Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | 24th of Sivan, 5786

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LEAVE YOUR MARK IN THE VIRTUAL JOURNAL: TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

Convention 2026 is just around the corner, and the Virtual Journal is filling up fast! Have you secured your spot yet?

Not only is the Virtual Journal live, so you will be able to see your ads soon after submitting, but it will also be displayed during all of Convention 2026, and available on our website until December 2028, making it the ultimate platform to elevate the women who make our community shine. Every single ad is a direct investment in the future of WLCJ and a beautiful tribute to your fellow sisters.

The deadline is rapidly approaching. Ensure your message submitted for all your sisters to see at Convention!

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO REACH OUR COMFORT CASES GOAL!

Convention 2026 is almost here, and our WLCJ Social Action Project needs a final push!

We have partnered with Comfort Cases to ensure no child enters foster care carrying their belongings in a trash bag. Instead, we are providing them with dedicated backpacks filled with daily essentials, hygiene kits, and more.

We cannot cross the finish line without you. Every dollar brings us closer to ensuring another child feels safe and valued. Please step up with your sisters today and make an immediate, deeply human impact.

PIN COLLECTORS' CORNER

PIN IT FORWARD: BUILDING COLLECTIONS, SUPPORTING TORAH FUND

We are delighted to invite our Torah Fund donors to bring their surplus pins to Convention to donate to Torah Fund. All pin donations will be gratefully accepted on Friday, July 10, and Sunday, July 12. Please note that we will not be able to accept any pins after 1:30 pm on Sunday.

 

To help complete your collections—or simply enjoy pins from past years—we will be offering these vintage Torah Fund pins for a small donation to Torah Fund. A donation of $10 per

individual pin, or $100 for unlimited pins (one per year from the years selected), will help you find the pins you need while supporting Torah Fund. Cash, checks, and credit cards will be

accepted.

 

Special arrangements will also be available for those interested in receiving batches of pins from a specific year.

 

The pins will be available at a special table at Convention and organized by year. Now is the perfect opportunity to finish that shadow box of pins! All proceeds will benefit Torah Fund.

In addition, instructions will be available on how to create beautiful tallit clips from Torah Fund pins. This could be a wonderful project for you or your affiliate! These clips are not only

beautiful, but also serve as meaningful Torah Fund keepsakes. 

 

Email jkirschner@wlcj.org with any questions.

Announcing WLCJ's 2026 Jewels in the Crown!

This signature award recognizes our Sisterhood Affiliates for their outstanding, innovative, and impactful achievements in education, cultural programming, social action, and Women's League engagement.

Mazal tov to our award-winning Sisterhood Affiliates for sharing many enriching, innovative, and inspiring programs. Todah rabah for generously sharing and networking as you bring Torah, community, and leadership to life.

 

We look forward to celebrating with you at Convention 2026!

 

Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island (BQLI) Region

Congregation Beth Tikvah Sisterhood, Wantagh, NY

East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center Sisterhood, East Meadow, NY

Forest Hills Jewish Center Sisterhood, Forest Hills, NY

Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre Sisterhood, East Rockaway, NY

Huntington Jewish Center Sisterhood, Huntington, NY

Israel Center of Conservative Judaism Sisterhood, Flushing, NY

Midway Jewish Center Sisterhood, Syosset, NY

North Shore Jewish Center Sisterhood, Port Jefferson Station, NY

Temple Beth Sholom Sisterhood, Roslyn Heights, NY

Sisterhood of Temple Gates of Prayer, Flushing, NY

 

Central Great Lakes (CGL) Region

Adath Israel Sisterhood, Cincinnati, OH

Congregation Beth Shalom Sisterhood, Northbrook, IL

Congregation Beth Judea Sisterhood, Long Grove, IL

Congregation Shaarey Zedek Sisterhood, Southfield, MI

Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation Sisterhood, Skokie, IL  

North Suburban Synagogue Beth El Sisterhood, Highland Park, IL

Sisterhood Congregation Beth Shalom, Oak Park, MI

 

Florida Region

Congregation Beth Shalom Sisterhood, Clearwater, FL

Congregation Kol Ami Sisterhood, Tampa, FL

Congregation Ohev Shalom Sisterhood, Maitland, FL

Congregation Shaarei Kodesh Sisterhood, Boca Raton, FL

Jacksonville Jewish Center Sisterhood, Jacksonville, FL

Temple Beth Torah Sha'aray Tzedek Sisterhood, Tamarac, FL

Temple Emanu-El Women’s League, Palm Beach, FL

Women's League B'nai Torah Congregation, Boca Raton, FL

Women’s League of Temple B’nai Jacob of Wellington, Wellington, FL

 

