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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240107T070000
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SUMMARY:Member Mixer: The Après Social
DESCRIPTION:Center Members: Join us in the lobby to as we celebrate our new ski conditioning small group training class. We will have different exercises to give a small taste of what the class will entail and snacks and drinks as well to enjoy après! Grab your onesies and ski outfits… the best dressed will win a prize. \nRSVB to Claire Greason: cgreason@pjcc.org or 650.378.2604
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/member-mixer-the-apres-social/
CATEGORIES:Adult
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240109T140000
DTSTAMP:20250423T151529Z
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SUMMARY:Food For Thought: Breaking the Cycle of Violence in Israel and Palestine
DESCRIPTION:On October 7\, 2023\, Hamas launched a murderous attack in Israel that killed more than 1200 and wounded thousands more. Since then\, thousands of Palestinians have been killed and thousands more wounded in Israel’s declared war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip\, where more than 239 Israelis and foreign nationals are also held hostage. Despite this ongoing nightmare\, there are Israelis and Palestinians in Israel who refuse to give into despair. This talk focuses on the grassroots organizations that are points of light in the darkness. Their vision for the future continues to imagine and work for a life of dignity and equality for both peoples. \nEleanor Shapiro received her Ph.D. from the Graduate Theological Union focusing on Jewish music in contemporary Poland. Prior to that\, she directed the Berkeley-based Jewish Music Festival for fifteen years. From 1982-1990 she lived and worked in both the Arab and Jewish sectors in Israel as an English instructor and subsequently as a freelance journalist. She covered the first Palestinian Uprising 1988-1990 primarily for the Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel\, and as a researcher/ interpreter for the Miami Herald and New York Newsday.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/food-for-thought-breaking-the-cycle-of-violence-in-israel-and-palestine/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Jewish Learning,Lectures & Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240109T190000
DTSTAMP:20250423T151928Z
CREATED:20231228T060925Z
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SUMMARY:Reflections: Bay Area Jewish Identity Survey
DESCRIPTION:JCRC Bay Area released findings from our second survey of Bay Area Jewish identity December 20\, 2023. The polling reveals that the Bay Area has become increasingly hostile toward Jews following the October 7 attack by Hamas and the subsequent Israel-Hamas war. We will share results of the survey\, the implications for JCRC’s work based on the findings\, and guide you toward our resources to help you in the current climate.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/reflections-bay-area-jewish-identity-survey/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Jewish Learning,Jewish Life,Lectures & Discussions,Virtual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240110T130000
DTSTAMP:20250423T151833Z
CREATED:20231206T095633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T151833Z
UID:10016879-1704888000-1704891600@pjcc.org
SUMMARY:PJCC/PTBE Get Up and Go Social Hour: Live Musical Performance
DESCRIPTION:Build friendships\, make connections\, and enjoy our special times of community and conversation. \nMost events are hybrid (offered both at the PJCC and virtually); please see program name and description for specifications. \nAttending in person? Come at 12:00 pm and socialize! Bring your lunch\, or purchase Rafael’s delicious dishes from Café at the J. \nFor more information\, or to register for these events\, contact Debi Bohmerwald by email at dbohmerwald@pjcc.org or by phone at 650.378.2718.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/pjcc-ptbe-get-up-and-go-social-hour-music-january/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Lectures & Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T090000
DTSTAMP:20250423T151837Z
CREATED:20231220T071101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T151837Z
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SUMMARY:PJCC Presents: Avi Melamed Reporting from Jerusalem
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, January 11 – February 1: Join us for a four-session series with Avi Melamed\, who will provide expert analysis from Israel. \nRegister and receive the zoom link here.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/pjcc-presents-avi-melamed-reporting-from-jerusalem/2024-01-11/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Jewish Learning,Lectures & Discussions
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LOCATION:https://pjcc.org/event/pjcc-presents-avi-melamed-reporting-from-jerusalem/2024-01-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240115T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240115T120000
DTSTAMP:20250423T151835Z
CREATED:20231216T020021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T151835Z
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SUMMARY:Martin Luther King\, Jr. Multifaith Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, January 15\, 2024\nBreakfast: 8:00 am\n\nSee All Activities & Register Here \nThe PJCC is joining the Peninsula Multifaith Coalition to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This Multifaith Day of Service will include a range of service projects\, hosted at the PJCC and other locations on the Peninsula. Come on your own or with your family and friends! Participate anywhere on the Peninsula: sing for seniors\, garden\, knit\, make blankets\, and more. There are so many choices! \nAt the PJCC\, you can participate in the following activities:\nNo-Sew Bags and Blankets\nAnimal Beds & Toys\nPillowcase Decorating\nKnitting \nAll ages can take part in this meaningful day of service! However\, we ask that any volunteers under the age of 13 be accompanied by an adult. \nProjects fill up quickly\, so register early! \nTo participate\, you must register no later than Tuesday\, January 9. \nFor a taste of what you can expect\, view a video from 2023’s Day of Service.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/martin-luther-king-jr-multifaith-day-of-service-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Count Me In: Social Impact
