Hello Angela,

Our Amy and Friends Concert is now

scheduled in November.

We hope you'll join us for this special evening

of an eclectic mix of familiar songs

from a variety of genres.



Saturday, November 19

4:00pm - 5:00pm

 Doors open at 3:30pm

Osher JCC Atrium

San Rafael

Amy will be joined by a 3-piece band comprised of veterans of the San Francisco acoustic music scene. As members of various well-known bands, Cary Black (Bass), Chris Grampp (Guitar), and Tony Marcus (Violin and Madonlin) have delighted audiences and appeared on dozens of CDs, bringing their superb muscianship to a range of styles including folk, bluegrass, country swing, jazz, and blues. 

$10 for WRS members

$18 for non-members purchased in advance

$20 at the door for members and non-members

Cash and checks only for ticket purchase.

Tickets purchased for the canceled concert are valid.

The concert will be in person and virtual.

Register for in person concert.

Register for virtual concert.

The Women of Rodef Sholom is proud to participate in the San Francisco Marin Food Bank Holiday Dinner Drive again this year. WRS, CRS, and four other SF and Marin congregations raised over $26,000 in 2021 for the SF Marin Food Bank, providing 52,000 meals to those in need. They need our help more than ever this year based on increased demand and escalating food purchasing costs

Donate online: sfmfoodbank.org/dinnerdrive

1. Select Women of Rodef Sholom from the drop down menu and complete your donation. Use the QR code below the photograph.



Join us for a day in the unique town of Sebastopol and viewing the film "Rose," the opening film of the Sonoma County Jewish Film Festival.

Meet at 10:45am at the foot of Florence Avenue to enjoy the Urban Folk Art of Patrick Amiot and Brigitte Laurent by strolling or driving on Florence Avenue where their works are displayed.

We'll eat at the Rialto Cinema or any of the restaurants in the Barlow (Warehouse District) before watching the film which starts at 1:00pm.

Tickets can be purchased through the link below. Consider purchasing season passes for the Sonoma County Jewish Film Festival, as all these films can be seen in person or virtually.

Purchase tickets using the WRS discount code -

         RodefRose2022 

and for more information on the Rialto Cinema:

https://socojff2022.eventive.org/welcome

For more information or for assistance in purchasing tickets, contact wrs@rodefsholom.org.

The Rosh Chodesh Group

Tuesday, November 8

2:00pm - 3:30pm on Zoom

“Whoever blesses the moon in its time welcomes

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

Rosh Chodesh marks the beginning of each month in the Hebrew calendar by the appearance of the new moon.

According to the Sefer Yetzirah, the Book of Creation, each month in the Jewish year has a letter of the alef bet, a zodiac sign, one of the 12 tribes of Israel, and a controlling limb associated with it.

It's a time for women to gather joyfully to bond in sisterhood. This month learn from Barbara Kraus about the month of Cheshvan.

        Share your views 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:

coordinatorroshchodesh@gmail.com

The WRS Book Club will discuss

The Man who Sold Air in the Holy Land 

by Omer Friedlander

The book selection for December:

December 5 - Woman on Fire by Lisa Barr

REGISTER TO ATTEND



WRS Board Meeting

Tuesday, November 1

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. 

WRS Programming Team and

Social Justice Meeting

Tuesday, November 15

5:30pm - 7:00pm

This Team meets the third Tuesday of the month.

Help us develop and plan virtual programming for the coming months. At our September meeting, we will focus on planning for the Women of Rodef Sholom Shabbat Service. 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.

THANK YOU WRS PROGRAMMING TEAM:

Amy Friedricks, Denise Freinkel, Angela Giacomini, Laura J. Giacomini, Antoinette Golbus, Susan Goldwasser, Antoinette Grimes, BettyAnn Kram, Barbara Kraus, Sheri Langer, Jen Levine, Eileen Levy, Alissa Ralston, Fanny Stein.

Barbara Merino

Treasurer

What led you to get involved with the Women of Rodef Sholom?

