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SUMMARY:From Pain Towards Hope: A Musical Journey Since October 7th
DESCRIPTION:This October 7th commemoration will bring the North Peninsula Jewish community together for a shared musical journey led by Israeli-American singer and educator Gilad Paz.  \nDrawing on a life lived between Israel and the United States\, Gilad uses Israeli music\, storytelling\, and communal singing to connect people across backgrounds and generations. Shaped by reflections from our own community\, the evening will move through memory\, grief\, resilience\, and hope. More than a performance\, it is designed to strengthen connection to Israel\, Jewish culture\, and one another. \n\nQuestions? Email jewishlife@pjcc.org
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/from-pain-towards-hope-a-musical-journey-since-october-7/
LOCATION:Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School\, 800 Foster City Boulevard\, Foster City\, CA\, 94404
CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning,Jewish Life,Lectures & Discussions,North Peninsula Jewish Collaboration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T201500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T213000
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SUMMARY:S’lichot Service: A North Peninsula Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Learning Session in-person only at 6:45 PM – Before our S’lichot service\, all are invited to join Rabbi Rebecca for learning and conversation about the season’s themes of repentance and reflection. \nEvening Service in-person at 8:15 PM – Join with your North Peninsula clergy a moving Havdalah\, followed by a reflective service in the PTBE sanctuary. The S’lichot service helps us enter a reflective space as we begin to prepare ourselves for the High Holy Days just ahead.  \nA beautiful service is conducted in our stunning candle-lit Sanctuary as we enact a ritual of transition\, changing our Torah mantles to their ‘holiday whites’ and hearing the moving\, compelling call of the shofar. \n\nVirtual options available here
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/slichot-service-a-north-peninsula-collaboration-2026/
LOCATION:Peninsula Temple Beth El\, 1700 Alameda de las Pulgas\, San Mateo\, CA\, 94403
CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning,Jewish Life,North Peninsula Jewish Collaboration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T210000
DTSTAMP:20260710T181129Z
CREATED:20260710T181001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T181129Z
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SUMMARY:Rabbis' Roundtable: What Do We Mean by “We”?
DESCRIPTION:Collective Identity and Responsibility in the High Holiday Liturgy \nEnter the High Holiday season in community as our North Peninsula clergy leaders gather in conversation and reflection. The High Holiday liturgy is often written in the plural\, inviting us to reflect\, return\, seek repair\, and take responsibility together. This year’s Rabbis’ Roundtable explores how we belong\, how we are accountable to one another\, and how we remain in community even across disagreement. \nPlease join us for a light reception hosted by our Development Team beginning at 6:45pm\, followed by the panel at 7:30pm.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/rabbis-roundtable-what-do-we-mean-by-we/
LOCATION:Wornick Ulam Gadol
CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning,Jewish Life,Lectures & Discussions,North Peninsula Jewish Collaboration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T140000
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SUMMARY:October 7th Commemoration: From Trauma to Resilience — Community Leadership After Tragedy
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Peninsula Jewish Collaboration for a gathering to honor the impact of October 7. \nThis will be a special evening with Dr. Sarale Shadmi-Wortman\, founder and CEO of the Varda Institute. Drawing on her direct experience with the Hostage Forum and communities across Israel\, Dr. Shadmi-Wortman will share how families and communities are finding strength\, rebuilding\, and leading in the aftermath of tragedy. \nElements of ritual such as song and prayer will frame the evening at the beginning and end of the presentation. \nOptional donation of $18 to the Varda Institute will be welcomed; QR code given at the event. \nCosponsors: Peninsula Sinai Congregation\, PJCC\, North Peninsula Jewish Collaboration\, Wornick Jewish Day School \n\nLocation: Peninsula Sinai Congregation (499 Boothbay Avenue Foster City\, CA 94404) \nCost: Free (Optional Donation of $18) \n 
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/october-7th-commemoration-from-trauma-to-resilience-community-leadership-after-tragedy/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning,Jewish Life,North Peninsula Jewish Collaboration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T140000
DTSTAMP:20250903T231652Z
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SUMMARY:Digesting Grief: Love\, Loss & the New Year with Rabbi Chef Nissimmi
DESCRIPTION:As we enter a season of reflection\, Rabbi Nissimmi invites us into a brave conversation about love\, grief\, and holding memories through food. With moving stories from his post–October 7th work as a community rabbi and IDF Casualties Officer\, plus clips from his acclaimed TV series\, we’ll explore how meals can hold space for both heartbreak and healing. This evening will feed both heart and mind. \n  \n\nDate: Wednesday\, September 17 \nTime: 7:30 – 9:00 PM \nLocation: Congregation Beth Jacob (Redwood City) with North Peninsula Jewish Collaboration \nCost: Free \nThis event is for adults only. Questions? Contact Jewish Life at jewishlife@pjcc.org. 
