# International Northeast Region > Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. A Proud Affiliate of WLCJ ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/news/) - [A “Professional Jew”--Happy 100 Years](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/2024/07/a-professional-jew-happy-100-years/): A “Professional Jew” By Rabbi Don Levy The other day, I had the privilege of sitting down with Ruth Resnik, a member of our community who recently celebrated her 100th birthday. No, I didn’t crash the party – this, despite that I love parties! But I have to tell you, it was worth venturing out - [For news of our region, please consult our region’s email newsletter](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/2023/01/for-news-of-our-region-please-consult-our-regions-email-newsletter/) ## Pages - [Home](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/): The International Northeast Region (INR) of Women's League for Conservative Judaism is comprised of Ontario and Quebec in Canada and Upstate New York in the United States. - [Photos from Convention 2026](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/convention-2026-photos/) - [Torah Fund](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/torah-fund/): Women Ensuring Conservative/Masorti Jewish Education Torah Fund supports scholarships and programs in the worldwide Conservative/Masorti institutes of higher Jewish learning. The dedicated philanthropy of the Women’s League for Conservative Judaism, Torah Fund has raised nearly $106 million in its 79 years. More than 35 years ago women changed the Conservative Movement to become rabbis and - [Conference 2024 Photos](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/conference-2024-photo/) - [Conference 2024](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events-3/conference-2024/): INR REGION CONFERENCE 2024--Passing the Torch Click here to read the remarks of the Outgoing President Marilyn Cohen Click here to read the remarks of the Incoming President Linda Boxer Click here to view Conference photos - [Sisterhoods/Affiliates](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/sisterhoods/): Beth David-B’nai Israel Beth Am 55 Yeomans Road North York, ON M3H 3J7 416-633-5500 Beth Tikvah 3080 Bayview Ave. Toronto, ON M2N 5L3 416-221-3433 Beth Tzedec 1700 Bathurst St. Toronto, ON M5P 3K3 416-781-3511 Congregation Sons of Israel/Daughters of Jacob 355 Guy Park Ave. Amsterdam, NY 12010 518-842-8691 Shaare Zedek 5305 Rosedale Avenue Montreal, QC - [Executive Committee](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/region-directory/): INR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2024 – 2026 President: Adele Weinstein Beth Tikvah Women, Toronto Vice Presidents: Torah Fund: Arlene Laut Temple Adath Yeshurun, Syracuse Program/Education: Trudy Sassoon Beth Tikvah Women, Toronto Communications: Joan Lowenstein Temple Adath Yeshurun, Syracuse Membership/Affiliate Support: To Be Determined Recording/Admin Secretary: Rachel Anderson Women’s Network of Temple Beth Tzedek, Williamsville Corresponding Secretary: - [Torah Fund Timeline](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/torah-fund/torah-fund-timeline/): TORAH FUND: ITS BEGINNINGS Since its inception in 1918, Women’s League has been closely linked to the Jewish Theological Seminary and particularly concerned about the welfare of its students. One of the earliest projects was the first kosher canteen at Columbia University for Jewish students in military training. In 1934, at the League’s 16th annual - [Torah Fund Programs to Kvell & Share](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/torah-fund-programs-to-kvell-share/): Temple Beth El/Rochester, NY Torah Fund Benefactors’ Event On Sunday, October 15 2017, Temple Beth El Sisterhood held a Torah Fund Benefactors’ luncheon at the home of Tracy Glazer. Twenty-seven of our fifty-two benefactors attended. Our lunch menu was simple: a make your own salad bar which a committee of three was able to prepare - [INR 3/20/23 Torah Fund Event](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/torah-fund/inr-3-20-23-torah-fund-event/): To view video of INR's March 20, 2023 Torah Fund program, click here. - [By-Laws](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/by-laws/): WOMEN’S LEAGUE FOR CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM BY-LAWS of the International Northeast Region Approved February 9, 2024 - [Speech of Outgoing President Marilyn Cohen](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/speech-of-outgoing-president/): Good evening INR sisters and guests: Reflecting back over the past 3 years as your Region President I’m overwhelmed by a great sense of accomplishment and nostalgia. Over the course of my tenure, we have witnessed and contributed to significant events, programs, milestones, joyful times and tragic ones too. I will soon share in greater - [Convention 2024](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events-3/convention-2024/): WE WENT TO WL CONVENTION 2023 Click here to view more pictures from INR at WL Convention 2023 - [International Northeast and Seaboard Regions TF Event](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events-3/international-northeast-and-seaboard-regions-tf-event/): https://youtu.be/wzRf222gBbY - [Jamaica--Out of Many One People: Jews in Jamaica](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events-3/2879-2/): To view INR Program, click on image below: - [Our Newsletter](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/chair-lines-the-newsletter-of-the-international-northeast-region/): CHAI LINES July 19, 2024 June 28, 2024 June 