Workshop Block One: 2-3 pm ET
Choose one:
Lay Leaders Making an Impact and Inspiring Others to Join in the Work
A panel discussion with:
- Becky Markowitz, member of Shir Ami, Newtown, PA
- Julia Weinstein, member of Wilshire Boulevard Temple, Los Angeles, CA
- Ronnie Cook Zuhlke, member of Temple Sinai, Pittsburgh, PA
Moderator: Shoshana Dweck, WRJ VP of Advocacy, and member of Temple Shaaray Tefila, Bedford Corners, NY
Leading from the Pulpit or the Podium: Using Your Position to Inspire and Create Social Change
A panel discussion with:
- Ellen Cohen, member of Congregation Beth Israel, Houston, TX
- Rabbi Susan Shankman of Washington Hebrew Congregation, Washington, D.C.
Moderator: Susan Bass, Immediate Past President of WRJ, and Congregation Beth Israel, Houston, TX
Workshop Block Two: 3:30 to 4:15 pm ET
Choose one:
Educating & Championing Inclusivity in our Reform Communities
A conversation with Past President of WRJ, Blair Marks, Author, Marra Gad, and Social Justice Champion, Liz Dunst
Empowered Millennials: Defining Our Future
A panel discussion with:
- Eliana Rubin, HUC student and trans-advocate and ally from Los Angeles, CA
- Rachel Schulties, COO of Marketsmith, Inc. and a member of Barnert Temple in Franklin Lakes, NJ
- Tani Prell, 18 Doors Chicago Director and a member of Congregation Etz Chaim in Chicago, IL
Moderator: Barbara Weinstein, Associate Director of The Religious Action Center, and Director of the Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism
VIP Experience, Keynote Session & Pre-Shabbat Music
- 4:30 pm - VIP private session with Dana Bash
- 5:15 pm - Welcome
- 5:25 pm - Dana Bash, keynote speaker
- 5:45 pm - Women's Empowerment Award Honoree highlight video (Part 1)
- 5:50 pm - Rabbi Marla J. Feldman, Executive Director of WRJ and Honoree speaks
- 6:00 pm - Women's Empowerment Award Honoree highlight video (Part 2)
- 6:15 pm - Celebration Concert with Fourtelling
- 7:00 pm - Thank you and Shabbat Shalom!