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SUMMARY:2024 North Peninsula Scholar in Residence: Craig Taubman
DESCRIPTION:2024 North Peninsula Scholar in Residence: Craig Taubman\nFriday\, March 1 – Sunday\, March 3 \nA collaborative partnership with our North Peninsula Jewish Institutions\nWeekend 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 Beth Jacob\, an Evening Concert at Peninsula Temple Sholom\, and a Sunday morning songwriting/creative prayer workshop at Peninsula Sinai Congregation. \nFor more information\, visit our Scholar in Residence page.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/save-the-date-2024-north-peninsula-scholar-in-residence-craig-taubman/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Jewish Learning,Jewish Life,Lectures & Discussions
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SUMMARY:Biblical Women: Emerging from the Margins through Midrash (Melton Peninsula)
DESCRIPTION: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 Chief Jewish Experience Officer \nFridays\, January 19 – March 29\, 2024\n9:30 – 11:00 am\nChildcare Available.  \nDiscounts available for PJCC members and legacy donors\, as well as partner synagogues (PTBE\, CBJ\, PSC\, PTS) and enrolled Wornick Jewish Day School families. Please email jewishlife@pjcc.org or call 650.378.2743 for Promo Codes before you register.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/biblical-women-emerging-from-the-margins-through-midrash-melton-peninsula/2024-03-01/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Jewish Learning,Lectures & Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240303T123000
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SUMMARY:Unity March: Standing Together Against Antisemitism
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTogether\, we will seek to foster understanding\, connect diverse communities\, and reinforce our commitment to a safe world\, free from fear and prejudice. \nWe will meet at Millbrae BART and ride to San Francisco together. The march is set to commence at Embarcadero Plaza.  From there\, we will proceed down to Market Street\, culminating at the Civic Center (City Hall Plaza)\, where the rally will unfold. \nArrive on the BART platform at 12:15pm.  We will take the 12:32pm train to Embarcadero. \nWe look forward to walking side by side\, uniting together against antisemitism. \nRegister Here
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/unity-march-standing-together-against-antisemitism/
CATEGORIES:Count Me In: Social Impact,Jewish Life,Lectures & Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240305T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240305T200000
DTSTAMP:20250423T151937Z
CREATED:20240130T060119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T151937Z
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SUMMARY:Israel At War – A Pivotal Moment for The Middle East
DESCRIPTION:Avi Melamed’s lecture will provide a nuanced understanding of the Israel–Hamas war and its evolution since October 7. As a leading Arabic-speaking Israeli intelligence analyst\, he offers valuable insights into the current situation and the factors shaping the future and possible resolution of the conflict. Providing clarity amidst chaos\, Avi will surely deepen our knowledge and our ability to articulate the larger issues represented by this conflict. \nAvi Melamed\, a former Israeli intelligence official and senior Arab affairs advisor\, is a trilingual educator\, analyst\, and author specializing in contemporary Middle East geopolitics. \nNote: This event takes place at Peninsula Sinai Congregation (499 Boothbay Ave\, Foster City). \nAdvance registration required.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/israel-at-war-a-pivotal-moment-for-the-middle-east/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Jewish Learning,Jewish Life,Lectures & Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240306T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240306T130000
DTSTAMP:20250423T151946Z
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SUMMARY:GUG/Senior Friendship: Jewish Herbal Magic by Naomi Stein
DESCRIPTION:Which plants have Jews relied on for protection and how have they been utilized? \nJoin Naomi Stein over a cup of tea to learn about the power of herbs. She’ll share wonderous properties of the botanical world that can help with aches and ailments. \nNaomi Stein has taught through the Aquarian Minyan\, Urban Adamah and the Northern California Women’s Herbalist Symposium. She is thrilled to be serving Shoah (Holocaust) survivors through collaboration with Jewish Family and Children’s Services\, documenting their memories of Old World Jewish healing and foodways. She serves on the Sacred Land committee of Kehilla Community Synagogue\, which infuses gardening with a sense of place and holy intention. This group is relandscaping the grounds with plants that are either Native or significant to Jewish Ethnobotany\, striving to reduce our carbon footprint by growing the plants which we utilize for ritual and celebration.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/gug-senior-friendship-jewish-herbal-magic-by-naomi-stein/
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240308T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240308T100000
DTSTAMP:20250423T151828Z
CREATED:20231206T093354Z
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SUMMARY:Biblical Women: Emerging from the Margins through Midrash (Melton Peninsula)
DESCRIPTION: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 Chief Jewish Experience Officer \nFridays\, January 19 – March 29\, 2024\n9:30 – 11:00 am\nChildcare Available.  \nDiscounts available for PJCC members and legacy donors\, as well as partner synagogues (PTBE\, CBJ\, PSC\, PTS) and enrolled Wornick Jewish Day School families. Please email jewishlife@pjcc.org or call 650.378.2743 for Promo Codes before you register.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/biblical-women-emerging-from-the-margins-through-midrash-melton-peninsula/2024-03-08/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Jewish Learning,Lectures & Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240311T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240311T123000
DTSTAMP:20250423T151937Z
CREATED:20240127T071205Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: What Talmud Stories Tell Us About Life with Aviv Siegel
DESCRIPTION: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 prior knowledge is necessary; you can join one or all sessions. Bring your lunch and join our discussion group. \nClass Dates: Mondays\, February 12\, February 26\, March 11\, March 25\, April 15\, and May 13 • 12:15–1:30 pm \nSign up here.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/lunch-learn-what-talmud-stories-tell-us-about-life-with-aviv-siegel/2024-03-11/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Jewish Learning,Jewish Life,Lectures & Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240312T140000
DTSTAMP:20250423T151945Z
CREATED:20240209T051610Z
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SUMMARY:Food For Thought: Catskill Carnival
DESCRIPTION:Born into the carnival life of a Borscht Belt Catskills hotel family\, Bart A. Charlow\, has never let the ordinary constrain him. From professional photography to painting he has always set his creativity free\, now entering into the realm of authorship. His first book\, A Catskill Carnival\, is a memoir of his early years in a unique setting\, coming to terms with it and cherishing its life lessons.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/food-for-thought-catskill-carnival/
