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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-2-2-2-2/2024-10-21/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Lectures & Discussions,Virtual Programs
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LOCATION:https://pjcc.org/event/lets-talk-about-it-virtual-discussion-group-2-2-2-2/2024-10-21/
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SUMMARY:Breast Cancer Awareness
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month\, come and learn “Breast Cancer Basics” from Erika Bell\, PhD\, Director of Cancer Information and Education at Bay Area Cancer Connections.  The talk will include discussion of breast cancer risk factors\, the biology of breast cancer\, how breast cancer is diagnosed and treated\, and resources for information and support. \nSpeaker:  Erika Bell As Director of Education at Bay Area Cancer Connections (BACC)\, a community-based non-profit that supports people with breast or ovarian cancer\, Erika provides health education\, personalized research\, and medical decision-making support to clients. She earned an undergraduate degree in Biology from Cornell University and a doctorate degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Biochemistry from the University of California\, San Francisco. \n 
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/breast-cancer-awareness/
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Discussions
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241028T153000
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-2-2-2-2/2024-10-28/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Lectures & Discussions,Virtual Programs
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LOCATION:https://pjcc.org/event/lets-talk-about-it-virtual-discussion-group-2-2-2-2/2024-10-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T140000
DTSTAMP:20250423T152121Z
CREATED:20241016T004014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T152121Z
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SUMMARY:Saved by Art: Angel Island Immigration Station and its Modern Relevance
DESCRIPTION:Art\, whether visual\, aural\, or language-based\, offers a window to empathy much needed in conversations of immigration. Join Danielle Wetmore\, Director of Education at Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation\, to learn how art saved the Immigration Station on Angel Island along with making past to present connections with the history of immigration to the United States. We will explore themes of community\, exclusion\, resilience\, and protest through the lenses of art and immigration.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/saved-by-art-angel-island-immigration-station-and-its-modern-relevance/
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241104T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241104T110000
DTSTAMP:20250423T152058Z
CREATED:20240905T035444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T152058Z
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SUMMARY:Book Discussion: “The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store”  by James McBride
DESCRIPTION:In 1972\, when workers in Pottstown\, Pennsylvania\, were digging the foundations for a new development\, the last thing they expected to find was a skeleton at the bottom of a well. Who the skeleton was and how it got there were two of the long-held secrets kept by the residents of Chicken Hill\, the dilapidated neighborhood where immigrant Jews and African Americans lived side by side and shared ambitions and sorrows. Chicken Hill was where Moshe and Chona Ludlow lived when Moshe integrated his theater and where Chona ran the Heaven & Earth Grocery Store. When the state came looking for a deaf boy to institutionalize him\, it was Chona and Nate Timblin\, the Black janitor at Moshe’s theater and the unofficial leader of the Black community on Chicken Hill\, who worked together to keep the boy safe.As these characters’ stories overlap and deepen\, it becomes clear how much the people who live on the margins of white\, Christian America struggle and what they must do to survive. When the truth is finally revealed about what happened on Chicken Hill and the part the town’s white establishment played in it\, McBride shows us that even in dark times\, it is love and community—heaven and earth—that sustain us.Bringing his masterly storytelling skills and his deep faith in humanity to The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store\, James McBride has written a novel as compassionate as Deacon King Kong and as inventive as The Good Lord Bird. \nRegister Here
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/book-discussion-the-heaven-and-earth-grocery-store-by-james-mcbride/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning,Lectures & Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241104T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241104T153000
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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-2-2-2-2/2024-11-04/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Lectures & Discussions,Virtual Programs
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LOCATION:https://pjcc.org/event/lets-talk-about-it-virtual-discussion-group-2-2-2-2/2024-11-04/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241106T120000
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DTSTAMP:20250423T152120Z
CREATED:20241011T021359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T152120Z
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SUMMARY:Get Up & Go/Beth El Senior Friendship: Chair-Based Gyrokinesis ®
