Jewish
Peoplehood
why jewish peoplehood is central in our community the pjcc’s commitment to Jewish peoplehood supports us in taking pride in our culture and our people, it creates strong connections to local and worldwide Jewry and israel, and it makes certain that we are literate about the ideas, values and practices of jewish living. embracing our roots as we focus on present-day jewish engagement ensures the
Take a Breath: An Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation (FMP)
The Israel Forum: Israel in a Post- “Arab Spring” World
Learn simple and basic instructions in the practice of meditation with Rabbi Lavey Derby. Thu • Weekly • 1:30 – 2:30 pm • BR • Free 38313
Explore the impact that the regime change in Egypt and the on-going civil war in Syria have had on Israel and on Israel’s relations with the Palestinians. Eran Kaplan is the Goldman Professor in Israel Studies at San Francisco State University and the author of The Jewish Radical Right: Revisionist Zionism and Its Ideological Legacy. Thu • 1/9 • 7:00 – 8:30 pm • BR • $7/$10 38310
Yiddish Club (FCCM) Increase your Yiddish vocabulary, learn about Yiddish culture, watch videos and make sure the mamoloshen lives! Peer led. Tue • 10:30 am – 12:00 pm • C • Free/$3.50 each 1/7: 38272 • 1/21: 38273 • 2/4: 38274 2/18: 38275 • 3/4: 38276 • 3/18: 38277 Let’s Talk About It (FMP) Lively discussions about topical events. Scholar-in-Residence Rabbi David Saperstein leads the discussion on February 5 and registration is required. Wed • Weekly • 2:00 – 3:15 pm • AB • 38245 Yoga and Wholeness with a Jewish Twist (FCCM) Experience a gentle, Iyengar-based yoga with themes of renewal, purification and reflection. Wed • 2/5 – 3/26 • 7:00 – 8:30 pm • BR Free/$100 series or $20 class • 38280
continued vibrancy and
Life, It’s Complicated: Jewish Perspectives (FMP)
diversity of our cultural
Join this ongoing discussion with Rabbi Derby to explore Jewish views on important issues and living a meaningful life. Preregistration requested. Thu • 1/2 – 3/27 • 10:30 – 11:30 am • CRA 38311
and spiritual expression.
Practical Kabbalah: Applying Ancient Wisdom to our Lives Today Daniel Matt will explore passages from the Zohar that offer insight into our life’s purpose and ways to overcome challenges we face (or deny) daily. Dr. Daniel Matt is one of the world’s leading authorities on Kabbalah and the author of over ten books, including The Essential Kabbalah. Sun • 1/12 • 9:30 am – 1:00 pm • BR $20/$25 • 38317
Lunch with Rabbi Lavey (FMP) Bring a dairy brown bag lunch and enjoy an informative lunchtime discussion with Rabbi Lavey Derby while asking anything you’ve ever wondered about Jews and Judaism. Pre-registration suggested. Wed • 1/22 • 12:00 – 1:00 pm • CRA • 38312 Rhythms of the Jewish Calendar: Movement and Dance Workshop for Women Explore Jewish mystical teachings and use music, free-style dance, art, and journaling to deepen your spiritual practice in community. Registration recommended. Instructor Julie Emden directs the Embodied Learning Initiative of Jewish LearningWorks. Sun • 2/9 • 2:00 – 4:00 pm • YS • $20/$25 38243 Sun • 3/9 • 2:00 – 4:00 pm • YS • $20/$25 38244
FC = Free for Center Members • FCCM = Free for Center & Community Members • FMP = Free for Members and Public
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