Wendy Barrish, at The Blogs

Jul 13, 2021, 12:24 PM

One Rabbi’s Recognition & Why All Jews Should Care

After completing her rabbinical studies at Yeshivat Maharat in New York, Dr. Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz lost her job teaching at the London School of Jewish Studies. Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, Chief Rabbi and President of the school, made the decision to...

May 24, 2021, 6:01 PM

The Kotel: Love it or hate it?

For so many Jews, Jerusalem stands as a symbol and a connection point. As a Jerusalem resident, I would assume that if given the opportunity, most Jews would take the time to visit the city. Yes, Jerusalem can be...

Apr 5, 2021, 8:57 PM

Not so loud, you may bring change

Not so loud, the boys can hear you. Close your legs. You’re attention-seeking. Shhhh. Women have said these words to me. Girls are socialized to sit still and look pretty. We don’t need other women to try and quiet us as well. Just...

Jan 7, 2021, 12:59 PM

Opening the Door to Possibility

Working as Women of the Wall’s Media Associate, my Hannukah week was filled with WOW-related events. We held a beautiful candle lighting ceremony at the Kotel and also had our Rosh Hodesh service within days of each other. I...

Nov 2, 2020, 10:57 AM

Women of the (Garden) Wall

I was spending the weekend at a friend’s house. As I sipped my coffee Saturday morning, my friend rushed inside from her garden, “Come quick! You’ve got to see this.” She pulled me to the edge of her garden...

Aug 18, 2020, 2:09 PM

Where is our safe haven, Israel?

The sign behind me reads: “אל תעבור בשכונה שלנו בלבוש לא צנוע"- Do not pass through our neighborhood in immodest dress.

I was lost in Geulah. That may not sound too bad, but for me, it was one of the most terrifying experiences I’ve had in a long time. I was on my way out on a Saturday evening, and...

About Me

Wendy is originally from Far Rockaway, NY and grew up going to Bais Yaakov schools from first through 12th grade. After high school she attended seminary at Darchei Binah, and then returned to New York to attend Touro College. After graduating with her BA, Wendy returned to Israel to visit on her own and was able to see the country in a new light, one which she loved, and led to her decision to move to Israel permanently. In 2016, she made Aliyah on her own, and has been happily living here since. She currently lives in Jerusalem and among other things, works as the Media Manager for Women of the Wall.