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Events & Membership Below
It’s Time to Join or Renew your WRS Membership
We’re One Woman Short Without You!
Women of Rodef Sholom is more than an organization.
We're a mishpacha - a family, a sisterhood -
on a mission to build a supportive, engaging, and joyful community.
Join us for an enriching journey filled with inspiration and wonder, as we explore the world, and, when we see a need, repair it (tikkun olam).
Our membership year is July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, so it's time to join or renew.
Choose one of these three easy ways to join the Women of Rodef Sholom:
1. Renew directly with WRS online.
2. Mail your renewal by printing out and sending this form along with your payment to the address shown on the form.
3. Renew your WRS membership when you renew your Congregation Rodef Sholom annual membership.
If you have already renewed your membership, thank you for being a valued member of the Women of Rodef Sholom, because, without you, we are one woman short.
For more information, please contact WRS Membership membershipwrs@gmail.com
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: membershipwrs@gmail.com
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 together to bask in the warmth of the
Women of Rodef Sholom at our first post-covid Retreat, a day of Judaism, connection, and learning interwoven with food and fun.
The day will consist of a morning and afternoon workshop with a vegetarian lunch.
Workshop options will vary between movement, art and discussion.
Our Retreat will be in Novato.
The location will be sent with your registration.
Kozy Kibbitz Red Wine Tasting
with Sommelier Sid Sall
Thursday, January 15, 2026
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Congregation Rodef Sholom
Long-time congregant and Bay Area Wine Judge, Sid Sall, will share his knowledge of red wine at a very special tasting for Women of Rodef Shoom and guests.
WRS Quarterly Walks
Join your neighbors and others for
walks in Marin.
Our fun and relaxed WRS walking group walks for about an hour on flat paths throughout Marin. WRS walks are a great way to connect with other women and nature.
The WRS Walking Group invites you to begin the new year with a winter walk.
Join friends and neighbors on
Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 10:00am at the Corte Madera Pathway across from the DMV.
Questions: WRSwalkinggroup@gmail.com
WRS Book Group
See & Save All Dates Below Through February
Monday, January 5, 2026
Four Red Sweaters by Lucy Adlington
With a special discussion with the author
at Congregation Rodef Sholom
February 2, 2025
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
Please email to wrs@rodefsholom.org if you would like to receive WRS Book Club updates each month.
Live Stream Visit with the
Author of Four Red Sweaters
Sunday, January 25, 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm
Four Red Sweaters: Powerful True Stories of
Women and the Holocaust
by Lucy Adlington
These are the stories of four Jewish women during the Holocaust, ranging from the ages of nine to nineteen.
Join the Knitted Knockers at
Congregation Rodef Sholom
Knitted Knockers are special handmade breast prostheses for women who have had breast cancer and undergone mastectomy or lumpectomy.
Email Alissa Ralston for more information.
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.
Gift Shop Summer Hours:
Mon-Thurs 10:00am-3:00pm
Friday 11:30am-2:00pm
Sunday 10:am-3:00pm
We won Favorite Gift Shop in the North Bay and Favorite Jewelry in the North Bay in the J Weekly.
Memorial Candle Holder with "Yiskor" cutout
The word "yiskor" (remember) and a small flame are cut out of the main shape that allow the light and memory of those who have passed to shine and radiate through. Designed by israeli Judaica artist Yair Emanuel.
We have the largest selection of Judaica cards in Marin! Card packs and single cards for every occasion -life cycle events, thank yous, mazel tovs, or 'just because'.
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.
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 Monthly Team Meetings
Board of Directors Meeting
Membership Team Meeting
Programming Team Meeting
Social Justice Committee Meeting
WRS Needs You!
We would like to get to know you, learn your ideas,
and have your help with so many scheduled great events like Spring Jewelry.
Get involved and volunteer for whatever interests you. Want to learn more?
Email to wrspresident@gmail.com
WRS Needs an Event Promotion Coordinator
Want to be More Involved?
WRS is looking to fill this position with someone who has good technical skills,
wants to know about WRS events in advance,
and will be in touch with all board members.
Interested? Email to wrspresident@gmail.com
Learn More about Women of Rodef Sholom's
Social Justice Activities
Current information for these organizationsis is available on their websites.
Click on the links below to view each website.
Come to the Table
Come To The Table convenes gatherings
for learning and talk.
Many WRS members are involved in this excellent organization.
"Bridging gaps and fostering understanding between Marin City and the rest of Marin County."
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
Read about Rodef Sholom's Social Justice Activities & Other Events
Follow Link below to the MOC Website
Visit the Religious Action Committee Website through Link Below
Looking Back
At the Chanukah College Care Package gathering on December 1, 2025, 35 women came together to assemble 54 care packages
for their loved ones away at school.
Jennifer Golbus and Sharon Shakked baked and decorated hundreds of Chanukah cookies, gathered a wide variety of fun Chanukah essentials like gelt, dreidels, decorations, and cozy socks, and organized a warm, wonderful evening.
WRS Board Retreat July 2025