PJCC Leaps & Bounds Fall 2017

Fall 2017 • September – November

Leaps & Bounds Discover programming that awakens your spirit and revitalizes your soul

Peninsul a Jewish Communit y Center Presents

YOUR JOURNEY TO BECOMING A MENSCH BEGINS HERE Find All Menschville Activities & Events Listed Inside • Artist-in-Residence: Indian Shabbat

Sun | 10/8

• Food For Thought: The Science of Positive Emotions

Sun | 9/27 – 12/4

• Compassion Cultivation Training™ (CCT), from Stanford’s CCARE

• Monday at the Movies: (Dis)honesty Project

• Compassion Cultivation Training™ (CCT)

• Middot Art Reception

Fri | 9/8

• Middot Group Gallery Show

Tue | 10/3 | Free Introduction

• Yoga for Compassion

Tue | 10/10 – 11/28

Mon | 11/6

Mon | 11/13

Sun | 11/5

Classes for the good and formerly naughty Find All Menschville Class Listed inside Leaps & Bounds

Join us on a multidisciplinary approach to unleashing your inner mensch through courses, visual art, lectures, film and more. Stretch your “temperance” and bulk up on your “wisdom” at the PJCC this fall.

In the Spirit of the High Holy days

Start Your “Menschiness” in September!

THE PJCC IS PROUD TO BE A PART OF THE INITIATIVE ON JEWISH PEOPLEHOOD, PRESENTING EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS THAT EXPLORE JEWISH HERITAGE, IDENTITY, AND COMMUNITY. THIS INITIATIVE IS CO-FUNDED BY THE KORET FOUNDATION AND THE TAUBE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH LIFE & CULTURE. IN GRATITUDE FOR DECADES OF VISIONARY, GENEROUS COMMUNAL LEADERSHIP

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CONTENTS

SHALOM

INSIDE THIS EDITION IFC

Menschville Academy

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Registration Information

Dear Current and Future Participants —

4 Trips 5

Lectures & Learning

8 Wellness 9

Games & Leisure

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The Arts

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At the Movies

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Discussion Groups

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Get Up & Go Programs

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Get Up & Go Transportation Services

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Beth El Friendship Club

Starting in October, our beloved Get Up & Go social lunchtime program, which offers entertainment by some of the best local musicians, will grow from meeting two times a month to meeting every Wednesday. This expansion will include a merge with the Peninsula Temple Beth El Senior Friendship Club, who we joyously welcome! See page 14 for the updated timing and scheduled entertainment. As with our errand service, free transportation is now offered for program day.

OBC Up Close Concert Series

Please join us for our official welcoming of the Beth El Senior Friendship Club on Wednesday, October 11, with a hosted lunch in the Sukkah in Hamlin Garden from 12:001:00 pm, weather permitting. We will then all head to the Board Room for entertainment by Steve Gill and Troupe from 1:00 – 2:00 pm. Registration required for lunch and transportation; call 650.378.2750.

Adult Department Staff

We look forward to the exciting developments of this program and hope to see you all there soon!

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In the Community

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Calendars

IBC

Middot Group Gallery Show

Kimberly Gordon Adult Department Director

Warm regards, Lindsey Passmore

Betty Burr, MA Get Up & Go Outreach Organizer Jane Skinner, MS, Adult Programs Manager Lindsey Passmore, MS Adult Programs Coordinator Crystal DyFoon Lead Driver Nena Guthrie Transportation Administrative Assistant

REGISTRATION INFORMATION • Phone: Call the Welcome Center at 650.378.2703. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.

• Online: (for programs that do not involve transportation). Go to pjcc.org and click on “Register Online for Classes.”

Select the program, add it to your basket, and follow the instructions to obtain a Login ID and PIN. • Mail: Include a note with your name, address, phone number, and program name and code. If transportation is involved, indicate your pick-up location, and seating request, if applicable. Enclose your check. If paying by credit card, include the number and expiration date.

Leaps & Bounds is a publication of the Adult Department of the PJCC. Each quarterly issue highlights programming that is designed expressly with our local adult population in mind. Listings include forums to socialize and connect with members of our community, engage in continued learning, explore creative expression, attend cultural offerings, share opinions, and celebrate Jewish holidays and events. We invite you to enjoy the many opportunities that await you at the PJCC.