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a gentle\, fluid workout that improves flexibility\, strength\, and vitality—all while seated. \nWhat is Gyrokinesis®?Gyrokinesis® is a unique exercise system combining elements of yoga\, tai chi\, dance\, and Pilates. With rhythmic movements and controlled breathing\, this chair-based class improves mobility\, balance\, and energy flow. \nWhy Gyrokinesis®? \nWith gentle\, flowing movements that are easy on the joints\, Gyrokinesis® is perfect for seniors seeking to improve their mobility and well-being in a supportive environment. Our experienced instructor will guide you every step of the way\, ensuring you feel comfortable and confident as you move. \nMeet your instructor Fumiko Luk: Certified Pilates Instructor\, Certified Gyrokinesis Trainer. With strong background in Pilates & Gyrokinesis\, Fumiko has adjusted a gentle approach designed for Seniors. \nPlease register\, so we can plan accordingly: 650.378.2718 or dbohmerwald@pjcc.org
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/get-up-go-beth-el-senior-friendship-chair-based-gyrokinesis/
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241110T193000
DTSTAMP:20250423T152105Z
CREATED:20240916T011437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T152105Z
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SUMMARY:Judaism is About Love
DESCRIPTION:In his new book\, “Judaism is About Love\,” Rabbi Shai Held — one of the most important Jewish thinkers in America today — recovers the heart of the Jewish tradition\, offering the radical and moving argument that love belongs as much to Judaism as it does to Christianity. Whether you are well-versed in Jewish teachings or exploring them for the first time\, this transformative conversation is sure to leave you inspired and enriched. \n  \nRabbi Shai Held is President and Dean of the Hadar Institute in New York City. Rabbi Held received the prestigious Covenant Award for Excellence in Jewish Education\, and has been named multiple times to Newsweek’s list of the most influential rabbis in America and to the Forward’s list of the most prominent Jews in the world. He is the author of Abraham Joshua Heschel: The Call of Transcendence (2013) and The Heart of Torah: Essays on the Weekly Torah Portion (2017). His newest book\, Judaism is About Love\, was published in March 2024. \n  \nPJCC is honored to bring Rabbi Shai Held to the North Peninsula. \n\n\n\n\n  \nTestimonials: \n“This is a truly magnificent book\, necessary for our troubled times. Shai Held\, one of Judaism’s leading scholars and thinkers\, rebuts facile stereotypes of Judaism that contrast Jewish law with Christian love\, and demonstrates the centrality of love\, imagination\, and compassion in the Jewish tradition. In this difficult world. Held’s book should be required reading for Jews and non-Jews alike.”– Martha C. Nussbaum\, Distinguished Service Professor of Philosophy and Law\, The University of Chicago \n  \n“There are good thinkers\, there are great thinkers\, and then there are once-in-a generation thinkers like Rabbi Shai Held. Rabbi Held’s astounding and contagious knowledge of his faith\, mixed with his endlessly curious dives into and dialogue with other religious and philosophical traditions\, make him an utterly unique figure in religion and philosophy.” \n– The Rev. Dr. Patricia Lyons\, Senior Advisor to the Dean on Evangelism and Senior Lecturer in Practical Theology at Virginia Theological Seminary \n\n\n  \nPeninsula Temple Beth El1700 Alameda de las Pulgas San Mateo\, CA 94403 \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/judaism-is-about-love-3/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning,Lectures & Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241111T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241111T153000
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-2-2-2-2/2024-11-11/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Lectures & Discussions,Virtual Programs
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LOCATION:https://pjcc.org/event/lets-talk-about-it-virtual-discussion-group-2-2-2-2/2024-11-11/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241118T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241118T153000
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-2-2-2-2/2024-11-18/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Lectures & Discussions,Virtual Programs
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LOCATION:https://pjcc.org/event/lets-talk-about-it-virtual-discussion-group-2-2-2-2/2024-11-18/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241119T100000
DTSTAMP:20250423T152111Z
CREATED:20240925T045713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T152111Z
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SUMMARY:Tech Class: How to properly unsubscribe and stop robot calls
DESCRIPTION:Join AnewVista Community Services for an informative class on how to unsubscribe from unwanted communication and reduce robocalls. Learn proper unsubscribing methods\, legal protections\, and practical strategies to minimize disruptions and create a safer\, more peaceful communication experience.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/tech-class-how-to-properly-unsubscribe-and-stop-robot-calls-4-2/
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241125T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241125T153000
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-2-2-2-2/2024-11-25/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Lectures & Discussions,Virtual Programs
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LOCATION:https://pjcc.org/event/lets-talk-about-it-virtual-discussion-group-2-2-2-2/2024-11-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241202T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241202T153000
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-2-2-2-2/2024-12-02/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Lectures & Discussions,Virtual Programs
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LOCATION:https://pjcc.org/event/lets-talk-about-it-virtual-discussion-group-2-2-2-2/2024-12-02/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241203T193000
DTSTAMP:20250423T152130Z
CREATED:20241026T011804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T152130Z
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SUMMARY:Antisemitism and Our Democracy
