Greetings!
This month we observe Purim, the joyous celebration of the survival of the Jews with the defeat of Haman's plot to massacre them, as recorded in the Book of Esther. We commemorate the triumph of good over evil, as we feast on hamantaschen, a 3-cornered cookie filled with sweet or savory ingredients that resembles Haman's hat.
We stay connected during our holidays and with our ongoing virtual groups. Please join us.
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Celebrate!
The WRS Purim Extravaganza
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Sunday, February 21
7:00 - 8:00pm via Zoom
Wear a favorite costume, enjoy a holiday beverage, and perhaps you'll win a prize when you join our Trivia Contest conducted by Harold Rachelson.
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The WRS Judaica Shop
We have all your needs for Purim, Shabbat, all the Jewish holidays,
and your simchas.
Candles, cards, havdalah sets, tallits, mezuzahs, jewelry, accessories, and more.
Don't see what you're looking for in the Judaica Shop?
Email Ingrid Tolson. Ingrid will help you find just the right thing, and your purchase will help fund the programs of the Women of Rodef Sholom.
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WRS Hosts Julie Silver in Performance |
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Be with us on March 8 at 7:00pm for a concert of one of today's most celebrated and beloved performers in the world of contemporary Jewish music.
Information will be coming on how to attend.
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Rosh Chodesh
A Special Holiday For Women
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The Rosh Chodesh Group
Tuesday, February 9
2:00pm
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“Whoever blesses the moon in its time welcomes the presence of the Schechina (female Devine presence).”
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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.
Be part of our Rosh Chodesh group which meets each month to share women's perspectives on Torah, politics, ritual, music, prayer, and much more in an intimate setting.
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WRS Book Club
Wednesday, February 24
7:30pm
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This month we are discussing American Dirt
by Jeanine Cummins. Our Book Club meets the fourth Wednesday of each month. All are welcome.
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A New WRS Cookbook
About 14 years ago, WRS produced a fantastic cookbook in honor of the 50th anniversary of CRS. Now we are thinking it's time for another one to share our favorite family recipes.
Are you interested in working
on this project?
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WRS Board Meeting
Tuesday, February 2
7:00 - 8:30pm
Our meetings, the first Tuesday of the month, are open to all members and to the public.
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, February 16
5:00 - 6:30pm
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. We meet the third Tuesday of each month.
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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, Barbara Merino,
Gila Pomerantz, Alissa Ralston, Fanny Stein, Sheila Wheeler
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Message From Our President |
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Dear Women of Rodef Sholom,
I think I have to say it again:
Wow. January was another wild ride. An insurrection at the U.S. Capitol unfurled a terrifying display of white privilege to the world and shook, but did not topple, our democracy. Auspiciously, power transitioned peacefully between Presidents, and we were introduced to the amazing Amanda Gorman, the youngest inaugural poet ever, who spoke of struggle and love of country and hope.
Young women blew me away again at the Women of Rodef Sholom’s annual women’s Shabbat services the Friday after the inauguration. Students from high school through law school shared their impressive civic engagement and social justice work to get-out-the-vote, feed the hungry, and make change from within the Federal Court system itself. Young women sang, prayed, and created beautiful music for our congregation. These women give me hope.
All of the thoughtful, hardworking, and talented Women of Rodef Sholom also give me hope. We heard fascinating stories and saw magnificent works sculpted by congregant, Susan Bahary, whose love of animals shines clearly through her honored and award-winning sculptures of heroic animals of all types.
The Women of Rodef Sholom also know how to have fun, which has become more important than ever during our year of pandemic. In February, we are hosting an evening of costumed Purim revelry, with trivia from Howard Rachelson. We are also positively ecstatic to welcome Jewish musical luminary, Julie Silver, performing an intimate concert in early March.
Join us. Without you, we are one woman short.
Jen Levine, President
Women of Rodef Sholom
(she/her/hers)
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Looking back at January... |
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We hosted celebrated sculptor Susan Bahary who presented her internationally known work and her recently unveiled monument in Washington, D.C. honoring all women of the U.S. military and all female military working dog handlers. Click here to visit Bahary Studios.
Our many guests commented on how much they enjoyed seeing Susan Bahary's powerful sculptures, hearing her enthusiasm for her work, and learning the history of her beautiful commissions.
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Presented by Congregation Rodef Sholom
The Color of Love:
A Story of a Mixed-Race Jewish Girl
Join author Marra B. Gad
in conversation
with Rabbi Elana Rosen-Brown
February 3 7:00pm
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Social Justice and Civic Engagement |
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Fried Women's Conference
March 12-14
Join hundreds of Reform Jewish women from throughout North America and around the world, hailing from dozens of different sisterhoods and communities, as we gather together – virtually – to learn, share, pray, connect, and demonstrate that we are stronger together.
We invite you to check out the Fried Women's Conference webpage for all the pertinent information and to register.
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Marin Organizing Committee (MOC)
and Rodef Sholom
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Join us to discuss our next steps
for building power in Marin County.
Marin Organizing Committee (MOC) is an organization of institutions, mostly religious and non-profit groups, formed to create relational power that can build and strengthen each member organization, as well as shape Marin County’s public policy for the common good.
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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.
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