Posted by: meredith
on Mar 5, 2013
Thanks to a number of congregants, our congregation contributed over $1,700 to Marin County’s Gun Buy Back program. The full text of his letter (with the complete breakdown of the weapons and ammunition they collected) is available (contact Meredith at meredith@rodefsholom.org) but here is the highlight: 856 firearms, including two semi-automatic assault rifles, and over 4,000 rounds of ammunition were surrendered.
As Mr. Berberian put it:
I personally believe the removal of these []firearms from the homes in our community and our neighboring communities means there are [] fewer chances that a firearm will be the cause of an accidental death due to the negligent handling by an adult or child; or be available to someone despondent and suicidal; or be in a home and stolen during a burglary then subsequently appear in a criminal enterprise; or be available during an explosive domestic violence incident; or be available to an emotionally or mentally challenged individual at a time of crisis.
Todah rabah to all who contributed!
Posted by: meredith
on Aug 1, 2012
Sisterhood has made it easy for us to let our friends and family know that we are thinking of them - send a lovely honey jar, with your personal Rosh Hashanah greeting! The process is extremely easy. The cost is only $10/jar!
Go to https://www.orthoney.com/crs to order your honey. Make the Jewish new year greeting, L'Shanah Tovah u' Metukah (a good and sweet year) a reality for your loved ones.
Posted by: meredith
on Aug 1, 2012
We received this moving thank you from Little Wishes for the children’s CDs and DVDs you brought in for our In the Bin program:
From Laura Euphrat, R.N., President:
Hi Moji-
That was the best and most useful donation we have gotten in awhile! I brought the DVDs to work a couple of weeks ago and we just happened to have a very high census (many patients). There were many kids requesting movies and it made them so happy to be able to pick out of the bag. One child was here with a new diagnosis of cancer and it completely distracted him during his chemotherapy. Another child who has cystic fibrosis and developmentally delayed could be heard laughing all day because he watched Sponge Bob over and over again. One family in particular -- a little boy aged 3 -- now in hospice for end-stage cancer- was the biggest help comforting. In fact, I thought that you may want to call Hospice by the Bay if you are looking for more ideas because every once in awhile they get children who may be in particular need. Anyways, yes, please keep us in mind for more DVDs and thanks a million to everyone who was so generous and giving. It made a huge difference!
Gratefully,
Laura
Little Wishes, founded by nurses and staffed by volunteers, grants wishes of limited dollar amounts but of significant value to seriously ill children during their hospitalization. These children’s treatments can often be rigorous, painful, and the effects lasting – both physically and mentally. The granting of a modest wish greatly eases hospitalized children’s pain and serves to improve their spirits and outlook during their hospitalization. For more information, go to www.LittleWishes.org and check out all the awesome things they do!
Posted by: meredith
on May 31, 2012
It has come to our attention that in our printed acknowledgement of the many who donated to the congregation in honor of Cantor David Margules' 25th anniversary of service to the cantorate, we neglected to include the spouses of the Board of Directors. We apologize for this oversight and any embarrassment we may have caused.
Posted by: meredith
on Apr 5, 2012
Shake off the winter blues at Mexico in Marin:
Saturday, Cinco de Mayo (May 5), 7 to 10 pm, Social Hall
Spring is finally here and it is time to have a party! Bring your dancing shoes as we party to the sounds of congregant Ed Zimmerman and the Levytes Dance Band (with a special appearance from Dan Nichols). We will have fabulous Mexican food prepared by Jacquie Gribens and her team, beer, wine & margaritas, fine wine tasting with Sid Soll (for $18), a live auction consisting of 3 premium items, hourly raffle prizes & more!
The cost is $36 per person if you RSVP to Pete at pete@rodefsholom.org or 479.3441 by Monday, April 30 or $40 per person at the door. This cost includes food and two drinks. If you have questions or you want to help out, call Jacquie Gribens at 472.2777.
Through the efforts of our Kulanu/ Inclusion of Those with Disabilities Committee, Rodef Sholom has been acknowleded as an accessible congregation by the National Organization on Disability. 