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Hello Angela,
Now into the new year, we have enjoyed old friends and acquaintances, and we have encountered life's range of highs and lows. We hope this month that you'll joins us at events offered for entertainment, inspiration, and strength for building a better world.
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All Book Lovers Join Us!
Jewish Themed Books and
Female Jewish Authors Discussed
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Sunday, February 18
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Book Passage
51 Tamal Vista Blvd.
Corte Madera
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Join us for an afternoon of learning with Book Passage owner Elaine Petrocelli. She'll discuss a selection of novels with a Jewish theme
or by Jewish authors.
A list of books discussed will be available.
We are grateful to Book Passage for hosting this event. When Elaine started in the book business in 1976, her goal was to create the best possible bookstore for Marin County. Now 48 years later, Book Passage has proven to be an innovator in bringing us
the world's finest authors.
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More about Book Passage
We welcome WRS members and friends.
Light refreshments and drinks will be served.
The proceeds from this event are a donation to the fund for our local congregant youth to attend
Jewish summer camps through
Congregation Rodef Sholom grants.
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Join us for Kocktail Kibbitz and Spring Sunday Brunch! | |
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Hey Current WRS members and guests!
Look for your email invitation to our
famous Kocktail Kibbitz to register for the fun.
Friday, February 9 after services
when we'll keep the Shabbat celebration going.
Virtually or at a nearby hotspot. L'chaim!
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New Spring Sunday Brunch
March 10
Virtually or at a local cafe
A delightful morning filled with sunshine, laughter, and scrumptious bites. It's the perfect way to kick off the season. Look for your email invitation coming to you soon.
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Monday, February 5
7:00pm on Zoom
Before meeting social time
6:30pm
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The book selection for February:
Fifth Avenue Glamour
by Renee Rosen
Book selection for March:
The First Ladies
by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
REGISTER FOR THE MEETING
Please email to wrs@rodefsholom.org if you would like to receive WRS Book Club updates each month.
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Alicia Jaffe, Alice Miller and Rena Ivy bundled up for a brisk walk and warm conversation on the first walk of the year at Hal Brown Park in Corte Madera on January 7th.
Join your neighbors and others for
monthly walks in Marin.
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Our fun and relaxed WRS walking group will be in Tiburon this month. We walk for about an hour on flat paths throughout Marin. WRS monthly walks are a great way to connect with other women and nature.
Dates and locations
Sunday, February 4 - 10:00am in Tiburon
(Blackie's Pasture)
Sunday, March 3 - 10:00am
(Bay Trail at the Hamilton Wetlands)
Sunday, April 7 - 10:00am in San Rafael
(Las Galinas Wildlife Ponds)
Register by emailing to WRSwalkinggroup@gmail.com with your name, email address, telephone number, and city or zip code. We will send you details before the walk. We can't wait to walk with you!
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Volunteer at the
SF-Marin Food Bank
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Be on the team helping to box food at
the SF-Marin Food Bank in San Rafael.
Tuesday, March 5
9:00am - 11:00am
Only six volunteers are needed, so register now if you are able to commit for this mitzah. Some light lifting is involved, and there will be a brief orientation.
You will be helping the important work of
the SF-Marin Food Bank.
Since 1987, the SF-Marin Food Bank has been helping to address food insecurity which affects one in five people in our community. There are 260 food pantries including those at college campuses. There are home deliveries to seniors and disabled adults, and snacks are brought to high need schools. Sixty percent of the food delivered is fresh produce.
Questions? Contact us: wrssisterhood@gmail.com
REGISTER NOW
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Felecia Gaston Speaks
on the History of Marin City
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Monday, March 11
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Felecia Gaston, long time resident of Marin City, will speak about her new book, "a brand new start...this is home." The book reveals the untold stories and experiences of the Black people of Marin City since the 1940's when workers migrated from the American south and mid-west to face housing and social challenges.
In 2022, to celebrate Marin City's 80 year history, Gaston founded the Marin City Historical and Preservation Society and started the Marin City 80 project to tell the story of African-American perseverance in Marin County.
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Ms. Gaston's book is available online and at the JCC.
She will be signing books after the discussion.
WRS members and guests welcome
Light refreshments will be served.
Your discretionary donation is most appreciated to support WRS programs and meaningful social action.
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Shop at the WRS Gift Shop | |
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Enjoy this brushed bronze kiddush cup, stunning and sophisticated, on your table or give it as a beautiful gift.
Shop online for a great selection greetings cards, shofars, honey dishes, host gifts and much more. If you order at the WRS website, delivery is available in Marin.
