Or Nashim



The IntraContinental Region - Women's League for Conservative Judaism


April 24, 2026/7 Iyar 5786

Message from Denise Mosk, President

IntraContinental is the most geographically challenged region in Women’s League. Other regions can have one-day conferences or even a lunch and learn. The women of IntraContinental have to make an extra effort to keep our Region together and that includes showing up. 


Next weekend, May 2-5, we will be holding our 18th Region Conference in Oklahoma City. I have managed to be in attendance at all 18. The friends that I have made are now family and being together with family is extremely important!


On April 16th, the day after tax season, I was on my way to Winnipeg to visit some of my family, many of whom I have not seen since COVID. I was welcomed with open arms and, of course, treated like family. My husband, Milton, had never been to Canada, so we checked something off his bucket list at the same time.


Friday evening, we attended Etz Chayim Synagogue where they were honoring a congregant who had just become a cantor. The music and singing were perfect for the beginning of Shabbat. Afterwards, we were invited to Randy Schwartz’s home with a dozen others to break bread (challah) and enjoy family, friends, and food.


Saturday morning, we attended Shaarey Tzedek Synagogue. I try to read Torah every time I travel and this was no exception. I had very little time to learn due to tax season, and Cantor Lesley was extremely understanding and assigned one of the shorter portions. She acknowledged me and the trope that I use which is sometimes referred to as the “Sheena” trope. My mom and dad raised Torah readers. After Services, we had a delicious lunch and Q&A with many sisterhood members. Relaxed and enjoyable – my perfect Shabbas!


Saturday evening, we were invited to Sandy Polanski’s home for dinner. Sandy was one of the first friends that I made in IntraContinental. My Canadian friends are always in my heart!



All of the women from both synagogues were gracious and hospitable. This was one of my better journeys taken as President. The journeys I will truly miss.

I cannot mention my trip to Canada without letting you know that this Texas woman was in extremely cold weather sometimes feeling like -4. My husband drove carefully in the snow, and we happened to be at the most convenient hotel for the entire weekend. The sun was shining – that always helps.

 

Thank you, Winnipeg! A job well done!


Social Action from the Tushie Out was a hit!


Within the past few weeks, we had our last program of the current administration. I am thrilled that we had 30 people register. We presented, the how to, development of a Social Action project. We were honored to have Rabbi Amy Weiss the Founder and Executive Director of Undies for Everyone out of Houston, TX be our presenter. The concept is to have underwear for children to ultimately keep them in school.


Aspects that Rabbi Weiss shared was to 1) think outside the box 2) direct service versus being hands on 3) who is helping with the project, Jewish or not, the audience being all types of individuals or a specific niche 4) look into corporate social responsibility endeavors to assist or will it be solo outreach or group, each way is helpful. Rabbi likes to work with charity / service groups even to the point of an adult / child working together. Lastly 5) be aware there are hidden needs out there that can be served. To complete the program, we did give away one $25 gift card to a participant and I am excited that that person came from Texas.  

 

To learn more please look at https://undiesforeveryone.org/ and to see Rabbi Weiss please review the following video: https://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2022/06/09/texas-rabbi-underwear-cnnheroes.cnn  

 

Finally, the ICR Programming Team would like to thank everyone who has attended, learned, and or have taken away aspects over the last two years! The goal was to give each of our ICR Affiliates, something new or reminder, tools and ideas to take back to their own Sisterhood/Women's League.   


 

Torah Fund 

 

Conference is coming! Let’s meet in Oklahoma City for the IntraContinental Region’s Spring Conference. I can’t wait to see you all and talk about Torah Fund at the designated session.

 

To bring you all up to date on the campaign: As of this week, Torah Fund has collected $990,921. The goal is $1,150,000. I know that many of you hold your Torah Fund events in the spring, but please be aware that all donations need to be processed before the end of the fiscal year – June 30th. We are asking that you submit them as soon as possible and no later than June 15th. On-line donations take two days to process, so they must be submitted by June 27th.

 

Thank you all for your efforts in raising monies for the Oseh Shalom campaign this year. Remember, no donation is too small. 

 

Below are the reminders on how you can donate to Torah Fund:

 

Donate to the general campaign — Oseh Shalom  HERE. For donations of $180 or more, you will receive the beautiful Oseh Shalom pin. (Pin pictured up and to the right)

 


Send a beautiful ECARD HERE for only $5. There are special ones for Mother’s Day – watch for the flyer that will come out soon showing you the designs.

 

Send a paper card available from your affiliate’s Torah Fund chair.

 

To donate from an IRA distribution or Donor-Advised fund, contact your affiliate’s Torah Fund leader.

 

Join the Legacy Society. Learn more HERE.    

 

On-line donations are preferred because the processing is more efficient and cost effective. Plus, a receipt will be e-mailed to you immediately after donating. Be sure to include your Sisterhood affiliate’s name, city and state when completing the on-line form.

Oklahoma City ICR Conference Awaits

 

"Strong Winds, Strong Women"

May 2nd - May 5th 2026

The IntraContinental Region Conference starts soon!


Join your fellow Women's League members as we come together in Oklahoma City for learning, laughter and a journey towards Tikkun Olam.


 


WLCJ International

 

2024 – 2026 Executive Committee



President

Denise S Mosk

icrpresident24@wlcj.org

Administrative Secretary

Cynthia Brooks

cynnscookin@gmail.com

Treasurer

Lyn Rosenberg-Johnson

icrtreasurer@wlcj.org

Parliamentarian

Shawn Stern-Frank

shawn.frank1@yahoo.com

VP Education /Programming

Jody Jacklin

jjpuppydog1@gmail.com

VP Torah Fund

Margie Schneider

7381jbs@comcast.net

VP Communications

Sara Norris

saraquilts@gmail.com

VP Membership

Zoe Littman

zoelitman@shaw.ca

Past President/Nominating

Ruth Harris

rlharris77@outlook.com

Conference Chair

Louise Raber

raber@shaw.ca