Register Today • pjcc.org • 650.378.2703

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TRIPS

TRIPS An American in Paris Thu | 9/14 | $65 M/$85 P | Code: 50523

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“An American in Paris is a triumph. Pure joy!”

— New York Times “Once you’ve seen it, you’ll find it hard to settle for less ever again.”

— Wall Street Journal

Experience the new Tony Award-winning musical about an American soldier, a mysterious French girl, and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war. Acclaimed director/ choreographer and 2015 Tony Award-winner Christopher Wheeldon brings the magic and romance of Paris into perfect harmony with unforgettable songs from George and Ira Gershwin in the show that earned more awards than any other musical in the 2015 season!

Departures 12:45 pm PJCC

Returns 6:30 pm

Oakland’s Temescal Tastes Thu | 10/26 | Oakland | $100 M/$120 P Code: 50572

Named the “Best Oakland Food Tour You’ll Ever Take” by The Huffington Post, Edible Excursion’s Temescal Tastes leads guests to the neighborhood’s many culinary gems.

Experience innovative offerings from the creative food

producers who have helped Temescal earn its acclaim as an eating destination. One of the most diverse communities in the country, the food in this neighborhood is a true reflection of the city of Oakland. Specific stops and tastes will be determined by Edible Excursions based on vendor availability. Bring your walking shoes and your appetite!

Departure 10:00 am PJCC

Return 3:00 pm

Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2017 Mon– Fri | 10/16 – 10/20 | Ashland, Oregon

• Four nights at the Ashland Springs Hotel with daily breakfast • Welcome dinner • Deluxe motorcoach transportation from the PJCC • Lunch on the way to Ashland • Tickets to five festival performances: Henry IV, Part One and Julius Caesar

by William Shakespeare Hannah and the Dread Gazebo — World Premiere Shakespeare in Love Select between: Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Part Two or Off the Rails by Randy Reinholz Prologue to Henry IV, Part I Group will be joined by participants from Contra Costa and the Oshman Family JCC. A non-refundable deposit of $150 due at time of registration.

Final payment due on August 17. Limit one suitcase per person. After August 17, there are no refunds unless your space can be filled. We highly recommend trip cancellation insurance. For information or to register contact Rachel Goldman at 650.378.2764.

Senior Excursions • Rooftop Gardens of San Francisco

nation fell into civil unrest, personal and political conflicts threatened to tear the group apart.

Thu | 9/7 | See page 14 for details

• Plus 3 more to be announced!

• Ain’t Too Proud: The Temptations Sun | 10/8 | Roda Theatre at Berkeley Rep, Berkeley $25 M/$30 P | Code: 50522

An electrifying new musical about the life and times of The Temptations, the greatest R&B group of all time. They were five young guys on the streets of Detroit when they were discovered by Berry Gordy, who signed them to his legendary new label. After 24 attempts, they finally had a hit and the rest is history — how they met, how they rose, the ground-breaking heights they hit, and how, as the

Visit pjcc.org for details soon.

Departures

Returns

12:00 pm 12:15 pm 12:30 pm

12:35 pm 12:45 pm

6:45 pm 6:30 pm 6:15 pm

San Carlos Train Station PJCC 5th & El Camino Real* (in front of Sleep Train) Peninsula Regent Woodlake Apartments

6:10 pm 6:00 pm

These trips are made possible by a grant from the community-wide Senior Excursion Fund of the Jewish Community Endowment Fund of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma, for seniors who are mobility, financially, or physically impaired and for whom this trip would not otherwise be possible. Participants may attend only one of five Senior Excursion trips between 7/1/2017 and 6/30/2018. Home pick-ups $10/location. Registration required.

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TRIPS | LECTURES & LEARNING

Imaginary Comforts Thu | 11/16 | Peet’s Theatre, Berkeley | $80 M/$95 P Code: 50548

The genius behind Lemony Snicket brings his relentlessly mischievous style to a new play for adults. Sarah’s father is dead, her mother is in hysterics, and the new rabbi totally bungled the funeral. To further the absurdity, the ghost of a rabbit hops into her life, pushing her to confront her deepest issues. Fantastical and wise, hilarious and sobering, Imaginary Comforts celebrates ordinary people trying to make sense out of life in the midst of endless, comedic chaos. Home pick-ups: $10/location.

