L’shanah tovah, anyada buena, happy new year! 🎉 💜 Tonight is the beginning of Rosh HaShanah, literally translating to “head of the year,” also known as the Jewish New Year. WRJ wishes you a happy and healthy new year, and look forward to an incredible 5786! 🍎🍯

Today is International Equal Pay Day 💰 In 2025, women working full-time earn an average of 85 cents for every dollar a man makes in the US, and women of color earn even less. Learn more about how the Reform Movement is fighting for pay equity, led by WRJ, through RPEI: wrj.org/social-justi...

No employee should have to choose between their job and caring for themselves, a sick family member, or a new child. The FAMILY Act, introduced today, provides all workers with 12 weeks of partial paid family and medical leave. Urge Congress to support this bill. www.votervoice.net/URJ/campaign...

When Palestinian children are starving — and we’ve been shown that the hostages face the same reality, held in captivity now for 667 days — our answer is unequivocal and universal: We are responsible for each other, for every person.

Time and again, Women of Reform Judaism has spoken out against starvation, famine, and war. Our Jewish values are clear:

The U.S. Supreme Court just wrapped up its 2024-2025 term. Read this week's blog to learn more about some key decisions from this term that relate to WRJ’s mission of creating a more just and compassionate world for all. wrj.org/blog/us-supr...

On average, Black women earn 66 cents for every dollar white men make in the same role. On Black Women's Equal Pay Day, WRJ continues to fight for pay equity. The Paycheck Fairness Act is an intersectional policy that would help ensure equal work gets equal pay. www.votervoice.net/URJ/campaign...

Read Rabbi @jonahpesner.bsky.social's statement in response to the IRS’s decision to allow houses of worship to endorse candidates without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status: rac.org/press-room/r...

Echoing our stance since the earliest days following October 7, WRJ unequivocally states that sexual and gender-based violence must never be a tactic of war. Just like the Torah’s Dinah, many victims and survivors cannot or can no longer speak out following their abuse: tinyurl.com/98n7e7k6

Today’s House passage of the budget reconciliation bill is an immoral erosion of our socioeconomic fabric. Because of this bill, many rural hospitals are set to close, nearly 1 in 4 abortion providers could be eliminated nationwide, and 17 million people are slotted to lose health care all together.

WRJ condemns the Supreme Court's decision today in Mahmoud v. Taylor. Allowing parents to opt their children out of reading LGBTQ+-inclusive materials in classrooms under the guise of religious liberty undermines both inclusion and understanding. Read our full statement: wrj.org/press-room/r...

WRJ and @the-rac.bsky.social strongly condemn the decision to block Medicaid recipients from accessing Planned Parenthood. Denying over one million people access to necessary medical services strips them of their fundamental right to bodily autonomy and human dignity. wrj.org/press-room/r...

Today marks three years since the Dobbs Supreme Court decision ended the constitutional right to abortion in the United States. WRJ will continue to advocate for reproductive rights and health and oppose state and federal restrictions that limit access to birth control and safe abortion services.

In response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in United States v. Skrmetti, upholding a ban on gender-affirming care for minors, WRJ released the following statement:  (statement continues in thread)

As we enter Shabbat, we stand firmly with our friends, family, congregations, and communities in Israel. We also pray for the soldiers, civilians, hostages, and all people, around the world, who wish only to live in wholeness, safety, shelter, and peace.

Health care across the country is in danger. If Planned Parenthood is “defunded,” nearly 200 health centers could close, and more than 1.1M patients could lose access to care. WRJ is proud to support Planned Parenthood and continues to fight for reproductive health care for all. #ImforPP

Miscarriages affect 1 in 5 women. Since the overturn of Roe, we have seen more cases of miscarriage becoming criminal offenses. No patient deserves to be criminalized for having a pregnancy complication. WRJ continues to fight for bodily autonomy for all. www.cnn.com/2025/06/06/h...

