and friends with a beautiful Torah Fund Rosh Hashanah e-card while supporting a meaningful cause.

 

Your e-card purchase supports the Torah Fund campaign, which provides scholarships, programs, and special projects at Conservative/Masorti institutions of higher Jewish learning around the world.

 

Purchase your Rosh Hashanah e-cards now and schedule them to arrive just before the holiday. E-cards are also available for many other occasions, including birthdays, mazal tov wishes, thank-yous, condolences, and get-well wishes. 

Join us for a live walkthrough of the new Torah Fund donation platform and website! Learn how to navigate the new system, make donations, assist your members, and get your questions answered during a live Q&A.

 

To accommodate different schedules and time zones, we are offering two identical sessions. Please register for the one that works best for you. 

 

Session 1: Your Guide to the New Torah Fund Platform & Website Tuesday, September 1, 2026
10:00 to 11:30 p.m. ET / 9:00 to 10:30 p.m. CT / 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. MT /
7:00 to 8:30 p.m. PT
Register here.

 

Your Guide to the New Torah Fund Platform & Website
Thursday, September 3, 2026
7:00 to 8:30 p.m. ET / 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. CT / 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. MT /
4:00 to 5:30 p.m. PT
Register here.

 

Designed for Sisterhood Affiliate Torah Fund Chairs/Vice Presidents, but open to anyone interested in learning more about the Torah Fund donation platform and website. 

As we begin another year of WLCJ activities and virtual programming, we want to hear your voice. Your feedback will help shape future programs focused on environmentalism and sustainability.

Two core principles of WLCJ – Shema Koleinu (Hear Our Voice) and Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World) – guide this initiative and our invitation to participate in this survey.

We hope you will take fewer than 10 minutes to complete the survey by September 24, 2026, sharing your priorities and selecting the topics that most interest you for future learning and action. Closing open-ended questions offer an opportunity to share additional thoughts and ideas.

Learn Hebrew, from the Siddur to the Torah

WLCJ ZOOM classes for 2026-27 will start on October 15 and run through June 4.

If you would like to expand your Jewish literacy skills, learn Hebrew from scratch (perhaps while also participating in the WL Bat Mitzvah class), or improve your ability to read Biblical Hebrew, consider enrolling in one of our classes today!

Registration ends September 16, 2026.

Level 1 is for students with no or limited knowledge of Hebrew. Students will learn to recognize the letters and vowels of the alephbet, read and understand basic words in the siddur. Offered on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Register for Level 1 – Tuesdays here.

Register for Level 1 – Fridays here.

Level 2 is for students who know all of the Hebrew letters and vowels and want to be more confident when reading the Siddur. Offered on Thursdays.

Register for Level 2 here.

Level 3 is for capable Hebrew readers who would like to be more comfortable with reading, siddur choreography, prayer vocabulary and a general understanding of the meaning of prayers. Offered on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Register for Level 3 – Tuesdays here.

Register for Level 3 – Fridays here.

Level 4 is a Chumash class for proficient Hebrew readers who want to strengthen their skills and learn vocabulary through the study of weekly Torah and Haftorah portions. This class will delve into the meaning of text by examining word roots, prefixes, suffixes and other basic Hebrew grammar. Offered on Thursdays and Fridays.

Register for Level 4 – Thursdays here.

Note: Time changed to 4:00pm.

Register for Level 4 – Fridays here.

A minimum of 6 students is required for each class. 

skatz@wlcj.org

Sharon Katz, WLCJ Hebrew Classes Chair

Picture yourself here three years from now – leading a service, delivering a D'var Torah, and chanting Torah.

THIS COULD BE YOU!

Here is your opportunity to become a member of the Bat Mitzvah Class of 2026-2029. This three-year program, taught by Rabbis, Educators, and Leaders of the Conservative movement, will meet once a month. Joining this class will not only enrich your knowledge of Judaism, but you will become a part of a special community of women with a common goal and bond. 

Please let us know your interest by emailing Toby B. Holtzman, the Bat Mitzvah Chair, at tholtzman@wlcj.org by September 16, 2026.

THE BAT MITZVAH CLASS OF 2023-2026

Relive the magic of Convention 2026 from your home! We have released a gallery of incredible photos taken during Convention, as well as the webinars for Installation and the Bat Mitzvah class. You can also find them on the Convention website under the "Media" tab. Feel free to take your time perusing all of the timeless memories we made together.

THE VIRTUAL JOURNAL WILL BE SEEN FOR THE NEXT TWO YEARS–PLACE YOUR AD TODAY!

Our digital journal will remain live and actively displayed across our entire network for the next two full years. Every single ad purchased goes 100% directly toward supporting WLCJ and funding the vital work of our organization, making this both a lasting personal tribute and a powerful way to fuel our shared mission.

Now is your chance to leave a vibrant, permanent mark in WLCJ history. Use this high-visibility space to give a standing ovation of appreciation to our incredible outgoing leadership for their dedicated service, while offering a warm, enthusiastic shout-out to our incoming officers as they step forward to lead us into the future.

 The Virtual Journal is missing your unique voice! Claim your space today, support WLCJ, and let your message inspire our international sisterhood through 2028!

ISRAEL AT A CROSSROADS: WHAT DO THE UPCOMING ELECTIONS MEAN FOR ISRAELI SAFETY?

Sun | Sep 6 | 8pm Israel Time

10am PT, 1pm ET, 6pm BST, and 7pm CEST

As Israel heads toward critical general elections, the core structure of Israeli society, democratic norms, and religious pluralism face pivotal questions. Join MERCAZ Olami for an exclusive live dialogue as Dr. Yizhar Hess interviews Rabbi Dr. Donniel Hartman – a leading voice in contemporary Jewish thought who explores the intersection of Judaism, Israel, ethics, and democracy – on the political shifts transforming Israeli society and what world Jewry must do to safeguard a democratic, pluralistic Jewish state.

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Sun | Sep 6

Repair the Sea is sponsoring the 9th Annual Reverse Tashlich event on Sunday, September 6. 

WLCJ avidly supports this initiative and is encouraging our members to participate in a local clean up with their Sisterhood affiliates, synagogues, community schools and Hillels, Jewish Community Centers, and other groups. Beyond helping to repair our waterways, it’s an opportunity for spiritual renewal. By engaging in this activity, we align our Jewish ethical values with our environmental actions, fulfilling the Mitzvah of Bal Tashchit (the commandment not to waste or destroy) in a meaningful way. It’s a reminder that protecting the environment is a mitzvah that we can all observe, both every day and especially during the High Holidays.

The 2026 Repair the Sea Resources Page is your one-stop shop for materials and guidance. Step up and be counted alongside participants from North and South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand!