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Hello Angela,
As you look for unique ways to move through the world this month and have a meaningful life, we hope you'll join us for varied events and to volunteer, as we offer much to enrich your mind and to gather in sisterhood in many different ways.
Celebrate Purim! March 23 - March 24.
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Felecia Gaston Speaks
on the History of Marin City
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Felecia Gaston, long time resident of Marin City, will speak about her new book, "a brand new start...this is home." The book reveals the untold stories and experiences of the Black people of Marin City since the 1940's when workers migrated from the American south and mid-west to face housing and social challenges.
In 2022, to celebrate Marin City's 80 year history, Gaston founded the Marin City Historical and Preservation Society and started the Marin City 80 project to tell the story of African-American perseverance in Marin County.
Ms. Gaston's book is available online and at the JCC.
She will be signing books after the discussion.
WRS members and guests are welcome.
Light refreshments will be served.
Questions? Email: wrssisterhood@gmail.com
REGISTER TO ATTEND IN-PERSON
REGISTER TO ATTEND ONLINE
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Join us for Spring Sunday Brunch
and
Kocktail Kibbitz!
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Sunday, March 10
11:00am
At a cafe near you or online if you prefer
Current WRS members and guests!
We look forward to seeing you at our NEW Spring Sunday brunch, when we will delight in a morning filled with sunshine and laughter. It's the perfect way to kick off the season. You should have recently received your invitation.
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Saturday, April 6
At a nearby hot spot or online if you prefer
Current WRS members and guests!
Don't miss out on another unforgettable evening of laughter, connection, and pure joy!
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Monday, March 4
7:00pm on Zoom
Before meeting social time
6:30pm
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Book selection for March:
The First Ladies
by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
REGISTER FOR THE MEETING
Book selection for April:
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow
by Gabrielle Zevin
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 Novato 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, March 3 - 10:00am in Novato
Bay Trail at the Hamilton Wetlands
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
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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Shop at the WRS Gift Shop | |
Purim is March 23, so look in the gift shop for groggers, crowns, masks, and bags for mishloach minot baskets!
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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WRS Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, March 5
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 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, March 18
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 Kocktail Kibbitzes, the Spring Sunday Brunch, and December's Channukah Social.
Join us!
Thank you WRS Membership Team: Lara Gremmels, Angela Giacomini, Jan Ginsberg, Heidi Heffelfinger, Roz Kahn, Jen Levine, Shelley London, Fanny Stein.
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WRS Programming and Social Justice
Team Meeting
Tuesday, March 19
5:30pm - 7:00pm on Zoom
Join us as we unite in planning events for 2024 and exchange ideas about 2024-2025.
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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Speaking Out: An Israel Mission Trip Discussion & Recap
Monday, March 4
5:00pm PT
Be part of this exclusive opportunity to gain insights from the "We Will Not Be Silent" Israel Mission trip leaders, Women of Reform Judaism Executive Director Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch and Women's Rabbinic Network Social Action and Advocacy Vice President Rabbi Lisa Delson. Hear firsthand accounts from additional attendees on their profound experiences, as well.
REGISTER
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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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Thursday, March 7
5:00pm - 6:30pm PT
This is a virtual event.
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MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER
You are invited to attend this event
brought to you by the
Union for Reform Judiasm's Racial Equity Diversity & Inclusion (REDI) Team
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Marin Organizing Committee
Civc Academy and One-on-One Retreat
Friday, March 15
9:00am - 1:00pm
Dominican Sisters, 1520 Grand Ave, San Rafael
(This will be in person only.)
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Debut of our BAHFA Civic Academy: Learn how you can organize a civic academy in your institution and how to conduct one-on-one relational meetings, the foundation of our organizing work. | |
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Hadassah
Women’s Zionist Organization of America
Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Hadassah International, and Hadassah Offices in Israel are coming together as One Hadassah to “End the Silence” over the lack of response to the inhumane brutality, barbaric rapes, and treatment of innocent women and girls on October 7th.
Please join us in signing a petition to implore the United Nations to support Israel and to #EndtheSilence. You do not have to be a Hadassah member to make your voice heard. We cannot ignore these war crimes.
Hadassah Medical Organization’s Bat Ami Center for Victims of Sexual Violence helps victims physically, mentally, and emotionally with state-of-the-art treatment methods. Since the war began, experts from the center have been working extensively with sexual violence survivors and returning hostages.
MORE INFORMATION AND TO SIGN THE PETITION
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Socializing at Kocktail Kibbitz
At our recent Kocktail Kibbitz virtually and at Gaspare's Pizzeria in San Rafael, we welcomed significant others and guests, as we kept the Shabbat celebration going on a recent Friday evening after services!
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