No one should live in fear of a partner with a gun. We #WearOrange on National Gun Violence Prevention Day to shine a light on the deadly intersection of intimate partner violence and guns. View WRJ's action roadmap about preventing gun violence against women: wrj.org/what-we-beli...

Unclear definitions of “life-threatening,” versus “potentially life-threatening,” or simply “harmful to health” only causes further risk to pregnant patients. This decision to revoke guidance clarifying federal law is a direct affront to reproductive health & bodily autonomy for all.

Hearing about an attack in #Boulder #Colorado at a weekly gathering in support of hostage families, for those who demand, for over 600 days, to bring them all home! As we begin the festival of Shavuot, a holy day when we imagine everyone standing together, we stand with the hostages and the victims.

Women of Reform Judaism mourns the lives of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, two young Israeli Embassy diplomats fatally shot last night at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. They were attending an event focused on Israeli Palestinian cooperation to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Waking up to yet another attack on reproductive freedom. This bomb was a direct affront to IVF and other reproductive services. I am grateful that the clinic in the area was not damaged, and it only reinforces our fight for bodily autonomy for all. @wrj1913.bsky.social @the-rac.bsky.social

May is Jewish American Heritage Month, but at WRJ, we are always celebrating our Jewish American heritage 💙 As a 110-year-old organization, we’ve been there for a lot of Jewish American history, and are even lucky enough to play a part in it. What does Jewish American Heritage Month mean to you?

Protecting AND expanding access to contraceptive care is KEY 🔑 to bringing us closer to a more equitable world 🌎. This #FreeThePill Day let’s make birth control equitably accessible for ALL! 💊

Moms power the economy. Yet they're paid less, promoted less, and supported less. Moms working full-time, year-round earn just 74¢ for every dollar dads make —and only 62¢ when including all working moms. Today is #MomsEqualPayDay — and we won’t stop fighting until the wage gap is closed.

It’s simple: National legislation is the best way to ensure abortion access for all. We urge Congress to introduce the Women’s Health Protection Act today.

WRJ CEO @lizpghirsch.bsky.social shares, "Yesterday evening, as Israel concluded its commemoration of honoring its fallen, Beit Samueli synagogue, which houses a Reform congregation in the city of Ra'anana, was attacked by far-right extremists."

Today, we remember the 6 million+ Jews killed during the Holocaust, as well as honor the millions of survivors, many of whom are members of our own families. We pray for a world free from hatred and full of peace, comfort, and healing. 🕯️🕊️

We are proud to join Planned Parenthood on their Digital Day of Action 🩷🪧 We believe that birth control, STI testing and treatment, and cancer screenings should be accessible for ALL. Defunding Planned Parenthood would deny millions of people access to essential health care services. #ImforPP

The Black maternal mortality rate is more than double that of other races. Maternal health faces constant threats to funding, coverage, and care. During Black Maternal Health Week, urge Congress to reintroduce the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act: www.votervoice.net/URJ/campaign...

We were honored to spend Monday on Capitol Hill with Reform Movement leaders as part of @wrj1913.bsky.social's Rabbi Marla J. Feldman Social Justice Conference. We enjoyed meeting with @slotkin.senate.gov, @friedman.house.gov, and Rep. Don Bacon. @lizpghirsch.bsky.social @jonahpesner.bsky.social

We are disappointed that the House passed the SAVE Act this morning, threatening millions of Americans’ voting rights and feeding into dangerous conspiracies around non-citizen voting. We must demand that the Senate defend our fundamental freedoms. Act now: www.votervoice.net/URJ/Campaign...

Shabbat shalom, WRJ! 💜🩷💛 We are one week away from being back together again in person. We can’t to see you!

