2020 Convention Sunday October 25 Schedule
(all times are PDT)
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.
Also, look for them in the Chai Line and in Yammer.
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8:15 am - 9:00 am
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Israeli Dancing with Miriam Nash
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9:15 am - 9:45 am
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Interest Group Chat Rooms - Choose from one of these interest groups to meet with others who share your passion: Alternative Paths to Judaism, Dreaming of Travel?, Food in the Time of Covid, I Love My Pet, What to Watch on Saturday Night?, Friends of Bill. Prior sign up required; the link to sign up will be posted in Yammer.
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10:00 am - 10:10 am
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CREATING OUR FUTURE STARTS TODAY - Our Pacific District Incoming President will share her vision and plans for the future of our district, engaging us all in working together toward a stronger and caring district. Incoming WRJ Pacific District President Cher Krichmar
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10:10 am - 10:20 am
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Our Leadership Journey - Connection and personal growth through involvement in our Sisterhoods, the Pacific District, and WRJ. Julia Weinstein, WRJ Vice President Programs and Education
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10:20 am - 11:15 am
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Say YES! Ensuring the future begins with the programs we support through the WRJ YES Fund (Youth, Education, Special Projects) which provides the financial strength that will allow WRJ and the Reform Movement to continue to thrive. Winners of Chance to Win will be revealed.
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12:30 am - 1:30 pm
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Workshop Block B
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Communicating with Kavod - Learn to effectively communicate with kindness and empathy, whether in person or in writing, during board meetings, by email, one on one, or in bigger groups. No matter your previous experience with learning to communicate with kavod, you will leave with tools not only to speak but to listen more effectively. Participants will be led by experienced facilitators, through discussion and small-group exercises, to understand, practice and master this important skill. Deb Radin
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Reimagining the Future: Leadership in Time of Covid 19 - In this moment, we live in a volatile and uncertain world. We will discuss how you can imagine the possibilities of a hybrid society, experiment and innovate, and rebuild for new realities. Amy Asin, URJ Vice President, Strengthening Congregations
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Membership Across Generations - Learn ideas for both recruitment and retention of Sisterhood members across the generations. Learn ways to attract and keep women of all ages as well as the two "best" lifecycle stages for Sisterhood recruitment. Stacy Nagel
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Beyond Welcoming: Addressing Racism and Other Forms of Oppression - Audacious Hospitality utilizes the principles of equity and inclusion, to enable our communities to incorporate the diversity of the Jewish people. Audacious Hospitality is the URJ's transformative spiritual practice rooted in the belief that we will be a stronger, more vibrant Jewish community when we fully embrace the diversity that is the reality of the modern Jewish landscape. This session will help participants start building stronger communities and transform the ways our institutions recognize the essential practices of equity and inclusion. Rachel Hall
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Been There, Done That, What's Next? Use your knowledge and experience to build future leaders. Dana Adler
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1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
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Break
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2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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WRJ PD Stronger Together: Closing Ceremonies - As we look forward to the future, we celebrate our District and our Convention and that we have been blessed with the leadership of many amazing women. Our WRJ Guests will share the Top Ten Convention Takeaways; we will hear the Call to the next Convention; and finally we will be transported to a very special closing circle led by Beth Schafer, Spiritual Leader, Composer, and Musician. WRJ PD Incoming President Cher Krichmar and WRJ PD Outgoing President Dana Adler
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Click here for the Pre-Convention Schedule.
Click here for the Saturday 10/24 Convention Schedule.
Click here for the Post-Convention Schedule.
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