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240117T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240117T173000
DTSTAMP:20250423T151928Z
CREATED:20231228T061124Z
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SUMMARY:Local Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:It’s often said that “all politics is local” and this includes the Bay Area. Join Director of External Relations Jonathan Mintzer to learn how to best advocate for the Jewish community with your local elected officials. During the presentation\, we will review best practices\, outline key talking points\, and answer all your advocacy questions.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/local-advocacy/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Jewish Learning,Jewish Life,Lectures & Discussions,Virtual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240118T090000
DTSTAMP:20250423T151837Z
CREATED:20231220T071101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T151837Z
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SUMMARY:PJCC Presents: Avi Melamed Reporting from Jerusalem
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, January 11 – February 1: Join us for a four-session series with Avi Melamed\, who will provide expert analysis from Israel. \nRegister and receive the zoom link here.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/pjcc-presents-avi-melamed-reporting-from-jerusalem/2024-01-18/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Jewish Learning,Lectures & Discussions
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LOCATION:https://pjcc.org/event/pjcc-presents-avi-melamed-reporting-from-jerusalem/2024-01-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240119T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240119T100000
DTSTAMP:20250423T151828Z
CREATED:20231206T093354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T151828Z
UID:10016866-1705653000-1705658400@pjcc.org
SUMMARY:Biblical Women: Emerging from the Margins through Midrash (Melton Peninsula)
DESCRIPTION:Discover a captivating array of over a dozen biblical heroines\, both familiar and lesser-known\, as we explore classic and modern midrashic commentary. Delving into their lives and choices\, this Melton course provides multiple perspectives on their roles in Jewish history and literature\, portraying them as rich and complex characters. Taught By Rabbi Laurie Matzkin\, PJCC Chief Jewish Experience Officer \nFridays\, January 19 – March 29\, 2024\n9:30 – 11:00 am\nChildcare Available.  \nDiscounts available for PJCC members and legacy donors\, as well as partner synagogues (PTBE\, CBJ\, PSC\, PTS) and enrolled Wornick Jewish Day School families. Please email jewishlife@pjcc.org or call 650.378.2743 for Promo Codes before you register.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/biblical-women-emerging-from-the-margins-through-midrash-melton-peninsula/2024-01-19/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Jewish Learning,Lectures & Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240121T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240121T203000
DTSTAMP:20250423T151828Z
CREATED:20231206T073738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T151828Z
UID:10016865-1705854600-1705869000@pjcc.org
SUMMARY:Just For Us: Performance at Berkeley Rep
DESCRIPTION:Expertly crafted by Alex Edelman\, one of comedy’s most distinctive voices\, and critically acclaimed\, this singular theatrical experience is an exploration of identity and our collective capacity for empathy—and it’s also “belly-laugh funny!” (The New York Times). \nIn the wake of a string of anti-Semitic threats pointed in his direction online\, standup comic Edelman decides to go straight to the source; specifically\, Queens\, where he covertly attends a meeting of White Nationalists and comes face-to-face with the people behind the keyboards. What happens next forms the backbone of the shockingly relevant\, utterly hilarious\, and only moderately perspirant stories that comprise Just for Us. \n$65 per person. Includes transportation from PJCC.\nMeet in PJCC Lobby: 5:30 pm\nDepart PJCC: 5:45 pm\nReturn PJCC 9:30 pm (Note: We will arrive back to the PJCC after the center is closed.) \nThis is a mask required performance.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/just-for-us-performance-at-berkeley-rep/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Trips & Excursions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240127
DTSTAMP:20250423T151931Z
CREATED:20240111T091330Z
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SUMMARY:Tu B'Shvat "Resilience in the Land of Israel" Gallery Display
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, January 22 – Friday\, January 26\nThroughout the week\, explore our Tu B’Shvat photography gallery in the PJCC lobby. Learn about the produce and agriculture of the land of Israel\, specifically\, the importance of the Gaza Envelope Kibbutz region\, the fruit basket of the country\, that was most impacted by October 7th.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/tu-bshvat-resilience-in-the-land-of-israel-gallery-display/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Jewish Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240123T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240123T123000
DTSTAMP:20250423T151929Z
CREATED:20231228T061215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T151929Z
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SUMMARY:Facing Antisemitism
DESCRIPTION:Examine various facets of Jewish identity and the history of antisemitism. Explore how Jews express their identity and the pervasive impact antisemitism has on contemporary life. Leave with tools to better respond to antisemitic incidents and know your rights in a variety of settings.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/facing-antisemitism/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Jewish Learning,Jewish Life,Lectures & Discussions,Virtual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240123T140000
DTSTAMP:20250423T151935Z
CREATED:20240112T081605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T151935Z
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SUMMARY:Demons\, Dybbuks\, and Golems\, Oh My!