Departure 12:30 pm PJCC

Return 5:30 pm

Saturday Matinee Subscription Series

San Francisco Ballet 2018 Repertory Season Enjoy the beauty of ballet with this five-performance series. Tickets available with or without transportation.

Seats available at all price levels. For rates and additional information, please call Rachel Goldman at 650.378.2764.

January 27 February 24 March 24 April 7 May 5

The Sleeping Beauty Bright Fast Cool Blue Robbins: Ballet and Broadway The National Ballet of Canada in Nijinsky Unbound: A Festival of New Works program 07C

LECTURES & LEARNING Food for Thought An enriching and engaging lecture series presenting the best local authors, artists and educators. Spend the afternoon learning something new!

Mon | 2:00 – 3:00 pm | Board Room Free M/$4 P per session | Registration suggested

• From Motherland to Fatherland: Transcultural Indian Jews in Israel 9/11 | Code: 50536

PJCC Artist-in-Residence Siona Benjamin traveled to Israel for her second Fulbright fellowship in early 2017. There she visited Indian Jews settled all over Israel and documented their stories on video and with photographs. Join Siona as she shares stories of those she met and talks about the results of her new series “Faces: Weaving Indian Jewish Narratives.”

• Odyssey of Chaos 10/2 | Code: 50532

Set in Greece at the time of the Nazi occupation, Alan Fleishman’s new book tells the story of Theo Kantos, a dress shop owner who has a desperate choice to make if he is to save his family. With the Gestapo pounding on every door, no Jew in Athens is safe. This multi-media presentation offers the historical background upon which the story is based. Nearly 90 percent of Greece’s Jews perished in the Holocaust, the highest percentage of Jews lost in any country. Alan’s book was inspired by the true story of his Greek cousins who survived hidden in a cellar by a shepherd and aided by their Christian friends.

• The Summer of 1940 10/16 | Code: 50533

Above: San Francisco Ballet In Millepied’s The Chairman Dances (© Erik Tomasson) Cover photo: 2007 Repertory – Program 3 San Francisco Ballet in Tomasson’s The Sleeping Beauty (© Erik Tomasson)

Experience the “Summer of 1940” through the eyes of three young Jewish girls from Warsaw, Antwerp and Los Angeles. Jan Burns (genealogist, writer and photographer) brings together her interests to explore the lives of three young Jewish girls from distant cities, across continents, as they were caught in a moment of history. Ms. Burns’ most recent book, March of the Living, a collection of stories from twelve Holocaust survivors, will be available for sale following the program.

Register Today • pjcc.org • 650.378.2703

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LECTURES & LEARNING

• The Science of Positive Emotions: Why We Need Them and How to Cultivate Them in Daily Life

Cultivating Compassion Training™ (CCT): Free Introduction Tue | 10/3 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm | Classroom D | Free Code: 50529

11/6 | Code: 50534

Positive emotions are critical for our health and wellbeing. Dr. Amie Gordon discusses the science of positive emotions, focusing on the benefits of awe and gratitude for health, well-being and relationships. She also provides practical, evidence-based tips for easily cultivating more awe and gratitude in daily life. Dr. Gordon, PhD, is a social psychologist at UCSF. Her research focuses on prosociality in social interactions — in other words, why aren’t we nicer to the people in our lives and what can we do about it?

• November 20

Learn about the benefits of the CCT course, developed by a team of contemplative scholars, clinical psychologists, and researchers at Stanford University, designed to develop the qualities of compassion, empathy, and kindness for oneself and others.

Attendance is required for anyone who would like to participate in the 8-week course (see below).

Instructor: Judith Long

Cultivating Compassion Training™ (CCT) Training, from Stanford’s CCARE

Code: 50535

An enriching and engaging lecture series presenting the best local authors, artists, and educators. Spend the afternoon learning something new! See flyer or pjcc.org for updated program information.

Rabbis Roundtable: Who is the God You Pray to?

Wed | 9/6 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm | Wornick Jewish Day School, Ulam Gadol | Free | Code: 50611

This program is free but pre-registration is required.

The prayer book constantly refers to God as “King of the universe,” and on Rosh Hashanah, we specifically celebrate crowning God as sovereign. Does this traditional image still hold relevance and meaning for us? Do we need a new metaphor to refer to God? Four of our local rabbis will teach texts about the possible meaning of this God-language and discuss what metaphor for the divine has the most relevance for them.

