Greetings!
Wishing you peace, prosperity,
and joy in the new year!
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Join us for a virtual tour of the
Western Wall Tunnels of Jersalem.
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Monday, January 10
8:00pm - 9:00pm
on Zoom
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Over 2,000 years ago, King Herod the Great constructed the Western Wall in Jerusalem, as well as a street next to it. Today this street is an underground labyrinth widely accepted as one of the most amazing sites in Jerusalem.
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We will see the longest stone of the Wall, the “little theatre,” the water reservoir, the Hasmonean tunnel, and more, as we travel virtually to Israel and tour the Western Wall tunnels with tour guide Julia Newman.We hope you'll join us for this free event.
Your discretionary donation is most appreciated to support WRS programs and meaningful social actions.
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WRS Presents
LET'S TALK ABOUT JEWISH TIME.
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This class will explore the topic of Jewish Time with esteemed WRS Educator Claire Mikowski. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss, to learn, and to engage with one another in a small group setting.
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by Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin will be discussed during class.
It is suggested that you read this book in advance of the first session, but it is not necessary.
Three sessions will be held on the second Thursday of these months from 7:00-8:00pm: January 13, February 10, and March 10. Please plan to attend all sessions in the series. Class size will be limited.
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Shop at the WRS Gift Shop. |
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The Gift Shop is temporarily closed.
It will reopen Tuesday, January 18
with all safety requirements in place for your comfort.
Celebrate Tu B'Shevat with the gift of a beautiful necklace.
Shop online for a great selection of Judaica for Shabbat, Havdallah, simchas, and all special occasions. If you order at the WRS website, delivery will be available in Marin beginning January 9, 2022.
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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WRS Rosh Chodesh
A Special Holiday For Women
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The Rosh Chodesh Group
Tuesday, January 11
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.
The January meeting will be led by Sheila Wheeler on the topic of compassionate communication based on the book Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg.
Be part of our Rosh Chodesh group which 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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WRS Book CluB
No meeting in January.
Monday, February 7
7:30pm - 9:00pm
We meet the first Monday of
the month.
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The February WRS Book Club will discuss
The Hidden Palace: A Novel of the Golem and the Jinni
by Helene Wecker.
This is The Jewish Learning Works
2022 One Bay One Book selection.
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Getting to know Debbie Rose. |
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Debby Rose has been an enthusiastic member of Women of Rodef Sholom for over 20 years. She has lived in Gerstle Park in San Rafael since 1990. Born in Utica, New York, Debby’s Orthodox family was one of the first founders of an Orthodox shul in that city.
HERSTORY
At age 20, Debby’s 16 year old sister died from a car accident. This profound loss brought her into a career as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Her career spans a diversity of experiences from a Public Health nurse to a Pediatric oncology clinic. She developed a curriculum to integrate children with cancer into their classrooms. Debby is most proud of directing global Clinical Quality Assurance for clinical trials leading to the development and approval of twelve new drugs.
Debby was inspired to become active in WRS by her mother, Bianca, who was involved for 40 years with her sisterhood’s study group focused on Jewish women’s issues. She has fond memories of WRS, participating in the original retreats, women’s seders, Sisterhood Shabbats, and as a board member focused on social action issues. Debby studied with Cantor David at age 50 for her Bat Mitzvah.
Debby’s favorite Jewish women include her grandmother Frieda Rosenblum who "never said a bad word about anyone,” Golda Meir, and the daughters of Rashi who studied Talmud with their father (before women were “allowed”).
Debby would love to host a dinner party and invite Suzanne Simard who studies how trees communicate with each other, her cousin/sister Janett Edelberg, the Rabbis from Rodef Sholom, and Cantor David. She would also invite her sister Toby, the first Queen Elizabeth, and Mary, Queen of Scots.
Debby loves music and is a Grateful Dead fan who has attended over 200 concerts. She’s an avid open water swimmer and active with the Dolphin Club in San Francisco. She jumps into the bay at Aquatic Park every other morning year-round to swim with the sea lions, seals, and brown pelicans.
When you see Debby and her dog Tally, she will greet you with a smile.
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WRS Board
Tuesday, January 4
7:00pm
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.
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WRS Programming Team Meeting
Tuesday, January 18
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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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) |
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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.
Building Our Relational Power in 2022
Thursday, January 13
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Come learn how together we can organize during this important election year.
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The Women of Rodef Sholom were again privileged to support the SF Marin Food Bank’s Holiday Dinner Drive to provide meals to families over the Thanksgiving and winter holidays. Thank you to all who contributed to the success of the Holiday Dinner Drive. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
One of the main principles of the Women of Rodef Sholom is to foster Tikkun Olam/Social Justice through charitable giving. This year ten organizations were selected to receive $360.00 each in support of their missions.
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