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Fred Rosenbaum—Vishniac: The Film and the Man
Virtual Program
In partnership with the East Bay International Jewish Film Festival
Vishniac, is a documentary film that captures Europe from the streets of pre-war Berlin to those of Poland and Lithuania.
Watch the film ahead of the program (online), beginning Sunday, November 10.
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Rabbi Rory Katz and Elaina Marshalek—Roots: Getting Grounded in Jewish Tradition
We are delighted to partner on this Urban Adamah program!
New to Judaism or trying to deepen your connection to Jewish practice? Join a cohort of fellow explorers to experience the Jewish fundamentals from an embodied and Earth-based perspective. Classes will combine text study, facilitated discussions, personal reflection, and embodied spiritual practices. Subjects will ... Read more
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Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan's Talmud Circle 2024-25
Virtual Program
Become a member and pay only $112.50 for this program!
The Talmud Circle is a growing, dynamic and welcoming community of adult participants engaged in modern Talmud study and active conversation. While the majority of participants are continuing students, anyone may join! No prior experience with Talmud Study is required. Curiosity, openness, and unconditional mutual regard are all one needs. ... Read more
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JCCSF
3200 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94118 + Google Map
San Francisco, CA 94118 + Google Map
Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto
3921 Fabian Way
Palo Alto, CA 94303 + Google Map
Palo Alto, CA 94303 + Google Map
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Jannie M. Dresser: Writing with Mussar (on Zoom)
Virtual Program
In partnership with Temple Sinai, Oakland
The concept of middot or “soul traits” inspires a deeper exploration of our inner lives and how we bring Jewish values into our practical daily lives. Working with this traditional Jewish ethical and spiritual practice, we will identify and create new pieces exploring our personalities and spiritual identities. No previous writing or Mussar experience required.
Mondays: October ... Read more
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Leanne Grossman: Teshuva (and More) in the Redwoods. NEW DATE, expanded topic!
NEW DATE: Sunday, Oct. 27 (same Time)
During these High Holy Days, we have an opportunity to experience the awesome redwoods in our midst through a Jewish lens. Join us for a two-hour hike through the forest reflecting on T’shuva and MORE: anticipating the rainy season - learning what the forest ecosystems of today may tell us about Jewish beliefs on nature. Moments of silence and meditation will allow is to ponder the Days of Awe each in our own way. Br... Read more
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Multiple Instructors: Friday Torah Study (on Zoom)
Virtual Program
Join the Friday Morning Torah Study Group which has been meeting for 50+ years! Every week features a different teacher from among rabbis, scholars, Jewish educators, artists, and the lay leaders with which our community is blessed. Each session begins with the week's Parasha (Torah portion) and emphasizes deep conversation and multi-faceted perspectives. We offer this program tuition-free, but ask that you please consider a donation to New Le... Read more
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Prof. Daniel Boyarin: What REALLY Happened on Simchat Beit Hasho'eva (on Zoom)
Virtual Program
Simchat Beit Hasho'eva ("The Rejoicing at the Place of Water-Drawing") takes place during Sukkot. The Talmud says: "He who has not seen the rejoicing at the Place of the Water-Drawing has never seen rejoicing in his life."
This "Water Holiday" brought thousands to the Temple courtyard for a water libation ritual followed by music and dance, burning-torch tossing, handstands, feasting, and a bit of mayhem as men and women mingled.
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Rabbi Dorothy Richman's Talmud Circle 2024-25
Virtual Program
Become a member and pay only $112.50 for this program!
The Talmud Circle is a growing, dynamic and welcoming community of adult participants engaged in modern Talmud study and active conversation. While the majority of participants are continuing students, anyone may join! No prior experience with Talmud Study is required. Curiosity, openness, and unconditional mutual regard are all one needs. ... Read more
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Bradley Burston & Dina Kraft: After Nasrallah and Iran's Attack, What Now?
Virtual Program
Part 8 of October 7th & the Israel-Gaza War: Behind and Beyond the News
Nearly every day the situation in Israel seems to take a sharp turn into uncharted territory as we approach a year since October 7th. What are the implications of the assassination of Nasrallah and much of the Hezbollah leadership? Of a possible IDF ground operation in Lebanon? How will these factors impact the hostage release and cease-fire negotiations in G... Read more
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Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan—If I Raise My Voice, Remember, I Am Only Praying: The Poetry of Alan Lew
Part of “LEHRHAUS ALEHOUSE” at Manny's in San Francisco
Are you seeking a more conversational and grounded circle to begin your process of personal contemplation this Elul? Join New Lehrhaus and Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan for our latest Lehrhaus Alehouse series! This gathering will introduce you to the lively, profound and versatile Jewish-Buddhist texts of the late, great Alan Lew, a San Francisco rabbi and the founder of the world's first Jewish meditat... Read more
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Dr. Naomi Baum & Yonatan Zeigen—The Aftermath of October 7th: How Israelis are Coping with the Ongoing Trauma (on Zoom)
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Part 7 of October 7th & the Israel-Gaza War: Behind and Beyond the News
Nearly a year since October 7th, Israelis continue to struggle with the enormity of the ongoing trauma. Hear from Dr. Naomi Baum, an Israeli psychologist and a renowned trauma and resilience expert, and Yonatan Zeigen, son of Vivian Silver, a lifelong peace activist who was murdered on October 7th in her home in Kibbutz Be'eri.
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Prof. Rachel Feldman—The Third Temple Movement: Jewish Theocracy in Israel Today (Zoom only)
Virtual Program
Over the past decade, Professor Feldman has conducted ethnographic research with theocratic activists in Jerusalem—Jewish men and women who view the rebuilding of a temple on the Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif, the renewal of animal sacrifices (discontinued for thousands of years in Judaism), and the restoration of a Jewish monarchy, as the prophesied conclusion to Zionism. Explore a revival movement gaining unprecedented support in Israel from both religious and secular politicians in the Knes... Read more
