Amidst the whirlwind of Biennial, three powerhouse women came together to discuss the challenges that women and girls face at home and around the world. In a fascinating panel moderated by Rabbi Marla J. Feldman, Executive Director of Women of Reform Judaism, Anat Hoffman, Executive Director of the Israel Religious Action Center, Ilyse Hogue, President of NARAL Pro-Choice America and Ruth Messinger, President of American Jewish World Service spoke about their work on a broad range of women’s issues in Israel, in the United States and internationally.
The panelists discussed how their Jewish identity influenced their career and what pushed them to dedicate their lives to the pursuit of equality for women and girls. Ruth Messinger described how Jewish values shaped her work first in urban issues and community organizing, then in her work around the world with AJWS.
While Ilyse Hogue reflected on the many obstacles women face in achieving full reproductive rights in the United States and the importance of bringing men into the conversation, Anat Hoffman shared the importance of humor when facing challenges. It was an incredible opportunity to have these inspiring women in conversation together.
You can take action and join the pursuit of full equality for women and girls in the U.S. and around the world!
Join AJWS and Urge Congress to pass the International Violence Against Women Act (IVAWA)! Sign our petition today: ajws.org/wbivawa.
Help protect reproductive rights with NARAL by taking action against the 20-week abortion ban that is now in the Senate!
Work with IRAC to fight for pluralism in Israel by lifting your voice against the Conversion Bill.
This post originally appeared at WRJblog.
