Food for Thought: Jews, Schmaltz, and Crisco in the Age of Industrial Food
Discover how Crisco’s early “truly kosher” campaign transformed Jewish cooking and redefined who holds authority in the modern Jewish kitchen.


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Discover how Crisco’s early “truly kosher” campaign transformed Jewish cooking and redefined who holds authority in the modern Jewish kitchen.
The book follows the life of Julia Child, tracing her unexpected path during World War II as she became involved in the secret intelligence world in Asia, an experience that […]
Explore how Jewish music evolves from ancient chant to modern hip-hop in this four-week journey led by Rabbi Laurie Matzkin, PJCC’s Chief Jewish Experience Officer.
Discover the joy of learning Hebrew in an engaging in-person class led virtually by an instructor from Israel.
Explore how Jewish music evolves from ancient chant to modern hip-hop in this four-week journey led by Rabbi Laurie Matzkin, PJCC’s Chief Jewish Experience Officer.
Explore how Jewish music evolves from ancient chant to modern hip-hop in this four-week journey led by Rabbi Laurie Matzkin, PJCC’s Chief Jewish Experience Officer.
Experience a one-of-a-kind weekend with nationally touring Jewish country artist Joe Buchanan at Peninsula Temple Sholom, where Americana meets Torah in soulful, boot-stomping music meant to be felt from start to finish.
Discover the joy of learning Hebrew in an engaging in-person class led virtually by an instructor from Israel.
Explore how Jewish music evolves from ancient chant to modern hip-hop in this four-week journey led by Rabbi Laurie Matzkin, PJCC’s Chief Jewish Experience Officer.
Our Israeli friend Rabbi Chef Nissimmi is swinging by for a visit in honor of Tu B’Shvat! He’ll demo some deliciously interesting strawberry recipes as we celebrate fruit in the […]
Celebrate Tu B’Shvat with Rabbi Laurie at Ma’alot Farms, enjoying a joyful morning of hands-on farm exploration, nature learning, and Jewish-themed fun in the scenic hills of Los Gatos.
Discover the joy of learning Hebrew in an engaging in-person class led virtually by an instructor from Israel.