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Jehon Grist—Reading the Bible: Were the Biblical Philistines Israel’s Worst Nightmare or Something Else?
Virtual Program
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Long before modern Israel and the Palestinians, there were ancient Israel and the Philistines. The ancient Philistines appear in the Bible as an existential threat to Israel, suffering from a reputation given them by the Biblical writers as boorish pagans with superior military skills.
Our class will begin wit... 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)
Virtual Program
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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Rafael Medoff and Ruth Landy: Whistleblowers: Four Who Fought to Expose the Holocaust to America
Virtual Program
In partnership with the Jewish Community Library, SF
A compelling nonfiction graphic novel written by Rafael Medoff and illustrated by Dean Motter, Whistleblowers is the true story of courageous individuals who risked their careers—or their lives—to confront the unfolding Holocaust.
Author Rafael Medoff will discuss the stories captured in the book and the process of translating them into the graphic novel format. San Fran... Read more
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Rahel Musleah: Jewish Calcutta Through Music and Memory
In partnership with the Jewish Community Library, SF
Although very few Jews remain there today, Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, was the site of a thriving Jewish community. Jewish merchants and traders from present-day Iraq and Syria came to the city during the period of the British Raj, beginning in 1798. Approximately 5,000 Jews called the city home in the mid-twentieth century, but the number quickly dwindled in the aftermath of Indian independe... Read more
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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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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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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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Multiple Presenters—Living In The Presence: A Very Special Book Launch
We are honored to partner with Kehilla Synagogue in presenting a special celebration to launch Burt Jacobson's (z"l) masterwork, Living in the Presence. This event honors Rabbi Burt's 30-year journey immersing in the life and teachings of the Ba'al Shem Tov (the Besht).
The event is free. Living in the Pres... Read more
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Prof. Andrew Porwancher - The Other Time Russia Invaded Its Neighbor: The Russo-Japanese War and the Role of the Jews
Virtual Program
A petty Russian dictator launches an ill-advised war of territorial conquest against an enemy that proves impressively resilient. The year? 1904. This talk explores a historic event with deep resonance today—the Russo-Japanese War—and uncovers the surprising role of American Jews at the historic peace conference in New Hampshire.
Thursday, May 4, 4–5:30pm on Zoom
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Ken Blady: Yiddish Reading Salon (Zoom only)
Virtual Program
In partnership with KlezCalifornia
In this strictly reading and iberzetsn (translating) Yiddish class, students will have an opportunity to read various myselekh (stories), pamelekh (slowly) and mit geduld (with patience), so that even those who have only “cheder” (elementary school) level proficiency can participate and follow along. The instructor will provide PDF readers in Yiddish with English translation.
October 9–D... Read more