DESCRIPTION:As we face a troubling resurgence of antisemitism\, it is increasingly vital to understand its implications not only for the Jewish community but also for the broader integrity of our democracy. To illuminate this critical connection\, we are excited to host a distinguished panel featuring three influential leaders in the field: \n\nAmy Spitalnick\, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA)\n\n\nDavid Bocarsly\, Executive Director of the Jewish Public Affairs Committee (JPAC)\n\n\nTyler Gregory\, CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC)\n\nThis important discussion is grounded in the recently published Antisemitism X Democracy Report\, which illustrates the connections between antisemitism\, other forms of bigotry\, and anti-democratic extremism. \nThe powerful ONE NATION exhibition currently on display in the PJCC gallery serves as a backdrop for this program. Offering a provocative exploration of America through the lens of contemporary artists\, this exhibit prompts essential dialogue about our nation’s past\, present\, and future\, and invites us to reflect on the state of our nation and our hopes for a just future. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/antisemitism-and-our-democracy/
CATEGORIES:Count Me In: Social Impact,Lectures & Discussions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241209T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241209T153000
DTSTAMP:20250423T152002Z
CREATED:20240323T001023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T152002Z
UID:10018277-1733754600-1733758200@pjcc.org
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-2-2-2-2/2024-12-09/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Lectures & Discussions,Virtual Programs
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LOCATION:https://pjcc.org/event/lets-talk-about-it-virtual-discussion-group-2-2-2-2/2024-12-09/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241216T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241216T153000
DTSTAMP:20250423T152002Z
CREATED:20240323T001023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T152002Z
UID:10018278-1734359400-1734363000@pjcc.org
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-2-2-2-2/2024-12-16/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Lectures & Discussions,Virtual Programs
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LOCATION:https://pjcc.org/event/lets-talk-about-it-virtual-discussion-group-2-2-2-2/2024-12-16/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241217T140000
DTSTAMP:20250423T152139Z
CREATED:20241126T002432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T152139Z
UID:10019157-1734440400-1734444000@pjcc.org
SUMMARY:Wellness: Medicare Fraud
DESCRIPTION:Join Virginia Kroger as she explains the dangers of Medicare Fraud. Learn 3 crucial steps you can take to guard your coverage and receive valuable tips and information to protect yourself from medical identity theft. \nVirginia Kroger is the community outreach coordinator for the Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program of San Mateo County (HICAP).  She helps broaden awareness about the free and unbiased counseling services HICAP provides to county residents.  As a community educator\, she makes presentations and explains the many complexities of Medicare to beneficiaries and provides tips on Medicare fraud prevention.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/wellness-medicare-fraud/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Lectures & Discussions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241223T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241223T153000
DTSTAMP:20250423T152002Z
CREATED:20240323T001023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T152002Z
UID:10018279-1734964200-1734967800@pjcc.org
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-2-2-2-2/2024-12-23/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Lectures & Discussions,Virtual Programs
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LOCATION:https://pjcc.org/event/lets-talk-about-it-virtual-discussion-group-2-2-2-2/2024-12-23/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241230T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241230T153000
DTSTAMP:20250423T152002Z
CREATED:20240323T001023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T152002Z
UID:10018280-1735569000-1735572600@pjcc.org
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-2-2-2-2/2024-12-30/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Lectures & Discussions,Virtual Programs
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LOCATION:https://pjcc.org/event/lets-talk-about-it-virtual-discussion-group-2-2-2-2/2024-12-30/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250114T140000
DTSTAMP:20250423T152146Z
CREATED:20241212T051828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T152146Z
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SUMMARY:Food For Thought: Without Jews There Would  Be No (Comic Book) Superheroes
DESCRIPTION:Superman\, Batman and the Fantastic Four were all created by young Jewish men. In fact\, almost all of the original DC and Marvel superheroes\, except Wonder Woman\, were created by Jewish writers and were drawn by Jewish artists. \nWe will discuss the many theories of why this may be true. We will consider why\, until five or ten years ago\, the comic book industry was dominated by Jewish men and women\, as writers\, artists\, pencilers and publishers. We will also look at the Jewish roots for some of these superheroes and supervillains\, and the handful of characters who are identified as Jewish today. \nRabbi Harry Manhoff was ordained at the Hebrew Union College in 1979. He has a BA from Yale\, an MAHL from HUC and a PhD in Religious Studies from the University of California at Santa Barbara. He co-authored A Place In the Tent: Intermarriage and Conservative Judaism regarding intermarriage and acceptance\, and is currently working on a new book.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/food-for-thought-without-jews-there-would-be-no-comic-book-superheroes/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Lectures & Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T140000
