WRJ Southeast 
WRJ Action Projects
The Department of Development and Special Projects provides ongoing financial support for the growth and expansion of special WRJ programs and projects that strengthen Reform Judaism and its institutions at home and abroad, as well as provides for fund-raising and volunteer activities within your Sisterhood. The projects, whether one-time or continuing, are testaments to the strength and conviction of Sisterhood and its mission to strengthen Judaism and the synagogue, and to express its ethical mandates in society.
Ongoing Projects
Jewish Braille Institute of America, Inc. (JBI)
The WRJ Service to the Visually Impaired Committee was established by the National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods early in its history as a pioneer and leader in the field of voluntary service to the visually impaired. The program was started in 1927 at the NFTS 7th Biennial Assembly as a special committee to fill a need for "literature for the Jewish sightless." In 1929 this vigorous special committee was transformed into an NFTS Standing Committee which since has achieved and maintained the highest honors in its field.
Thousands of books of Jewish interest or authorship, both fiction and nonfiction, including text books used in religious schools, secondary schools and colleges, are brailled and bound, recorded on disc and tape, and large-typed by Sisterhood volunteers for the JBI Library. Its very special publication, the Jewish Braille Review, is published monthly and read by virtually every blind college graduate, Jewish and non-Jewish, in 36 countries throughout the world, including Israel.
Every Sisterhood is asked to include in its annual budget a contribution for the JBI.
World Union for Progressive Judaism
World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) is the international body of Reform/Liberal/Progressive Judaism working in more than 40 countries. WUPJ helps establish Congregations, develops religious educational materials, provides rabbinic leadership, and serves in an advisory and advocacy role.
WRJ is the women's affiliate of the World Union and is represented on its Governing body and its North American Board. It has the responsibility to raise a share of the WUPJ budget. This goal can be met by Sisterhoods and individuals sending contributions to WRJ earmarked for WUPJ.
Become a member of one of the World Union's special categories:
- Honor Circle - $3000 or more annually
- Patron Circle - $1500 to $2999 annually
- Benefactor - $1000 to 1499 annually
- Sponsor - $500 to $999 annually
- Guardian - $250 to $499 annually
- Friend Plus - $101 to $249 annually
- Friend - $100
Note: We ask for Sisterhoods to issue their checks directly to WRJ with a notation at the bottom directing it to the WUPJ. If the checks are not made payable in this manner, WRJ can not credit nor acknowledge your Sisterhood's contribution, Consequently, you would miss having the recognition you so richly deserve in our upcoming Book of Honors.
Fund for the Generations
The Fund for the Generations was established with a clear purpose: safeguarding the continuity, growth, and flourishing of Sisterhoods. The net proceeds are earmarked to help Sisterhoods become even stronger than they are today.
Through WRJ publications, programs, training seminars, speakers and new initiatives, all Sisterhoods, large and small, will benefit. We are all aware of the serious challenges that we face in this world. We all understand that multiple resources are needed to enhance Sisterhood programs, activities, and role in the Reform movement. Your Sisterhood or individual contribution will help provide all of this for us and for all generations to come. L'Dor V'Dor.