The PjCC is proud to be a part of the Initiative on Jewish Peoplehood presenting educational and cultural programs that explore Jewish heritage, identity, and community. This initiative is co-funded by the Koret Foundation, Taube Foundation for Jewish Life and Culture and other Bay Area funders.

Koret Foundation Taube Foundation

Art Exhibit

April 4 - June 30, 2013
Elia Kahvedjian:
The Invisible Phototagrapher
Photographs of Pre-State Israel that date back to 1924.

Cuba Trip

December 10-18, 2013
Enjoy the culture of Cuba, and help build a bridge of friendship between Jewish Cubans and our Bay Area Jewish community.
To learn more about this exciting trip, including itinerary and rates, contact Ariel Goldstein at 415.276.1506 or travel@jccsf.org.

Yoga & Wholeness

WITH A JEWISH TWIST

Experience the groundedness of a gentle Iyengar-based yoga series informed with qualities that are needed in life (and in yoga) for openness, balance and wholeness in the introductory workshop. We will focus on a unique quality to enhance our asana practice as we learn mystical teachings about connecting all levels of being - mind, body, heart, and spirit. No previous yoga experience necessary.
Space is limited; pre-registration recommended.

Yoga & Wholeness Series

Wednesdays, April 10 - June 5 • 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Justice Garden

Hamlin Garden Courtyard
Visit our new garden that will help fight hunger in San Mateo County by supplying food to InnVision Shelter Network.

PJCC GUIDING PRINCIPLES INSTALLATION

Read about our Guiding Principles as seen on our pillar installation as well as the 5-foot Mezuzzah art piece.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact:

Jewish Programs

jewishlife@pjcc.org
Phone: 650.378.2743

Jewish Programs & Events

PJCC offers a variety of events throughout the year that offer a chance to meet new people and get involved in cultural activities.

Bay Area Community Talmud Circle

Sundays 2012/2013: October 14, November 4, December 9,
January 6, February 3, March 3 April 14, April 28, June 2

First Year Class: 9:00 - 11:00 am
Second Year Class: 10:30 - 12:30 (first 45 minutes students study in pairs)
$175
Conference Room A
To apply and for more information, please visit www.lehrhaus.org.

The class will be taught by Rabbi Lavey Derby, the Director of Jewish Life at the PJCC, who has been teaching Talmud and other Jewish texts for over 30 years.

Talmud Circle Sponsors

Jewish Book Discussion

Join our group that explores a different book each month.

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Lunch with Rabbi Lavey

Want to know what a 'shofar' is? Or if Jews believe in the zodiac? Come have lunch with our very own Rabbi Lavey Derby and ask him all the questions you ever had about Jews and Judaism. Bring a dairy brown bag lunch and your questions and enjoy an entertaining and informative lunchtime discussion.
Rabbi Lavey Derby is Director of Jewish Life at the PJCC. Pre-registration suggested.

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Rabbis Roundtable:The Story of Jonah

Read on Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement), the much-beloved Book of Jonah tells the story of a recalcitrant prophet who must learn lessons of forgiveness and compassion. Four senior spiritual leaders of the North Peninsula will engage in a discussion moderated by Rabbi Lavey Derby on the meaning and relevance of this well-known Biblical story. In the course of the conversation they will share their personal beliefs about God, human nature and the power of forgiveness. Reservations recommended.

Participants will include Rabbi Dennis Eisner of Peninsula Temple Beth El, Rabbi Nat Ezray of Congregation Beth Jacob, Rabbi Daniel Feder of Peninsula Temple Sholom and Rabbi Corey Helfand of Peninsula Sinai Congregation.