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/digesting-grief-love-loss-the-new-year-with-rabbi-chef-nissimmi/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Holidays & Celebrations,Jewish Learning,Jewish Life,North Peninsula Jewish Collaboration,Rabbi Chef Nissimmi
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T010000
DTSTAMP:20250828T044929Z
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SUMMARY:Peninsula Jewish Community Annual Golf Classic
DESCRIPTION:The Peninsula Jewish Community Golf Classic Committee invites you to join us for our annual golf tournament including breakfast and lunch on Sunday\, September 14\, 2025 at the scenic and challenging Crystal Springs Golf Course in Burlingame. \nThis event is a joint effort of members of four Peninsula congregations – Peninsula Temple Beth El\, Peninsula Temple Sholom\, Peninsula Sinai Congregation\, and Congregation Beth Jacob as well as the support of the Peninsula Jewish Community Center. \nWe are\, once again\, dedicated to meeting two goals: (1) Building community through the shared experience of a golf tournament and lunch\, and (2) addressing food insecurity in our community. \nThis year\, through a fund-a-need in support of the Jewish Family and Children’s Services Food Bank\, at a minimum we hope to cover the annual cost of providing fresh produce\, milk\, and eggs to elders and Holocaust survivors when they visit the San Mateo Food Bank. To learn more about the JFCS Food Bank\, click here. All net proceeds from the Classic will be directed to JFCS. Please note that our entry fees have always been set at a “break-even” level covering golf and lunch and do not add any meaningful amount to our fundraising effort. \nCHANGES THIS YEAR: This year we are focused on our fund-a-need. Based on feedback from players\, we are continuing our popular live auction with a limited number of high-value items\, but we are eliminating the tedious raffle\, small item live auction\, and silent auction. Instead\, we are asking you to support our fund-a-need when you register rather than waiting until the day of the tournament. Your generous contribution will help raise valuable funds for the JFCS Food Bank while minimizing interruptions to our social time after your round of golf. And\, as a thank you for your early participation\, when you donate during your registration you will receive a valuable mulligan for your foursome. \nWhether you are a golfer or just want to make a donation to support the JFCS Food Bank\, please follow this link to our registration page\, which details the various opportunities available. \n\nTime: 8:00 AM \nDate: Sunday\, Sept 14th \nLocation: Crystal Springs Golf Course – 6650 Golf Course Dr\, Burlingame\, CA 94010
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/golf-classic-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Adult,Fundraising,North Peninsula Jewish Collaboration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T141500
DTSTAMP:20250823T024009Z
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SUMMARY:S’lichot Service: A North Peninsula Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Join your North Peninsula clergy for a moving Havdalah\, followed by a reflective service in the Peninsula Temple Beth El (PTBE) sanctuary. The S’lichot service helps us enter a reflective space as we begin to prepare ourselves for the High Holy Days just ahead. \nA beautiful service is conducted in our stunning candle-lit Sanctuary as we enact a ritual of transition\, changing our Torah mantles to their ‘holiday whites’ and hearing the compelling call of the shofar. \nIn person at Peninsula Temple Beth El in San Mateo & on Zoom \n\nTime: 8:15 – 9:15 PM \nDates: Saturday\, September 13th \nLocation: Hybrid – Peninsula Temple Beth El & Virtual \nCost: Free
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/slichot-service-a-north-peninsula-collaboration-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Holidays & Celebrations,Jewish Learning,Jewish Life,North Peninsula Jewish Collaboration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250904T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250904T113000
DTSTAMP:20250816T052157Z