Participants will include Rabbi Nat Ezray of Congregation Beth Jacob, Rabbi Corey Helfand of Peninsula Sinai Congregation, Rabbi Sara Mason-Barkin of Peninsula Temple Beth El, and Rabbi Dan Feder of Peninsula Temple Sholom.

Facilitated Rabbi Lavey Derby, PJCC Director of Jewish Life

Tue | 10/10 – 11/28 | 7:00 – 9:00 pm | Classroom D $325 M/$365 P | Code: 50530

Compassion Cultivation Training ™ (CCT) is an 8-week evidence-based educational program designed to help strengthen compassion and resilience in response to difficulties, stress, and distress. CCT combines traditional contemplative practices with contemporary psychology and scientific research. Weekly 2-hour classes include lecture, discussion, meditation, and in-class interactions.

Daily home practice is an important part of the learning experience. Please speak with the instructor if you have financial hardship. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. 14 hours of CEUs in behavioral sciences can be earned by completing class (+$35 check to the Spiritual Competency Resource Center).

Instructor: Judith Long is a palliative care chaplain at UCSF and an educator in evidence-based compassion and resilience programs. She is a certified instructor of Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT) through the CCARE program at Stanford Medical School.

Cake Decorating: Working with Buttercream and Fondant Mon | 10/9 – 10/30 | 7:00 – 9:00 pm | Classroom D $65 M/$80 P | Code: 50528

Learn the basics of cake decorating and more in this 4-week workshop! Learn to level a cake and make icing. Then, learn and practice making stars, shells, leaves, and flowers.

One week, we will learn to decorate cupcakes in several fun ways. The final week, we will work with ready-made fondant to cover and decorate a cake. Instructor will bring cake for the first class; students will bring cake/cupcakes for subsequent weeks. Supplies are required; a supply list will be sent out a week before the class begins (approximately $35 for a decorating supply kit). Pre-registration required.

Instructor: Christine Hopkins

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LECTURES & LEARNING

Planning for College

The Series of Specifics for Solo-Agers

Thu | 10/19 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Classroom AB | Free Code: 50568

Sun | 1:00 – 3:00 pm | Classroom AB Free M/$10 P per session

Learn about powerful education savings plans: • 529 Plans: Popular, flexible and tax-advantaged education-funding vehicles • UGMA/UTMA: Contribute to a custodial account, regardless of your income level • AXA Achievement – Scholarships from AXA Foundation

· October 8 | Code: 50571 Creating an Advance Care Directive and Communicating with Your Care Management Proxy Person

Led by Svata Pearce, Financial Professional with AXA Advisors, LLC. Registration suggested.

How to be a Successful Solo-Ager Sun | 9/10 | 1:00 – 4:00 pm | Classroom AB Free M/$10 P | Code: 50570

· November 12 | Code: 50866

Legal Issues of Estate Planning This series of bi-monthly meetings is a follow-up for people who attended introductory courses on May 7 or September 10. Each meeting will feature one or two areas of concern to solo-agers. Guest speakers will be invited to some meetings. For more information about the materials and checklists, call Betty Burr at 650.378.2698.

This is a repeat of the program presented May 7, 2017

Are you a “solo-ager?” That’s a contemporary name for people over 60 who have neither a spouse nor children, or whose families are geographically remote. Because older adults often rely upon their adult children to help with the routine tasks of daily life, being a solo-ager presents a special set of challenges. And at least 20% of baby boomers fall into this category — double previous generations! This introductory program identifies what solo-agers need to plan. Call Betty Burr at 650.378.2698 for more information.

Have a Heart Consider volunteering to give a non-driving senior a ride. We will pair you up with someone who lives near you on your schedule.

Going to the PJCC for classes, groups, or to work out?

Do a mitzvah (good deed) and “pay it forward.”

For more information, call Betty Burr at 650.378.2698

The Israel Forum The War of 1948: A Fresh Look Thu | 11/9 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm | Wornick Day School, Ulam Gadol $15 M/$20 P | Code: 50608

As we approach Israel’s 70th anniversary, we will explore what the most recent research on the first Arab-Israeli War reveals about the military aims of the Israelis, the Palestinians and the Arab states; the nature of the war as a conflict between nationalist movements or as a war of Jihad; and the resulting creation of Palestinian refugees and Jewish refugees from Arab countries. Connections will be drawn between the consequences of the 1948 war and current Middle Eastern realities and problems.

