A “Helluva Engineer” Inspiring Girls to Enter the Field of STEM
I’m an engineer….well, actually “a helluva engineer” as the Georgia Tech fight song goes. When I enrolled, the freshman class was less than 15% women, and depending on the specific engineering major, it could have been even lower.
WRJ's Legacy of Championing Equitable Pay for All
Supporting WRJ's YES Fund
“You must always be able to predict what's next and then have the flexibility to evolve.” Marc Benioff
I joined my sisterhood and the National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods, now Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ), primarily to form connections with other like
On the Road Again
Last month, I had the honor of traveling to Boston as a WRJ guest to attend both sisterhood and WRJ District events. This came about several months earlier in response to a request submitted to the WRJ Speakers Bureau. As a member of WRJ's Speakers Bureau, I
It’s Part Of My DNA
My involvement with WRJ has always been part of my DNA, but I never really became involved until someone from my local sisterhood asked 23 years ago this spring. I guess the adage all you have to do is ask holds some truth.
Are We Living Jewishly?
Are we living Jewishly? This is a very challenging time in the world to think about this question. When Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023 it altered the world, especially the Jewish world.
Fried Women’s Conference
Jenn: In 2006, I began my sisterhood journey because leaders of my sisterhood deemed it was time for “new blood.” They were tired of always being in charge. At the time, I did not hold a position on the Board and had only assisted on one fundraiser.
Resources for Repro Shabbat
Seek Justice, Do Something: State Advocacy on Abortion and the Power of Postcards
“There are people hurting, there are people suffering, so we have an obligation, a mandate, to do something.”
John Lewis
As Reform Jews, our history is steeped in the struggle for justice. “Tzedek, Tzedek tirdof!” our Torah instructs
Joy, Connection, Commitment, and Celebration
WRJ was in the house for URJ’s 150th celebration in Washington, D.C., at the end of last year! So much love and many hugs as we celebrated the joy of being together IN PERSON.