Who We Are
Who is the WRJ Northeast District?
The WRJ Northeast District is one of eight districts of Women of Reform Judaism. It is composed of approximately 100 affiliate Sisterhoods comprising approximately 15,000 Women of Reform Judaism in New England (MA, RI, ME, NH, VT, CT), New York, Eastern Canada, and The US Virgin Islands.
The WRJ Northeast District links local Sisterhoods and the WRJ offices in New York. We interpret, implement, support, and promote the programs and projects of WRJ.
What is our history?
The WRJ Northeast District was formed through a consolidation of District 1 (New England Region) and District 3 (New York, Eastern Canada, and the Virgin Islands) in 2008. Both District 1 and District 3 were strong districts with rich histories. The consolidation of these two districts has formed a new district and we are stronger together.
Our first Biennial Convention took place in Springfield, Massachusetts in November, 2008, and we had a Board Retreat in March, 2009. Through these events, our members are getting to work together and forming strong bonds. The future is exciting and our next Biennial Convention is scheduled for Oct 10-12, 2010, in Albany, New York.
The Executive Committee of WRJ Northeast District includes the President, 1st Vice-President, four Vice Presidents, Area Directors, Recording Secretary, Treasurer, Corresponding Secretary, Membership Secretary and the Immediate Past President.
The Board of WRJ Northeast District includes the Executive Committee, Presidents of local sisterhoods, and all WRJ Board Members residing in the WRJ Northeast District.
Who is my direct link to the WRJ Northeast District?
The Area Director is a very important resource for your sisterhood and can provide you with many resources. Your Area Director will organize Area Days to bring together sisterhoods in your region. In addition, we have the LINK program to provide speakers and District leaders for your sisterhood to enhance your programming.
The purpose of the Board and the Executive Board is to provide leadership to sisterhoods throughout the WRJ Northeast District. We are all here to serve you through visits to your sisterhood and participation in your sisterhood meetings, and to provide support and information for programming, fundraising, membership, and social action.
In addition, WRJ Northeast District publishes and distributes a newsletter twice each year to update you on district events. Please contact Denise Levine at Mets208@optonline.net if you would like to submit an article for the newsletter about your own sisterhood.
This website is also updated frequently and you will be able to download forms to register for upcoming events.