Place an order for pick up or delivery.
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.
Email the Gift Shop.
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 WRS Gift Shop to find out more.
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WRS Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, February 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 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.
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Ways to further your engagement with WRS
Bring your unique skills to one of the standing committees in the new year by sending your contact information to wrs@rodefsholom.org:
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Membership through recruiting new members and planning events for our beloved existing members
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Planning fun and meaningful sisterhood activities through our Programming endeavors
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Performing important tikkun olam (repairing the world) through WRS Social Justice work
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Volunteering in our beautiful retail Judaica Gift Shop in the JCC, recruiting shop volunteers, or bookkeeping for our treasured shop
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Raising critical tzedakah (charitable funds) relied upon by our sisterhood-, congregational-, and wider communities.
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WRS Membership Team Meeting
Monday, February 12
7:00pm on Zoom
RSVP with your name and email to
membershipwrs@gmail.com
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 are looking for new team members
to help plan and host fun activities such as the Kocktail Kibbitzes, the Spring Sunday Brunch, and December's Channukah Social.
Join us!
Thank you WRS Membership Team: Lara Gremmels, Angela Giacomini, Jan Ginsberg, Heidi Heffelfinger, Roz Kahn, Jen Levine, Shelley London, Fanny Stein.
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WRS Programming and Social Justice
Team Meeting
Tuesday, February 20
5:30pm - 7:00pm on Zoom
Join us as we unite in planning events in 2024.
RSVP with your name and email to wrssisterhood@gmail.com.
The Zoom link for the meeting will be emailed to you.
Please let us know if you would like to be added
to the distribution list for future meetings.
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Thank you WRS Programming and Social Justice Team:
Gail Berkowitz, Judy Boomberg, Amy Friedricks, Angela Giacomini, Laura Giacomini, Jan Goldberg, Susan Goldwasser, Toni Golbus, Toni Grimes, BettyAnn Kram, Barbara Kraus, Sheri Langer, Jen Levine, Barbara Merino, Gerri Miller, Alissa Ralston, Harriet Schnitzer.
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WRS Social Justice and
Civic Engagement
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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
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Relational Leadership: Finding Leadership in Followers and Followership in Leaders
Thursday, February 8
5:00pm - 8:00pm PST
REGISTER FOR THIS VIRTUAL EVENT
30 Shevat 5784
This is a virtual event
Led by WRJ Executive Committee member Dr. Madelyn Katz, we will explore the essence of leadership and followership, challenging our preconceptions. Genuine leadership entails cultivating connections with women, empowering those who perceive themselves as "followers" to recognize their leadership potential, and assisting leaders in recognizing the significance of followership.
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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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Gratitude Thursdays - a JOC/POC Affinity
(2/8 5:00pm -6:00pm PST)
REGISTER
Thursday, February 8, 2024
5:00pm - 6:00pm PST
This is a virtual event.
Greeter Workshop
Thursday, February 13. 2024
5:00pm - 6:00PM PST
REGISTER
This is a virtual event. You are invited to attend
our REDI Workshop brought to you by the
Union for Reform Judiasm's Racial Equity Diversity & Inclusion (REDI) Team
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Microagression and Upstander Workshop
2 part series (2/22 -2/29) 5:00pm-6:00pm PST
Thursday, February 22 - 29, 2024
5:00pm - 6:00pm PST
About the program: Please join us for a virtual affinity space gathering specifically for those who identify as Jews of Color (JOC) and People of Color (POC).
Your are invited to attend the
Microagression and Upstander 2-part workshop brought to you by the Union of Reform Judiasm's Racial Equity Diversity & Inclusion (REDI) team.
Session 1 is 2/22/2024 5:00-6:00pm PST
Session 2 is 2/29/2024 5:00-6:00pm PST
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Marin Organizing Committee
MOC Leaders Meeting
Tuesday, February 6
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Mount Tamalpais United Methodist Church
410 Sycamore Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
and online via Zoom.
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The theme for this meeting is "What's Going on?" 2024 will be an important year for MOC. Our work will bring us to engage with the following: supporting affordable housing through the BAHFA bond; Aging & Disability Team – Living Wage and Beyond; Fairfax-San Anselmo Children's Center; and building relationships.
Join us to learn more about these issues and then work to make a difference.
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Reading and discussion with
WRS sister Joanne Greene
Author Joanne Green joined us and reflected on how normal and traumatic setbacks in her life led to discovering that control is a seductive illusion and how letting go of the need for it can reveal great strength and lead us to even firmer ground.
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