• (Scholar-in-Residence) From Me to We and Back Again: Reclaiming your Role in the Jewish People

    PJCC Group Exercise Studio (GXS)

    An evening with North Peninsula Scholar in Residence Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz Preceded by invitation-only Chai Society Dinner. To become a donor, visit pjcc.org/chai What does it really mean to belong to the Jewish people in an age that prizes individual identity? This session explores how personal purpose and collective responsibility strengthen one another—and how […]

    Free
  • (Scholar-in-Residence) Speaking of Kidneys: Organ Donation in the Age of Biotech

    PJCC Boardroom

    An afternoon with North Peninsula Scholar in Residence Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz This event will feature special guests Michele Solomon and Roxanne Cohen. Organ donation raises life-and-death questions that sit at the crossroads of medicine, technology, and Jewish ethics. This powerful and accessible conversation unpacks the moral stakes of organ donation today—and why they matter […]

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  • (Scholar-in-Residence) Hidden Costs: The Ethics Behind Everyday Purchases

    Peninsula Temple Beth El 1700 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA

    An evening with North Peninsula Scholar in Residence Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz Shabbat sermon during services, followed by reception. Every purchase tells a story—but not always the one we see on the price tag. This class pulls back the curtain on labor, environmental impact, and moral responsibility, empowering you to shop with conscience and clarity.  […]

    Free
  • (Scholar-in-Residence) Pirkei Avot: Ancient Words, Modern Messages

    Peninsula Sinai Congregation 499 Boothbay Avenue, Foster City, CA

    An afternoon with North Peninsula Scholar in Residence Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz Following Shabbat services and community luncheon. Timeless wisdom meets modern life in this fresh exploration of Pirkei Avot. Discover how these ancient teachings speak directly to today’s questions about character, leadership, and what it means to live well. Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz is […]

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  • (Scholar-in-Residence) Beyond Kosher: From Ethical Eating to Ethical Food Systems

    Congregation Beth Jacob 1550 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City, CA

    An evening with North Peninsula Scholar in Residence Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz Havdalah and dessert reception. Jewish food ethics go far beyond what’s on our plates. This session examines how kashrut, sustainability, labor rights, and justice intersect—and how our food choices can become a powerful expression of Jewish values.  Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz is a […]

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  • (Scholar-in-Residence) Ethical Technology and Truth in Public Life

    Peninsula Temple Sholom

    An morning with North Peninsula Scholar in Residence Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz This event will have a bagel brunch. Technology is reshaping how we access information, power, and truth itself. This timely discussion explores the ethical challenges of our digital age and asks what Judaism can teach us about integrity, accountability, and truth in public […]

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  • San Francisco 30th Anniversary Freedom Seder

    The Freedom Seder tradition inspires us to build bridges, foster dialogue, and take meaningful action together as we confront the complex and enduring challenges facing our Bay Area community, grounded in shared values of justice, compassion, and collective responsibility. This will be an evening dinner event. Ample Parking Available Location: Fort Mason Center, The Gateway […]

  • Silicon Valley 30th Anniversary Freedom Seder

    The Freedom Seder tradition inspires us to build bridges, foster dialogue, and take meaningful action together as we confront the complex and enduring challenges facing our Bay Area community, grounded in shared values of justice, compassion, and collective responsibility. This will be an evening dinner event. Location: Villa Ragusa, 35 S Second St, Campbell

  • Miriam’s Seder

    Peninsula Temple Beth El 1700 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA

    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.

    $25
  • Social Spark: A Taste of Passover from Around the World

    PJCC Boardroom

    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.

    Free