The RWR Network (Resilience, Wellbeing + Resource Network), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by sisters Rachel Weingarten, CH, and Rebecca Weingarten MSc.Ed, MFA. On an individual basis, the sisters been volunteering within their own communities for years before committing to the larger needs within their communities and beyond.

The RWR Network includes Ezer, the Jewish division of RWRN, Ezer for Survivors, the division dedicated to improving the lives of Holocaust survivors and their adult children and grandchildren, and The Kumzits, a fun informational newsletter and website with Jewish news and views.

Rachel is an internationally recognized award-winning author, culture journalist, speaker, and advocate for those in need. Her writing has appeared in The Week, CNN, Fortune, The Washington Post, The New York Times, and many more. Rachel is also a certified chaplain. The third edition/10th anniversary edition of her  book “Ancient Prayer: Channeling Your Faith 365 Days of the Year,” will be issued in early 2025. Unrelated to her non-profit life, Rachel is a beauty historian and former celebrity makeup artist. You can read about the way Rachel uses beauty to heal and connect with Holocaust survivors here. Or subscribe to Hello Gorgeous! (also the name of Rachel’s first book), Rachel’s beauty/lifestyle newsletter for women 45+ Hello Gorgeous!

Rebecca is a corporate consultant setting up career transition, information management systems and education coaching programs for individuals and teams. She’s a former Bloomberg administration executive who was manager and director of a joint New York City and New York State citywide inter-agency project. Rebecca also was a teacher trainer and program developer for a joint CUNY/NYC Department of Education alternate intervention dropout prevention program.

Several of our projects including databases and the launch of one of RWRN’s first educational products, Project HEARD: Holocaust Education, Activism, & Resource Database were delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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