named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy and Representation
Acts as a collective voice for members in dialogues with the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR) and Union for Reform Judaism
Annual Convention and National Events
Hosts national gatherings and regional events for members to connect, learn, and engage in professional development
Brit of Conduct
Enforces an anti-harassment policy to ensure safe and respectful environments at all WRN events and activities
Mentorship and Networking
Facilitates connections among members through virtual and in-person gatherings, including conference calls and webinars
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
- Adult Jewish education programsDevelops and delivers educational series for adults, including an Adult Bat Mitzvah class and a four-session course on the history of women rabbis from the 1500s to the present, promoting engagement with Jewish feminist scholarship and leadership.
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Community Safety and Conduct Enforcement 1 activity
- Anti-harassment and community safety initiativesEstablishes and enforces a formal anti-harassment policy for all in-person and virtual events, including disciplinary actions such as barring individuals or canceling memberships for violations, to promote safe and respectful Jewish communities.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Convening and communication platformsOrganizes conventions, regional events, conference calls, webinars, and virtual learning sessions to facilitate member gatherings and connection; distributes monthly e-blasts and maintains a website and social media presence to share information.
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Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 1 activity
- Feminist Jewish scholarship and ritual innovationAdvances feminist biblical commentary, midrash, ritual innovation, and educational resources focused on Jewish feminist and women’s issues, contributing to the development of inclusive religious practices.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Professional development and membership supportProvides complimentary one-year memberships to recently ordained rabbis, rabbinical students, and international colleagues, with dues relief available for those facing financial hardship, ensuring broad access to professional and spiritual resources.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Specialized training for rabbisHosts educational and skills-based training sessions for Reform rabbis, including programs on domestic violence response and spiritual support for individuals affected by cancer.
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Jewish Leadership Development 1 activity
- Support network for women and gender-minority rabbisSupports a network of over 700 women Reform rabbis ordained since 1972, providing ongoing education, pastoral care, outreach, mentoring, and networking opportunities for member rabbis.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Advocacy for gender equity and social justiceAdvocates for equitable leadership advancement, narrowing the gender-based wage gap, paid family and medical leave for religious workers, and the recording of Jewish women's history, with sustained efforts predating the #MeToo movement.
- Research on parental leave in religious leadershipConducted research in partnership with the Center for Parental Leave Leadership on the experiences of women and nonbinary rabbis regarding parental leave, informing advocacy and policy recommendations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$354K
Contributions & grants$354K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$344K
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$170K
Grants paid out$38K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$506K
Cash$298K
Investments$208K
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$504K
Liquid reserves17.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +16.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY ZAMORE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $110K |
| ELAINE GLICKMAN | ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $50K |
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- Beit Haverim-Shir Shalom Partner — Successor congregation formed from merger where Rabbi Elizabeth Dunsker served as one of two rabbis.
- CCAR Government — Hosted by CCAR at shared address.
- CCAR Partner — Co-hosted a training with WRN on rabbis supporting those impacted by cancer.
- CCAR Partner — Collaborates with CCAR as a partner organization, hosted at their address and engaging in joint advocacy.
- Cantor Becky Mann Partner — Commissioned to create and perform the original song "Like a Tree" for Rabbi Mary Zamore's tribute event.
- Center for Parental Leave Leadership Partner — Partnered with the Women's Rabbinic Network to conduct research on parental leave experiences of women and nonbinary rabbis.
- Central Conference of American Rabbis Network — WRN is a constituent group of the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR).
- Congregation Albert Partner — Current congregation where Rabbi Celia Surget serves as senior rabbi.
- Congregation Beth Israel Partner — Current congregation where Rabbi Sara Mason-Barkin serves as Rabbi and Executive Educator.
- Congregation Emeth Partner — Current congregation where Rabbi Faith Joy Dantowitz serves as rabbi.
- Congregation Kol Ami Partner — Current congregation where Rabbi Elizabeth Dunsker serves as rabbi.
- Elluminate Partner — Grantee partner of Elluminate.
- HUC-JIR Partner — Provides complimentary memberships to students and recently ordained individuals from HUC-JIR or eligible seminaries.
- Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion Government — WRN includes women rabbis ordained since 1972 at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion.
- Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion Partner — Advocates for women's leadership and representation in the administration and faculty of HUC-JIR.
- Jewish Women’s Fund of Atlanta Partner — Grantee partner of the Jewish Women's Fund of Atlanta.
- Reform Temple of Suffern-Shir Shalom Partner — Former congregation led by Rabbi Elizabeth Dunsker during a merger process.
- SRE Network Partner — Collaborated with WRN by sharing its Code of Conduct as a model for WRN's anti-harassment policy.
- SRE Network Partner — Grantee partner and member of the SRE Network.
- Shalom Bayit Partner — Collaborated with Shalom Bayit to deliver a domestic violence education series for rabbis.
- Shalom Bayit Partner — Organization where Rabbi Zoe McCoon serves as Community Education Manager.
- Sharsheret Partner — Co-presented a training on rabbis supporting individuals impacted by cancer.
- Temple B’nai Israel Partner — Current congregation where Rabbi Simone Schicker serves as rabbi.
- Temple Kol Ami Partner — Current congregation where Rabbi Natalie Shribman serves as rabbi and initiated new programs.
- Temple Shomer Emunim Partner — Current congregation where Rabbi Lisa Delson serves as rabbi.
- Union for Reform Judaism Partner — Engages with the Union for Reform Judaism as a collective voice for advocacy on gender and leadership issues.
- Women of Reform Judaism’s YES Fund Partner — Grantee partner of Women of Reform Judaism’s YES Fund.
- Women's Rabbinic Network Network — Creator Rabbi Lisa Levenberg developed the curriculum for the Women's Rabbinic Network, indicating the organization's central role in the initiative.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collective Advocacy for Systemic Changemethodology: collective_advocacyBy uniting women rabbis into a collective advocacy voice, the organization advances equity and institutional transformation within Jewish leadership, because systemic change requires organized, sustained pressure on major institutions and public narratives.
- Education as a Catalyst for Communal Transformationmethodology: jewish_learning_for_communal_changeBy using Jewish learning and adult education to reflect on gender and leadership, the organization fosters awareness and drives communal change, because critical engagement with tradition can reframe norms and inspire collective action toward equity.
- Member-Led Community Buildingmethodology: member_led_community_buildingBy enabling members to initiate programs and lead gatherings, the organization cultivates a resilient and engaged community, because authentic ownership and shared leadership increase participation and sustainability more than top-down programming.
- Relational Care as Community Infrastructuremethodology: relational_careBy providing pastoral support and fostering healthy relationships through life transitions, the organization strengthens both individual well-being and organizational cohesion, because sustained engagement and resilience in marginalized professional communities depend on mutual care and emotional safety.