Benny Morris is professor in the Middle East Studies Department at Ben Gurion University of the Negev and since 2015 has been visiting professor of Israel Studies at Georgetown University. One of Israel’s pre-eminent historians, his academic work examining the Zionist narrative and the establishment of the State has provoked controversy on both sides of the political spectrum. Morris was a journalist at the Jerusalem Post and has written articles in both the Israeli press and in publications worldwide. He has published ten books, including The Birth of the Palestinian Refugee Problem, 1947 – 1949 and 1948: The First Arab-Israeli War. The War of 1948: A Fresh Look (in Hebrew) Wed | 11/8 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm | PJCC Board Room | $10 M & P | Code: 50933

Register Today • pjcc.org • 650.378.2703

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WELLNESS

Chair Yoga

WELLNESS Take a Breath: An Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation

Thu | 9/7 – 11/30 | No meeting 9/21, 10/5, 10/12, or 11/23 1:30 – 2:30 pm | Board Room | Free | Code: 50610

Meditation is one of the most natural and rewarding of all human activities. It brings balance, rest and a growing inner peace, and contributes to physical, emotional and mental well-being. Drawing on the experience of mindfulness and on insights of the Jewish spiritual path, we will give ourselves the gift of wellness through meditation. This class is open to all, Jews and non-Jews alike, and includes simple and basic instructions in the practice of meditation.

Thu | 10/19 – 12/28 | 11:00 am – 11:50 am | Board Room Free M/$10 P No class 11/23 | Register in MindBody*

Join Lindsey Passmore, certified yoga instructor and gerontologist, for a weekly class of gentle movement and breathing techniques in a welcoming, peaceful environment. This class is beginner-friendly, but suitable for all-levels. Chair yoga is perfect for older adults, office workers, and anyone who finds it difficult to sit on the floor or stand. * Register using MindBody Online

If you are not already in the system, you will need to create a new account. From your computer, visit pjcc.org/registeronline. Click on “new to our site.”

Enter first and last name, then click “next” and find your account. Click on “this is me.” Verify your identity.

Create Login.

Instructor: Rabbi Lavey Derby has practiced meditation for over twenty years and has been teaching meditation for the past ten years.

Living Healthy Workshops

Outside These Walls: Nature Hike

Tuesdays | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Classroom D | Free

Wed | 9/27 | Meet offsite at 10:00 am | Free Code: 50659

Meet new friends, experience the awe of being in nature and stay fit! Join Deborah Newbrun, a noted Jewish environmental educator, as she explores Jewish themes to help you learn about the Jewish roots of connecting to the land and nature. Stay tuned for the Peninsula-area hike location and directions. Earn 100 JCC Rewards points for pre-registering and attending. Registration required.

Register in MindBody*

Join us for this special heart-opening workshop focused on cultivating compassion in your life, with an Iyengar-based yoga practice that is focused on alignment, structure, and lengthening the front body as a pathway to greater ease in gentle backbends. Infused with teachings about compassion from the Jewish mystical tradition. Preregistration required.

Leaps & Bounds

9/5 | Code 50999

Find out about practical lifestyle actions proven to enhance memory and brain health. Session will include demonstrations of activities, games and apps for enhancing your brain’s ability and agility to remember names and information.

10/3 | Code: 51000

Sun | 10/8 | 1:30 – 3:30 pm | Yoga Studio $18 M/$25 P

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• Memory & Healthy Brains

• Navigating Healthcare

Yoga for Compassion

Instructors: Julie Emden and Tracey Green

Sequoia Healthcare District presents

Learn to be an advocate for navigating healthcare at all ages, for yourself as well as for a friend or family member.

Practical steps for ensuring productive medical visits and tips on communicating most effectively with healthcare providers will be reviewed.

• Healthy Food Choices 11/7 | Code: 51001

Discover a range of healthy food options and food plans to enhance your energy, reduce health risks - and enjoy!

The latest information on top-rated food plans will be covered, including the latest information on sugar and carbohydrates.