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Seidel for a discussion about supernatural creatures and entities described throughout Jewish writings. Classical sources and contemporary iterations in folklore and literature will be discussed. Takes place via Zoom. Register here.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/demons-dybbuks-and-golems-oh-my/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Lectures & Discussions,Virtual Programs
LOCATION:https://pjcc.org/event/demons-dybbuks-and-golems-oh-my/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T130000
DTSTAMP:20250423T151833Z
CREATED:20231206T095943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T151833Z
UID:10016880-1706097600-1706101200@pjcc.org
SUMMARY:PJCC/PTBE Get Up and Go Social Hour: Succulent Container Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Build friendships\, make connections\, and enjoy our special times of community and conversation. \nJoin Master Gardener Janice Moody to discover the hows and whys of succulent container gardening. You will not only learn why succulents make great container plants\, but also learn about pre-planting considerations\, such as environment and soil. Then she’ll discuss design basics\, such as colors\, textures\, and size\, as well as their proper care and maintenance to keep them healthy and looking great.  Repurposing old household or garden items into containers will also be demonstrated.  \n12:00 pm – Bring your lunch or purchase food at Cafe at the J\n1:00 pm – Succulent Presentation in honor of Tu B’Shvat   \nMost events are hybrid (offered both at the PJCC and virtually); please see program name and description for specifications. \nAttending in person? Come at 12:00 pm and socialize! Bring your lunch\, or purchase Rafael’s delicious dishes from Café at the J. \nFor more information\, or to register for these events\, contact Debi Bohmerwald by email at dbohmerwald@pjcc.org or by phone at 650.378.2718.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/pjcc-ptbe-get-up-and-go-social-hour-succulents/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Lectures & Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240125T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240125T090000
DTSTAMP:20250423T151837Z
CREATED:20231220T071101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T151837Z
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SUMMARY:PJCC Presents: Avi Melamed Reporting from Jerusalem
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, January 11 – February 1: Join us for a four-session series with Avi Melamed\, who will provide expert analysis from Israel. \nRegister and receive the zoom link here.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/pjcc-presents-avi-melamed-reporting-from-jerusalem/2024-01-25/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Jewish Learning,Lectures & Discussions
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LOCATION:https://pjcc.org/event/pjcc-presents-avi-melamed-reporting-from-jerusalem/2024-01-25/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240126T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240126T100000
DTSTAMP:20250423T151828Z
CREATED:20231206T093354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T151828Z
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SUMMARY:Biblical Women: Emerging from the Margins through Midrash (Melton Peninsula)
DESCRIPTION:Discover a captivating array of over a dozen biblical heroines\, both familiar and lesser-known\, as we explore classic and modern midrashic commentary. Delving into their lives and choices\, this Melton course provides multiple perspectives on their roles in Jewish history and literature\, portraying them as rich and complex characters. Taught By Rabbi Laurie Matzkin\, PJCC Chief Jewish Experience Officer \nFridays\, January 19 – March 29\, 2024\n9:30 – 11:00 am\nChildcare Available.  \nDiscounts available for PJCC members and legacy donors\, as well as partner synagogues (PTBE\, CBJ\, PSC\, PTS) and enrolled Wornick Jewish Day School families. Please email jewishlife@pjcc.org or call 650.378.2743 for Promo Codes before you register.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/biblical-women-emerging-from-the-margins-through-midrash-melton-peninsula/2024-01-26/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Jewish Learning,Lectures & Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240130T140000
DTSTAMP:20250423T151935Z
CREATED:20240112T081656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T151935Z
UID:10017881-1706619600-1706623200@pjcc.org
SUMMARY:The Dybbuk Meets Tony Kushner
DESCRIPTION:Focusing on scenes from the plays The Dybbuk and Angels in America\, Oded Lipshitz leads us on a thought-provoking discussion about the role of magic in drama in times of cultural transformation.  \nOded Lipshitz is an Israeli playwright and director whose plays have been performed in Israel and in festivals around the world. He currently resides in Foster City with his family. Register here.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/the-dybbuk-meets-tony-kushner/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Lectures & Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240131T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240131T173000
DTSTAMP:20250423T151929Z
CREATED:20231228T061305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T151929Z
UID:10017850-1706718600-1706722200@pjcc.org
SUMMARY:Israel Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Most elected officials do not understand the nuances of the local Jewish community’s connection to Israel. As the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to dominate political discussion\, join JCRC to learn how to discuss this complex issue with your elected leaders. Participants will leave with the training with practical skills for responding to common issues and questions.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/israel-advocacy/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Jewish Learning,Jewish Life,Lectures & Discussions,Virtual Programs
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