Event Calendar

Explore upcoming programs, classes, and events for all ages—stay active, connect with others, and find meaningful moments at PJCC every day.

Food For Thought: What Is Israeli Cuisine?

Food is essential to human existence, and people from all cultures engage in acquiring, preparing, and consuming it daily. Israeli food encompasses more than just popular items like falafel, hummus, schnitzel, and Bamba. By taking an anthropological perspective, Dr. Azri Amram will explore how food and eating habits reflect Israeli society and culture. Additionally, he […]

Food For Thought: The Real Heroines of Sephardic Culture

Sephardic women have played a heroic role in keeping their culture alive. Thanks to their unshakable commitment and determination, Sephardic women were at the center of the recovery process after expulsions and exiles, and managed to not only keep the traditions and customs alive but thriving. In this enlightening new program, Professor Rivka Amado, a […]

P2P: To Do List – Personal Growth and Life Coaching

Join Glen as he describes the most important life lesson from 7 of the leading books on personal growth and well-being. He will help you see how you can gain the benefits of these lessons and provide you with a roadmap for achieving your goals. Glen Ford is an experienced coach who has led & […]

Wellness: From Oy to Joy

Do you want to experience more joy in your life as you age? Join Shulamit Sofia, your guide to a happier, healthier and more meaningful eldering process, as she presents her book “From Oy to Joy”.  Shulamit Sofia is a modern elder with many decades of therapeutic experience in supporting others. She has a BA […]

Get Up & Go/Beth El Senior Friendship Club: Gratitude and You

In Judaism, the middah (Jewish value) of hakarat hatov is used to emphasize the importance of recognizing the amazing things we have in our lives. In this workshop, participants will explore the science of gratitude, its connection to Judaism, and will get the opportunity to engage in gratitude practices that they can use at home […]

Supporting Kids with Anxiety

Anxiety and depression are prevalent right now for our kids. Drawing on the principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and personal experience with children struggling with depression and anxiety, this workshop for parents and caregivers will focus on helpful – potentially life-saving – tools and language for our youth. Join us this Mental Health Awareness […]

Food For Thought: The U.S. Supreme Court – Crisis of Legitimacy?

The U.S. Supreme Court currently displays historic levels of public disapproval. The Court also sits in the center of the current battle by the Trump administration to reshape our separation of powers system. Have we reached a tipping point for our political institutions generally, and for the Court specifically? I will discuss contemporary findings by […]

P2P (Peer to Peer): The Incomparable George Gershwin

Join Deborah Kohn for a discussion of the music and life of one of the most significant and popular American composers of all time: George Gershwin. Even though Gershwin wrote primarily for the Broadway musical theater of the 1920s and 30s, his orchestral and piano compositions, such as Rhapsody in Blue, will be highlighted to […]

Free

Building Belonging: Supporting LGBTQ+ Resilience and Well-Being

It can be difficult to imagine what it’s like to see your identity regularly in the news. For the trans, nonbinary, and broader LGBTQ+ community, this is a daily reality. Now more than ever, supporting the well-being of our LGBTQ+ loved ones is essential. Join this session to explore the impact of the current moment […]

Free

Inside the Middle East | The Israel–Iran War | Context. Clarity. Insight.   

Middle East Expert Avi Melamed returns to the PJCC for a special update. When the airwaves are crowded with speculation, understanding becomes a strategic asset. This live session provides the grounded context, real-time analysis, and unbiased perspective you need to navigate the Israel–Iran war with clarity and confidence.  

Free