Jewels in the Crown | WLCJ Convention Tribute Journal 2026

Announcing WLCJ's 2026 Jewels in the Crown!

This signature award recognizes our Sisterhood Affiliates for their outstanding, innovative, and impactful achievements in education, cultural programming, social action, and Women's League engagement.

Mazal tov to our award-winning Sisterhood Affiliates for sharing many enriching, innovative, and inspiring programs. Todah rabah for generously sharing and networking as you bring Torah, community, and leadership to life.

We look forward to celebrating with you at Convention 2026!

Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island (BQLI) Region

Congregation Beth Tikvah Sisterhood, Wantagh, NY
East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center Sisterhood, East Meadow, NY
Forest Hills Jewish Center Sisterhood, Forest Hills, NY
Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre Sisterhood, East Rockaway, NY
Huntington Jewish Center Sisterhood, Huntington, NY
Israel Center of Conservative Judaism Sisterhood, Flushing, NY
Midway Jewish Center Sisterhood, Syosset, NY
North Shore Jewish Center Sisterhood, Port Jefferson Station, NY
Temple Beth Sholom Sisterhood, Roslyn Heights, NY
Sisterhood of Temple Gates of Prayer, Flushing, NY

Central Great Lakes (CGL) Region

Adath Israel Sisterhood, Cincinnati, OH
Congregation Beth Shalom Sisterhood, Northbrook, IL
Congregation Beth Judea Sisterhood, Long Grove, IL
Congregation Shaarey Zedek Sisterhood, Southfield, MI
Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation Sisterhood, Skokie, IL
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El Sisterhood, Highland Park, IL
Sisterhood Congregation Beth Shalom, Oak Park, MI

Florida Region

Congregation Beth Shalom Sisterhood, Clearwater, FL
Congregation Kol Ami Sisterhood, Tampa, FL
Congregation Ohev Shalom Sisterhood, Maitland, FL
Congregation Shaarei Kodesh Sisterhood, Boca Raton, FL
Jacksonville Jewish Center Sisterhood, Jacksonville, FL
Temple Beth Torah Sha'aray Tzedek Sisterhood, Tamarac, FL
Temple Emanu-El Women’s League, Palm Beach, FL
Women's League B'nai Torah Congregation, Boca Raton, FL
Women’s League of Temple B’nai Jacob of Wellington, Wellington, FL

Garden State Region

B'nai Shalom Sisterhood, West Orange, NJ
Congregation Torat El Sisterhood, Oakhurst, NJ
East Brunswick Jewish Center Sisterhood, East Brunswick, NJ
Highland Park Conservative Temple-Congregation Anshe Emeth Sisterhood, Highland Park, NJ
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael Sisterhood, Morristown, NJ
Sisterhood of Congregation Agudath Israel, Caldwell, NJ

International Northeast Region

Beth David Women, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The Sisterhood of Temple Beth El, Rochester, NY
Women's Network of Temple Beth Tzedek, Buffalo, NY

IntraContinental Region

Beth Shalom Sisterhood KC, Overland Park, KS
Congregation Beth Torah Sisterhood, Richardson, TX
Congregation Shearith Israel’s Sisterhood, Dallas, TX
Shaarey Zedek Sisterhood, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Sisterhood Agudas Achim, Austin, TX
B'nai Amoona Sisterhood, St. Louis, MO
Temple of Aaron Sisterhood, St. Paul, MN
Tifereth Israel Women's League, Des Moines, IA
Congregation Brith Shalom Sisterhood, Bellaire, TX

MetroNorth Region

Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale Sisterhood, Bronx, NY
First Hebrew Congregation Sisterhood, Peekskill, NY

Mid-Atlantic Region

Congregation Beth Tikvah Sisterhood, Marlton, NJ
Congregation B'nai Jacob Sisterhood, Phoenixville, PA
Beth El Sisterhood, Voorhees, NJ
Ohev Shalom of Bucks County Sisterhood, Richboro, PA
Sisterhood of Congregation Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks County, Bensalem, PA
Temple Beth Sholom Sisterhood, Cherry Hill, NJ
Temple Sinai Sisterhood, Dresher, PA

