Torah Fund Changes

When an email was sent by Women’s League for Conservative Judaism leaders, some may have been surprised to find out changes are being made to Torah Fund. The biggest change announced is that WLCJ will assume the administration of the Torah Fund Campaign, marking a new chapter in the program’s 84-year history of supporting Conservative/Masorti Jewish education and leadership.

WLCJ President Julia Loeb said the transition will streamline operations and enable WLCJ to enhance engagement and efficiency while continuing to support our Conservative/Masorti Institutions of higher learning.

Starting July 1, the Torah Fund offices will be located within the WLCJ offices. Morgan Long has been appointed Torah Fund Manager, joining the Torah Fund team along with Janet Kirschner, incoming Torah Fund Vice President. Outgoing WLCJ International Vice President, Torah Fund Chair

Lori Snow has served in that position for the past three years, overseeing several successful campaigns.

“As the incoming Torah Fund Vice President, I am excited and honored to have the opportunity to lead this campaign,” Kirschner said.

The transition comes as the 2026-2027 Torah Fund Campaign theme is announced: Shema Koleinu, Hear Our Voice. This new theme 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 as we celebrate this anniversary. The new campaign launches July 1.

The Torah Fund newsletter Chadashot will continue to feature the latest events and happenings of Torah Fund. Torah Fund donors receive links to the virtual newsletter three times a year. Jodi Beck has served as Chadashot editor for six years and will end her term prior to the new campaign when a new editor will be named.