As San Rafael's Congregation Rodef Sholom grew to more than 1,000 families, members were finding it harder to meet people and maintain a feeling of community. But they don't want to get lost in that community.
People love the temple.
But it is so large and people wanted more intimacy. Javid was hired last August to help realize the neighborhood programming plan. Javid and a committee divided the congregation's membership into seven geographic regions, six in Marin and one in Sonoma County. Members from each group organize and attend two or three events each year. Within each group, members have organized such events as havdallah potlucks, Shabbat dinners, picnics and hikes.