North Atlantic Region

Sisterhood of Beth Sholom B'nai Israel, Manchester, CT
Temple Israel of Natick Sisterhood, Natick, MA
The Emanuel Synagogue Sisterhood, West Hartford, CT

North by Northwest (NxNW) Region

Neveh Shalom Sisterhood, Portland, OR
Women of B'nai Shalom, Walnut Creek, CA

Pacific Southwest (PSW) Region

Adat Shalom Women's League, Los Angeles, CA
Beth El Women's League, Phoenix, AZ
Congregation Beth Shalom Sisterhood, Santa Clarita, CA
Sisterhood of Congregation Ner Tamid of South Bay, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Sinai Temple Sisterhood, Los Angeles, CA
Sisterhood of Hamakom, West Hills, CA
Tifereth Israel Synagogue Sisterhood, San Diego, CA
Temple Ramat Zion Sisterhood, Northridge, CA
Women's League of Temple Beth Sholom, Las Vegas, NV
Women's Connection of Congregation Beth El, La Jolla, CA

Seaboard Region

Adas Israel Sisterhood, Washington, DC
Adat Chaim Sisterhood, Owings Mills, MD
Beth El Sisterhood, Baltimore, MD
Beth Israel Sisterhood, Owings Mills, MD
Beth Meyer Sisterhood, Raleigh, NC
B'nai Israel Congregation Sisterhood, Rockville, MD
Chizuk Amuno Sisterhood, Baltimore, MD
Congregation Har Shalom Sisterhood, Potomac, MD
Kehilat Shalom Sisterhood, Gaithersburg, MD
Rodef Sholom Temple Sisterhood, Newport News, VA
Sisterhood of Olam Tikvah, Fairfax, VA
Shaare Tefila Congregation Sisterhood, Olney, MD
Tikvat Israel Women's Network, Rockville, MD

Southern Region

Ahavath Achim Sisterhood, Atlanta, GA
Beth Sholom Sisterhood, Memphis, TN
Congregation Beth Shalom Sisterhood, Atlanta, GA
Heska Amuna Women's League, Knoxville, TN
Sisterhood Emanu-El, Charleston, SC
Sisterhood of Temple Beth-El, Birmingham, AL
West End Synagogue Sisterhood, Nashville, TN
Women of Temple Israel, Charlotte, NC

Pre-Announcement of Winners Information

The next Jewels in the Crown Award ceremony will take place during our upcoming WL Convention in Alexandria, VA in July 2026!

This signature award recognizes and celebrates Sisterhood Affiliates for their outstanding accomplishments in education, cultural programming, social action, and WL engagement.

The application period for the 2026 Jewels in the Crown Awards is now closed. Thank you to all Sisterhood Affiliates who submitted applications!

More information about this year’s honorees will be announced soon—stay tuned as we look forward to celebrating their incredible achievements at Convention.

Application Process

Who May Apply?

Every WLCJ Sisterhood Affiliate is encouraged to complete a Jewels in the Crown 2026 (JIC) application.

How To Apply:
Please complete the application form linked below:

Online Application is now closed PDF Application

Although the online application is preferable, Sisterhood Affiliates may print/scan/email an application to [email protected] or mail an application to our WLCJ offices at:

Jewish Theological Seminary
Attn: Women’s League for Conservative Judaism
3080 Broadway, Suite K900
New York, NY 10027

Take this opportunity to highlight the remarkable contributions of your Sisterhood Affiliate within our WLCJ community.

For questions or assistance completing an application, please email [email protected]

You may also contact . . .

Anise Parnes, [email protected]
Edna Schrank, [email protected]
Rachel Ferber, [email protected]

Let’s celebrate the spirit and service that makes our WLCJ family so special.

Deadline to Apply is March 17, 2026! Applications are accessible on the members portal, click on the buttons below to log in. To learn about the qualifications and application process, watch this video.

Jewels in the Crown is an opportunity for your Sisterhood Affiliate to be honored for exceptional programming and WL engagement.

Sisterhood Affiliates Will Be Honored During WL Convention 2026 in Alexandria, VA!