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SUMMARY:Rabbis' Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Slichah & Teshuvah: The Alchemy of Apology and Forgiveness\nEnter the High Holiday season in community as our North Peninsula clergy explore these themes through conversation and reflection. \n\nRabbi Nat Ezray\, Congregation Beth Jacob\nRabbi Julia Berg\, Peninsula Temple Sholom\nRabbi Moshe Heyn\, Coastside Jewish Community\nRabbi Lisa Kingston\, Peninsula Temple Beth El\nRabbi Laurie Matzkin\, Peninsula Jewish Community Center\nRabbi Cantor Doron Shapira\, Peninsula Sinai Congregation\n\n6:30 PM: Light reception in the Preschool garden hosted by the PJCC Development Committee\n7:15 PM: Program commences inside Preschool Multi Purpose Room\n  \nAdvance registration appreciated. Free to the community. \nYou might consider reading one of two books that speak to these themes: \n\nThis Is Real and You are Completely Unprepared – Rabbi Alan Lew\nRepentance and Repair – Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 6:30 PM \nDate: Thursday\, September 4th \nLocation: PJCC Preschool \nCost: Free | Registration Appreciated
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/rabbis-roundtable-2/
LOCATION:Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC)\, 800 Foster City Blvd\, Foster City\, CA\, 94404
CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning,Jewish Life,Lectures & Discussions,North Peninsula Jewish Collaboration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T140000
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SUMMARY:Tisha B'Av Observance
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Congregation Beth Jacob as part of the North Peninsula Jewish collaboration as we read the Book of Eicha and participate in rituals connected to the observance of Tisha B’Av (the Ninth of Av)\, a day of mourning and fasting. \nThere will be thoughts shared by area rabbis between 8:00 – 8:30 PM\, followed by Evening service\, Havdalah\, and chanting of Eicha. \nHonoring different observant levels in our community: please note that for those for whom Shabbat does not end until 9:15 PM – there will be an evening service and reading of Eicha at Peninsula Sinai Congregation in Foster City at 9:15 PM. \n\nTime: 8:00 PM \nDate: Saturday\, August 2 \nLocation: Congregation Beth Jacob \nCost: Free | No registration required. \nMore info here.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/tisha-bav-observance/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Holidays & Celebrations,Jewish Learning,Jewish Life,North Peninsula Jewish Collaboration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T164500
DTSTAMP:20250423T152157Z
CREATED:20250107T122202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T152157Z
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SUMMARY:Yom HaShoah Observance
DESCRIPTION:Join your North Peninsula Jewish Community for a powerful program commemorating Yom HaShoah. This program will guide attendees through a journey of mourning and learning as we remember the victims of the Holocaust. Through meaningful ceremony\, interactive discussions\, and insightful educational sessions\, we will honor the memory of those who perished and ensure that their stories are never forgotten. Don’t miss this opportunity to come together as a community to mourn\, reflect\, learn and grow as we pay tribute to all that was lost in the Shoah. \n\n\n\nKindly register HERE so we can plan for attendance numbers. \n\n\n\nContact JewishLife@pjcc.org for information.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/yom-hashoah-observance/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life,North Peninsula Jewish Collaboration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250323T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250323T110000
DTSTAMP:20250423T152236Z
CREATED:20250312T212819Z
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SUMMARY:Israel Solidarity Mission - Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Community Solidarity Mission Information Session! Explore the possiblity of travel to Israel this summer. \nLearn more about this special opportunity to travel to Israel in June 2025 to bear witness and show support to the People of Israel. Trip highlights include visits to Kibbutz Be’eri\, Sderot\, and the Nova Festival site\, hands-on volunteering in agriculturalfields and to assist in assebling food donation packages\, a tour of Magen David Adom’s national blood center\, Shabbat in Jerusalem\, and more. We will hear stories of heroism and resilience\, gain an understanding of Israel’s current realities and challenges\, and support healing and rebuilding. \nThe Community Solidarity Mission is organized by Peninsula Sinai Congregation and will be led by Rabbi/Cantor Doron Shapira. We welcome adults and mature teens traveling with their parents from across the North Peninsula\, Bay Area\, and beyond. \nPlease contact Roxanne for more information: rcohen@pjcc.org. \nA detailed flyer for the trip and FAQs can be found here.