Hello Angela,

Join us this month for a train ride, a different kind of eating trip, and a fun walk around another Marin town.

Hoping you enjoy our lovely weather and socializing

with your WRS friends.

Tuesday, May 9

10:30am - 3:45pm

We are taking the SMART train together to a deli serving traditional Jewish dishes. The deli is just a short walk from the train station, and we'll ride the train back after lunch.

Please register in advance so we may make reservations at the deli for all.

REGISTER FOR A TRIP TO THE DELI

Sunday, May 21

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Marin Country Mart

Join your sisters of the Women of Rodef Sholom at Congregation Rodef Sholom's first annual Summer Jam. Enjoy music, dancing, and food.

REGISTER

Sunday, June 11

10:00am - 3:00pm

Richmond or online

During World War II, six million women entered the workforce. "Rosie the Riveter" and her "We Can Do It" motto came to symbolize all women Home Front workers.

Explore and learn about the many truths, the complex history, and the contributions women made to the war effort at the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park.

*Choose to visit the National Historical Park and

walk around the interactive exhibits in the museum. There are free films featured every half hour describing the war effort involving women. REGISTER



*Choose to participate in an online program featuring a video about the park followed by a discussion and socializing on Zoom. REGISTER

Learn more about this event.



The WRS Book Club will discuss

 The Vixen

by Francine Prose

The book selection for June:

 The Henna Artist

by Alka Jushi

Please email to [email protected] if you would like to receive WRS Book Club updates each month.

REGISTER TO ATTEND ONLINE

REGISTER TO ATTEND IN PERSON

Email your name and telephone number

to receive location information.



The Rosh Chodesh Group

Next meeting: Tuesday, May 2

2:00pm - 3:30pm on Zoom

“Whoever blesses the moon in its time welcomes

the presence of the Schechina (female Devine presence).”

We had a wonderful pre-Pesach Rosh Chodesh gathering in April. Please join us this month for another lively discussion. Everyone is welcome.

REGISTER TO ATTEND

If you would like to purchase Rosh Chodesh 

materials ($18.00), click here.

These materials are not required to attend our meetings.

Questions:

[email protected]



Join your neighbors and others for

monthly walks in Marin.

We will walk about three miles for an hour, rain or shine, on paved paths throughout Marin. Join us in May for our walk around Tiburon.

Dates and locations:

Sunday, May 7 - 10:00am in Tiburon

Sunday, June 4 - 10:00am in San Rafael

Sunday, July 2 - 10:00am in Novato

Register by emailing to [email protected] with your name, telephone number, and zip code.

We will send you details before the walk.

We are planning a new evening

Koffee Kibbutz for May 22.

Information will be emailed to WRS members.



Sales staff and bookkeeper 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? Or are you an organizer, a detail person who enjoys keeping accounts up to date and could assist our Gift Shop with this task?

We need you now! Flexible shifts and a 20% discount on your purchases.

Thinking about it? Email WRS Gift Shop to find out more.



WRS Board Meeting

Tuesday, May 2

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]. 

WRS Programming and Social Justice

Team Meeting

Tuesday, May 23 (change of date)

5:30pm - 7:00pm on Zoom

We’re gearing up for 2023-2024. Bring your creative ideas for programming and social justice actions. RSVP with your name and email to [email protected], 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.

Thank you WRS Programming and Social Justice Team:

Gail Berkowitz, Amy Friedricks, Denise Freinkel, Angela Giacomini,

Laura J. Giacomini, Jan Goldberg, Jennifer Goldbus, Susan Goldwasser, Toni Grimes, BettyAnn Kram, Barbara Kraus, Sheri Langer, Jen Levine, Gerri Miller, Valerie Winn.



Thank you and sincere gratitude to Judy Frumkin for her years of service to the Women of Rodef Sholom's Board of Directors. Judy is recognized for her steadfast dedication, stellar engagement, and work on behalf of WRS as Co-VP of Membership and for her leadership as co-Chair of the Membership Committee. Although Judy has recently ended her term on the WRS board, she plans to continue to attend Women of Rodef Sholom's events and activities as a beloved member of our sisterhood and community.

 Read more about Rodef Sholom's social justice

activities and other events

 Congregation Rodef Sholom's website

Marin Organizing Committee

Zoom Leaders Meeting

Monday, May 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm 

MOC will be be planning its next steps for its Living Wage Strategy and other issue campaigns, preparing for MOC’s upcoming Delegates Assembly on June 11, and sharing what they’ve learned from their ongoing relational meetings.

REGISTER

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. 

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



Congregation Rodef Sholom's Capital Campaign

The Women of Rodef Sholom's mission is aligned with this project. Please add your support. 

For more information about Rodef Sholom's new sacred space and ways to contribute, click here.