- Pacific Time Series
Dr. Rivka Amado: Ladino History, Culture, Music & Language (In person only)
In partnership with Sha'ar Zahav
After over two thousand years of Jewish life in the Iberian Peninsula, the Jews were expelled from Spain in 1492. Most of them, known as the Sephardim (“Sepharad” is Spain in Hebrew), left with only two types of possessions: their language—Ladino—and their music. This program explores Ladino culture: its historical account, language and music found in ballads, lyrical songs (cantikas), c... Read more
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- Pacific Time Series
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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Register ➜Cost: $60.0041 spaces open
- Pacific Time
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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Register for this Program Cost: $10.00