DTSTAMP:20250423T152149Z
CREATED:20241218T020450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T152149Z
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SUMMARY:Wellness: Advance Healthcare Directives
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this opportunity to come and learn about advanced healthcare directives and take control of your future healthcare decisions and ensure your preferences are honored when it matters most! \n  \nPREPARE is a step-by-step program developed by UCSF to help you: \n\nHave a voice in YOUR medical care\nTalk with your doctors\nGive your family and friends peace of mind\nFill out an advance directive form to put your wishes in writing\n\n  \nOSSMC: Our mission is to assure the protection of the frail and vulnerable residents in the long-term care facilities in the San Mateo County through advocacy\, direct intervention\, and education in collaboration with service providers. \n 
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/wellness-advance-healthcare-directives/
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Discussions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250128T100000
DTSTAMP:20250423T152148Z
CREATED:20241213T072116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T152148Z
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SUMMARY:A Look Inside Artists on Antisemitism III - Virtual Gallery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Meet the four curators Yona Verwer\, Hannah Eve Rothbard\, Nancy Pantirer\, and Judith Joseph\, to learn how the acclaimed exhibition Artists on Antisemitism (currently in its third iteration at the PJCC Art Gallery) came to be. The artists/curators will speak about the impetus for the show and the reaction it has received both from artists and the public. The talk will highlight a few selected works for discussion. \nYona Verwer\, Artist and Founding Director of Jewish ART Salon \nHannah Eve Rothbard\, Director of 81 Leonard Gallery \nNancy Pantirer\, Artists and Owner of 81 Leonard Gallery \nJudith Joseph\, Artist and Founding Member of Jewish Artists Collective-Chicago. \n 
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/a-look-inside-artists-on-antisemitism-iii-virtual-gallery-tour/
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T133000
DTSTAMP:20250423T152157Z
CREATED:20250109T041809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T152157Z
UID:10019238-1738152000-1738157400@pjcc.org
SUMMARY:P2P Presents: Discover the Art of Painting Outdoors 'En Plein Air'
DESCRIPTION:Discover the Art of Painting Outdoors – Free Lecture & Demonstration! \n Located in Room AB \nHave you ever admired the beauty of Impressionist landscapes and dreamed of creating your own outdoor masterpieces? Now’s your chance to explore the world of en plein air painting with a seasoned expert—absolutely free through the P2P- Peer 2 Peer Progam! \nJoin Bart Charlow\, leader of the Burlingame Plein Air Painters\, for an inspiring session where he’ll share insights from over 45 years of painting from nature. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned artist\, this event is a wonderful opportunity to learn techniques for painting from life while immersing yourself in the natural beauty around you. \nBart Charlow \nis a celebrated local artist with a wealth of experience. He has exhibited his works in numerous Bay Area shows and regularly leads a vibrant plein air painting group. \nDon’t miss this chance to enrich your artistic journey—join us and let the outdoors become your studio!
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/p2p-presents-discover-the-art-of-painting-outdoors-en-plein-air/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Art Classes,Lectures & Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250210T140000
DTSTAMP:20250423T152159Z
CREATED:20250115T080425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T152159Z
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SUMMARY:P2P Presents: Intro to Non-Fiction Story Telling
DESCRIPTION:Discover the Art of Nonfiction Storytelling \nJoin Dr. Jerry Saliman\, MD\, as he shares his journey into the world of writing after retiring from a 30-year career at Kaiser South San Francisco in 2012. From blogging for the PJCC to becoming a medical columnist for The J\, Jerry has honed his skills in nonfiction storytelling and is excited to share his insights with you. \nIn this engaging session\, Jerry will reveal key lessons from his writing experience and guide you in starting your own nonfiction writing journey. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or a curious beginner\, this is your chance to explore the craft of storytelling. \nDr. Saliman currently volunteers as an internist at the Samaritan House Medical Clinic in San Mateo and has been a contributor to The J since 2015.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/p2p-presents-intro-to-non-fiction-story-telling/
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Discussions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T130000
DTSTAMP:20250423T152220Z
CREATED:20250213T015342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T152220Z
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SUMMARY:Get Up & Go/Beth El Senior Friendship Club: Jewish Songwriters of Tin Pan Alley
DESCRIPTION:Join singer-pianist Lauren Mayer as she takes a trip through the Tin Pan Alley era of popular songs (1920s-1940s)\, where Jewish songwriters found a welcoming\, lucrative home and had a huge influence on American culture. Lauren includes some undiscovered gems and novelties\, as well as audience favorites (and you might even feel like singing along!) \nLauren Mayer is a multi-faceted entertainer – a songwriter\, singer-pianist\, music director and humorist. She is a 5-time recipient of the San Francisco Cabaret Gold Award and a phi beta kappa graduate of Yale University\, where she studied songwriting with Tony Award-winner Maury Yeston. Lauren has performed at numerous clubs\, theaters\, and organizations\, including the Peninsula Jewish Community Center\, Rhoda Goldman Plaza\, Society Cabaret\, Feinstein’s At The Niko\, and many more. \nRegister Here
