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SUMMARY:Book Discussion: “The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store”  by James McBride
DESCRIPTION:In 1972\, when workers in Pottstown\, Pennsylvania\, were digging the foundations for a new development\, the last thing they expected to find was a skeleton at the bottom of a well. Who the skeleton was and how it got there were two of the long-held secrets kept by the residents of Chicken Hill\, the dilapidated neighborhood where immigrant Jews and African Americans lived side by side and shared ambitions and sorrows. Chicken Hill was where Moshe and Chona Ludlow lived when Moshe integrated his theater and where Chona ran the Heaven & Earth Grocery Store. When the state came looking for a deaf boy to institutionalize him\, it was Chona and Nate Timblin\, the Black janitor at Moshe’s theater and the unofficial leader of the Black community on Chicken Hill\, who worked together to keep the boy safe.As these characters’ stories overlap and deepen\, it becomes clear how much the people who live on the margins of white\, Christian America struggle and what they must do to survive. When the truth is finally revealed about what happened on Chicken Hill and the part the town’s white establishment played in it\, McBride shows us that even in dark times\, it is love and community—heaven and earth—that sustain us.Bringing his masterly storytelling skills and his deep faith in humanity to The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store\, James McBride has written a novel as compassionate as Deacon King Kong and as inventive as The Good Lord Bird. \nRegister Here
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/book-discussion-the-heaven-and-earth-grocery-store-by-james-mcbride/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning,Lectures & Discussions
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SUMMARY:LIFE UNFOLDING:  Spiritual Insights for Everyday Living
DESCRIPTION: \nPresented by Batya DaleThursdays\, 10:15–11:30 AM \nOur days unfold in ways that inspire insights and raise questions about life’s most profound themes: change\, identity\, love\, loss\, trust\, and commitment. \nJoin us in this engaging series as we weave celebratory curiosity\, courage\, and kavannah (intention) into our exploration of these universal themes. Through a blend of religious and secular sources\, you’ll find new ways to reflect and connect with your everyday experiences. \nPrice Options\n\nComplimentary: Free\nStandard: $120\n\nDiscover the spiritual richness of life as it unfolds. \nRegister today to reserve your spot! \n  \n 
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/life-unfolding-spiritual-insights-for-everyday-living-2-2/2024-11-07/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning,Jewish Life
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SUMMARY:Judaism is About Love
DESCRIPTION:In his new book\, “Judaism is About Love\,” Rabbi Shai Held — one of the most important Jewish thinkers in America today — recovers the heart of the Jewish tradition\, offering the radical and moving argument that love belongs as much to Judaism as it does to Christianity. Whether you are well-versed in Jewish teachings or exploring them for the first time\, this transformative conversation is sure to leave you inspired and enriched. \n  \nRabbi Shai Held is President and Dean of the Hadar Institute in New York City. Rabbi Held received the prestigious Covenant Award for Excellence in Jewish Education\, and has been named multiple times to Newsweek’s list of the most influential rabbis in America and to the Forward’s list of the most prominent Jews in the world. He is the author of Abraham Joshua Heschel: The Call of Transcendence (2013) and The Heart of Torah: Essays on the Weekly Torah Portion (2017). His newest book\, Judaism is About Love\, was published in March 2024. \n  \nPJCC is honored to bring Rabbi Shai Held to the North Peninsula. \n\n\n\n\n  \nTestimonials: \n“This is a truly magnificent book\, necessary for our troubled times. Shai Held\, one of Judaism’s leading scholars and thinkers\, rebuts facile stereotypes of Judaism that contrast Jewish law with Christian love\, and demonstrates the centrality of love\, imagination\, and compassion in the Jewish tradition. In this difficult world. Held’s book should be required reading for Jews and non-Jews alike.”– Martha C. Nussbaum\, Distinguished Service Professor of Philosophy and Law\, The University of Chicago \n  \n“There are good thinkers\, there are great thinkers\, and then there are once-in-a generation thinkers like Rabbi Shai Held. Rabbi Held’s astounding and contagious knowledge of his faith\, mixed with his endlessly curious dives into and dialogue with other religious and philosophical traditions\, make him an utterly unique figure in religion and philosophy.” \n– The Rev. Dr. Patricia Lyons\, Senior Advisor to the Dean on Evangelism and Senior Lecturer in Practical Theology at Virginia Theological Seminary \n\n\n  \nPeninsula Temple Beth El1700 Alameda de las Pulgas San Mateo\, CA 94403 \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/judaism-is-about-love-3/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning,Lectures & Discussions