Garden State Region

B'nai Shalom Sisterhood, West Orange, NJ

Congregation Torat El Sisterhood, Oakhurst, NJ

East Brunswick Jewish Center Sisterhood, East Brunswick, NJ

Highland Park Conservative Temple-Congregation Anshe Emeth Sisterhood, Highland Park, NJ

Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael Sisterhood, Morristown, NJ

Sisterhood of Congregation Agudath Israel, Caldwell, NJ

 

International Northeast Region

Beth David Women, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The Sisterhood of Temple Beth El, Rochester, NY

Women's Network of Temple Beth Tzedek, Buffalo, NY

 

IntraContinental Region

Beth Shalom Sisterhood KC, Overland Park, KS

Congregation Beth Torah Sisterhood, Richardson, TX

Congregation Shearith Israel’s Sisterhood, Dallas, TX

Shaarey Zedek Sisterhood, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Sisterhood Agudas Achim, Austin, TX

B'nai Amoona Sisterhood, St. Louis, MO

Temple of Aaron Sisterhood, St. Paul, MN

Tifereth Israel Women's League, Des Moines, IA

Congregation Brith Shalom Sisterhood, Bellaire, TX

 

MetroNorth Region

Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale Sisterhood, Bronx, NY

First Hebrew Congregation Sisterhood, Peekskill, NY

 

Mid-Atlantic Region

Congregation Beth Tikvah Sisterhood, Marlton, NJ

Congregation B'nai Jacob Sisterhood, Phoenixville, PA

Beth El Sisterhood, Voorhees, NJ
Har Zion Temple Sisterhood, Penn Valley, PA

Ohev Shalom of Bucks County Sisterhood, Richboro, PA

Sisterhood of Congregation Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks County, Bensalem, PA

Temple Beth Sholom Sisterhood, Cherry Hill, NJ

Temple Sinai Sisterhood, Dresher, PA

 

North Atlantic Region

Sisterhood of Beth Sholom B'nai Israel, Manchester, CT

Temple Israel of Natick Sisterhood, Natick, MA

The Emanuel Synagogue Sisterhood, West Hartford, CT

 

North by Northwest (NxNW) Region

Neveh Shalom Sisterhood, Portland, OR

Women of B'nai Shalom, Walnut Creek, CA

 

Pacific Southwest (PSW) Region

Adat Shalom Women's League, Los Angeles, CA

Beth El Women's League, Phoenix, AZ

Congregation Beth Shalom Sisterhood, Santa Clarita, CA

Sisterhood of Congregation Ner Tamid of South Bay, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Sinai Temple Sisterhood, Los Angeles, CA

Sisterhood of HAMAKOM, West Hills, CA

Tifereth Israel Synagogue Sisterhood, San Diego, CA

Temple Ramat Zion Sisterhood, Northridge, CA

Women's League of Temple Beth Sholom, Las Vegas, NV

Women's Connection of Congregation Beth El, La Jolla, CA

 

Seaboard Region

Adas Israel Sisterhood, Washington, DC

Adat Chaim Sisterhood, Owings Mills, MD

Beth El Sisterhood, Baltimore, MD

Beth Israel Sisterhood, Owings Mills, MD

Beth Meyer Sisterhood, Raleigh, NC

Beth Shalom Sisterhood Columbia, MD

B'nai Israel Congregation Sisterhood, Rockville, MD

Chizuk Amuno Sisterhood, Baltimore, MD

Congregation Har Shalom Sisterhood, Potomac, MD

Kehilat Shalom Sisterhood, Gaithersburg, MD

Rodef Sholom Temple Sisterhood, Newport News, VA

Sisterhood of Olam Tikvah, Fairfax, VA

Shaare Tefila Congregation Sisterhood, Olney, MD

Tikvat Israel Women's Network, Rockville, MD

 

Southern Region

Ahavath Achim Sisterhood, Atlanta, GA

Beth Sholom Sisterhood, Memphis, TN

Congregation Beth Shalom Sisterhood, Atlanta, GA

Heska Amuna Women's League, Knoxville, TN

Sisterhood Emanu-El, Charleston, SC

Sisterhood of Temple Beth-El, Birmingham, AL

West End Synagogue Sisterhood, Nashville, TN

Women of Temple Israel, Charlotte, NC

Women’s League for Conservative Judaism is proud to announce that, effective July 1, 2026, we will assume administration of the Torah Fund Campaign, ushering in a new chapter in its 84-year history of supporting Conservative/Masorti Jewish education and leadership.