Price key: M = Member / P = Public

WELLNESS | GAMES & LEISURE

• Increase Energy & Decrease Stress

An Evening of Mah Jongg: Drop-in Play Mon | 9/11, 9/25, 10/9, 10/23, 11/13, and 11/27

12/5 | Code: 51002

Practice proven strategies to manage and reduce stress, including brief activities you can do in just a few minutes.

Resources and apps will be provided for practicing stress management activities that you enjoy and can incorporate into your daily lives.

These workshops are offered as a free community service by Sequoia Healthcare District. Pre-registration required.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Classroom C Free M/$3.50 P per session | Code: 50554

Bring your current Mah Jongg card and set. Players must arrange to make sure there is one set per table. No instructor will be present. Pre-registration is suggested.

Bridge: Declarer Boot Camp Mon | 9/19 – 11/14 | 1:00 – 3:00 pm | Classroom AB $135 M/$162 P | Code: 50527

GAMES & LEISURE Sit & Knit Mon | 9/11 – 11/27 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Adult Lounge Free | Code: 50569

Many people use knitting and crocheting as a creative outlet and escape from life’s hectic pace. All it takes is a pair of knitting needles and yarn. Drop-in; no instructor present.

Drop-in Bridge Tue | 9/5 – 11/28 | 1:00 – 3:30 pm | Board Room Free M/$3.50 P per session | Code: 50531

Intermediate players may drop in for a weekly afternoon game of bridge. For additional information, please call 650.378.2717.

An Afternoon of Mah Jongg: Drop-in Play Thu | 9/7 – 11/30 | 1:00 – 4:00 pm | Classroom AB Free M/$3.50 P per session | Code: 50553 No meeting 9/21, 10/5, 10/12, or 11/23

For intermediate to advanced-level players. No instructor will be present. Bring your current Mah Jongg card.

Pre-registration recommended.

A Morning of Mah Jongg: Drop-in Play Fri | 9/8, 10/13, 10/27, 11/10 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Classroom AB | Free M/$3.50 P per session | Code: 50552 No meeting 9/22 or 11/24

For beginning to intermediate-level players. No instructor will be present. Bring your current Mah Jongg card. Preregistration recommended.

Planning the play of a bridge hand! Subjects include: Entries, Hold-up and Safety Plays, Finesses, Dummy Reversal, Establishing Suits, Crossruffs, Keeping the Danger Hand Off Lead, Combining Play Techniques, Counting the Defenders’ Shape and Points. Required text: 25 Ways to Take More Tricks As Declarer by Barbara Seagram and David Bird.

Students must have basic knowledge and experience with the game. (9 sessions) Pre-registration required.

Instructor: Carol Knowles is an experienced and accredited ACBL (American Contract Bridge League) Teacher and Life Master who loves to share her passion for bridge.

Bridge: Bidding Boot Camp Mon | 9/19 – 11/14 | 7:00 – 9:00 pm | Classroom AB $135 M/$162 P | Code: 50526

Improve your bidding judgment: Opening in the 1st and 2nd position vs. the 3rd and 4th seat, Jacoby 2NT and Drury conventions, Strong opening bids, Preemptive bids on the 2 and 3 level, Forcing vs Non-forcing bids, Reverses. Required texts: Opening the Bidding by Audrey Grant and 25 Bridge Conventions You Should Know by Barbara Seagram. Students must have basic knowledge and experience with the game.

(9 sessions) Pre-registration required.

Instructor: Carol Knowles

Mah Jongg Class for Beginners Wed | 9/27 – 10/25 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Classroom C $59 M/$74 P | Code: 50672

This five-session class for beginners teaches the basics of American-style Mah Jongg. Basics to strategy will be covered. Fee includes current Mah Jongg card. (5 classes) Pre-registration required. Attendance at first meeting is mandatory for this popular class. Space is limited. Call 650.378.2751 with questions.

Instructor: Lisa Bernstein is an experienced and enthusiastic Mah Jongg teacher and player who will share her love of the game.

