For more information about our special events or to become a sponsor, contact Diana Schnabel at 408.357.7402 or email diana@svjcc.org.
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Events at the JCC
February 2012
- Black Jew Dialogues
Saturday February 4th | 7:00pm
What's so funny about two American minorities that have slavery, the KKK, and chicken livers in common? That's what you'll find out in this extraordinary two-actor play on the history and absurdity of prejudice and racism and the power of diversity. The Black-Jew Dialogues feature Emmy-award winner Ron Jones and veteran performer Larry Jay Tish who will take you on a hysterical and poignant comedic journey. Through their dialogue the audience gains insight to the true nature of prejudice and how our inability to face our own biases separate us in ways that we may not even think about.
Cost is $15 General Admission and $10 for JCC Members, students and staff. To purchase tickets and further information please contact Lisa Ceile at 408.357.7492 or lisacg@svjcc.org. You can download a flyer here.
- Tu B’Shevat platter of grapes, olives, dates and pomegranate juice
Wednesday, February 8th | 10:00am-2:00pm
Celebrate the new year for trees by enjoying some traditional Tu B’Shevat food, served in the JCC Main Lobby.
- South Bay Teen Idol Semi-Finals
Thursday, February 9th | Doors open to public: 6:30pm; Semifinals: 7:00pm-10:00pm
Watch teen vocalists in grades 8-12 sing in the South Bay Teen Idol competition. First prize is a $2,500 scholarship. Admission to watch the semifinals is free with a canned food donation for Second Harvest Food Bank. For more information, visit the Idol web pages or contact Diana Schnabel
at diana@svjcc.org or 408.357.7402.
- Sunday Brunch & CROSSING DELANCY at the Tabard Theatre
Sunday February 19th | Noon
Join us for a fun filled afternoon starting with a lox brunch at the APJCC’s L’Chaim Café. We will then carpool to and from the Tabard Theatre for the comedy of CROSSING DELANCY. Cost includes play admission, lox brunch and carpool, $30 for APJCC Members and $35 for Non-Members. For further information and to purchase tickets please contact Fagie Rosen at 408.357.7533 or Lisa Ceile at 408.357.7492 or lisacg@svjcc.org. Space is limited so don’t delay!
You can download a flyer here.
- El Camino Hospital's Day of Dance
Saturday, February 25th | 9:00am-Noon
El Camino Hospital's Day of Dance takes place at the JCC this year. Day of Dance welcomes the entire community to dance, celebrate good health and learn about cardiovascular disease. Activities include dance demonstrations, free health screenings, individual health consultations, and educational materials, giveaways and lectures. For more information see the Day of Dance web page.
- Back to Camp / Movie Night
Sunday, February 26th | 4:00pm-7:00pm
Learn about APJCC Summer Camp and enjoy a FREE dinner and evening of family fun! Our friendly camp staff will lead some fun & exciting camp activities, followed by a free pasta dinner and a family friendly movie (Kung Fu Panda 2). This is a great chance to meet the camp staff, ask questions, and learn what’s new for 2012. For more information, contact the camp office at camp@svjcc.org or 408.357.7416.
March 2012
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RitLab (Ritual Laboratory): Purim
Thursday, March 1st | 7:00pm-9:00pm
Join the Center for Jewish Life and Learning for an art workshop exploring the themes of masks and identity. Guidance freely provided by a teaching artist and a Judaic expert. Express yourself. Free of charge, $5 suggested donation. Inspired by the series at the Contemporary Jewish Museum. For more information or to RSVP, contact the APJCC Center for Jewish Life and Learning at 408.357.7411 or cjll@svjcc.org.
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Mesibah! Family Fun Day: Purim
Monday, March 5th | 3:00pm-5:00pm
Mesibah is the Hebrew word for party! Children ages 2-10 years old and their parents or caregivers are invited to join us for a FREE party to celebrate the Jewish holiday Purim! There will be a bounce house, arts and crafts, healthy snacks, and storytime with PJ Library. For more information, contact the APJCC Center for Jewish Life and Learning at 408.357.7411 or cjll@svjcc.org.
- Hamentaschen
Thursday, March 8th | 9:00am-2:00pm
Eat, drink, and be merry this Purim with some Hamentaschen from the JCC.
- Elixir of Love for Families/The Movie
Sunday March 11th | 1:00pm
Created from San Francisco’s Opera’s production, this one hour film is the perfect way for children to learn about the magic of opera. This whimsical tale of Donizetti’s opera takes place in the beautiful setting of a Napa Valley county fair in 1915 complete with leatherhead football and a Model-T truck! The production is in English with English supertitles. Event is free and RSVP’s are requested as refreshments will be served. Please call 408.357.7492 or lisacg@svjcc.org.
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Cokie and Steve Roberts lecture
Our Haggadah: Uniting Traditions for Interfaith Families
Tuesday, March 20th | 7:30pm
Visit our lecture page for more information.
- Dinner and a Movie: The Prince of Egypt
Sunday, March 25th | 4:00pm-7:00pm
Enjoy good food while being entertained by the animated classic The Prince of Egypt. JCC members: $5 per person. Non-members: $7 per person, includes dinner. For more information, contact Lisa at 408.357.7492 or lisacg@svjcc.org.
