Women's League of Conservative Judaism "Virtual Convention"
Sunday, July 12, 2020 • 20 Tammuz 5780
10:30 AM - 6:00 PMZoomSunday, July 12,10:30am-6:00pm (or any part of the day)
Experience the excitement of a WL Convention from the comfort of your own home. The schedule below includes a healing service, psalms study, a panel on social justice, workshops, a closing concert, and more. Share in the celebration as Olam Tikvah's wonderful Sisterhood is awarded the Jewels in the Crown Award for our outstanding programming, social action, and commitment to Conservative Judaism. Register here in order to receive the zoom link information. There is no charge to attend.
Convention Schedule
10:00am | Convention Opening |
10:30-10:40am | Tefillin - Shehecheyanu Moment |
10:40-11:30am | Healing Service, Psalms Study, In Memoriam Hazzan Alisa Pomerantz-Boro and Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields Featuring Zoomria - The WLCJ Choir: Marilyn Cohen, International Northeast Region Barbara Ezring, Seaboard and Southern Toby Holtzman, Seaboard Razel Kessler, MetroNorth Region Debbie Lempert, Central Great Lakes Region Lauren Rudin, Mid-Atlantic Region Dana Sirkin, North by Northwest Region Adele Weinstein, International Northeast Region Gilda Zucker, Intracontinental Region Conducted by: Hazzan Alisa Pomerantz-Boro and Cantor Leon Sher, Congregation Beth El, Voorhees, NJ |
11:30am-12:00pm | Chatting in Zoomburg Meeting Rooms |
12:00-1:00pm | Social Justice Panel Social Justice: Torah, DNA or Both? Rabbi Cheryl Peretz Assoc. Dean, Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies; Sara Bresnick Tennen Exec Dir, DC Volunteer Lawyers Project; Dr. Marc Swatez / Rebecca Joy Fletcher, The ARK, Chicago |
1:00-1:30pm | Chatting in Zoomburg Meeting Room |
1:30-2:45pm | WLCJ Plenary Session Rules of Convention Bylaws Vote ELECTIONS State of the League Torah Fund: Rabbi Bradly Shavit Artson, Chancellor Arnold Eisen, and Chancellor-elect Shuly Rubin Schwartz Jewels in the Crown Awards |
2:30-3:00pm | Zoom Meeting Room - Virtual Journal |
3:00-4:00pm | Sisterhood Workshops Presidents: Toby Maser, Carol Simon, Meryl Balaban, and Cory Schneider This day will be spent in such an inspiring, happy Convention. You will enjoy a smooth journey as a Sisterhood President. Torah Fund: Randy Schwartz, Barbara Ezring, Lisa Paule, Jeanette Brownstein, and Donna Burkat All you need to know to create a successful Torah Fund campaign in your Sisterhood. Membership: Sandy Blumenthal, Sue Benegle, and Regina Newman Membership Express: Journey with us on the road to what it is and what it can be. Advocacy: Ardis Wexler, Marlene Oslick, and Karen Cuker Advocating for Women’s League Resolutions. Engagement/Programming: Grace Schessler and Karen Seltzer Programming for today’s Sisterhoods: A look at relevant and accessible ideas. Communications: Debi Bruce, Rachel Ferber, and Sheila Kaufman Tools to engage and inform your community. |
4:00-4:30pm | Cocktails with Margie and Debbi |
4:30-6:00pm | Installation Ceremony and Celebratory Concert |
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