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Examine various facets of Jewish identity and the history of antisemitism. Explore how Jews express their identity and the pervasive impact antisemitism has on contemporary life. Leave with tools to better respond to antisemitic incidents and know your rights in a variety of settings.
Could urban Jewish cohousing be right for your family? Many Americans have a hard time imagining raising kids in an urban setting. But is an empty backyard really more nurturing to a child than people of all ages interested in their lives, ready to engage in play, projects, talk, and more? Berkeley Moshav, a growing […]
Enjoy a “fruitful” Tu B’Shvat celebration in the PJCC lobby with organic produce in honor of the Seven Species of the Land of Israel! Samples of Rafael’s barley soup will be served mid-day, and Israeli boutique wines will bring us into a Shabbat “Happy Hour” feel. Learn about the mystical meaning of these fruits as […]
Join our Virtual Information Session to learn how you can be a part of the Peninsula-Palo Alto Delegation to JCC Maccabi Games, July 28-August 2, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan! Join thousands of Jewish athletes as they compete in the annual JCC Maccabi Games® (Ages 12–16). The Games provide a unique experience for Jewish teens to […]
Most elected officials do not understand the nuances of the local Jewish community’s connection to Israel. As the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to dominate political discussion, join JCRC to learn how to discuss this complex issue with your elected leaders. Participants will leave with the training with practical skills for responding to common issues and questions.
Join us for an enlightening webinar, “Uniting Against Antisemitism and Anti-Muslim Hate: A Leadership Approach to Confronting Hate.” In this crucial discussion, renowned experts will come together to explore effective strategies for combating bigotry and fostering unity. Through insightful and actionable perspectives, we aim to inspire a collective commitment to tolerance, understanding, and leadership in […]
Join us in studying Jewish stories that are as relevant to life today as they were when written 1,500 years ago. We will be reading short tales from the Talmud in English and use them to discuss what the Rabbis were trying to teach us about how to lead a meaningful and ethical life. No […]
JCRC Bay Area’s recent survey reflects what many of us are feeling, that antisemitism is rising in the Bay Area. Our children are not immune and are facing antisemitism in their classrooms, on the playground, and in their community. We will share best practices and guidance for talking to principals, school board members, etc. about […]
Join us for “Cultivating Hope in a Post October 7th World” on Sunday, February 25th at 2:00pm – 5:00pm. We will hear from experts who can speak to our Jewish young adult experiences here in the SF Bay Area: Amy Albertson, a Jewish advocate and educator from California who empowers young Jews to be unapologetically […]
Join us in studying Jewish stories that are as relevant to life today as they were when written 1,500 years ago. We will be reading short tales from the Talmud in English and use them to discuss what the Rabbis were trying to teach us about how to lead a meaningful and ethical life. No […]
The PJCC, along with Peninsula Temple Beth El, Congregation Beth Jacob, Peninsula Sinai Congregation and Peninsula Temple Sholom will march together to champion the values of inclusion, respect, belonging, and democracy – standing united against Antisemitism. We will be marching together at the Unity March on Sunday, March 3rd. If you would like to make a […]
Join us in studying Jewish stories that are as relevant to life today as they were when written 1,500 years ago. We will be reading short tales from the Talmud in English and use them to discuss what the Rabbis were trying to teach us about how to lead a meaningful and ethical life. No […]
