We are thrilled to announce that WRJ Southwest District will be back live and in person in March 2023!
Please join us for SOUTHWEST FEST: Decades of WRJ!
WRJ Southwest District gatherings always include dynamic speakers, prayerful Shabbat Services, educational and inspirational workshops, various projects, advocacy opportunities, WRJ business, and entertainment. This convention is no different!
We are honored to have two WRJ guests joining us at this convention. Karen Goldberg, WRJ Secretary, and Lillian Silver, WRJ Vice President of Philanthropy. Both are joining us from the Pacific District, and we are ready to show off the Southwest District!!!
Special Musical Guests
Beth Schafer
Beth Schafer will join us for Shabbat Services and a special convention add-on concert! You don't want to miss this opportunity to kick off Southwest Fest with this event which supports the following funds: Support Our Sisterhoods (SOS), Soozi Waxman Camp Scholarship Fund, and WRJ's YES (Youth, Education, Special Projects) Fund.
This concert experience is available to convention guests who purchase an "Add-On" concert ticket during registration. Read more about Beth on her website and Reform Judaism;s website.
Service Leader | Cantorial Soloist:Tory May:
Tory May will be serving as our Cantorial Soloist for the weekend. Tory previously served as Cantorial Soloist/Music Director at Congregation Gates of Prayer in Metairie, Louisiana, for over 30 years. Although she has moved to Chicago and out of the Southwest District, she still feels a strong connection to her Southern sisters.