Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 6th of Cheshvan, 5786
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Highlights for this week's Women's League newsletter:
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- Friday, October 31, 2025 – Join Rabbi Judith Hauptman and Cantor Josh as they lead Minyan Ahavah
- Sunday, November 2, 2025 - Join us for Sichot beyn Achayot, Conversations between Sisters, Session 2
- Monday, November 3, 2025 - Join us for WL Special General Membership Meeting to discuss the proposed Bylaws Changes
- Thursday, November 6, 2025 - Join us for WL Toolbox Talks for Sisterhood Affiliates series, first session starts
- Registration is open for FJMC International Annual Men’s Days Gathering Men Showing Up for Each Other, from Sunday, November 16 to Wednesday, November 19
- Registration is open for WL Personal Conversations on Thursday, December 11, 2025
- The WLCJ Nominating Committee has begun its work for the 2026–2029 International Executive Committee. For more information, contact Debbi Kaner Goldich.
- Breast and ovarian cancer impact the Jewish community, join WLCJ at the Sharsheret Summit to learn more and take action.
- SAVE THE DATE: WLCJ Leadership Institute returns January 25-27, 2026.
- Order Calendar Diaries 5786 - $12 for the Pocket Size or $26 for the Planner Size
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Minyan Ahavah - Memory Service
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Friday, October 31, 2025
5:00 pm ET / 2:00 pm PT
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Minyan Ahavah reaches out to people with memory loss and their caregivers. The next virtual service is on Friday, October 31, at 5 pm Eastern / 2 pm Pacific.
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Cantor Josh and Rabbi Judith Hauptman will lead the service. You can log in at 5 pm Eastern / 2 pm Pacific, or even better, at 4:45 pm/1:45pm, for a schmooze. A really nice way to begin the Sabbath is with a bit of chat with others. So join early! Zoom link is below.
Link: https://wlcj2.org/u/?V1c6432m
Meeting ID: 212 673 2096
Passcode: 2126732096
Want to bring a friend or relative? Please do! Just share the link.
Here’s a way for you to participate in the service: please hold up a favorite cushion or pillow and tell us about it.
We look forward to greeting you on Friday, October 31, at 5 pm/2 pm, or a few minutes earlier.
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שׂיחוֹת בֵּין אָחַיוֹת, Sichot beyn Achayot
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שׂיחוֹת בֵּין אָחַיוֹת, Sichot beyn Achayot means “conversations between sisters.” This program is designed to foster a deeper mutual understanding between the Masorti women in Israel and those in other countries around the globe. It is designed to address the question, “How are we the same, and how are we different?” The theme of this year’s program is:
עושה שלום, Maker of Peace
The three sessions will each concentrate on one specific aspect of the contemporary quest for peace both personal and universal and will include presentations from speakers in both North America and Israel.
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Session Two
Sunday, November 2, 2025
Making Peace With Others
19:00 Israel Time | 12:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM CT | 10:00 AM MT | 9:00 AM PT
עושה שלום, עזור לנו להשכין שלום בינינו לבין אחרים
Oseh shalom, azor lanu lehashkin shalom beyneynu l’veyn acherim
Maker of Peace, help us to make peace between ourselves and others
God commands us to love the stranger as ourselves. How do we learn to acknowledge and accommodate the needs of others without ignoring our own? How can we support those whose lives have been shattered by war? And what would our world look like if we could strive for the peace of others as much as our own?
Speakers
Rabbi Amy Eilberg, Co-Chair of the Racial Justice Subcommittee of the Conservative Movement's Social Justice Commission Conflict Mediation
Topic: Conflict Mediation Through a Jewish Lens
Linda Avitan, MSW, Board Member Women of the Wall
Topic: History and Development of the Women of the Wall
Tamar Heimowitz-Richter, Co-founder and Chair, GFIDF–The Partners of Unmarried Fallen Soldiers of the IDF
Topic: GFIDF - How it Supports the Women (and Men) whose Partners were Lost in Battle
Rabbi Dorothy Richman
Topic: Blessing Practice
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Special General Membership Meeting
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Monday, November 3, 2025
7:30 pm ET / 4:30 pm PT
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All WLCJ Members are invited!
Please join us for a short presentation, discussion, and vote on Proposed WLCJ Bylaws changes.
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You will receive the Zoom link after completing your registration.
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WL Workshop: Toolbox Talks Series
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Thursday, November 6, 2025
7:30 pm ET / 4:30 pm PT
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Announcing: Toolbox Talks for Sisterhood Affiliates
A dynamic Zoom series open to all Women’s League members
Are you looking for solutions to today’s leadership challenges?
Would you like to learn the difference between having a title and being an effective leader?
Do you want to turn goals into accomplishments?
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If you said yes, then Toolbox Talks for Sisterhood Affiliates is for you!
Join us for one session, all six, or however many work for your schedule.
First Session – November 6, 2025
Topic: Practical Solutions for Sisterhood Challenges
Presenter: Margie Miller, Women’s League Past International President
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Upcoming Toolbox Talks sessions:
December 4, 2025
February 5, 2026
March 5, 2026
May 7, 2026
June 4, 2026
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Anise Parnes
WLCJ International Vice President and Consulting Services Vice Chair
aparnes@wlcj.org
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WL Personal Conversations
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Thursday, December 11, 2025
7:30 pm ET / 4:30 pm PT
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Guest Speaker, Fayina Cohen, LCSW, CHT Licensed Psychotherapist
Join us for an engaging exploration of authentic communication – an opportunity to discover practical, powerful tools for expressing yourself with clarity and integrity.