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/get-up-go-beth-el-senior-friendship-club-jewish-songwriters-of-tin-pan-alley-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Concerts,Lectures & Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250225T140000
DTSTAMP:20250423T152207Z
CREATED:20250122T045558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T152207Z
UID:10019578-1740488400-1740492000@pjcc.org
SUMMARY:Wellness: Sleep Better\, Feel Better
DESCRIPTION:The Power of Sleep: A Key to Healthy Aging \nJoin Elizabeth Greenfield\, M.S.\, APRN\, IFMCP\, for an engaging discussion on the importance of quality sleep in healthy aging. Discover functional strategies to improve your sleep patterns and restore your energy. \nAbout Elizabeth GreenfieldElizabeth is a certified functional medicine practitioner with over 25 years of healthcare experience. She is passionate about helping people achieve wellness through personalized\, holistic approaches. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to enhance your well-being and vitality! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/wellness-sleep-better-feel-better/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Lectures & Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250314T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250314T110000
DTSTAMP:20250423T152229Z
CREATED:20250306T062551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T152229Z
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SUMMARY:Purim in the Lobby
DESCRIPTION:Join us for hamentaschen in the PJCC lobby on Friday\, March 14th\, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. \nCostumes are welcome but not required!
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/purim-in-the-lobby/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Jewish Life,Lectures & Discussions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250314T110000
DTSTAMP:20250423T152158Z
CREATED:20250109T043654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T152158Z
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SUMMARY:P2P Presents: Digital Inclusion & Embracing Technology
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the Power of Technology – Free Lecture for Beginners! \nFeeling uncertain about using smartphones\, computers\, or new tech? Are you worried about making mistakes or losing important information? You’re not alone—and help is here! \nJoin Sergio Grinberg for Technology in Everyday Life\, a hands-on session designed to help you confidently navigate your iPhone\, computer\, AI tools\, email\, and more. This is the perfect opportunity to learn practical tips and maximize your use of modern technology\, all in a supportive and friendly environment. \nSergio Grinberg is an experienced and passionate tech educator who has been sharing his expertise since 2017. With a background as an electronic engineer\, a master’s degree in microelectronics\, and years of experience as a startup founder and CEO in Brazil\, Sergio brings a wealth of knowledge to every session. \nDon’t let technology intimidate you—empower yourself with the skills to stay connected and make life easier. Join us and take the first step toward tech confidence!
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/p2p-presents-digital-inclusion-embracing-technology/
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Discussions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T140000
DTSTAMP:20250423T152228Z
CREATED:20250305T083349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T152228Z
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SUMMARY:Food For Thought: What Is Israeli Cuisine?
DESCRIPTION: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 will examine how food influences relationships among individuals and various groups within and outside of Israeli society\, leading to a deeper understanding of Israeli cuisine. \nDr. Azri Amram is a lecturer and researcher who specializes in the social\, cultural\, and political aspects of food and eating. He is an Israel Institute Teaching Fellow and serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Anthropology Department at the University of California\, Santa Cruz (UCSC). His primary research examines the intercultural relations between Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel within food spaces. Dr. Amram holds a Ph.D. from the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Ben Gurion University of the Negev\, as well as a Master’s degree in Public Policy from Tel Aviv University. \nRegister Here
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/food-for-thought-what-is-israeli-cuisine/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Jewish Learning,Lectures & Discussions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T140000
DTSTAMP:20250423T152229Z
CREATED:20250305T084352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T152229Z
UID:10019693-1744117200-1744120800@pjcc.org
SUMMARY:Food For Thought:  The Real Heroines of Sephardic Culture
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn this enlightening new program\, Professor Rivka Amado\, a Sephardic historian\, will explore the role of two groups of Sephardic women: those who fled Spain and Portugal after the expulsion and the conversa women who remained in the Iberian Peninsula and kept the Jewish faith in secret. Through this exploration of the role of these women in Sephardic culture\, we will gain new insights into this important segment of the Jewish community and Judaism as a whole. \nDr. Rivka Amado is a musician and lecturer specializing in Judeo-Spanish music\, culture and history with a focus on Sephardic women’s songs and spiritual experience. \nRegister Here.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/food-for-thought-the-real-heroines-of-sephardic-culture/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Jewish Learning,Lectures & Discussions
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