• (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 […]

    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. […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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
  • Fri-J: Taste of Passover

    PJCC Lobby

    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 […]

    Free
  • Celebrating Together: A PJCC Passover Lunch

    Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) 800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, CA

    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 […]