Registration for the 2020 PD Convention is now open!
Links will be sent out to registrants before Pre-Convention Events and before Convention begins.
Also, look for them in the Chai Line and in Yammer.
October 24-25, 2020
On Zoom!
One Vision, Many Voices
Let us dream (nachalom) and then begin (v’nat’chil) to build the future we desire.
On Zoom!
One Vision, Many Voices
Let us dream (nachalom) and then begin (v’nat’chil) to build the future we desire.
This year has been unusual, stressful and a bit overwhelming. It has caused each of us to rethink how we would engage our sisters, have programs, take action, connect with each other and carry out our missions. Our convention is designed to address these “how's.” Even though we are not able to meet in person, we are able to take this opportunity to create something extraordinary! With your participation we will be able to engage people throughout the Pacific District, across North America, and even reach a cohort in Israel. We will capture the moment to explore how we strengthen ourselves, our sisterhoods and our connections.
At convention we will meet with women in small and large sessions; to learn, share ideas, study together, celebrate Judaism, and network. Together we will study our Torah portion, Noach, learn how to lead a workshop; manage conflict; discuss hot topics in Social Justice and best practices in leading our Sisterhoods in a virtual world. In small chat rooms we will be able to connect with old friends and meet new ones.
Led by our WRJ Pacific District President, Dana Adler, and First Vice President, Cher Krichmar, we will be inspired by new ideas and by our special guest speaker Breast Cancer Survivor and Gun Violence Victim Natalie Grumet. We will conduct district business that requires a vote by our members including election of officers and approval of proposed bylaws changes. Additionally we will celebrate and recognize our Pacific District officers and Board Members concluding their two year term and thank them for their dedication and leadership.
Our Past District Presidents will continue to inspire us with a special installation of our new WRJ Pacific District President and her board of 23 women. Together we will enjoy our beautiful Havdalah Service and then end the evening with fun, games, and good conversation.
This extraordinary convention experience, is not confined to one weekend in October, but begins in August with a variety of Thursday night programs beginning with a program on engaging in difficult conversations about race and racism in America on August 20th with author Robin DiAngelo on her book White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism. Click here to register.
To ensure we can fully enjoy this venture together all you will need is a computer, tablet or smart phone and the Zoom app. If you need help with Zoom, we will offer training sessions designed just for you. If you need additional tech help please email us, we want to make sure everyone who wants to participate, can.
There is no registration fee. There is no transportation cost. There is no hotel expense. There are no restaurant costs. There isn’t even a charge for coffee. There ARE programs and expenses that WRJ and our District support that need your financial help. We are asking each registrant to make a donation in lieu of the usual registration fees.
The registration deadline is October 19, 2020. A welcome surprise will be sent to our first 400 registrants!
Please watch for future editions of Chai Line, as there is so much more to come on what will be an exciting event for our district. And remember, whenever discussing our upcoming convention on Yammer, Twitter, Facebook, or other social media platform, be sure to tag your post with #WRJPD2020!
We welcome you to our first Virtual District Convention!!
Shari Carruthers and Lillian Burkenheim Silver, WRJ Pacific District 2020 Convention Co-Chairs
Questions about the 2020 PD Convention? Email convention.wrjpd@gmail.com.
At convention we will meet with women in small and large sessions; to learn, share ideas, study together, celebrate Judaism, and network. Together we will study our Torah portion, Noach, learn how to lead a workshop; manage conflict; discuss hot topics in Social Justice and best practices in leading our Sisterhoods in a virtual world. In small chat rooms we will be able to connect with old friends and meet new ones.
Led by our WRJ Pacific District President, Dana Adler, and First Vice President, Cher Krichmar, we will be inspired by new ideas and by our special guest speaker Breast Cancer Survivor and Gun Violence Victim Natalie Grumet. We will conduct district business that requires a vote by our members including election of officers and approval of proposed bylaws changes. Additionally we will celebrate and recognize our Pacific District officers and Board Members concluding their two year term and thank them for their dedication and leadership.
Our Past District Presidents will continue to inspire us with a special installation of our new WRJ Pacific District President and her board of 23 women. Together we will enjoy our beautiful Havdalah Service and then end the evening with fun, games, and good conversation.
This extraordinary convention experience, is not confined to one weekend in October, but begins in August with a variety of Thursday night programs beginning with a program on engaging in difficult conversations about race and racism in America on August 20th with author Robin DiAngelo on her book White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism. Click here to register.
To ensure we can fully enjoy this venture together all you will need is a computer, tablet or smart phone and the Zoom app. If you need help with Zoom, we will offer training sessions designed just for you. If you need additional tech help please email us, we want to make sure everyone who wants to participate, can.
There is no registration fee. There is no transportation cost. There is no hotel expense. There are no restaurant costs. There isn’t even a charge for coffee. There ARE programs and expenses that WRJ and our District support that need your financial help. We are asking each registrant to make a donation in lieu of the usual registration fees.
The registration deadline is October 19, 2020. A welcome surprise will be sent to our first 400 registrants!
Please watch for future editions of Chai Line, as there is so much more to come on what will be an exciting event for our district. And remember, whenever discussing our upcoming convention on Yammer, Twitter, Facebook, or other social media platform, be sure to tag your post with #WRJPD2020!
We welcome you to our first Virtual District Convention!!
Shari Carruthers and Lillian Burkenheim Silver, WRJ Pacific District 2020 Convention Co-Chairs
Questions about the 2020 PD Convention? Email convention.wrjpd@gmail.com.
Remember, whenever discussing our upcoming convention on Yammer, Twitter, Facebook,
or other social media platform, be sure to tag your post with #WRJPD2020!
or other social media platform, be sure to tag your post with #WRJPD2020!
My Favorite Convention Memories
Lillian Burkenheim Silver
My favorite Convention memories are being with my Sisters exploring new experiences. My first Convention was in Oakland. We flew into San Francisco Airport and took the BART to Oakland. It was my first time leaving my family and trekking on a girls’ trip. And it was exciting, informative and fun. The seasoned members of our Sisterhood held nightly slumber parties for everyone, where we met and talked about what we learned, our lives and everything under the sun. There were so many exciting programs and ideas I remember being excited to come home and recreate some of them at our Sisterhood.
My second favorite Convention memory was at the Convention in Portland. There is just something so incredibly warm and embracing about being with friends you only see at Convention. The city, the convention, the people. I was inspired. Phyllis Bigelson gave a speech about getting involved with the District. I talked with her about opportunities and by the time we landed back in LA I was involved in planning the next Convention.
This year, there are no flights, no hotel, but there will still be lots of opportunities to learn and connect. Can’t wait to find my next Convention memory!
My second favorite Convention memory was at the Convention in Portland. There is just something so incredibly warm and embracing about being with friends you only see at Convention. The city, the convention, the people. I was inspired. Phyllis Bigelson gave a speech about getting involved with the District. I talked with her about opportunities and by the time we landed back in LA I was involved in planning the next Convention.
This year, there are no flights, no hotel, but there will still be lots of opportunities to learn and connect. Can’t wait to find my next Convention memory!
