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It’s Time to Join or Renew your WRS Membership
We’re One Woman Short Without You!
It's time to renew your WRS membership, or join us for the first time. WRS membership for the current year began July 1, 2023 and ends June 30, 2024.
Here are 3 Easy Ways to Join WRS:
Renew your WRS membership when you pay directly to WRS online. Pay WRS
Mail your renewal to WRS. Here's the membership form to print out and send with your payment. Membership form and address.
Renew your WRS when paying Congregation Rodef Sholom annual membership. Link to CRS Website.
If you have renewed your membership, thank you! We are so happy to have you with us in WRS. If you haven't gotten to it yet, we are one sister short.
How to engage with WRS
The new fiscal year for WRS begins July 1. The WRS Fiscal Year & Annual Membership time period is July 1 - June 30th. Your annual membership applies to this period of time for the given year. Have any questions regarding your membership or Not sure if your Membership is up to date? Email the Membership VP: wrs@rodefsholom.org
Bring your unique skills to one of the standing committees in the new year by sending your contact information to wrs@rodefsholom.org:
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.
WRS Events, Groups & Learning
Join us for Koffee Kibbitz and Kocktail Kibbitz!
Wednesday, May 15
10:30am
At a cafe near you or online if you prefer
Look for your email invitation in late April.
Sip with you soon!
Friday, May 31
At a nearby hot spot or online if you prefer to keep the Shabbat celebration going!
Current WRS members and guests!
Don't miss out on another unforgettable evening of laughter, connection, and pure joy!
Look for your email invitation in May.
WRS Monthly Walks
Join your neighbors and others for
monthly walks in Marin.
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, April 7 - 10:00am in San Rafael
Las Galinas Wildlife Ponds
Sunday, May 5 - 10:00am in Larkspur
Larkspur Path across from the DMV
Sunday, June 10 - 10:00am in Tiburon
Blackie’s Pasture
The Walking Group will meet inside the Northgate Mall in front of Macy’s in the event of inclement weather.
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!
WRS Book Group
Monday, April 1
7:00pm on Zoom
Before meeting social time
6:30pm
Monday, April 1
7:00pm on Zoom
Book selection for April:
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow
by Gabrielle Zevin
Book selection for May:
The Wind Knows My Name
by Isabel Allende
Please email to wrs@rodefsholom.org if you would like to receive WRS Book Club updates each month.
Join the WRS team at Bahia Vista Pop Up Pantry
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
8:00am - 11:15am
50 Canal, San Rafael
Six volunteers are needed.
The SF-Marin Food Bank opened Pop-Up Pantries throughout San Francisco and Marin in response to the pandemic. Though many of the health concerns have subsided, Pop-Up Pantries are critical connection points for our community to receive needed groceries.
We will be outside distributing groceries directly to participants. Some light lifting is involved.
You must be completely comfortable serving.
Please consider your own health before volunteering.
Register now if you are able to commit to this mitzah.
Questions? wrssisterhood@gmail.com
Visit Our Award Winning Gift Shop
for All your Needs & Gifts
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.
The WRS Gift Shop is open:
Monday - Thursday 10:00am -3:00pm
Friday 11:30am -2:00pm
Sunday 10:00am -12:30pm
We won Favorite Gift Shop in the North Bay and Favorite Jewelry in the North Bay in the J Weekly.
Tree of Life 2 by Local Artist Nina Bonos
Nina creates images in nature and subtly incorporates Jewish themes in her work.
Limited edition, museum quality, Giclee prints that are hand signed and numbered by the artist. These ready-to-frame prints are mounted on acid free backing and wrapped in clear plastic, 10” x 22”.
Shop online for a great selection of High Holy Day 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.
We will help you find just the right item, and your purchase will help fund the programs of the Women of Rodef Sholom.
Get Involved with WRS!
WRS Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, April 2
7:00-8:30 pm on Zoom
Our Board of Directors meetings, 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.
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.
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:
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.
WRS Programming & Social Justice
Team Meeting
Tuesday, May 21
5:30-7:00pm on Zoom
Please join us to discuss our June Game Night Event!
All members are welcome to send ideas or event suggestions. We are stronger together.
RSVP with your name and email to wrssisterhood@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.
Join us! We are stronger together.
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
WRS Membership Team Meeting
Monday, April 15
7:00pm on Zoom
We are looking for new team members to help plan and host fun activities such as the Koffee and Kocktail Kibbitzes and the Hannukah Social. Join us! Without you we are one women short.
RSVP with your name and email to
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! Without you we are one women short.
Thank you WRS Membership Team: Suzanne Alpert, Lara Gremmels, Angela Giacomini, Heidi Heffelfinger, Roz Kahn, Jen Levine, Shelley London, Fanny Stein
Looking Back
WRS Volunteers at the SF-Marin Food Bank
Since 1987, the SF-Marin Food Bank has helped address food insecurity affecting one in five people in our community. We packed 300 pounds of rice in 20 boxes which will feed 1200 people.
A Gathering for the new Sunday Brunch
WRS members and guests met for Sunday brunch at the Garden Cafe in San Rafael and online. Sweet and savory foods and good conversation were enjoyed by all.
Learn More about Women of Rodef Sholom's
Social Justice Activities
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
Contribute to Women of Reform Judaism's (WRJ) Yes Fund
Each year, Women of Reform Judaism"s YES Fund grants more than $300,000 each fiscal year to Reform Movement partners and social justice initiatives worldwide. The Fund supports Jewish youth development and leadership training; advocates for and provides programming for pluralism in Israel; increases opportunities in the rabbinate for women and girls around the world; and strengthens the voices of Jewish organizations and communities furthering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Donate to the WRJ’s YES Fund HERE
Donation Designation:
YES Fund Contribution (WRJ Philanthropy)
Affiliate Group /Sisterhood Name:
Women of Rodef Sholom
WRJ says STOP Webinar:
Bringing the conversation home.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
5:00pm - 6:00pm PT
This is a virtual event
In partnership with the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR), this webinar will provide strategies for sustaining and continuing the conversations from WRJ says STOP: An Initiative Against Sexual Harassment and Assault. We are excited to welcome back CEO of Ta’amod, Nicole Nevarez, as our keynote and introduce Rabbi Dara.
Read about Rodef Sholom's Social Justice Activities & Other Events
Congregation Rodef Sholom's website
Rodef Sholom's Religious School is seeking teachers for the TK - 6th grade program starting Octobr 1st (Sundays, 9 am - 12 pm). We offer competive pay, paid training, a caring vibrant community, and a collaborative supportive team. Interested or know somebody who would be a great fit? Email to receive
more information here.
Marin Organizing Committee
MOC Leaders Meeting
Thursdasy, April 25
7:00 - 8:30pm
San Rafael First United Methodist Church
9 Ross Valley Dr.
San Rafael, CA
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.
Every Voice, Every Vote, Every Month:
Building RAC Circles
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
5:00 pm
When we act as a community, our efforts to protect and expand democracy are stronger and more sustainable. Learn about how you can build and strengthen small groups of people taking consistent action to make sure every voice is heard and every vote is counted.
This campaign is made possible in part by the Leo and Libby Nevas Family Foundation.
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