Peninsula Temple Beth El Purim Spiel & Carnival
Celebrate Purim with a joyful morning of costumes, music, and laughter—starting with a lively spiel and singalong and continuing with a fun-filled carnival of games, treats, and prizes for all ages.


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Celebrate Purim with a joyful morning of costumes, music, and laughter—starting with a lively spiel and singalong and continuing with a fun-filled carnival of games, treats, and prizes for all ages.
Celebrate the power of women in the Passover story at this inspiring pre-Seder gathering with Rabbi Lisa Kingston, Cantor Elana Jagoda, and Rabbi Laurie Matzkin—an evening of reflection, connection, and shared desserts honoring the women who shape our Jewish journeys.
Sample traditional Passover food items from different cultures with Rabbi Laurie Matzkin and Debi Bohmerwald. Learn about the Passover stories and traditions behind the special foods we eat.
A Taste of Passover! Egg matzah? Onion matzah? Whole wheat matzah? Chocolate matzah? Come and sample them all! We’ll be offering free samples and explanations of Passover foods and traditions. No […]
We have a lot of special food traditions around Passover. The one most people know about is “no bread” or items made with regular flour. Want to know why? We’ll […]
Let’s mark Earth Day with a focus on the Jewish value of haganat ha’teva (protecting nature). Discover local organizations working to keep our beautiful Bay Area clean and healthy. We will […]
Experience the vibrant spirit of Tel Aviv at this lively, festival-style gathering featuring Israeli-inspired music, food, hands-on activities, and joyful moments of creativity and community connection.
Celebrate Shavuot poolside with friends and community while enjoying a sweet treat on us—pick up a free Mister Softee ice cream ticket and cool off together by the pool.
Celebrate Shavuot with an inspiring evening of Jewish learning, community, and global connection as clergy and teachers from across the North Peninsula explore the richness of Jewish peoplehood around the world.
Gather in shared remembrance for Tisha B’Av as we chant Megillat Eicha’s haunting verses and find hope together amid mourning.
Celebrate Sukkot with fun hands-on activities, including cooking, art, and more! This event is co-sponsored by PJCC and PJ Library.
Celebrate Sukkot with dance, mitzvot, and gratitude. Move and groove with dance leader Bruce Bierman, shake the lulav and smell the etrog.