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Events from the JCC's Center for Jewish Life & Learning
The celebration of Jewish Peoplehood and community is the mission of the APJCC Center for Jewish Life and Learning. Upcoming events include:
March
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.
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.
Elixer 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 tales 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.
Cokie and Steve Roberts lecture
Our Haggadah: Uniting Traditions for Interfaith Families
Tuesday, March 20th | 7:30pm
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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. This workshop will take place at the Hillel House of Hillel Silicon Valley. 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.
April
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.
Schmooze with the Author: Michael David Lukas
The Oracle of Stambul
Tuesday, April 17th | 7:00pm
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May
Schmooze with the Author: Haley Tanner
Vaclav and Lena
Tuesday, May 15th
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Mesibah! Family Fun Day: Shavuot
Monday, May 21st | 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 Shavuot! 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.
Torah Slam: Cheat on Your Rabbi for a Night
Tuesday, May 29th | 7:30pm-9:00pm
In preparation for the holiday of Shavuot, join Silicon Valley Rabbis for an evening of spirited discussion and debate as they grapple with these difficult questions: What does it mean to be commanded? Why should we obey? Similar to a poetry slam, Rabbis will each present their views on the subject and then respond to each other. For more information, contact the APJCC Center for Jewish Life and Learning at 408.357.7411 or cjll@svjcc.org.
June
Silicon Valley Jewish Music Festival
Sunday, June 10th | 1:00pm-8:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of live music and entertainment on the JCC athletic field, featuring nationally and regionally known performers. Last year more than 2,000 people of all ages attended this fantastic, fun, inspiring event. People of all backgrounds (Jewish & non-Jewish) are welcome. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. For more information, contact the JCC's Center for Jewish Life & Learning at CJLL@svjcc.org or 408.357.7411.
Schmooze with the Author: Nadia Kalman
The Cosmopolitans
Tuesday, June 12th | 7:00pm
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The Silicon Valley Jewish Music Festival was a day of song, dance, and celebration. Children’s musicians The Macaroons and PapaHugs performed in the early part of the day, followed by concerts with musicians Elana Jagoda and Craig Taubman. The day concluded with the first performance in years by the David Grisman & Andy Statman Quartet.
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Over 2,000 festival-goers enjoyed entertainment, art, kosher food, and activities for the whole family at this free, outdoor festival.
For more information, contact the JCC's Center for Jewish Life & Learning at CJLL@svjcc.org or 408.357.7411 or go to www.SiliconValleyJCC.org/music. |
