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Hello Angela,
We celebrate Passover this month - a time of reflection and remembrance. Although the story we retell took place thousands of years ago, it resonates today as we hope for peace and prosperity around the world.
Happy Passover!
April 22 - April 30, 2024
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Unique Selection At The
WRS Gift Shop
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Limited edition, museum quality, Giclee prints that are hand signed and numbered by the artist. These ready-to-frame prints are mounted on acid free backing and wrapped in clear plastic, 10” x 22”.
Shop online for a great selection greetings cards, shofars, honey dishes, host gifts and much more. If you order at the WRS website, delivery is available in Marin.
Place an order for pick up or delivery.
If you are shopping for a talit, you can make an appointment by email to come in to the shop, or if you don't see what you're looking for in the Gift Shop, please ask for assistance by email.
Email the Gift Shop.
We will help you find just the right item, and your purchase will help fund the programs of the Women of Rodef Sholom.
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Sales staff needed in
the WRS Gift Shop
Have you ever considered yourself behind the counter meeting folks coming into the JCC and helping someone find that special gift?
We need you now! Flexible shifts and a 20% discount on your purchases.
Thinking about it? Email WRS Gift Shop to find out more.
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Join the WRS team at
Bahia Vista Pop Up Pantry
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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
8:00am - 11:15am
50 Canal, San Rafael
Six volunteers are needed.
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The SF-Marin Food Bank opened Pop-Up Pantries throughout San Francisco and Marin in response to the pandemic. Though many of the health concerns have subsided, Pop-Up Pantries are critical connection points for our community to receive needed groceries.
We will be outside distributing groceries directly to participants. Some light lifting is involved.
You must be completely comfortable serving.
Please consider your own health before volunteering.
Register now if you are able to commit to this mitzah.
REGISTER
Questions? wrssisterhood@gmail.com
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Monday, April 1
7:00pm on Zoom
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Book selection for April:
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow
by Gabrielle Zevin
REGISTER FOR THE MEETING
Book selection for May:
The Wind Knows My Name
by Isabel Allende
Please email to wrs@rodefsholom.org if you would like to receive WRS Book Club updates each month.
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Join your neighbors and others for
monthly walks in Marin.
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Our fun and relaxed WRS walking group will be in San Rafael this month. We walk for about an hour on flat paths throughout Marin. WRS monthly walks are a great way to connect with other women and nature.
Dates and locations
Sunday, April 7 - 10:00am in San Rafael
Las Galinas Wildlife Ponds
Sunday, May 5 - 10:00am in Larkspur
Larkspur Path across from the DMV
Sunday, June 10 - 10:00am in Tiburon
Blackie's Pasture
The Walking Group will meet inside the Northgate Mall in front of Macy’s in the event of inclement weather.
Register by emailing to WRSwalkinggroup@gmail.com with your name, email address, telephone number, and city or zip code. We will send you details before the walk. We can't wait to walk with you!
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Join us for Koffee Kibbitz
and
Kocktail Kibbitz!
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Wednesday, May 15
10:30am
At a cafe near you or online if you prefer
Look for your email invitation in late April.
Sip with you soon!
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Friday, May 31
At a nearby hot spot or online if you prefer
to keep the Shabbat celebration going!
Current WRS members and guests!
Don't miss out on another unforgettable evening of laughter, connection, and pure joy!
Look for your email invitation in May.
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WRS Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, April 2
7:00pm - 8:30pm on Zoom
Our Board of Directors meetings are the first Tuesday of
the month and are open to all members.
Send your name and email to wrs@rodefsholom.org if you would like to attend this or future meetings.
WRS continues to recruit members to volunteer with several standing committees within our organization. If you are interested in sharing your talents with Membership, Programming, or Social Justice and Fundraising endeavors, please email your contact details to wrs@rodefsholom.org.
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Ways to further your engagement with WRS
Bring your unique skills to one of the standing WRS committees by sending your contact information to wrs@rodefsholom.org:
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Membership through recruiting new members and planning events for our beloved existing members
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Planning fun and meaningful sisterhood activities through our Programming endeavors
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Performing important tikkun olam (repairing the world) through WRS Social Justice work
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Volunteering in our beautiful retail Judaica Gift Shop in the JCC, recruiting shop volunteers, or bookkeeping for our treasured shop
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Raising critical tzedakah (charitable funds) relied upon by our sisterhood-, congregational-, and wider communities.
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WRS Membership Team Meeting
Monday, April 15
7:00pm on Zoom
RSVP with your name and email to
membershipwrs@gmail.com
The Zoom link for the meeting will be emailed to you.