- RitLab (Ritual Laboratory): Pesach
Thursday, March 29th | 7:00pm-9:00pm
Make your personal Judaica more meaningful by creating it yourself! Join the Center for Jewish Life and Learning for a book-binding workshop. A haggadah is the book used at Passover seders around the world to tell the story of the Exodus out of Egypt. Participants will create a beautiful supplement the Passover haggadah from a variety of art and texts. Express yourself. Free of charge, $5 suggested donation. Inspired by the series at the Contemporary Jewish Museum. This workshop will take place at the Hillel House of Hillel Silicon Valley. For more information or to RSVP, contact the APJCC Center for Jewish Life and Learning at 408.357.7411 or cjll@svjcc.org.
- South Bay Teen Idol Finals
Saturday, March 31st | VIP Party: 6:00pm-7:00; Doors open to public: 6:30pm; Show: 7:30pm-10:00pm
Watch teen vocalists in grades 8-12 compete to become the South Bay Teen Idol. First prize is a $2,500 scholarship. Admission to watch the finals is $25 per person. For more information, visit the Idol web pages or contact Diana Schnabel
at diana@svjcc.org or 408.357.7402.
April 2012
- Fitness Center Open House
Sunday, April 1st | 10:00am-3:00pm
Be our guest! Admission to the JCC's fitness center, aquatics center and tennis courts is free to the public during the Open House. For more information, contact the JCC Membership Office at membership@svjcc.org or 408.356.4973.
- Swim Lesson Kick-Off Event
Sunday, April 1st | 12:00-3:00pm
Are you considering enrolling your child in summer swim lessons? Come to our Swim Lesson Kick-Off Event. Get help enrolling your child in the right level and enjoy some fun pool activities. More details to follow, or for more information contact the JCC Aquatics Office at aquatics@svjcc.org or 408.357.7423.
- Chocolate Seder
Sunday, April 1st | 3:00pm-5:00pm
During this fun-filled family seder, we will learn about the Exodus story, sing Passover songs, and, most importantly, eat lots of chocolate! This is one family event that is 100% melt-in-your-mouth delicious! JCC members: $20 per family up to five people, $3 for each additional person. Non-members: $30 per family up to five people, $4 for each additional person. Space is limited; RSVP by Wednesday, March 28th. Geared toward families with elementary and middle school aged children. For more information or to RSVP, contact the APJCC Center for Jewish Life and Learning at 408.357.7411 or cjll@svjcc.org.
- 2nd Annual Charoset Tasting Contest
Wednesday, April 4th | 3:00pm-5:00pm
Charoset is a special Passover food that symbolizes the mortar that the enslaved Israelites used to build cities for Pharaoh in ancient Egypt. Traditionally made of a mixture of nuts, apples, and wine, every family has their own favorite recipe. Think your charoset is better than last year’s winner Julie Tardos’? Come put it to the test! Enter the APJCC’s second annual Charoset Tasting Contest. Bring a big bowl of your charoset to the JCC lobby. Visitors to the JCC will vote for their favorite. Don’t want to enter the competition? Come enjoy some delicious charoset and vote for your favorite! For complete rules of participation, contact the APJCC Center for Jewish Life and Learning at 408.357.7411 or cjll@svjcc.org.
- Passover platter of macaroons, jelly rings and fruit slices
Thursday, April 5th | 9:00am-3:00pm
Enjoy some traditional Passover snacks this Passover courtesy of the JCC.
- Schmooze with the Author: Michael David Lukas
The Oracle of Stambul
Tuesday, April 17th | 7:00pm
Visit our lecture page for more information.
- Cambrian Relay for Life
Friday
Friday, April 27th, 2012 | 6:00pm to Saturday, April 28th, 2012 | 6:00pm
Come join Team JCC (Jews Combating Cancer) as we participate in the Cambrian Relay for life to help fight Cancer. There will be entertainment, food, and snacks, and we will be walking the track in support of a cure. Participants can bring tents and spend the night or just show up for a little while. This event is free, but a donation to the American Cancer Society is appreciated.
May 2012
June 2012
- Smoothies from the Café
Monday, June 11th | 5:00-8:00pm
Celebrate summer by enjoying a free smoothie in the JCC's main lobby! Courtesy of the JCC Café.
- Schmooze with the Author: Nadia Kalman
Tuesday, June 12th | 7:00pm
The Cosmopolitans
Visit our lecture page for more information.
- Float Night Pool Party
Wednesday, June 20th | 5:00-8:00pm
Keep cool in the pool at our Float Night Pool Party! Pool admission is free to the public during Float Night, and flotation devices such as inner tubes and rafts are allowed (but no water wings please). BBQ tickets are $5 for JCC members, $8 non-members, children under 4 free.
August 2012
- Float Night Pool Party
Wednesday, August 1st | 5:00-8:00pm
Keep cool in the pool at our Float Night Pool Party! Pool admission is free to the public during Float Night, and flotation devices such as inner tubes and rafts are allowed (but no water wings please). BBQ tickets are $5 for JCC members, $8 non-members, children under 4 free.
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