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240312T200000
DTSTAMP:20250423T151938Z
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SUMMARY:Avi Melamed (Presentation in Hebrew)
DESCRIPTION:Avi Melamed\, a former Israeli intelligence official and senior Arab affairs advisor\, is a trilingual educator\, analyst\, and author specializing in contemporary Middle East geopolitics. \nHe will be presenting to Israelis\, in Hebrew\, at a private home in Foster City. \nContact jewishlife@pjcc.org for more details and the address.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/avi-melamed-presentation-in-hebrew/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Jewish Learning,Jewish Life,Lectures & Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240315T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240315T100000
DTSTAMP:20250423T151828Z
CREATED:20231206T093354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T151828Z
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SUMMARY:Biblical Women: Emerging from the Margins through Midrash (Melton Peninsula)
DESCRIPTION: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 Chief Jewish Experience Officer \nFridays\, January 19 – March 29\, 2024\n9:30 – 11:00 am\nChildcare Available.  \nDiscounts available for PJCC members and legacy donors\, as well as partner synagogues (PTBE\, CBJ\, PSC\, PTS) and enrolled Wornick Jewish Day School families. Please email jewishlife@pjcc.org or call 650.378.2743 for Promo Codes before you register.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/biblical-women-emerging-from-the-margins-through-midrash-melton-peninsula/2024-03-15/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Jewish Learning,Lectures & Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240319T220000
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CREATED:20231213T062236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T151834Z
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SUMMARY:Tech Class: Managing Backups
DESCRIPTION:Imagine losing your computer or phone and all the data on it. How would you feel if you couldn’t recover your photos\, documents\, or contacts? That’s why you need to backup your devices regularly and securely. In this AnewVista class\, you will learn how to set up\, manage\, and verify your backups\, so you can always restore your data and memories in case of an emergency.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/tech-class-managing-backups/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Lectures & Discussions
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LOCATION:https://pjcc.org/event/tech-class-managing-backups/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240320T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240320T130000
DTSTAMP:20250423T151948Z
CREATED:20240301T100240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T151948Z
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SUMMARY:Melodies & Samba
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a Carnaval journey with enchanting harmonies and pulsating rhythms. Join Diogo Sabre\, Isabel Montiel and Carisma dancers for an afternoon filled with delightful music\, captivating dance and infectious joy!
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/melodies-samba/
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240322T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240322T100000
DTSTAMP:20250423T151828Z
CREATED:20231206T093354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T151828Z
UID:10016874-1711096200-1711101600@pjcc.org
SUMMARY:Biblical Women: Emerging from the Margins through Midrash (Melton Peninsula)
DESCRIPTION: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 Chief Jewish Experience Officer \nFridays\, January 19 – March 29\, 2024\n9:30 – 11:00 am\nChildcare Available.  \nDiscounts available for PJCC members and legacy donors\, as well as partner synagogues (PTBE\, CBJ\, PSC\, PTS) and enrolled Wornick Jewish Day School families. Please email jewishlife@pjcc.org or call 650.378.2743 for Promo Codes before you register.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/biblical-women-emerging-from-the-margins-through-midrash-melton-peninsula/2024-03-22/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Jewish Learning,Lectures & Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240325T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240325T123000
DTSTAMP:20250423T151937Z
CREATED:20240127T071205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T151937Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: What Talmud Stories Tell Us About Life with Aviv Siegel
DESCRIPTION: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 prior knowledge is necessary; you can join one or all sessions. Bring your lunch and join our discussion group. \nClass Dates: Mondays\, February 12\, February 26\, March 11\, March 25\, April 15\, and May 13 • 12:15–1:30 pm \nSign up here.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/lunch-learn-what-talmud-stories-tell-us-about-life-with-aviv-siegel/2024-03-25/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Jewish Learning,Jewish Life,Lectures & Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240325T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240325T153000
DTSTAMP:20250423T152002Z
CREATED:20240323T001023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T152002Z
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SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About It: Virtual Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Meet for a lively discussion about topical events. All opinions are welcome\, creating a forum for stimulating and thought-provoking conversations led by David Nigel & Jon Levinson. Takes place via Zoom. Please register using this link.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/lets-talk-about-it-virtual-discussion-group-2-2-2-2/2024-03-25/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Lectures & Discussions,Virtual Programs
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LOCATION:https://pjcc.org/event/lets-talk-about-it-virtual-discussion-group-2-2-2-2/2024-03-25/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240329T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240329T100000
DTSTAMP:20250423T151828Z
CREATED:20231206T093354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T151828Z
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SUMMARY:Biblical Women: Emerging from the Margins through Midrash (Melton Peninsula)
DESCRIPTION: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 Chief Jewish Experience Officer \nFridays\, January 19 – March 29\, 2024\n9:30 – 11:00 am\nChildcare Available.  \nDiscounts available for PJCC members and legacy donors\, as well as partner synagogues (PTBE\, CBJ\, PSC\, PTS) and enrolled Wornick Jewish Day School families. Please email jewishlife@pjcc.org or call 650.378.2743 for Promo Codes before you register.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/biblical-women-emerging-from-the-margins-through-midrash-melton-peninsula/2024-03-29/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Jewish Learning,Lectures & Discussions
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