Torah Fund

Torah Fund supports scholarships, programs, and special projects in the worldwide Conservative/Masorti institutions of higher Jewish learning. Every donor has the opportunity to help preserve, promote, and perpetuate Conservative/Masorti Judaism by giving to the Torah Fund Campaign of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism (WLCJ). Torah Fund, the dedicated philanthropy of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism, has raised over $113 million since its inception in 1942.

In 1942, a small group of dedicated, resilient women recognized the need for a scholarship fund for Seminary students. The first campaign goal was to raise $10,000 through solicitations of $6.11, the Hebrew numerical equivalent of the word Torah. In 1963, this campaign merged with the Mathilde Schechter Residence Hall campaign, which provided housing for undergraduate students. In time, the campaign identified needs and raised funds for many specific projects and programs. Click here for the Torah Fund Timeline that outlines the Torah Fund Special Projects completed since 1942.

There are ongoing opportunities for sisterhood affiliates and individual donors to support worldwide Conservative/Masorti institutions of higher Jewish learning through WLCJ’s Torah Fund Campaign. Click here to view the institutions we currently support.

Shema Koleinu – Hear Our Voice Campaign

Shema Koleinu, Hear our voice, marks 40 years since the first female cantor was invested. This year’s Torah Fund pin with its joyful women and musical symbolism expresses the right of every woman’s voice to be heard as we celebrate this anniversary. We help foster Jewish unity by our support of the global Conservative/ Masorti institutions of higher Jewish learning.

Our 2026-2027 Shema Koleinu campaign supports scholarships and programming at the worldwide Conservative/Masorti institutions of higher Jewish learning. Help strengthen Jewish education and ensure the vibrancy of the Jewish people for decades to come with your gift to Torah Fund. If you are sending a check, it should be made payable to Torah Fund and mailed to: 3080 Broadway, Suite K900, New York, NY 10027.

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