D'var Torah

This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the incredible growth of our organization over the past ten years. Over a decade ago, our founder, Rabbi Elana Kanter, saw the need for more women to be leading the boards, organizations, committees, and culture of our Jewish community here in Greater Phoenix.

Lessons in leadership from the costumes of Purim and the Priests.

As we prepare for the beginning of Women’s History Month, it feels like perfect timing to be heading into the Purim holiday as well. The women of our Purim story are heroic: Vashti, in her defiance and her desire to be seen as more than her looks; Esther, in her courage, her commitment to her people, and her knowledge that she’s been placed in the role she’s in for a sacred purpose.