Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | 11th of Sivan, 5786
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The deadline to register for WLCJ Convention 2026 is almost here! You have until Monday, June 1, at 11:59 pm Pacific Time to register and be able to attend any or all of Convention.
Shabbat Message by Mindy Steinholz
PARASHAT NASSO
Parashat Nasso brings us the sacred Priestly Blessing, but revelation is an ongoing story. Read this week's Shabbat message from Mindy Steinholz, WLCJ Finance Chair, to see how we bring Torah to life today through community, learning, and leadership. Mindy explores the timeless power of the Birkat Hakohanim and offers a heartfelt blessing of protection and peace to her WLCJ sisters.
Resolutions
YOUR VOICE, OUR PLANET: VOTE ON THE CLIMATE CHANGE RESOLUTION
Thank you to everyone who joined our recent Zoom session and shared feedback on the proposed Resolution on Climate Change. Your insights are invaluable as we work together.
Human-induced climate change is an existential threat driven by fossil fuel emissions that trap heat, causing global temperatures to rise. This shift leads to catastrophic weather events and irreversible environmental damage. Jewish tradition provides a moral framework for this crisis, emphasizing our responsibility to "till and tend" the Earth as stewards.
Immediate action is required to
prevent reaching critical temperature thresholds that would lead to worsening devastation for future generations.
Don't miss out!
Voting ends June 1, 2026.
Prepare for Convention 2026
DRESS AS YOUR BEST SELF!
Thurs | May 28 | 12:00 pm ET | Online
In preparation for Convention, join us for an exclusive webinar on mastering your Convention wardrobe. Learn from travel expert Alexandra Jimenez (Travel Fashion Girl) on how to "Dress as Your Best Self," and get creative tips from WLCJ Creative Judaic Arts Chairperson Jody Glass on perfecting your look for our "Midnight at the Masquerade" gala. From capsule wardrobes to masquerade masks, we’ve got you covered.
WL Kehilah/Education
STRATEGIES FOR PROGRAM SUCCESS
Thurs | May 28 | 7:30 pm ET | Online
Ready to add some serious zest and zing to your sisterhood events? Join Kehilah-Education for an energizing workshop dedicated entirely to strategic programming and fresh ideas. You'll learn proven best practices directly from Region Vice Presidents Jodi Jacklin, Gilda Schwartz, and Susan Winter. Additionally, WLCJ Vice President Anise Parnes will show you exactly how to unlock available program materials on the WLCJ website.
Convention Registration Ends June 1
WLCJ SHABBATON & CONVENTION 2026
Friday–Wednesday, July 10–15, 2026
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!
GET YOUR VIRTUAL JOURNAL AD TODAY
Whether you want to honor a trailblazing President, past or present, celebrate a major Sisterhood Affiliate milestone, or simply share a heartfelt message of gratitude, a virtual ad ensures your tribute will be seen and celebrated by attendees far and wide.
JIC WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The Jewels in the Crown committee has officially submitted the 2026 winners! We will be announcing the full list in an upcoming dedicated eblast, so stay tuned to see who is being honored.
The winners will also be featured on the Convention website later this week—keep an eye out!
Masorti Women's Day of Study
"Lu Yehi" (May It Be)
Fri | Jun 12 | 2:30 - 8:30 am ET | Online
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.
Kotel Legislation Update
Following the ceasefire, political machinations have continued, and we are writing to inform you about important developments regarding the coalition’s Kotel Legislation, which threatens those who pray in an egalitarian fashion at the Egalitarian Kotel with a seven-year prison sentence.
The legislation, which passed a preliminary reading in the Knesset plenum earlier this year, is now scheduled to be discussed at a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee hearing on May 20th. We at MERCAZ are working closely with our allies and partners across the Conservative/Masorti Movement and in Israel to make our voices - your voices - heard at this hearing and to stop this legislation from moving further forward before elections later this year. We are grateful to the over 13,000 of you who signed our Conservative/Masorti petition against the legislation – but with this hearing on the horizon, we are asking for your help in spreading this petition further so we can collect even more signatures and strengthen our position before Israeli legislators. Our communities have stood by Israel these trying past few years – and this legislation threatens to undermine the crucial bond between Israel and Jewish communities around the world.
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.
May 2026
Women’s League for Conservative Judaism is pleased to announce that we will assume the administration of the Torah Fund Campaign of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism, effective July 1st, 2026, marking a new chapter in the program’s proud 84-year history of supporting Conservative/Masorti Jewish education and leadership. This transition will streamline operations and enable WLCJ to enhance engagement and efficiency while continuing to ensure robust support for all beneficiary institutions.
As of July 1, 2026, the new Torah Fund office will be located in the WLCJ offices:
Torah Fund
3080 Broadway, Suite K900
New York, NY 10027
We proudly announce that the 2026-2027 Torah Fund Campaign theme is:
Shema Koleinu
שמע קולנו
Hear our Voice
This year’s campaign launches on July 1. Checks will continue to be made payable to Torah Fund. The donor button on the JTS website will directly connect to our new donation page on the WLCJ website. From June 27 until June 30, 2026, the link for on-line donations will not be operational due to the transition.
Please join us in welcoming Morgan Long, Torah Fund Manager, to our Torah Fund team.
As the transition goes forward, we will continue to provide Torah Fund Campaign updates.
Torah Fund
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!
Makom B'Yachad
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.
Region/Sisterhood Affiliate Events
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.
Weekly Words of Torah
Nasso
This week's Torah portion, Parashat Nasso, concludes with the ultimate blessing: peace. Read Rabbi Ellen's latest reflection on how Birkat Kohanim calls us to build stronger, holier communities through mutual respect, patience, and the everyday pursuit of shalom.
Additional Resources
- Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) Resources: Explore the Conference of Presidents' latest focus on the Turn of the Century and Waves of Immigration (1876-1925), featuring partner resources, history, and action items celebrating American Jewish contributions. View Resources
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