Register Today • pjcc.org • 650.378.2703

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THE ARTS

Beginning Watercolors

THE ARTS

9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Classroom D $180 M/$225 P per session

PJCC Art Gallery

Fall Session: Fri | 9/8 – 10/20 | Code: 50524 No class 9/22

Blue Like Me: Artwork by Siona Benjamin

Winter Session: Fri | 11/3 – 12/15 | Code: 50525 No class 11/24

July 11 – September 18, 2017

Learn basic watercolor techniques such as washes, gradation, color mixing and blending, with a strong emphasis on design and composition of subject matter. (6 classes per session)

Artist-in-Residence: Indian Shabbat Dinner with Siona Benjamin Fri | 9/8 | $36 M/$40 P | Board Room Code: 50591

6:00 pm Pre-event tour of the Art Gallery 6:30 pm Screening of the documentary short Blue Like Me 7:00 pm Shabbat blessings and vegetarian

Indian dinner with panel discussion

Siona Benjamin was raised in the Bene Israel Jewish Community in Mumbai, India. Joined by PJCC member Natasha Kehimkar, the two discuss issues of identity related to their personal experiences growing up as an Indian Jew. Food for Thought presents

Mindfulness: The Heart of Japanese Flower Arranging Sun | 11/19 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Classroom D $45 M/$55 P | Code: 50547

Combine Ikebana with the practice of mindfulness, creating an open and relaxed space for creativity to flourish. At the heart of this approach is the oneness with nature that we all yearn for. Observe an Ikebana demonstration, participate in mindfulness exercises, and have time to design a seasonal arrangement to take home. Bring a favorite a soup bowl that fits in your two hands for your arrangement, which can then grace your Thanksgiving table.

From Motherland to Fatherland: Transcultural Indian Jews Israel See Lectures & Learning on page 5.

PJCC Art Gallery

Middot Group Gallery Show September 27 – December 4, 2017 Middot Art Reception Sun | 11/5 | 3:00- 4:30 pm | Free | Code: 50592

Meet the artists, tour the gallery and enjoy refreshments at the reception for Middot (character traits and virtues), on display in the PJCC Art Gallery through December 4, 2017.

Presented in partnership with Music at Kohl Mansion

Instructor: Shirley Lim worked as a graphic designer in New York, Toronto and San Francisco for over 15 years before becoming a watercolor painting instructor for children and adults in early 2009.

Instructor: Rachel Johnson has been practicing mindfulness through meditation and Shiatsu for many years. She is trained in the Sogetsu school of Ikebana based in Tokyo, Japan, and has exh ibited at the Asian Art Museum, the de Young Museum, and the Oakland Museum of California.

The Up Close 10th Anniversary Season

The Calidore String Quartet

Sat | 10/21 | 8:00 pm | Lobby | $25 M/$30 P | Code: 50590

“a miracle of unified thought…”

— La Presse, Montreal

Described by Gramophone as “the epitome of confidence and finesse,” and praised by the Los Angeles Times for its balance of “intellect and expression,” the Calidore String Quartet comes to the PJCC for a powerful classical musical conversation.

Guests are greeted with wine and cheese, and the 60-minute concert is followed by a “Meet the Artists” dessert reception. It is our pleasure to reserve tables for parties of four or more. Doors open at 7:30 pm.

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AT THE MOVIES | DISCUSSION GROUPS

Bringing the Power of Music to Alzheimer’s Communities

AT THE MOVIES The Best in Cinema: Monday at the Movies Mon | 2:00 pm | Board Room Free M/P Community Program Pass required; inquire at the Welcome Center

Skip the crowded movie theaters and enjoy these award-winning films in a comfortable, intimate setting. A lively discussion follows each film.

Space is limited. Registration required.

• Dum Laga Ke Haisha 9/18 | Code: 50558

A school dropout lacking ambition is forced to marry an educated but plus-sized woman. With nothing in common, their only hope is an unusual contest. Hindi with English subtitles. (110 min)

• Trumbo

Join Lior Tsarfaty for a film and presentation about the universal power of music and how to apply it when working with Alzheimer’s patients. There is a Place, a documentary film by Tania Ku, explores Lior’s personal journey of discovering his gift of music as a young man and learning how to share this gift in all directions from that point on.

Along the way, Lior uncovered an urgent need in the Alzheimer’s and elder care facilities for his combination of music and community to lessen the loneliness, confusion, and isolation that are common effects of aging.

This event is presented by SV Productions. Reservations can be made for $10 by calling Vered at 408.530.8243 or at www.Baysvp.com. Learn more at www.Villagesong.com

DISCUSSION GROUPS Yiddish Club

9/25 | Code: 50559

Bryan Cranston stars as famed 1940s screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, whose refusal to testify before the congressional House Un-American Activities Committee resulted in a prison sentence and being blacklisted as a communist.

