Dear WRJ Pacific District Members,

We are living in a very tumultuous time that is affecting every single one of us in our daily lives, personally and professionally. Please know that the safety and well-being of all our members is our number one top priority.

As you have expressed concerns about the status of WRJ FWC 2020, the WRJ Executive Committee, in coordination with URJ, are closely monitoring the situation. Currently everything is still on. However, as new developments are announced we will keep you informed. This is also an excellent time to check in with yammer.com for up-to-date information. Several women have shared that their airfares have decreased since they originally booked their reservation so check this out.

Every aspect of synagogue life has changed and this includes WRJ. Some suggestions your sisterhood may want to consider are:

  1. Form a phone tree, identifying elderly members who are alone, and checking in with them on a daily basis. The synagogue should be able to provide a list of these individuals. They are scared, isolated and a friendly voice will go a long way.
  2. There will be a loss of revenue from cancelled events and programs. You may need to reassess your expenses for an interim period.
  3. Consider having a “non-event fundraiser”. Yammer has posted several creative ways to reach out to your community, asking for financial support so you may continue to do the work that is so vital to our congregations.
  4. Consider opening a zoom account for meetings. You are able to sign on for 40 minutes at a time without paying for a subscription.

Please follow all guidelines that have been provided by the CDC at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus2019 for your own personal health and well-being.

Be well and stay safe,

Dana Adler
WRJ Pacific District President
March 15, 2020

SAVE THE DATE: 2020 PACIFIC DISTRICT CONVENTION - OCTOBER 22-25, 2020!

We're getting excited about this year's Pacific District Convention!

Watch, enjoy, and share this preview with your sisterhoods and we will see you in October in Newport Beach, CA! 

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For a taste of what our conventions are like, enjoy this video of our 2018 Pacific District Convention! Read more here. ​
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WRJ PACIFIC DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the WRJ Pacific District is to:
  • Promote the aims of Women of Reform Judaism helping sisterhoods/women’s groups participate effectively in the activities of WRJ 
  • Assist in the organization of new sisterhoods/women’s groups in the district
  • Bring the sisterhoods/women’s groups in the district into closer cooperation and association with one another to further their respective activities
  • Help sisterhoods/women’s groups achieve their highest potential within their congregations, their district, and the world of Reform Judaism.
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          WRJ President Susan Bass                                        2018 WRJ PD Convention                                   PD President Dana Adler (L.)