Greetings!
Shanah tova u'metukah!
A good and sweet year!
We look forward to enjoying 5782 with you.
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It's time to join or renew
your WRS membership.
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We are a community of caring women engaged in tikkun olam, social action, study, and fun.
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Shop at the WRS Gift Shop |
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Monday - Friday
10:00am-3:00pm
with all safety requirements in place for your comfort.
Closed Labor Day, Rosh Hashanah,
and Yom Kippur.
This honey pot is a wonderful
New Year's gift for you, your family, and all your special people.
Shop online or visit us in the lobby of the JCC for a great selection of Judaica for Shabbat, Havdallah, simchas, and all special occasions.
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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Give a gift of honey for the holidays!
- Rosh Hashanah begins evening of Sept 6
- A portion of proceeds goes towards the WRS Tikkun Olam (charity) Fund.
- True Source Honey, kosher, trackable from hive to table
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WRS Rosh Chodesh
A Special Holiday For Women
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The Rosh Chodesh Group
Tuesday, September 14
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.
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WRS Book Club
No meeting in September
Book Club meetings will resume in October on the first Monday of the month.
Monday, October 4
7:30pm - 9:00pm
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The WRS Book Club will discuss
This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel.
The November book is The Dutch House by Ann Patchett.
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WRS Board Meeting
Tuesday October 5
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, September 14
5:00 - 6:30pm
Note the date is different this month
due to the Sukkot holiday.
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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We hope you join us for these events. |
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WRS Shabbat Services: Women Trailblazers
Friday, October 22, 6:15pm
Hybrid: In person and on Zoom
Our annual WRS Shabbat promises to be a wonderful evening filled with song, serenity, Shabbat, and sisterhood! As with every Shabbat, we welcome the entire congregational community. Please be sure to invite your family and friends.
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The Women's Retreat
Saturday, October 23
1:00pm - 4:00pm on Zoom
The Women's Retreat is virtual and free. There will be workshops and opportunities to meet other attendees and connect in meaningful ways.
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In Partnership
Social Justice and Civic Engagement
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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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Marin Organizing Committee (MOC) is an organization of institutions, mostly religious and non-profit groups, formed to create relational power that can build and strengthen each member organization, as well as shape Marin County’s public policy for the common good.
MOC Civic Academy on Aging and Disability
Thursday, September 9
7:00pm
MOC Leaders Meeting
Thursday, September 30
7:00pm
MOC Delegates Assembly
Sunday, October 17
2:00pm
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Congregation Rodef Sholom |
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Sign up for volunteer opportunities at Get Involved.
Go to Lend a Hand on the Congregation Rodef Sholom’s website here.
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Looking back at August... |
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Getting To Know You
Our virtual kick off event enjoyed by all.
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