My family joined Congregation Rodef Sholom in 1980, and I was recruited to join the CRS board in 1990. I served a total of four terms (13 years) on the board, and was President of CRS from 1994-1996. When my last term ended in 2006, I had become a widow, survived cancer, and retired from my career in Human Resources. I was ready to engage with the CRS community in a more meaningful way, and many of my friends were leaders in sisterhood, so I joined.  

What is your favorite memory from a Women of Rodef Sholom event?

I love the Women’s Seder, including the planning, the revision of the Haggadah, participating in some way at the event, and even cleaning up.  

In one word, what does Women of Rodef Sholom mean to you?

Gemilut ḥesed  (“bestowing kindness”)

What do you like to do for fun?

Sing with others.

What is something people would be surprised to learn about you? 

I didn’t learn Hebrew until I was immersed in it studying at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem my senior year of college.

What song or genre of music energizes you? Or What book or poem inspires you? 

 I am fond of much of Debbie Friedman’s (z”l) music, and was privileged to meet her and study with her at a URJ Convention.

Who is your favorite Jewish woman and why?

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who said “Fight for the things you care about, but do so in a way that will lead others to join you.”  And she did.

Lois Nole

Treasurer

What led you to get involved with Women of Rodef Sholom? 

WRS represents community and friendship to me. After many health challenges, it was time to become an active WRS Board member. In the past, I was President of the Sisterhood Board of Directors, at my synagogue in San Diego and know that in a vital way, Sisterhood is part of Rodef's beating heart. As Co-Treasurer, I work closely with Barbara Merino whose Rodef service is long and varied, and whom I greatly admire. We have an impressive, intelligent, hard working Board. I’m proud to be a part of these wonderful women, as we meet the challenges of building our new sanctuary and the transition to it.

What is your favorite memory from a Women of Rodef Sholom event? 

When I relocated to Marin over 6 years ago, I attended my first Sisterhood function. It was a Trivia Night and even though I didn't know anyone, I was welcomed with warmth. It became one of my fondest memories of a Sisterhood event.

In one word, what does Women of Rodef Sholom mean to you? 

Community

What is something people would be surprised to learn about you? 

I made Aliyah in 2010 for two years. 

What is something that you do for fun? 

Spending time with my grandchildren. I also enjoy walking and being outside in nature. I've lived in many parts of our country, as well as Israel and have finally found a place I truly love. Yes, my grandchildren are here! But Marin is beautiful. I was startled the first time I went to Target to see it was located on the Bay. Gorgeous. So besides spending time with family and friends, I'm out exploring the area and constantly thrilled to be here.

What song or genre of music energizes you? Or what book(s) or poem(s) inspires you? 

Paul Simon’s songs and lyrics are inspiring to me. His music and lyrics are beautiful, like poetry, and resonate for the times. Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan are also my favorite song writer poets of mine.

Who is your favorite Jewish woman and why?

Golda Meir is a favorite Jewish woman of mine, because she was a no-nonsense woman, like a Jewish grandmother, she was unapologetic and spoke about ways to achieve peace. She said “ The only way to eliminate war is to love our children more than we hate our enemies”. I also admire Ruth Bader Ginsburg, because she fought for human rights, in a climate that was often challenging. 

 Read more about Rodef Sholom's social justice activities.

 Congregation Rodef Sholom's website

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."

Reform Movement Leaders Denounce the Supreme Court’s Decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Read here

WRJ “Advocacy Matters” Newsletter. Sign up here

WRS received Special Merit recognition on the WRJ Honor roll, for our generous contributions last year to WRJ’s YES (Youth, Education, and Special Projects) Fund.

Marin Organizing Committee (MOC)

Civic Academies

Sunday, November 13, 11:30am-1:00pm

St John’s Episcopal Church, 14 Lagunitas Rd, Ross

MOC’s upcoming Civic Academies are focused around a Living Wage. The first of four Civic Academies will be held in November. Congregation Rodef Sholom is proud to be one of the founding members of MOC and encourages you to get involved.

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.



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.