Women make only 84 cents for every dollar a man makes with the wage gap being even greater for Women of Color, LGBTQ+ women, and disabled women. Eliminating the gender pay gap is essential for promoting economic and social mobility and advancing equity and inclusion. #EqualPayDay

Meet Dolores Wilkenfeld! 💛 Dolores served as president of NFTS, now WRJ, from 1985 to 1989. Wilkenfeld’s passion is Judaism around the world; she established the WRJ Wilkenfeld International Women’s Leadership Seminar to bring leadership training opportunities to Jewish women around the world. #whm

In response to President Trump’s executive order to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, @lizpghirsch.bsky.social, CEO of Women of Reform Judaism, released the following statement strongly condemning this misuse of presidential authority to subvert the education system in this country:

Meet Dr. Jane Evans, WRJ's first full time Executive Director. Jane's legacy includes advocating for women and people with disabilities to be ordained as rabbis, overseeing the founding of NFTY, inventing an oscillating fan, and helping start the United Nations! #womenshistorymonth

Happy Purim! 💖 Purim celebrates the story of Esther, a Jewish woman who saved her people by speaking up despite the danger. Esther has inspired WRJ women to speak up for the good of their communities for generations. What a great coincidence that this holiday is in Women’s History Month this year!💫

WRJ's podcast, Just For This, is back for Season 3! 🎙️ Each week, @lizpghirsch.bsky.social interviews women in leadership about women and leadership. Our first guest of the season is CNN correspondent Dana Bash. Listen to our first episode NOW at justforthispodcast.com/dana-bash-a-...

Happy Women’s History Month 💖 This month we’ll be spotlighting some of the incredible and powerful women who have helped make Women of Reform Judaism the organization it is today on our Instagram. If you haven’t followed us yet, be sure to give us a follow! www.instagram.com/wrj1913/

One of the highlights of this year's SJC is the Women's Empowerment Awards dinner, honoring women who embody the principle of "tikkun olam." We are introducing our winners over on our Instagram, continuing today with Shoshana and Daryl. Learn more (& follow us!): www.instagram.com/p/DGdidbszJ3...

Happy World Social Justice Day 🪧🌎📢🏛️ Social justice is essential to WRJ. This work connects us to a century’s worth of Jewish women who fought together to make the world a better place for us. We continue their legacy by making our voices heard and speaking out about prejudice and injustice.

"Women of Reform Judaism embraces the extended Lifshitz and Bibas families on the return of Oded, Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir for over 500 days since their violent capture." Read the full statement from our CEO @lizpghirsch.bsky.social: wrj.org/press-room/w...

Bibi is addressing a delegation of American Jewish leaders, where I am representing the Reform Movement. He’s doubling down on Trump’s Gaza proposal. We spoke out when it was announced, we oppose it now. @reformjudaism.bsky.social @reformrabbis.bsky.social

Happy birthday to the trees!! 🥳🌳🌎🎈It's Tu Bish’vat, an ancient holiday that is also known as the new year of the trees. Today, the holiday reminds us of the importance of caring for the Earth and creating a better world for future generations. Learn more about Tu Bish'vat at wrj.org/spirituality...

"Jewish tradition teaches of the Divine spark in every person. As Jewish groups that are committed to protecting and advancing the safety and security of our community, we know we have an invaluable tool to leverage: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives." Read the full statement below.

We joined @thejcpa.bsky.social, @the-rac.bsky.social, the Rabbinical Assembly, & 100+ other Jewish organizations to sound the alarm: Our democracy is under attack. History makes clear where this leads—and we refuse to stay silent. Read our full statement: jewishpublicaffairs.org/over-100-jew...

From the first Biennial Assembly in 1915, WRJ has been calling for fair immigration policies that would end discriminatory practices & support the rights of those entering our borders. We support @hias-refugees.bsky.social's message to President Trump, and you can, too: act.hias.org/page/78376/a...

Hellooo Bluesky! 👋 After last week, WRJ has joined the migration from X to Bluesky! Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) is the women’s empowerment arm of the largest Jewish denomination in North America. We'll be introducing ourselves more in the future, so be sure to give us a follow.