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SUMMARY:LIFE UNFOLDING:  Spiritual Insights for Everyday Living
DESCRIPTION: \nPresented by Batya DaleThursdays\, 10:15–11:30 AM \nOur days unfold in ways that inspire insights and raise questions about life’s most profound themes: change\, identity\, love\, loss\, trust\, and commitment. \nJoin us in this engaging series as we weave celebratory curiosity\, courage\, and kavannah (intention) into our exploration of these universal themes. Through a blend of religious and secular sources\, you’ll find new ways to reflect and connect with your everyday experiences. \nPrice Options\n\nComplimentary: Free\nStandard: $120\n\nDiscover the spiritual richness of life as it unfolds. \nRegister today to reserve your spot! \n  \n 
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/life-unfolding-spiritual-insights-for-everyday-living-2-2/2024-11-14/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning,Jewish Life
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SUMMARY:LIFE UNFOLDING:  Spiritual Insights for Everyday Living
DESCRIPTION: \nPresented by Batya DaleThursdays\, 10:15–11:30 AM \nOur days unfold in ways that inspire insights and raise questions about life’s most profound themes: change\, identity\, love\, loss\, trust\, and commitment. \nJoin us in this engaging series as we weave celebratory curiosity\, courage\, and kavannah (intention) into our exploration of these universal themes. Through a blend of religious and secular sources\, you’ll find new ways to reflect and connect with your everyday experiences. \nPrice Options\n\nComplimentary: Free\nStandard: $120\n\nDiscover the spiritual richness of life as it unfolds. \nRegister today to reserve your spot! \n  \n 
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/life-unfolding-spiritual-insights-for-everyday-living-2-2/2024-11-21/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning,Jewish Life
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SUMMARY:Inside The Middle East: Navigating Through the Storm to the Horizon's Edge
DESCRIPTION:Avi Melamed returns to the North Peninsula with fresh insights\, building upon last year’s impactful visit. \nAs the Middle East navigates a storm of unprecedented challenges\, we stand at a pivotal juncture that will define the future of Israel\, the Palestinians\, and the entire region. In this critical briefing\, we will delve deep into the forces driving these turbulent times\, unravel the intricate complexities beneath the surface\, and assess the far-reaching implications for both the region\, and the world. By connecting the dots between past and present and all figures and forces\, we’ll guide you from the eye of the storm to the horizon’s edge\, offering clarity and context to help you navigate the rapidly unfolding events. \nAvi Melamed\, a former Israeli intelligence official and senior Arab affairs advisor\, is a trilingual educator\, analyst\, and author specializing in contemporary Middle East geopolitics. Avi’s latest book “Inside The Middle East: Entering a New Era” has garnered global praise\, including from the Arab world. In May 2023\, ITME launched “The Seam Line\,” a documentary series offering a unique perspective on the Jerusalem conflict and uncovering lesser-explored human dimensions of the Israeli-Palestinian issue within the broader Middle East context. \nHosted at Peninsula Sinai Congregation \n6:30 PM Reception \n7-8:30 PM Program \n_________ \nAbout Avi Melamed\nAvi Melamed\, a former Israeli intelligence official and senior Arab affairs advisor\, is a trilingual educator\, analyst\, and author specializing in contemporary Middle East geopolitics. Avi’s latest book Inside The Middle East: Entering a New Era has garnered global praise\, including from the Arab world. In May 2023\, ITME launched “The Seam Line\,” a documentary series offering a unique perspective on the Jerusalem conflict and uncovering lesser-explored human dimensions of the Israeli-Palestinian issue within the broader Middle East context. \nHe has also founded a robust website\, Inside The Middle East: Intelligence Perspectives [ITME]\, which reaches millions around the world with articles\, videos\, media interviews\, and more. \nWatch his recent four-part online series\, “Israel at War\,” presented by the PJCC. \n\nAt the PJCC\, we believe that respecting and supporting diverse Jewish opinions\, beliefs\, and practices is what makes us a strong and vital Jewish community. \nThe PJCC is proud to be a part of the Koret Initiative on Jewish Peoplehood. We are honored to present this program through the Taube Center for Jewish Peoplehood at the PJCC.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/inside-the-middle-east-navigating-through-the-storm-to-the-horizons-edge/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning,Jewish Life,North Peninsula Jewish Collaboration
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