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Hello Angela,
Please join us in 2024 for many inspiring and enjoyable events and in support of our communities.
WRS wishes you and your family more justice, peace,
and joy in the new year.
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WRS Presents Author
Joanne Greene
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Start 2024 with a reading and discussion with
WRS sister Joanne Greene
about her new book
By Accident: A Memoir of Letting Go
Sunday, January 7
2:00pm
In her book, Joanne reflects on how normal and traumatic setbacks in her life led to discovering that control is a seductive illusion and how letting go of the need for it can reveal great strength and lead us to even firmer ground.
REGISTER FOR THE IN-PERSON EVENT
REGISTER FOR THE VIRTUAL EVENT
Discussion will be followed by a book signing.
The book is available at the WRS Gift Shop.
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Hey Current WRS members!
Look for an invitation to our
famous Koffee Kibbitz.
Wednesday, January 17
10:30am
virtually or at a cafe near you. Sip with you soon.
Current WRS members are also invited to join us
for our Kocktail Kibbitz.
We'll keep the Shabbat celebration going on
Friday, February 9 after services
virtually or at a nearby hotspot. L'chaim!
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No meeting in January.
7:00pm on Zoom
Before meeting social time
6:30pm
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The book selection for February:
Fifth Avenue Glamour
by Renee Rosen
Book selection for March:
The First Ladies
by Marie Benedict
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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Join the fun and relaxed WRS walking group for our next walk in Mill Valley. 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, January 7 - 10:00am in Larkspur
(Creekside Park)
Sunday, February 4 - 10:00am in Tiburon
(Blackie's Pasture)
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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Jewish Themed and Female Jewish Authors Discussed | |
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Sunday February 18
3:00pm
WRS presents an engaging and enjoyable afternoon schmoozing together and hearing a presentation on Jewish Themed and Female Jewish Authors novels from
Book Passage Bookstore owner Elaine Petrocelli.
A list of books discussed will be available.
Registration will be emailed in January to WRS members.
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Dove of Peace mezuzah for 2024
Shop online for a great selection of High Holy Day 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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WRS Board Meeting
Tuesday, January 2
7:30pm-8:30pm
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 committees in the new year 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, January 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.
We are looking for new team members
to help plan and host fun activities such as the Koffee and Kocktail Kibbitzes and the Hannukah Social.
Join us! Without you we are one women short.
Thank you WRS Membership Team: Suzanne Alpert, Lara Gremmels, Angela Giacomini, Heidi Heffelfinger, Roz Kahn, Jen Levine, Shelley London, Fanny Stein
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There is still time to renew your WRS membership or join us for the first time. WRS membership for the current year began July 1, 2023 and ends June 30, 2024.
If you have renewed your membership, thank you!
We are so happy to have you with us in WRS.
Here are three easy ways to renew your membership.
- Renew your WRS membership when you pay directly to WRS online. Pay WRS
- Mail your renewal to WRS. Here's the membership form to print out and send with your payment. Membership form and address.
- Renew your WRS when paying Congregation Rodef Sholom annual membership. Link to CRS Website.
Contact membershipwrs@gmail.com for questions about your WRS membership.
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WRS Programming and Social Justice
Team Meeting
Tuesday, January 16
5:30pm - 7:00pm on Zoom
Join us as we start building out
our ideas for togetherness in 2024.
RSVP with your name and email to wrssisterhood@gmail.com.
The Zoom link for the meeting will be emailed to you.
Please let us know if you would like to be added
to the distribution list for future meetings.
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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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Pink Challah Bake with Sharsheret
Hereditary Cancer and the Jewish Community
Temple Isaiah
945 Risa Road, Lafayette
January 21, 2024
1:00pm - 4:00pm
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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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Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
5:00pm - 6:30pm PT
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Marin Organizing Committee
No meeting in January.
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WRS Celebrated Chanukah 2023
Sparkling and Sweets Chanukah Social
Many joined in person or on-line in celebrating the light of the season, as we lit our menorahs, enjoyed some sweets, and sang holiday songs. The WRS Gift Shop gave prizes to some lucky winners and brought
a lovely pop-up shop.
Thanks to the Membership Committee volunteers who made this event so successful!
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