Together, we’ll learn what it means to be a truly skilled listener, deepen our understanding of the common challenges that arise in meaningful conversations, and explore how to navigate them with confidence and compassion.
Rooted in timeless Jewish wisdom, this experience will weave together modern insights and ancient teachings to inspire more intentional, connected, and impactful communication in every area of life.
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WL Leadership Institute - SAVE THE DATE
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Sunday, January 25 - Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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Women’s League for Conservative Judaism – committed to developing skilled and dedicated leaders – invites you to attend an inspiring Leadership Institute that will expand your skills as a leader and enhance your knowledge as a Jewish woman while strengthening your connection to Women’s League, your Sisterhood Affiliate, your community, and Klal Yisrael.
The next Women’s League Leadership Institute is scheduled for January 25-27, 2026 at Temple Sinai in Hollywood, FL.
WHAT IS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE?
A multi-day workshop that will enhance your personal style of communication with interactive exercises and role-playing. Discover tips and techniques for using language that motivates, stimulates and encourages women to volunteer. An opportunity to network with other women, master goal-setting, time management and team-building. Learn the secret of keeping yourself challenged.
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WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT THAN OTHER LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS?
The Leadership Institute’s unique format allows participants to build a personal program to expand Jewish knowledge and leadership skills.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
$299 includes materials, programming, and meals. This fee does not include hotel or transportation to Temple Sinai in Hollywood, FL.
Registration for the hotel will be shared soon. We will stay at the LaQuinta Suites by Wyndham in Hollywood, FL. These rooms will be accommodated into double occupancy. Please let us know who you will be sharing the room with for our records and explain how split payment will be handled.
The learning and sense of community created during the Institute comes both from the shared experiences during the formal program and the unstructured time together at the hotel. To facilitate this, we strongly urge local participants to stay with the rest of the group at the hotel.
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REGISTRATION OPENING SOON
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The WLCJ Nominating Committee Has Begun Its Work
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The WLCJ Nominating Committee has begun its work for the 2026–2029 International Executive Committee.
Please be in touch with Debbi Kaner Goldich, Nominating Chair, if you are interested in serving as an officer. Candidates for President should submit a resume and a Vision Statement by October 31 to DGoldich@wlcj.org.
For questions or further information, contact Debbi at (610) 324-7940.
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Previously Promoted — Revisit the Details
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Click the image to explore each program series on Zoom. We’d love to have you join us!
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Region / Sisterhood Affiliates Events
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Weekly on Wednesdays at
9:30 am PT
Join our Sinai Temple Sisterhood (PSW Region) for a relaxing virtual fitness class that explores ancient Chinese exercises known to refresh the body and calm the mind.
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Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025 at 7:00 pm ET
Join our Florida Region & Sharsheret for Breast Health Awareness . . . and the rest of Our Lady Parts Virtual Program
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Sunday, Nov 9, 2025 at 10:00 am ET
Join our Seaboard Region for a Torah Fund and Education Program based on our Torah Fund theme, Oseh Shalom, Maker of Peace, we will learn from Dr. Yael Braudo-Bahat Co-Director of Women Wage Peace in Israel.
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International Northeast Region
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Sunday, Nov 9, 2025 at 11:00 am ET
Join our International Northeast Region as Ruth Shapiro shares her story of making Aliyah.
Registration Deadline: Nov 7 at 5 pm ET.
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Does your Region/Sisterhood Affiliate have any upcoming programs that are virtual or hybrid?
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If so, please send the details to info@wlcj.org so we can include them in an upcoming edition of WL Week.
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Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
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12 noon ET, 9am PT, 10am MT, and 11am CT
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A virtual service for our WLCJ Sisters to recite Mishaberach (the Prayer for Healing) and Psalms, and study Kaddish.
https://zoom.us/j/630830287
Meeting ID: 630 830 287
Password: 875936
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The WWOT, the Weekly Words of Torah, each week through the end of June 2026, will connect to the 2025-2026 / 5786 Torah Fund general campaign, Oseh Shalom – Maker of Peace. To read more Weekly Words of Torah, click here.
Parashat Lekh Lekha | November 1, 2025
Ten generations after Noah, we meet Abram, whom God commanded to leave his home and family to move to an unknown place that God would show him. He followed God’s command, leaving home with his wife, nephew, wealth, and servants. Arriving in Canaan, he received a promise from God to give the land to his descendants. . .
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Click the image to explore events previously published for more information.
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Last chance to attend a Summit 2025 Webinar is October 30th!
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Jewish Theological Seminary
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Don't miss out! Open House is this Monday, November 3rd!
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Attend a webinar: November 16-19, 2025
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Oseh Shalom – Maker of Peace
Oseh Shalom Bimromav, “may the One who makes peace in the heavens, make peace for us and all the people of Israel,” appears at the end of Kaddish and in other prayers, and is also a song. We help foster Jewish unity by our support of the five global Conservative/Masorti institutes of higher education.
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Click the image to read Torah Fund’s message about the Creating New Spaces campaign!
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WLCJ 5786 Calendar Diaries
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Calendar Diaries are available.
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Pocket Size = $12.00
Planner Size = $26.00
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