7, 2024 May 17, 2024 April 12, 2024 March 29, 2024 March 15, 2024 March 1, 2024 February 25, 2024 February 16, 2024 January 19, 2024 January 5, 2024 December 26, 2023 December 15, 2023 December 1, 2023 November 23, 2023 November 10, 2023 October 27, - [Gallery Spot](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/gallery-spot/): Unchanged: What is Women’s League and what do we do? The unofficial answer is that we serve to connect and support Jewish women with each other and with Jewish people worldwide. We do this in many ways but through it all we make new - [Speech of Incoming President Linda Boxer](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/speech-of-incoming-president-linda-boxer/): Thank you for the honor of becoming president of the International Northeast Region of Women’s League. It is a privilege and a responsibility. I hope I will make you proud. Thank you to Joan Lowenstein for all her work with the nominating committee to create the leadership team for 2024-2026. Let’s see just what we - [Conference 2024](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/conference-2024-2/) - [Convention 2023 in Pictures](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/convention-2023-2/): Click on the right arrow below picture to advance to next photo. INSTALLATION OF INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS AND BOARD TUESDAY MORNING B'NOT MITZVAH TUESDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY DANCE PARTY MOVIES Videos may be slow loading Ruth Shapiro reading Torah at Monday's B'not Mitzvah Corinne Hammerschlag reading Torah at Monday's B'not Mitzvah The Dance - [INR Scholarship to WLCJ Convention 2023](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/inr-scholarship-to-wlcj-convention-2023/): Below please find the International Northeast Region Scholarship application for the WLCJ Triennial Convention… Sisters Celebrating Together, taking place in Schaumburg, Illinois (Chicago area) from July 16 – 19, 2023. The link for the Convention website is below. On that, you will find more detailed program information, options for registration, the Shabbaton that precedes Convention, - [Past Newsletters](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/chair-lines-the-newsletter-of-the-international-northeast-region/past-newsletters/): CHAI LINES Dec 23, 2022 Dec 24, 2021 Dec 9, 2022 Dec 10, 2021 Nov 25, 2022 Nov 26, 2021 Nov 11, 2022 Nov 12, 2021 Oct 28, 2022 Oct 29, 2021 Oct. 7, 2022 Oct 15, 2021 Sept 16, 2022 Oct 1, 2021 Sept 12, 2022 Sept 17, 2021 Sept 2, 2022 Sept - [Torah Fund Resources](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/torah-fund/torah-fund-resources/): TORAH FUND RESOURCES To view and download Torah Fund Resources, click here Information Brochure Torah Fund Greeting Cards/Tzedakah Box Order Form Direct download-- Click here - [Past Issues of Our News Letter](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/past-issues-of-chai-lines/): PAST ISSUES OF CHAI LINES Dec 18, 2020 Dec 3, 2020 Nov 20, 2020 Nov 6, 2020 Oct 23, 2020 Oct 9, 2020 Sept 17, 2020 Sept 4, 2020 Aug 20, 2020 Aug 7, 2020 July 24, 2020 Special Convention Edition July 3, 2020 June 26, 2020 June 12, 2020 May 31, 2020 May 27, - [Conference 2019](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events-3/conference/conference-2019/): Click here to read Renee Ravich's Keynote Click here for Region Programming and Education VP Esther Racoosin's Conference Presentation Click here for Conference Script--The Song that Took a City: Yerushalayim Shel Zahav Click here for the Torah Fund Workshop transcript by Marilyn Cohen, Region Torah Fund VP Click here for the Social Awreness Workshop Photos - [Events](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events-3/): CONTENTS - [Links](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/links/): Women's League for Conservative Judaism Networking to engage, enrich and empower Conservative Jewish Women The Regions of Women's League The Jewish Theological Seminary of America Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies American Jewish University The Schechter Institute Seminario Rabinico Latinoamericano Zacharias Frankel College United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs MercazUSA MercazCanada - [Conference 2018](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events-3/conference/conference-2018/): " order_by="sortorder" order_direction="ASC" returns="included" maximum_entity_count="500"] Click on picture to go to the next picture. - [Conference 2016](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events-3/conference/conference-2016/): Click here to view photos from Conference 2016 - [Conference 2015](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events-3/conference/conference-2015/): Click here for Materials from Conference 2015 - [Conference 2021](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events-3/conference/conference-2021/): To view, videos of a conference session, click on the appropriate link below. Morning Sessions Part 1 Morning Sessions Part 2 Morning Sessions Part 3 Afternoon Sessions - [Conference 2022](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events-3/conference/conference-2022/): To view video of Conference, click here. - [Spring Conference 2022--Speakers Biographies](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/spring-conference-2022/spring-conference-2022-speakers-biographies/): KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Rabbi Nina Beth Carden Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin was ordained in 1988 as part of the first class of women admitted to JTS. She served that institution