Greetings!
This month we travel virtually for a thought provoking and meaningful exhibition re-examing the term tikkun as a phenomenon of care and interconnectedness.
We explore the desire to improve the world through personal action, and we hope you will be with us.
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WRS Presents
The Contemporary Jewish Museum: Tikkun For the Cosmos,
the Community, and Ourselves
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Sunday, May 15
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Image Credit: Terri Friedman, You don’t get to know (detail), 2021. Friedman Benda Gallery, A New Realism, curated by Glenn Adamson, June 2021. Photo: Josef Jacques |
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Join the Women of Rodef Sholom on a a virtual tour of The Contemporary Jewish Museum of San Francisco's
Tikkun: For the Cosmos, the Community, and Ourselves exhibit, which presents works by thirty Bay Area-based contemporary artists reflecting on the Jewish concept of tikkun (Hebrew for "to repair").
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In a moment of collective challenges and uncertainty, this thought provoking and meaningful exhibition re-examines the term tikkun as a phenomenon of care and interconnectedness. The works in this exhibition consider how the concept of tikkun can help us look critically both inward and outward, guide us through change, and build resilience for the ongoing work of repair.
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WRS Rosh Chodesh
A Special Holiday For Women
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The Rosh Chodesh Group
Tuesday, May 10
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 Paula Lavine will be talking about "What is Wise Aging? " It will be a discussion of what and how the program at Rodef Sholom works.
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!
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Monday, May 2
7:30pm - 9:00pm
We meet the first Monday
of the month.
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The WRS Book Club will discuss
The Book of Longings
by Sue Monk Kidd
The WRS Book Club in June will discuss
The Tortilla Curtain by T. C. Boyle
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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 a virtual tour of the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU's original exhibit
Hello Gorgeous.
Hello Gorgeous is an eclectic exhibition of costumes, photos, videos, record album covers and other objects, celebrating the life of living legend Barbra Streisand.
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Shop at the WRS Gift Shop |
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The Gift Shop is open.
Monday-Thursday
10:00am - 3:00pm
Friday
11:30am - 2:00pm
Sunday
10:00am - 12:30pm
with all safety requirements in place for your comfort.
Enjoy your holiday feasts and celebrations
on a new tablecloth!
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.
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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Getting to know Shirley Young... |
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HERSTORY
Shirley Young's husband is Jewish, and she is a Jew by choice. Rabbi Stacy oversaw her conversion, and Cantor David led her Adult B’nai Mitzvah class.
Shirley is a long time active member of WRS and has been a President of our sisterhood. Through the years, Shirley has attended every Passover Seder.
Shirley has made new friends through this journey, and it seemed natural to her to become involved with WRS. Her involvement in planning and attending the WRS Retreats at Westerbeke Ranch are her all time favorite memories. Shirley is joyfully committed to being with her ‘sisters’, celebrating our Jewish heritage, promoting social justice, and giving back to the community.
Shirley’s favorite Jewish woman is Naomi who set the biblical example by welcoming the Jew by choice.
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WRS Programming Team Meeting
Tuesday, May 17
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 Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 3
7:00pm - 8:30pm on Zoom
Our 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 month's WRS Board meeting or future Board meetings. Please save the date for the June 7 WRS Board meeting.
Thank you to the current Women of Rodef Sholom's Board of Directors for all your hard work, dedication and service to our wonderful organization. We appreciate you and everything that you do!
Angela Giacomini, President
Laura J. Giacomini, First Vice President, VP (Co) Programming/Social Justice
Antoinette Golbus, VP (Co) Programming
Fanny Stein, VP (Co) Membership
Judy Frumkin, VP (Co) Membership
Diane Amarillas, Co-Treasurer
Barbara Merino, Co-Treasurer
Joanne Schwartz, Corresponding Secretary
Jen Levine, Immediate Past President
Ingrid Tolson, Gift Shop Chair
BettyAnn Kram, Publicity Chair
Susan Goldwasser, Congregation Community Building Chair
Antoinette Grimes, Member-at-Large
Shelly London, Member-at-Large
Sheri Langer, Member-at-Large
The Women of Rodef Sholom is now recruiting members to volunteer with several 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.
Gifts and Donations
The Women of Rodef Sholom presented two gifts to the Congregation of Rodef Sholom:
$1,000 to the Religious School Seed campaign
$5,000 for youth camperships
WRS Co-Treasurer Diane Amarillas delivered these checks to the synagogue on behalf of the Women of Rodef Sholom. Tikkun Olam donations were also awarded on behalf of Women of Rodef Sholom to the following organizations:
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Diane Amarillas, WRS Co-Treasurer, presenting gift to
Rabbi Lara Regev, Rabbi and Director of Jewish Living and Learning at Congregation Rodef Sholom for Religious School campaign
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Diane Amarillas, WRS Co-Treasurer, presenting gift on behalf of WRS to Tracey Klapow, Congregation Rodef Sholom's Executive Director
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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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Marin Organizing Committee (MOC)
Accountability Session Part II
Tuesday, May 11
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join us as we discuss our agenda of issues with Novato candidates for District 5 and ask them to commit to working with us to create a Marin where all can thrive. Stay tuned for an email update on which candidates for local public office will be in attendance. Congregation Rodef Sholom is proud to be one of the founding members of 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.
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We celebrated Passover virtually together.
We came together in community to share experiences, hear stories of courage and freedom, and enjoy some holiday singing.
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