 

The 2026–2027 campaign, Shema Koleinu – שמע קולנו – Hear Our Voice, launches July 1, with the Torah Fund office now located at 3080 Broadway, Suite K900, New York, NY 10027. U.S. donors will continue to make checks payable to Torah Fund, and Canadian donors will continue to make cheques payable to the Jewish Theological Society (Toronto); online giving will be briefly paused for all donors June 27–30 during the transition. Join us in welcoming Morgan Long, Torah Fund Manager, and stay tuned for campaign updates!

 

If you have questions, please email mlong@wlcj.org.

ENTIRE SERIES NOW AVAILABLE TO WATCH ONLINE

Did you miss the inspiring Women Rabbis as Change Agents series last year? Catch up on this powerful joint project from WLCJ, the Rabbinical Assembly, and JTS by watching the newly released session recordings online! From JTS Chancellor Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz exploring the reimagining of American Judaism, to a panel of trailblazing Halutzot hosted by WLCJ's own Executive Director Rabbi Ellen Wolintz-Fields, to a deep dive into how women have reshaped halakhah over the last 40 years, these sessions are a must-watch celebration of HerStory.

PRE-ORDER YOUR 2026-2027 / 5787 CALENDAR DIARIES TODAY!

It’s time to get organized for the upcoming year! The Women's League 2026-2027 (5787) Calendar Diaries are officially available for pre-order. Every diary includes essential daily resources: Shabbat and holiday listings, Torah readings, candle lighting times for the US, Canada, and Israel, prayers, berakhot, and the Mourner's Kaddish, and much more!

 

Secure your copies for 5787! Place your order online or call 405-870-1260 for assistance or additional shipping inquiries. 

 

NEW! Condensed Planner (8.5"x11"): A streamlined 49-page comb-bound desk planner that includes all the essential features and reference guides, designed efficiently without the weekly pages. Available for $20.00.

Pocket Size (4"x6"): The classic 72-page spiral-bound companion with ample room for notes, perfect for taking on the go. Available for $13.00, with bulk discounts starting at 11 copies.

 

Full Planner Size (8.5"x11"): Our comprehensive 72-page comb-bound planner featuring everything above, plus dedicated weekly planning pages. Available for $28.00.

 

"Lu Yehi" (May It Be)

Fri | Jun 12 | Online

Eastern Time Schedule: opening-3:10- 3:40 am; 1st class-3:50-5:00 am; 2nd class-5:10-6:20 am; closing-8:25-8:30 am

Join Conservative/Masorti women from across Israel and around the diaspora for the Masorti Women’s Day of Study this June! Broadcasted in-person and on Zoom from the Schechter Institutes in Jerusalem, this year’s theme explores Naomi Shemer’s iconic song "Lu Yehi" to help us renew ourselves, our values, and our people. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to pray, sing, and study alongside our Israeli sisters with sessions offered in English, Hebrew, Spanish, and Russian. 

REBUILDING, CHANGE, AND BEYOND: THE FUTURE OF KKL-JNF

Sun | Jun 14 | 1:00 pm ET | Online

Join MERCAZ Olami for an exclusive live conversation with Eyal Ostrinsky, Chairperson of KKL-JNF. This briefing will offer a firsthand look into how the organization is navigating pressing challenges and promoting shared values in Israel.

Despite the ceasefire, political maneuvering continues. The Kotel Legislation—threatening egalitarian worshippers with a seven-year prison sentence—has passed a preliminary reading. MERCAZ and our Conservative/Masorti partners in Israel are fighting to halt this bill before the upcoming elections. Our communities have steadfastly stood by Israel through trying times, and this legislation threatens that crucial global bond.

To increase your impact, we ask that you sign onto this urgent petition https://lp6.me/6NN2S?i=213 and forward the link to your family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues. Thank you for your continued support. Together, we’ll continue to stand up for a Jewish and democratic Israel that’s safe and a welcoming home for every Jew.

Click here to find more information on the Oseh Shalom 2025-2026 Campaign

Click here to read the latest Chadashot.

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

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday |

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.

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.

Parashat Sh'lach

After ten of the twelve spies delivered a terrifying report about the Promised Land, the panicked Israelites faced total annihilation from an angry God. While Moses's desperate plea saved the nation, the true lesson of this near-disaster echoes in the prayers we say every day. Read Rabbi Margie Cella’s insights on this week's Torah portion to discover how the Shema reminds us that God freed us from Egypt not for destruction, but to forge an eternal relationship built on love.

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