Women of Reform Judaism

Leadership Lessons from Our Time in the Desert

Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch

During college, I lived on a kibbutz in the Arava desert in southern Israel. At dawn and twilight, I hiked while admiring the striking red mountains just over the eastern border with Jordan and the subtle peaks of the Negev Highlands to the west. I was in the

A Leadership Journey Inspired by Reform Jewish Women

Rabbi Marla J. Feldman
As I prepare to retire from my position as executive director of Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ), I have been reflecting on my professional journey. While there have been many friends and colleagues along the way, my most constant companions have been Reform Jewish women from our vibrant sisterhoods close to home and around the world.