Women of Reform Judaism Pacific District
  • Home
    • President's Message
    • Pacific District Statements
    • Tributes
  • About Us
    • Mission Statement
    • History >
      • Camp Newman 2017 Bucket Brigade
      • Jane Marcus Social Justice Fund
    • FAQ
    • Officers / Area Directors/Committees
    • VP & Departments >
      • Organizational Chart
    • Job Descriptions
    • Past Presidents
    • Social Action >
      • Social Action Rings
      • Mental Health Overview
    • WRJ YES Fund >
      • YES Fund Tea
    • Nashim Society
    • Kavod Awards
  • Resources
    • District Dues Update
    • Bylaws
    • Policies and Procedures
    • Speakers Bureau >
      • Speaker Request Form
      • Speakers Bureau Guidelines
      • Sisterhood's Evaluation
      • Speaker's Evaluation
    • Zoom Request Form
    • District Scholarships
    • Reimbursement Voucher
    • District Logo
    • Board Nominations
    • Style Guide
    • WRJ Acronyms
    • Useful Links
  • Sisterhoods
    • Sisterhood Leadership Contact Update Form
    • New Sisterhood President Guide
    • Yammer
    • Sisterhood Board Training
    • Find a Sisterhood
    • Sisterhood Resources >
      • Fundraiser Ideas
      • Icebreakers
      • 2015 PD Passover Recipes
  • District Events
    • WRJ Covid-19 Covenant Of Care
    • WRJ Accessibility Policy
    • 2022 Pacific District Retreat
    • Pacific Northwest Area Events
    • Northern California Area Events
    • Southern California Area Events
    • Pacific Southwest Area Events
    • 2021 All District Area Event
    • Area Event Planning Guide
  • PD Conventions
    • 2023 PD Convention >
      • 2023 Convention Covid Policy
      • 2023 Registration
      • 2023 Schedule
      • 2023 Pre-Convention Schedule
      • 2023 Hotel, Meals, Travel
      • 2023 Special Guests
      • 2023 Sponsorships
      • 2023 eTribute Book
      • 2023 Chance to Win
      • 2023 Social Action Project
      • 2023 Kavod Awards
      • 2023 PD Board Nominations
      • 2023 Convention Scholarships
    • Past Pacific District Conventions >
      • 2018 PD Convention
      • 2016 PD Convention
      • 2020 PD Convention >
        • Special Guests
        • Social Action Project
  • Programs
    • WRJ PD Cookbook
    • Sisterhood Program Exchange >
      • Social Programs
      • Community Service Programs
      • Fundraisers
      • Combo Programs
      • Virtual Programs
      • In-Person Programs
      • Hybrid Programs
    • WRJ & PD Award Winners >
      • 2020 Kavod Award Winners
      • 2018 Kavod Award Winners
      • 2016 Kavod Award Winners
      • PD 2015 Or Ami Winners
      • 2014 Kavod Award Winners
      • PD 2013 Or Ami Winners
      • 2012 Kavod Award Winners
      • PD 2009 Or Ami Winners
    • The Bubbe Project
    • A Place Called Home: The Senior Homelessness Project
    • Empty Bowls, Hungry Children
    • Charoses Around the World
    • All Things Hanukkah >
      • Hanukkah Recipes
      • Hanukkah Crafts
  • Pacific District Store
    • PD Cookbook
    • Clothing
    • Pins, Lanyards & Totes
  • Calendar
  • Contact Us
    • Find Us On Social Media
    • Content Submissions
    • Questions and Comments
Picture
Educate, Empower, Embrace: Lechi Lach
2018 WRJ Pacific District Convention
October 18-21, 2018


​Check us out on FB and Twitter by searching hashtag #PD2018SanDiego!
​

2018 Pacific District Convention Highlights

Educate, Empower, Embrace: Lechi Lach, the 2018 WRJ Pacific District Convention was a wonderful success. Held on October 18-21, 2018, at the  beautiful DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley, chocolate chip cookies were abundant and the sun always shone. We were joined by our special guests:
​
  • WRJ Guest: Rabbi Marla J. Feldman, Executive Director of WRJ North America
  • Scholar-In-Residence: Dr. Tamara Cohn Eskenazi, Editor The Torah: A Women's Commentary

These dynamic women, along with many others, shared their expertise and experience, and engaged us during Shabbat, Torah study, and workshops. We had the opportunity to learn and exchange ideas with other women, hear the social justice challenges confronting all of us, and discuss how and what YOU can do to make a change.

Our wish for a successful WRJ Pacific District 2018 convention was not only met but greatly surpassed. On October 17th, an army of dedicated women went to work organizing, setting up, preparing for the 160 attendees who would be joining us. With over 50 first timers in attendance each woman was matched with a mentor where an overview of “what to expect” was presented and mentors found their mentees. After a casual dinner we kicked off with special greetings from outgoing President, Judie Ning and heard from our WRJ guest, Rabbi Marla Feldman. Welcoming the San Diego Jewish Men’s Chorus set the stage for a fun tee-shirt decorating activity and an opportunity to gather and remember our dear past president, Ellen A. Pollack.

Over 15 workshops covering everything from new tips and tricks for using technology to Adding Humor to Your Presentations were conducted and well attended. We were welcomed to Temple Emanu-El for Shabbat and instantly became a part of their congregation as Rabbi Deb Marcus led us in prayer and song. It was a magical night, also including pink Challah, with a fabulous Shabbat dinner to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Saturday services, written by University Synagogue Sisterhood (also award winning) was a teaching service and very participatory, including installation of the 2018-2020 board of directors. Cantor Janece Cohen and choir director Margie Meadow blessed us all with song and prayer.

Scholar-In-Residence Rabbi Dr. Tamara Cohen Eskinazi, shared her wisdom and teaching during a workshop and in the opening Plenary. As is usually the case for our district, a fabulous YES FUND brunch was held Sunday morning with guest speaker, Zachary Herrmann, immediate president of NFTY, who he shared his experiences and gratitude for all WRJ has made possible for him through our support of NFTY. A record setting amount of donations were collected. 


We are looking forward to seeing you all again in 2020 in Orange County, CA!
Picture
See more 2018 PD Convention photos here.
Picture
Picture
Picture
©  Women of Reform Judaism Pacific District, 2022. All rights reserved.