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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Build friendships, make connections, and enjoy our special times of community and conversation. Most events are hybrid (offered both at the PJCC and virtually); please see program name and description for specifications. Attending in person? Come at 12:00 pm and socialize! Bring your lunch, or purchase Rafael’s delicious dishes from Café at the J. For […]
Thursdays, January 11 – February 1: Join us for a four-session series with Avi Melamed, who will provide expert analysis from Israel. Register and receive the zoom link here.
Monday, January 15, 2024 Breakfast: 8:00 am See All Activities & Register Here The 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. […]
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.
Thursdays, January 11 – February 1: Join us for a four-session series with Avi Melamed, who will provide expert analysis from Israel. Register and receive the zoom link here.
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 […]
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). In the wake of a string of anti-Semitic threats pointed in his direction online, standup comic Edelman decides […]
Monday, January 22 – Friday, January 26 Throughout 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.
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.
