The PJCC welcomes all to take part in learning experiences that celebrate Jewish life and culture. Learn and see how Judaism’s wisdom and practices can help you live with a joyful sense of well being.
Guided Mindfulness Meditation
Mondays • 9:30 am
Note: No Meetings September 26 (Rosh Hashanah), October 3, October 10 (Sukkot), and October 17 (Simchat Torah)
Join us for meditation practice led by respected scholar and mindfulness mentor Rabbi Lavey Derby.
Meditation is an invitation to cultivate awareness of the present moment without judgment. We approach each moment with courage, curiosity, and compassion, creating space for whatever arises. As we practice, we learn to let go of the struggle with what is, to embrace ourselves and others in compassion, and to rest in the Mystery.
Registration required; email Rabbi Lavey Derby to sign up. Takes place via Zoom.
Life, It’s Complicated Ⓟ Ⓥ
Thursdays • 10:15 am
Note: No meetings September 22, September 29, October 6, November 17, and November 24
Join Rabbi Lavey in this free ongoing weekly conversation about Jewish topics of interest, Jewish perspectives on contemporary issues, and how Jewish wisdom can help us live a more meaningful life.
Attend in person or via Zoom. Registration required; email Rabbi Lavey Derby to sign up.
Aging with Kavannah (Intention): Sukkah Info Session and 4-part Fall Series
Fridays, October 14 – November 4 • 1:00 – 3:00 pm • $40 M/ $48 P
This series of four workshops enables older adults to look at their own lives in the context of Jewish learning. The series includes opportunities to get in touch with past challenges and the personal traits and resources that have helped each individual overcome them, and to utilize these traits and resources when looking toward the future. The facilitated format provides an open and accepting forum. Instructor: Honey Meir-Levi, Founder, Aging with Intention.
Registrants are invited to meet one another for a no-host lunch in the PJCC sukkah at noon on Friday, October 14, directly preceding the first session.
October 14: The Kavannah (Intentionality) of Aging
October 21: Reframing Our Lives: Forgiving Others and Ourselves
October 28: Friendship: Cultivating Nourishing Relationships
November 4: Developing Spiritual Qualities for Well-Being in Aging
Yiddish Club
Tuesdays • 11:00 am
Increase your Yiddish vocabulary, learn about Yiddish culture, and make sure the mamaloshen lives! Yiddish speakers of all levels are welcome; fluency not required. Peer led.
If you are interested in joining the virtual group, please contact Kimberly Gordon (kgordon@pjcc.org) to get the Zoom link.