If you attend a meeting, you will be added to the distribution list for future meetings.
Now is the perfect time to join the WRS Membership Committee for the next fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024.
The Membership team recruits new members and honors current members by organizing and hosting activities like the Kocktail Kibbitzes, the spring Sunday brunch, and a summer picnic lunch in June at our beautiful new CRS campus. Join us!
Thank you WRS Membership Team:
Angela Giacomini, Lara Gremmels, Jan Ginsberg, Roz Kahn, Jen Levine, Shelley London, Fanny Stein.
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WRS Programming and Social Justice
Team Meeting
Tuesday, May 21
5:30pm - 7:00pm on Zoom
Please join us to discuss our June Game Night Event!
All members are welcome to send ideas or event suggestions. We are stronger together.
RSVP with your name and email to wrssisterhood@gmail.com
The Zoom link for the meeting will be emailed to you.
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Thank you WRS Programming and Social Justice Team:
Gail Berkowitz, Judy Boomberg, Amy Friedricks, Angela Giacomini, Laura Giacomini, Jan Goldberg, Susan Goldwasser, Toni Golbus, Toni Grimes, BettyAnn Kram, Barbara Kraus, Sheri Langer, Jen Levine, Barbara Merino, Gerri Miller, Alissa Ralston, Harriet Schnitzer.
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WRS Social Justice and
Civic Engagement
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The Women of Rodef Sholom is a proud member of the Women of Reform Judaism and WRJ Pacific District (WRJ PD). Sign up for the WRJ PD's weekly "Chai Line."
WRJ “Advocacy Matters” Newsletter. Sign up here
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Contribute to Women of Reform Judaism's (WRJ) Yes Fund
Each year, Women of Reform Judaism"s YES Fund grants more than $300,000 each fiscal year to Reform Movement partners and social justice initiatives worldwide. The Fund supports Jewish youth development and leadership training; advocates for and provides programming for pluralism in Israel; increases opportunities in the rabbinate for women and girls around the world; and strengthens the voices of Jewish organizations and communities furthering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Donate to the WRJ’s YES Fund HERE
Donation Designation::
YES Fund Contribution (WRJ Philanthropy)
Affiliate Group /Sisterhood Name:
Women of Rodef Sholom
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WRJ says STOP Webinar:
Bringing the conversation home.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
5:00pm - 6:00pm PT
This is a virtual event
In partnership with the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR), this webinar will provide strategies for sustaining and continuing the conversations from WRJ says STOP: An Initiative Against Sexual Harassment and Assault. We are excited to welcome back CEO of Ta’amod, Nicole Nevarez, as our keynote and introduce Rabbi Dara.
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Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
For more than six decades, the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (the RAC) has worked to educate, inspire, and mobilize the Reform Jewish Movement to advocate for social justice. More Information here.
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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
5:00 pmPT
When we act as a community, our efforts to protect and expand democracy are stronger and more sustainable. Learn about how you can build and strengthen small groups of people taking consistent action to make sure every voice is heard and every vote is counted.
This campaign is made possible in part by
the Leo and Libby Nevas Family Foundation.
MORE INFORMATION
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Marin Organizing Committee
MOC Leaders Meeting
Thursday, April 25
7:00 - 8:30pm
San Rafael First United Methodist Church
9 Ross Valley Dr.
San Rafael, CA
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Read about Rodef Sholom's social justice activities
and other events
Congregation Rodef Sholom's website
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Felecia Gaston and Marin City History Exhibits | |
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WRS hosted Felecia Gaston speaking about her work with the black community in Marin City and her book of Marin City history. There are two exhibits now open to the public with more information.
Marin County Office of Education
1111 Las Gallinas Ave., San Rafael
An exhibit entitled “The Legacy of Marin City: A California Black History Story (1942 – 1960)" may be viewed by the public. Call 415-472-4110 for information about a tour with Felecia or to find out the hours the public may visit. The exhibit will end on May 31, 2024 , and segments of it will be displayed in Marin County Library locations.
Mill Valley Public Library
An exhibit entitled “Breaking Through: Black History at Tam High, 1910 to the Present”, also curated by Felecia Gaston.
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WRS Volunteers at the SF-Marin Food Bank
Since 1987, the SF-Marin Food Bank has helped address food insecurity affecting one in five people in our community. We packed 300 pounds of rice in 20 boxes which will feed 1200 people.
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A Gathering for the new Sunday Brunch
WRS members and guests met for Sunday brunch at the Garden Cafe in San Rafael and online. Sweet and savory foods and good conversation were enjoyed by all.
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