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Focusing on scenes from the plays The Dybbuk and Angels in America, Oded Lipshitz leads us on a thought-provoking discussion about the role of magic in drama in times of cultural transformation. Oded Lipshitz is an Israeli playwright and director whose plays have been performed in Israel and in festivals around the world. He currently […] |
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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. |
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Thursdays, January 11 – February 1: Join us for a four-session series with Avi Melamed, who will provide expert analysis from Israel. Register and receive the zoom link here.
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Discover a captivating array of over a dozen biblical heroines, both familiar and lesser-known, as we explore classic and modern midrashic commentary. Delving into their lives and choices, this Melton course provides multiple perspectives on their roles in Jewish history and literature, portraying them as rich and complex characters. Taught By Rabbi Laurie Matzkin, PJCC […] |
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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 […] |
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Discover a captivating array of over a dozen biblical heroines, both familiar and lesser-known, as we explore classic and modern midrashic commentary. Delving into their lives and choices, this Melton course provides multiple perspectives on their roles in Jewish history and literature, portraying them as rich and complex characters. Taught By Rabbi Laurie Matzkin, PJCC […] |
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Led by Aviv Siegel, Rabbinical student at the Academy for Jewish Religion. Join us in studying Jewish stories that are as relevant to life today as they were when written 1,500 years ago. We will read short tales from the Talmud in English and use them to discuss what the Rabbis were trying to teach us […]
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Led by Aviv Siegel, Rabbinical student at the Academy for Jewish Religion. Join us in studying Jewish stories that are as relevant to life today as they were when written 1,500 years ago. We will read short tales from the Talmud in English and use them to discuss what the Rabbis were trying to teach us […]
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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 […] |
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Yukio Shimomura was born in San Francisco and was in grade school when World War II started. He will be sharing his family’s experience during the 1940’s; how Executive Order 9066 affected his family and many other Japanese who were interned in various incarceration camps in San Bruno, Tanforan racetrack and Topaz, Utah. He will […] |
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Discover a captivating array of over a dozen biblical heroines, both familiar and lesser-known, as we explore classic and modern midrashic commentary. Delving into their lives and choices, this Melton course provides multiple perspectives on their roles in Jewish history and literature, portraying them as rich and complex characters. Taught By Rabbi Laurie Matzkin, PJCC […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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From Constantinople to Barcelona, Havana, and New York, Kantika sings of the joys, hopes, and devastation experienced by twentieth-century Sephardi emigres. Rebecca Cohen’s odyssey begins amid a settled, privileged childhood embraced by generations of well-to-do Ladino speakers. It quickly devolves through loss of home, a tragic marriage, and decrease of family cohesion. Rebecca’s indomitable resilience, […]
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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 […] |
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For 75 years, JCRC has mobilized Bay Area Jews and our allies to counter antisemitism and rising hate, advance social justice, strengthen civic engagement, and ensure a combined response to critical issues we all face. JCRC exists for critical moments like the one we are in, where relationships with political entities and grassroots identity-based groups […] |
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2024 North Peninsula Scholar in Residence: Craig Taubman Friday, March 1 – Sunday, March 3 A collaborative partnership with our North Peninsula Jewish Institutions Weekend events and activities will include an afternoon presentation at the PJCC hosted by our Social Impact Committee, a PTBE Friday evening Shabbat Service, a Power Hour Morning Service at Congregation […]
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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. […] |
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Discover a captivating array of over a dozen biblical heroines, both familiar and lesser-known, as we explore classic and modern midrashic commentary. Delving into their lives and choices, this Melton course provides multiple perspectives on their roles in Jewish history and literature, portraying them as rich and complex characters. Taught By Rabbi Laurie Matzkin, PJCC […] |