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/israel-solidarity-mission-information-session-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning,Jewish Life,North Peninsula Jewish Collaboration,Trips & Excursions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250225T200000
DTSTAMP:20250423T152206Z
CREATED:20250122T042820Z
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SUMMARY:Screams Before Silence
DESCRIPTION:Screams Before Silence: A Documentary Screening \nJoin us for Screams Before Silence\, a 60-minute presenter-led documentary film. Sheryl Sandberg\, former COO of Meta and founder of LeanIn.org\, interviews eyewitnesses\, released hostages\, first responders\, medical and forensic experts\, and survivors of the Hamas massacres. \nFollowing the screening\, a discussion will be led by Naomi Tucker\, Founding Executive Director of Shalom Bayit. \n  Location: Peninsula Temple Beth El\, San Mateo  Registration: Kindly register in advance. \nWe look forward to your participation in this important event.  \n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/screams-before-silence/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life,North Peninsula Jewish Collaboration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250122T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250122T180000
DTSTAMP:20250423T152206Z
CREATED:20250122T043913Z
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SUMMARY:JCC Maccabi Games Information Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our Virtual Info Night on Wednesday\, January 22 from 6:00–7:00 PM. Sign up for our Interest List below to receive a Zoom link prior to the presentation. \nFor more information about the JCC Maccabi Games\, visit JCC Maccabi Games. 
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/jcc-maccabi-games-information-night/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:North Peninsula Jewish Collaboration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241121T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241121T193000
DTSTAMP:20250423T152055Z
CREATED:20240821T022634Z
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SUMMARY:Inside The Middle East: Navigating Through the Storm to the Horizon's Edge
DESCRIPTION:Avi Melamed returns to the North Peninsula with fresh insights\, building upon last year’s impactful visit. \nAs the Middle East navigates a storm of unprecedented challenges\, we stand at a pivotal juncture that will define the future of Israel\, the Palestinians\, and the entire region. In this critical briefing\, we will delve deep into the forces driving these turbulent times\, unravel the intricate complexities beneath the surface\, and assess the far-reaching implications for both the region\, and the world. By connecting the dots between past and present and all figures and forces\, we’ll guide you from the eye of the storm to the horizon’s edge\, offering clarity and context to help you navigate the rapidly unfolding events. \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. Avi’s latest book “Inside The Middle East: Entering a New Era” has garnered global praise\, including from the Arab world. In May 2023\, ITME launched “The Seam Line\,” a documentary series offering a unique perspective on the Jerusalem conflict and uncovering lesser-explored human dimensions of the Israeli-Palestinian issue within the broader Middle East context. \nHosted at Peninsula Sinai Congregation \n6:30 PM Reception \n7-8:30 PM Program \n_________ \nAbout Avi Melamed\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. Avi’s latest book Inside The Middle East: Entering a New Era has garnered global praise\, including from the Arab world. In May 2023\, ITME launched “The Seam Line\,” a documentary series offering a unique perspective on the Jerusalem conflict and uncovering lesser-explored human dimensions of the Israeli-Palestinian issue within the broader Middle East context. \nHe has also founded a robust website\, Inside The Middle East: Intelligence Perspectives [ITME]\, which reaches millions around the world with articles\, videos\, media interviews\, and more. \nWatch his recent four-part online series\, “Israel at War\,” presented by the PJCC. \n\nAt the PJCC\, we believe that respecting and supporting diverse Jewish opinions\, beliefs\, and practices is what makes us a strong and vital Jewish community. \nThe PJCC is proud to be a part of the Koret Initiative on Jewish Peoplehood. We are honored to present this program through the Taube Center for Jewish Peoplehood at the PJCC.