Hello Angela,

Join us for the last event of this year with a visit to the

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park. Much of this fascinating and important work took place around the San Francisco Bay area.

We hope to see you there or online.

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 is no guided tour. Free films describing the war effort involving women are showing every half hour in the auditorium. 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 Henna Artist

by Alka Jushi

The book selection for August

The Cellist by Daniel Silva

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

REGISTER TO ATTEND ONLINE



The Rosh Chodesh Group

Next meeting: Tuesday, June 6

2:00pm - 3:30pm on Zoom

“Whoever blesses the moon in its time welcomes

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

In Sivan we look at the story of Ruth and her decision to embrace Judaism. Her relationship to Naomi leads to a conversation about women’s bonds with each other. Ruth’s story also sparks conversation about the choices that Jews by Choice make. We’ll look at the human zodiac sign, Gemini, twins, and how it connects to receiving the Torah. How much would you pay for the 10 Commandments? After the Sivan discussion, we’ll have an open conversation about the form and content participants want for future gatherings. 



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.

In May, this group walked about three miles around Tiburon for an hour, and next month we hope you will join us, rain or shine, on paved paths around San Rafael.

Dates and locations:

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

Sunday, July 2 - 10:00am in Novato

Sunday, Aug 6 - 10:00am in Greenbrae

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

We will send you details before the walk.

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, June 6

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, June 20

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 WRS Board members Laura J. Giacomini and Fanny Stein for their many years of distinguished service and for their high level of commitment to the Women of Rodef Sholom. They will be stepping off the WRS Board at the end of June 2023 after serving consecutive terms and being of loyal service to the WRS Board for many years. Although Laura and Fanny will be greatly missed as active Board members, WRS is extremely grateful for their many years of service to the Women of Rodef Sholom, especially during the past few transitional years. We are honored that they are choosing to continue to lend their expertise and talents to benefit Women of Rodef Sholom. Laura and Fanny are both recognized for their service and dedication to WRS, and their legacies will remain in our hearts! Mazel tov to Laura and Fanny on their retirement from the WRS Board of Directors. 

Laura J. Giacomini, First VP and VP of Programming & Social Justice is recognized for her strong organization and technical skills, her professional and stellar leadership, and for her exemplary service on behalf of WRS, and as Chair of the Programming and Social Justice Team. Laura led Programming through some of the most challenging years for event planning. She did so with enthusiasm, grace, and in such a collaborative and competent manner. Her team organized and led many new and engaging programs that were both interesting and accessible to members and the community at large. Laura has a passion for Social Justice in both her professional and volunteer capacities and worked with the team to include social justice elements to many programs. Laura's coordination of Programming's event promotion during her tenure was greatly appreciated. Laura will continue to contribute to WRS in her capacity as Event Promotion coordinator, within the scope of the WRS Publicity committee. 

Fanny Stein, Co-VP of Membership is recognized for her strong engagement, her vast experience with WRS, and for her many years of dedicated and loyal service on behalf of WRS Board of Directors, as co-chair of the WRS Membership Committee and in previous positions on the WRS Board. Fanny co-lead Membership through the same transitional period and helped implement new ways for members to engage, to make connections and to socialize in small group activities. This model will continue to be at the heart of WRS Membership activities. Fanny simultaneously maintained her role as Gift Shop Volunteer Coordinator. Fanny will continue on in this capacity within the auspices of the Gift Shop committee. 

Welcome and Mazel Tov to WRS Board and committee members appointed by the WRS Board of Directors to serve the remainder of 2022 - 2024 terms for Programming and Membership offices. 

Co-VPs of Programming: Toni Grimes, Programming member, and Jan Goldberg, Member at Large. Co-VPs of Membership: Jen Levine, Immediate Past President and Naomi Sachs, Member at Large.

Pleased to share that they will assume their new roles beginning July 1, 2023 through the end of the term

June 30, 2024. 

Sara Oser and Diane Amarillas will be finishing their

Co-Coordinating of the WRS Rosh Chodesh Group at the June 6 meeting. Much appreciation goes to both Sara and Diane for organizing and leading the WRS Rosh Chodesh group through the past year, and in Sara's case for the past two years. They did a wonderful job in creating a lovely space for learning, sharing and discussion within this group. Mazel Tov to Sara and Diane as they embark on new directions and look to others to take on the coordination of this ongoing group. If you’d like to coordinate or co-coordinate the group with someone, please contact [email protected]. WRS is looking for your leadership!

Daniela Kleiman recently resigned from her role as Gift Shop Bookkeeper. Many thanks to Daniela for her service and support in this role. WRS wishes her many good fortunates as she transitions to a new community. The WRS Gift Shop is seeking a new Bookkeeper. If you are an organizer, a detailed person who enjoys keeping accounts up to date and could assist the WRS Gifts Shop Committee with these tasks, please contact [email protected] 

or [email protected].

The Gift Shop is looking for somebody with your talents and skills! If you know somebody who might be a great candidate for this role, your referral would be greatly appreciated.

The new fiscal year for WRS begins July 1.



Bring your unique skills to one of the standing committees in the new year by sending your contact information to [email protected]:

• Membership through recruiting new members and planning events for our beloved existing members
• Planning fun and meaningful sisterhood activities through our Programming endeavors
• Performing important tikkun olam (repairing the world) through WRS Social Justice work
• Volunteering in our beautiful retail Judaica Gift Shop in the JCC, recruiting shop volunteers, or bookkeeping for our treasured shop
• Raising critical tzedakah (charitable funds) relied upon by our sisterhood-, congregational-, and wider communities.

The Women of Rodef Sholom presented two gifts to the Congregation of Rodef Sholom: 

$5,000 for youth camperships 

$1,000 to the Religious School Seed campaign

WRS President, Angela Giacomini delivered these checks to the synagogue on behalf of the Women of Rodef Sholom. 

WRS Tikkun Olam donations were also awarded on behalf of Women of Rodef Sholom to the following organizations:

$600 to Jonathan’s Place

$600 to SF - Marin Food Bank



 Read more about Rodef Sholom's social justice

activities and other events

 Congregation Rodef Sholom's website

Marin Organizing Committee

Hybrid Delegates Assembly

Sunday, June 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm 

On Zoom and In Person/Location TBD

Join fellow MOC leaders as we celebrate our work so far together and plan our actions for the rest of the year.

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.