Greetings!
This month we virtually visit the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience and enjoy a Chanukah party
celebrating our Festival of Lights.
Join us!
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Visit the Museum of the
Southern Jewish Experience
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Monday, November 8
5:00pm - 6:00pm
by Zoom
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Travel with us to New Orleans for our virtual visit to the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience to learn about the many ways that Jews influenced and were influenced by the distinct cultural heritage of their new homes.
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Through exhibits, programs, and collections focused on the unique and remarkable history of Southern Jews, the museum encourages new understanding and appreciation for identity, diversity, and acceptance.
We hope you'll join us for this free event.
Your discretionary donation is most appreciated to support the WRS programs and meaningful social actions.
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Come party with WRS at our
Virtual Chanukah Social.
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Monday, November 21
3:00pm - 5:00pm
by Zoom
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Share your favorite recipes - latkes and more! Wear your Chanukah holiday attire. Connect with friends and meet some new ones.
We'll light our menorahs together!
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Shop at the WRS Gift Shop |
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EXTENDED HOLIDAY HOURS
November 1 - November 15
Monday - Friday
10:00am - 3:00pm
November 15 - December 6
Monday - Friday
10:00am-4:00pm
with all safety requirements in place for your comfort.
Ceramic, silver, wooden, bronze and Art Deco menorahs. Dredels of wood, translucent, and pathway markers.
Shop online or visit us in the lobby of the JCC for a great selection of Judaica for Chanukah, Shabbat, Havdallah, simchas, and all special occasions. If you order at the WRS website, delivery is also available in Marin through November, 2021.
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.
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 our Volunteer Coordinator to find out more.
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WRS Rosh Chodesh
A Special Holiday For Women
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The Rosh Chodesh Group
Tuesday, November 9
2:00pm - 3:30pm
“Whoever blesses the moon in its time welcomes
the presence of the Schechina (female Devine presence).”
Rosh Chodesh marks the beginning of each month by the appearance of the new moon. The talmud records this as a special holiday for women.
Be part of our Rosh Chodesh group which meets each month to share women's perspectives on Torah, politics, ritual, music, prayer, and much more in an intimate setting d!
Discussion Topic in November
Mussar group - a virtues-based approach to Jewish ethics and character development
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WRS Book Club
Monday, November 1
7:30pm - 9:00pm
We meet the first Monday of
the month.
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The November WRS Book Club will discuss
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett.
The December WRS Book Club will discuss
The Vanishing Half by Britt Bennett.
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We say farewell and good luck to Rhonda Daniels. |
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Rhonda Daniels is a long time and very active member of WRS. She leaves us soon to live in Portland, Oregon near her children and grandchildren.
We honor her, thank her for her firm commitment to our sisterhood, and wish her many joyful years in her new life.
Rhonda shared with the WRS Membership Committee a bit of her history with WRS, as well as her ‘autobiography’ of her time in Marin.
Herstory
Rhonda was raised in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, married her grade school sweetheart, moved out west, and raised her family. Her passion was working in the non-profit world with adults with special needs, ending her career as Executive Director of Moving Forward Towards Independence in Napa.
This experience made her a perfect fit for her involvement with WRS, as she served in numerous positions with our sisterhood. She also held a variety of roles with the Pacific District of Women of Reform Judaism and loved meeting Jewish women from all over the west.
One of Rhonda’s favorite tasks in WRS was guiding our Good and Welfare by writing notes to Rodef Sholom congregants in need of condolences, healing thoughts, and other expressions of support. This reflected her compassion for connecting with people. Rhonda revealed that being part of WRS actually influenced her professional career through her experience in public speaking and collaborating with others in order to insure that WRS events and activities were successful.
Rhonda - a mover and shaker. You will be missed!
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WRS Board and General Meeting
Tuesday, November 2
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Our meetings, the first Tuesday of the month, are open to all members and to the public.
Send your name and email to wrs@rodefsholom.org if you would like to attend this month's WRS Board meeting or future Board meetings.
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WRS Programming Team Meeting
Tuesday, November 16
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Note new starting time.
The Programming Team meets
the third Tuesday of the month.
Help us develop and plan virtual programming for the coming months. RSVP with your name and email to wrssisterhood@gmail.com, and 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 meet the third Tuesday of each month.
Join us! We are stronger together.
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THANK YOU WRS PROGRAMMING TEAM:
Amy Friedricks, Angela Giacomini, Laura J. Giacomini, Antoinette Golbus, Susan Goldwasser, Antoinette Grimes, BettyAnn Kram, Barbara Kraus, Sheri Langer, Jen Levine, Alissa Ralston,
Fanny Stein, Sheila Wheeler.
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In Partnership
Social Justice and Civic Engagement
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WRS HOLIDAY DINNER DRIVE
THROUGH DECEMBER
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Every year the Women of Rodef Sholom are privileged to support the SF Marin Food Bank’s Holiday Dinner Drive to provide families with meals over the Thanksgiving and winter holidays.
Donate today online at sfmfoodbank.org/dinnerdrive and select Women of Rodef Sholom in the Congregation box, or send your check to CRS, 170 N. San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903. Please write WRS in the memo line.
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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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Marin Organizing Committee (MOC) |
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MOC consists of faith-based and nonprofit organizations that are working on social justice issues around renter protection, affordable housing, aging, and mental health within our community. Congregation Rodef Sholom is proud to be one of the founding members of MOC.
MOC Workshop on Organizing and Elections
Thursday, November 11
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Come learn how other organizations have leveraged their power through elections and begin a conversation about how MOC can build power in 2022.
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If you missed the WRS Shabbat Service on
Friday, October 22, you can still feel the love and warmth from all of us to you and your families by watching it.
Be sure to hear Rabbi Elana and Cantor David's priestly blessing for the Women of Rodef Sholom.
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