In Partnership with Congregation Beth El, Berkeley

The abortion debate has just reached fever pitch following the leak of the Supreme Court majority opinion suggesting the demise of Roe vs. Wade. If it is overturned, what other personal freedoms are already/will be in danger: transgender health services, gay marriage, contraception?

Explore culture, history and, of course, great food on an exciting and educational trip to Morocco, March 3-13, 2023. Rabbi Yoel Kahn will lead us on a journey to fabled cities like Casablanca, Fez and Marrakech, as well as the desert and the mountains. Jews have lived in Morocco for over two thousand years and we will engage with both the historical and contemporary Jewish sites and community.

We will begin with an overview of the history of Mexico from the Olmec to Aztec pre-colonial cultures, through the Spanish occupation, and on to the birth and growth of the independent state. Along the way, we’ll discover how space archaeology is revealing dozens of ancient Mexican sites previously unknown; how Church and State have struggled for control under Spain and later independence; and Mexico’s complex relationship with the United States.

In partnership with Sha'ar Zahav

Presented by The Herman P. and Sophia Taubman Chair in Jewish Studies in partnership with the Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, and the Jewish studies program at UC Berkeley 

In partnership with Osher Marin JCC and Temple Sinai

• Introduces the command and infinitive verb forms
• Begins to cover the remaining Hebrew verb patterns
• Increased focus on reading more complex Prayerbook and Biblical texts
• Continues to explore aspects of the Hebrew Bible and its world

Covering the last chapters of Prayerbook Hebrew the Easy Way, this class continues the exploration of Hebrew grammar and builds a stronger vocabulary using a text provided by instructor.

In partnership with JFCS-East Bay

What are the scope, characteristics, and needs of those facing poverty and economic insecurity in the Bay Area Jewish community? What is our East Bay Jewish community doing to meet those needs?