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/inside-the-middle-east-navigating-through-the-storm-to-the-horizons-edge/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning,Jewish Life,North Peninsula Jewish Collaboration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241007T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241007T120000
DTSTAMP:20250423T152109Z
CREATED:20240919T033958Z
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SUMMARY:Reflections on October 7th: Meditations through Media
DESCRIPTION:Reflections on October 7th: Meditations through Media \n Facilitated by Oded Liphshitz  \nPJCC Classroom A/B \nSchedule of Offerings \n9:00 AM – Hostage Square Virtual Tour \nTake a virtual tour through Hostage Square\, the plaza in front of the Tel Aviv Art Museum\, where Israelis have gathered since October 7th to honor those missing and held hostage. This live session will guide us through the evolving art installations and emotional landscape of this important gathering place. \n9:45 AM – Responses to October 7th in Israeli Music and Art \nExplore how Israeli musicians have responded to the events of October 7th by expressing grief\, hope\, and resilience\, through videos of their work and performances. We will also witness some deeply moving artistic responses by Shoshka\, a beloved Israeli visual artist grappling with \nthe emotional toll of October 7th through creative expression. \n10:15 AM – Get Out\, Look Screening & Conversation \nWitness the premiere of this powerful piece of video art by our own Oded Liphshitz. \nA 15-minute visual representation of a haunting poem about October 7th\, from the perspective of someone holding the door of their Safe Room shut. Witness the inner struggle of fear\, loss\, and uncertainty while anxiously anticipating what chaos lies beyond the door. \nSecond Round: \n11:00 AM – Hostage Square Virtual Tour \nIf you missed the morning session\, join this repeat virtual walk through Hostage Square to understand the collective grief and creative resilience shown in the evolving art installations. \n11:30 AM – Artistic Responses to October 7th in Music \nA second opportunity to experience the powerful ways music has been used to process and reflect on the tragedy of October 7th. \n12:00 PM – Get Out\, Look Second Screening \nA repeat showing of Get Out\, Look\, offering another chance to experience this visceral artistic interpretation of the October 7th events\, followed by a talk-back with Oded about his film. \n12:45 PM – Yizkor Video and Final Reflections \nConclude with a Yizkor memorial video and final reflections as we honor those lost and grapple with the lasting impact of October 7th. \nThis program ends at 1:00 PM. No RSVP required – drop in as time permits in your schedule.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/reflections-on-october-7th-meditations-through-media/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life,North Peninsula Jewish Collaboration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240905T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240905T200000
DTSTAMP:20250423T152045Z
CREATED:20240725T075826Z
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SUMMARY:Rabbis' Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:The North Peninsula Jewish Collaboration PresentsRabbis’ Roundtable A Conversation withOur Community ClergyFree | Open to All \nThursdaySeptember 5\, 2024 \nWornick Jewish Day School800 Foster City Blvd.\, Foster City6:30 pmSocializing over light appetizersin the Rose Lent Rose Garden\, hostedby the PJCC Development Committee7:15 pmProgram commences inside the Ulam Gadol \nAdvance registration required; register here.
URL:https://pjcc.org/event/rabbis-roundtable/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning,Jewish Life,North Peninsula Jewish Collaboration
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