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Understanding Zionism: The Return to the Jewish HomelandThis course presents a nuanced multi-faceted perspective based on primary sources, firsthand accounts, and official documents. Six Sessions:May 5, 12, 19 and June 9, 16, 23. Register Here Use code Zion50 for a discounted registration fee Instructors: Dr. Eva Gurevich earned her doctorate from Brandeis University, and […]
Join us for Babies & Bagels, a welcoming playgroup where little ones (0-3 years) and their grown-ups can enjoy songs, stories, and playtime—while parents and caregivers connect over bagels and great conversation. Hosted by PJ Library North Peninsula Parent Connector, Natalie Connell. Location: J. Care Room, PJCCUpcoming Dates: Sundays: June 29, July 27 A joyful […]
Join us at Congregation Beth Jacob as part of the North Peninsula Jewish collaboration as we read the Book of Eicha and participate in rituals connected to the observance of Tisha B’Av (the Ninth of Av), a day of mourning and fasting. There will be thoughts shared by area rabbis between 8:00 – 8:30 PM, followed by […]
Ain’t No Grave explores the evolving friendship of a Jewish boy and a Black girl from backwoods Georgia through their adulthood in 1913 Atlanta, where they become enmeshed in the pivotal murder trial of Leo Frank. Ain’t No Grave is one of the 2025 One Bay One Book chosen by Jewish Community Library. One Bay […]
Joseph and Liba Robitschek fled Czechoslovakia with their nine-year-old daughter at the onset of World War II. When 40 years later, they shared stories of their terrifying journey, they spoke of bullets, torpedoes, yet carried a life-change secret to their graves. Now, after research and conversations with people on three continents, Bruce and Audrey Knot, […]
Slichah & Teshuvah: The Alchemy of Apology and Forgiveness Enter the High Holiday season in community as our North Peninsula clergy explore these themes through conversation and reflection. Rabbi Nat Ezray, Congregation Beth Jacob Rabbi Julia Berg, Peninsula Temple Sholom Rabbi Moshe Heyn, Coastside Jewish Community Rabbi Lisa Kingston, Peninsula Temple Beth El Rabbi Laurie […]
New Year, New Beginnings: Celebrating Across Cultures Welcome to a celebration of new beginnings! As we embrace Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, we also honor the diverse cultures that enrich our community. Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Stop by and say hi! Dates: Friday, September 12 Location: Lobby
Join your North Peninsula clergy for a moving Havdalah, followed by a reflective service in the Peninsula Temple Beth El (PTBE) sanctuary. The S’lichot service helps us enter a reflective space as we begin to prepare ourselves for the High Holy Days just ahead. A beautiful service is conducted in our stunning candle-lit Sanctuary as […]
After morning drop-off, join Rabbi Chef Nissimmi and fellow preschool parents and caregivers for a joyful Rosh Hashanah kickoff. Through taste, story, and laughter, we’ll prepare an easy, meaningful recipe you can bring home to your own family’s table. Let’s start the year with sweetness, intention, and community. Date: Tuesday, September 16 Time: 9:15 – […]
Taste tradition with your whole self. Guided by Rabbi Nissimmi’s signature blend of warmth, humor, and depth, we’ll explore Jewish wisdom, poetry, and food through hands-on cooking and spirited conversation. Then, we’ll gather outdoors to share a kosher lunch infused with the flavors—and meaning—of the New Year. Date: Tuesday, September 16 Time: 12:00 – 2:00 PM […]
Bring a memory and a recipe to this special dinner program. Rabbi Nissimmi will demonstrate his “Rosh Hashanah Salad” alongside other dishes cooked earlier in the day, especially for you! Within this intimate conversation around the power of food in memory, Rabbi Nissimmi will share special video clips of his TV show “A Pot of […]
An evening of sweets and stories for our Israeli community, in Hebrew. Gather around the dessert table as Rabbi Nissimmi shares personal reflections from his life as a community rabbi in Jerusalem and as a Casualties Notification Officer in the IDF. Taste a little, laugh a little, and find connection through shared heritage and resilience. […]
