Rodef Sholom: A Reform Jewish Congregation in Marin County, California

Awhile ago, one or two Rodef Sholom men mentioned to Rabbi Lezak that they would appreciate having a "place" for men to gather and talk about things other than sports, women and the like.  We really didn't know what we were going to talk about or who might attend, but we came, out of interest, just to see what might happen -- no commitment beyond that first meeting. Rabbi Lezak led our first few meetings.  Almost five years later, we are still meeting, and Rabbi Lezak drops in, now and then, but we are really on our own. Some of the original group no longer attend, but most remain.  We invited others to join us, and some of those have become "regulars", as well. 

We have discussed such things as our life journeys, our religious backgrounds, our differing relationships to-or problems with-God or the God-concept, how we relate-or don't relate-to formal services and/or prayer, sometimes a Torah portion, our roles as Jewish fathers, husbands or just men, tzedakah and our role in Jewish or secular organizations.  And, if one of us has a bit of tsuris (trouble) or a simcha (joyous event), we share the pain or joy together, as brothers. Click here to read more of Steve's story.

Men of Rodef Sholom, you are invited to join this group that meets monthly at the synagogue.  For more information, contact Rabbi Lezak at 479.3441 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  No commitments, but the possibility of something valuable awaits.