Women of Reform Judaism

by Jane Oppenheim Signs from God are featured in Parashat Bo – Plagues, marvels, wonders to know – With themes of God’s omnipotence, And of God’s remembrance. The locusts, the darkness, of Biblical days Are manifestly contemporary – in so many ways.

There has been a great deal of ‘piling on ‘ in recent days following Missouri Rep. Todd Akin’s statement about “legitimate rape” and his assertion that in such cases women don’t get pregnant because “the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down.” Of course, partisan advocacy groups and women’s rights [...]

Well, it’s about time. After decades of diligent voting, my vote finally counts. According to recent New York Times article, “In Weak Economy, an Opening to Court Votes of Single Women” (August 7, 2012), pollsters and politicians have finally realized that us single gals are a force to be reckoned with. According to the article, [...]

Where else but at a WRJ Assembly would you hear Waco-born, Baptist-bred Cecile Richards talk about the importance of ‘tikkun olam‘ and being ‘verklempt’ upon her first visit to Israel with Jewish women? Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and daughter of former Texas governor Ann Richards, reminded participants at the WRJ Assembly [...]