We are excited to share that A Wider Bridge has received a 2025-2026 YES Fund grant from Women of Reform Judaism! The YES (Youth, Education, Special Projects) Fund provides grants to develop the future leaders of the Reform Movement, advocate for the voice and rights of women and girls and expand diversity and inclusion throughout the Jewish world.
The Women of Reform Judaism recently changed their bylaws to even be more inclusive! In 2024, the Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) amended its constitution to expand its definition of membership to be more inclusive of transgender and nonbinary individuals. The revised constitution clarifies that wherever the words “woman” or “women” appear, they are understood to include individuals who identify as female, nonbinary, or gender-fluid.: The updated language also welcomes “all who identify as Jewish or have a commitment to the Jewish community”. The changes were officially voted on and approved at the Legislative Body meeting in June 2024.
“Women of Reform Judaism is proud of our impact as the philanthropic arm of the Reform Movement and a venture capitalist of the Jewish world at-large,” WRJ President Karen Sim said in a statement.
Thank you to the Women of Reform Judaism for their generosity and support of the work of A Wider Bridge!