in several capacities, including assistant to the vice-chancellor and assistant dean of the rabbinical school. Upon moving to Baltimore, MD in 1999 she served as Director - [Spring Conference 2022--Schedule](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/spring-conference-2022/spring-conference-2022-schedule/): To register, click here. - [Spring Conference 2022](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/spring-conference-2022/) - [THE MAGIC DREIDEL](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/dreidel/): THE MAGIC DREIDEL Storyteller/Actress Leslie Elias with actor Daniel Saed of Grumbling Gryphons Traveling Theater will engage the audience in a special interactive Chanukah celebration with Chanukah songs, dances and stories drawn from their longstanding dramatic production of “”The Magic Dreidel” written by Leslie Elias. A magic dreidel, played by actor Daniel Saed engages the audience on - [Chai 9.4.20](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/chai-9-4-20/): Can't see the images? Click here Tuesday, September 1, 2020 / 12 Elul, 5780 Parashat Ki Tavo 5780 Shabbat, September 6, 2020 / 16 Elul, 5780 A MESSAGE FROM OUR INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT Shalom, We have all become aware of the devastation due to the recent natural disasters. We have watched as the wildfires in California and Hurricane - [Region History](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/region-history/): Hiney Ma Tov: How Good It Is To Be Together The New International Northeast Region of Women's League for Conservative Judaism and Its Sisterhoods as of May 4 and 5, 2008 Compiled by Lois Silverman Dedicated to those who came before us and those who will continue after us. For 120 years! Special Thanks to: Bette - [Social Awareness Workshop](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/social-awareness-workshop/): SOCIAL AWARENESS By Noreen Kasman “Social Awareness” used to be called “Service” or possibly “Tikun Olam”, defined by Wikipedia as “(Hebrew: תיקון עולם‎, lit. 'repair of the world') is a concept in Judaism, interpreted in Orthodox Judaism as the prospect of overcoming all forms of idolatry, and by other Jewish denominations as an aspiration to - [From the Education Vice President](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/conferences/from-the-education-vice-president/): Here's an easy program for when your programing plans go amiss. THE JEWISH VALUES GAME Instructions Individually place cards in order of importance to you—the most important first, the least important last. Note order. Do the same, but this time arrange cards in order of importance of Judaism. Note difference. Discuss your choices. Cards (Cut - [Resources](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/tfworkshop19/) - [Renee Ravich's Keynote](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/keynote/): KEYNOTE SPEECH FOR INR CONFERENCE--EDITED JUNE 2, 2019 According to Wikipedia, the part of Jerusalem called the City of David showed first signs of settlement in the 4th millennium BCE, in the shape of encampments of nomadic shepherds. During its long history, Jerusalem has been destroyed at least twice, besieged 23 times, captured and recaptured - [Material from Conference 2015](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/conferences/) - [From the Membership VP](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/from-the-membership-vp/): Membership tools are available from WLCJ's website. Here are some: Yearly Planner Membership Bulletin Spots Blueprint fo Memberhip How to Make FREE SISTERHOOD MEMBERSHIP Profitable for Everyone! Z'havah Planner Individual Membership Flyer - [International Northeast Region's Revised By-Laws](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/international-northeast-regions-revised-by-laws/): Click here to view our revised by-laws. - [Conference 2016 Photos](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/conference-2016-photos/): Click on photo for enlarge. " template="default" order_by="sortorder" order_direction="ASC" returns="included" maximum_entity_count="500"] - [Movies from Convention 2017](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/movies-from-convention-2017/): Click on picture to play video. https://www.facebook.com/100018488175378/videos/109539836338955/ https://www.facebook.com/100018488175378/videos/109542139672058/ https://www.facebook.com/WLCJ1/videos/10155466713916597/ - [Program Swap](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/conferences/program-swap/): Rules of Thumb: Programming is not done on the fly or at the last minute.• What is old is new again BUT what worked before may not work at another time or place. • You can't please all of the people all of the time.--Abraham Lincoln• Small groups may bring successful programs Program Name: Moms - [Calendar](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/calendar/) - [Torah Fund Programs](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/conferences/torah-fund-programs/): Click Here to Download Torah Fund Love LettersEmail Lois Silverman to receive a copy of the PowerPoint program "Torah Fund--A Love Story" - [Sister to Sister](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/345-2/) - [Sharing](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/sharing/) - [Password Protected Area](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/my-bookings/): CONTENTS - [Location](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/location/): CONTENTS - [Categories](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/categories/): CONTENTS - [Tags](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/tags/): CONTENTS ## Events - [International Northeast Region Conference 2018](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/international-northeast-region-conference-2018/): WHAT: INR SPRING CONFERENCE WHEN: April 29 and 30, 2018 WHERE: Temple Beth El, Rochester New York WHO: All Sisterhood Members from INR WHY: Time to Meet and Learn from Each Other To see details, click here. - [Women's League Convention](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/womens-league-convention/): July 23, 2017 - July 26, 2017 Crystal Gateway Marriott 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, Virginia - [Hanukkah](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/hanukkah-2016-12-24/) - [Hanukkah](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/hanukkah-2016-12-25/) - [Hanukkah](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/hanukkah-2016-12-26/) - [Hanukkah](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/hanukkah-2016-12-27/) - [Hanukkah](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/hanukkah-2016-12-28/) - [Hanukkah](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/hanukkah-2016-12-29/) - [Hanukkah](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/hanukkah-2016-12-30/) - [Hanukkah](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/hanukkah-2016-12-31/) - [Hanukkah](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/hanukkah-2017-01-01/) - [Beth El Book Club](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/beth-el-book-club/): The Book of Ruth by Rifka Tabb - [Shabbat](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/shabbat-2015-05-30/) - [Shabbat](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/shabbat-2015-06-06/) - [Shabbat](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/shabbat-2015-06-13/) - [Shabbat](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/shabbat-2015-06-20/) - 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[Shabbat](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/shabbat-2015-09-26/) - [Shabbat](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/shabbat-2015-10-03/) - [Shabbat](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/shabbat-2015-10-10/) - [Shabbat](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/shabbat-2015-10-17/) - [Shabbat](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/shabbat-2015-10-24/) - [Shabbat](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/shabbat-2015-10-31/) - [Shabbat](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/shabbat-2015-11-07/) - [Shabbat](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/shabbat-2015-11-14/) - [Shabbat](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/shabbat-2015-11-21/) - [Shabbat](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/shabbat-2015-11-28/) - [Shabbat](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/shabbat-2015-12-05/) - [Shabbat](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/shabbat-2015-12-12/) - [Shabbat](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/shabbat-2015-12-19/) - [Shabbat](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/shabbat-2015-12-26/) - [Shabbat](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/shabbat-2016-01-02/) - [Shabbat](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/shabbat-2016-01-09/) - [Shabbat](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/shabbat-2016-01-16/) - [Shabbat](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/shabbat-2016-01-23/) - [Shabbat](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/shabbat-2016-01-30/) - [Shabbat Shalom](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/shabbat-shalom/) - [Conference 2016](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/conference-2016/): Fall Conference - [Fun with Dick and Jane](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/fun-with-dick-and-jane/): Fun, fun, fun! - [Tea for two](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/events/tea-for-two/): Tea for Two and two for tea ## Locations - [Hyatt Regency](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/locations/hyatt-regency/) - [Beth Tikvah](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/locations/beth-tikvah/): 3080 Bayview Ave. Toronto, ON M2N 5L3 - [Schumberg, IL](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/locations/schumberg-il/) - [Beth David B'nai Israel Beth Am Synagogue](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/locations/beth-david-bnai-israel-beth-am-synagogue/) - [Beth David B'nai Israel Beth Am](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/locations/beth-david-bnai-israel-beth-am/) - [Beth EL Synagogue n](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/locations/beth-el-synagogue-n/) - [Beth David Synagogue](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/locations/beth-david-synagogue/) - [Temple Beth El](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/locations/temple-beth-el-3/) - [Temple Beth El](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/locations/temple-beth-el-2/) - [Crystal Gateway Marriott](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/locations/crystal-gateway-marriott/) - [Lois' Home](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/locations/lois-home/) - [International Northeast](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/locations/international-northeast/) - [Temple Beth El](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/locations/temple-beth-el/) - [Home](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/locations/home/) - [Silverman](https://www.wlcjregion.org/northeast/locations/silverman/)