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Hello Angela,
Wishing you a Happy Shavuot celebration this month with perhaps a delicious slice of cheesecake.
If you haven't renewed your WRS membership for 2022-23 which begins on July 1, we are one sister short. Details for renewing your membership will soon be available.
Please join us again and continue to attend
many upcoming excellent events like
"Hello Gorgeous
Celebrating the life of Barbra Streisand."
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WRS Presents
HELLO GORGEOUS
Celebrating the life of Barbra Streisand
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Monday, June 13
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join the Women of Rodef Sholom on a virtual tour of the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU's original exhibit
Hello Gorgeous, exploring the many achievements of Barbra Streisand.
Hello Gorgeous is an eclectic exhibition of costumes, photos, videos, record album covers and other objects, celebrating the life of living legend Barbra Streisand.
REGISTER TO ATTEND ON ZOOM
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WRS Rosh Chodesh
A Special Holiday for Women
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The Rosh Chodesh Group
Tuesday, June 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.
Join us in this thoughtful group, as we get to know each other better through topics put forth by a different facilitator each month.
This month Harriet Schnitzer will be presenting on Shavuot. Everyone is welcome, and you must register in advance to attend.
Rosh Chodesh will be on vacation for July and August. Our September 13 meeting is the 2nd Tuesday on Zoom. We welcome women to enjoy the friendship of women gathering at Rosh Chodesh.
If you have a topic you would like to present and discuss during Rosh Chodesh in any of the months from September 2022 through June 2023, please contact us at coordinatorroshchodesh@gmail.com.
Our Rosh Chodesh group meets each month to share women's perspectives on Torah, politics, ritual, music, prayer, and more in an intimate setting. d!
REGISTER TO ATTEND
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Monday, June 6
7:30pm - 9:00pm
We meet the first Monday
of the month.
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The WRS Book Club will discuss
The Tortilla Curtain
by TC Boyle
Here are the book selections through October:
July 4 - No meeting
August 1 - The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
September 12 - The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles
(date changed due to Labor Day)
October 3 - The Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict
REGISTER TO ATTEND
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Shop at the WRS Gift Shop | |
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The Gift Shop is open
summer hours.
Monday - Friday
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
with all safety requirements in place
for your comfort.
Saturday - Sunday closed.
Beautiful candlesticks are a
welcome gift anytime.
Shop online for a great selection of Judaica for Shabbat, Havdallah, simchas, and all special occasions. 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 our Volunteer Coordinator to find out more.
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WRS Programming Team Meeting
Tuesday, June 21
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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. 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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WRS General Meeting
Tuesday, June 7
7:00pm on Zoom
Our Board of Directors meetings are the first Tuesday of
the month and are open to all members.
The WRS monthly Board of Directors meeting will take place directly after the General meeting. Send your name and email to wrs@rodefsholom.org if you would like more information about either of these meetings
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Outgoing WRS Board of Director Members
Thank you and sincere gratitude to the following outgoing WRS Board Members for their exemplary service to the Women of Rodef Sholom's Board of Directors: Diane Amarillas, Co-Treasurer, Joanne Schwartz, Corresponding Secretary, Toni Golbus, Co- VP Programming, Toni Grimes and Shelley London, Members-at-Large. These members have the distinction of being recognized for their dedication and hard work on behalf of the Women of Rodef Sholom. Although their board terms are ending, they will continue to volunteer with the Women of Rodef Sholom in the following capacities: Diane, as co-coordinator of the WRS Rosh Chodesh group, Joanne and Shelley, as active members of the Membership Committee, and Toni Grimes, as active member of the Programming Team. Toni Golbus is on the proposed slate for the new term for Recording Secretary.
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New appointment in the Publicity Committee
Thank you to Ili Levine, WRS Social Media. She did a wonderful job posting to WRS Facebook and Instagram pages each week. Please welcome Margaret (Meg) Edelson who has joined the Publicity Committee and is appointed to the WRS social media channels.
The Women of Rodef Sholom continues to recruit members to volunteer with several standing committees within our organization. If you are interested in sharing your talents with Membership, Programming, Social Justice and Fundraising endeavors, please email your contact details to wrs@rodefsholom.org.
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WRS Gift to Congregation Rodef Sholom's
Capital Campaign
The Women of Rodef Sholom presented an additional gift of $8,000 to Congregation Rodef Sholom's capital campaign for the new building. This donation brings the total amount of contributions from Women of Rodef Sholom to $18.000. Read more information about Rodef Sholom's sacred space.
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WRS President Angela Giacomini presenting additional $8,000 gift to Tracey Klapow, Congregation Rodef Sholom Executive Director
Photo credit: Judy Zimola
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In Partnership
Social Justice and Civic Engagement
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Learn more about Congregation Rodef Sholom's social justice activities.
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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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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."
“The Future Blooms From the Seeds We Plant Today”
WRJ Pacific District Area Event
June 25-26, 2022
Temple Emanu-El in San Jose
Registration, additional information and updates are available on the WRJ PD website.
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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.
To learn more, contact Judy Bloomberg at jabloomberg@icloud.com
Visit the MOC website to learn more.
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Mother's Day Boutique a wonderful success!
Four WRS volunteers and several volunteers from Venetia Valley set up tables of jewelry and scarves donated by WRS, as well as two wrapping stations.
Each student in Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten classes selected two gifts for their loved ones. These gifts were wrapped in a gift bag.The kids were so adorable and thoughtful in their choices, explaining why they had made their selections. It was an uplifting experience for all involved.
The school was able to use the remaining items as prizes for a Mother's Day program they were holding that weekend. Truly a rewarding way to share with our neighbor across the street.
| WRS Volunteers: Barbara Merino, Mother's Day Boutique Chair, Joanna Berland, Judy Frumkin, Liz Paris | Jewelry table at the Boutique | | | | | |