(125 min)

• Footnote 10/9 | Code: 50555

Long-buried tensions erupt in this witty drama, which follows the strained relationship between a reserved Talmudic scholar and his ambitious son — ­ both professors at the same university — when the father wins a prestigious award the son covets. Hebrew with English subtitles. (106 min)

Tue | 9/5, 9/19, 10/3, 10/17, 11/7, 11/21 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Classroom C Free M/$3.50 P per session Codes: Sep/5 50574, Sep 19/50575, Oct 3/50576 Oct 17/50577, Nov 7/50578, Nov 21/50579

Increase your Yiddish vocabulary, learn about Yiddish culture, and make sure the mamaloshen lives! Yiddish speakers of all levels are welcome; fluency not required.

Peer led.

Let’s Talk About It Wed | 9/6 – 11/29 | 2:00 – 3:15 pm Classroom AB | Free M/P Classroom AB | Free M/P Code: 50673 No meeting 9/20

• (Dis)Honesty: The Truth About Lies 11/13 | Code: 50560

Professor Dan Ariely examines the truth behind lying: why we do it, when we do it, and how society suffers from whoppers and little white lies alike. (90 min).

Meet for lively discussions about topical events, led on alternate weeks by David Nigel and Jon Levinson. All opinions are welcome, creating a forum for stimulating and thought-provoking conversations.

Life, It’s Complicated: Jewish Perspectives

• The People vs. Fritz Bauer

Thu | 9/7 – 11/30 | 10:15 – 11:15 am Conference Room A | Free M/P | Code: 50609

11/27 | Code: 50557

While serving as a state attorney general in postwar Germany, Fritz Bauer receives word that fugitive Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann is living in Argentina. To bring him to justice, Bauer secretly enlists help from the Israeli Mossad. German with English subtitles. (105 min)

Sat | 10/28 | 3:00 – 4:00 pm | Board Room

No class 9/21, 10/5, 10/12, 11/23

Join Rabbi Lavey Derby for this highly popular, ongoing discussion exploring Jewish views on important issues and living a meaningful life.

Register Today • pjcc.org • 650.378.2703

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Men’s Morning Discussion Group Mon | 9/18, 10/16, & 11/20 | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Classroom AB | Free M/$3.50 P per session Codes: Sep/50561, Oct/50562, Nov/50563

All men are welcome, regardless of age or viewpoint.

The focus of this group is on intelligent conversation, not arguing or therapy. The group is peer-led by Peter Klein.

Two families in post-war Brooklyn are inextricably linked by blood, marriage, and a long-held secret. This debut novel is permeated with hope, happiness, heartbreak, betrayal, yearning, and disappointment.

Wed | 9/13, 10/18, & 11/8 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm Classroom C | Free M/$3.50 P per session Codes: Sep/50564, Oct/50565, Nov/50566

Can’t make our morning meeting? Join our evening group for men of all ages and backgrounds to meet and discuss the challenges facing them. Topics will include, but are not limited to, men’s health, their changing roles in society and more. For more information, call 650.378.2718. Preregistration recommended. Neil Hersh, PhD will serve as a participant/facilitator.

Women’s Support Group Tue | 9/12, 9/26, 10/10, 10/24, 11/7, 11/21 10:30 am – 12:15 pm | Classroom AB | Free M/$21 P Code: 50573

Most women know the value of support and understanding from other women. Be part of an ongoing semi-monthly women’s discussion group to focus on sharing the ideas, challenges and viewpoints particular to mature women in our society. Each meeting the group will decide on a topic for the next meeting, such as: The value of women’s friendships; managing relationships with adult children; how to get along when living alone; accepting life and health changes; being in the “sandwich generation.” Betty Burr, PJCC staff, will serve as facilitator/participant for the first meeting of every month. A group member will facilitate the second meeting of every month. For more information, call Betty at 650.378.2698. This is not a drop-in group. Only registered attendees, please.

Jewish Book Discussion Group Tue | 9/26, 10/31 & 11/28 | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Classroom D | Free M/$5 P per session

Join other readers for a lively discussion of Jewish-themed books on loan from the Jewish Community Library’s Book Club in a Box. Facilitator Jim Van Buskirk leads an interesting and intelligent discussion each month.

• A Backpack, A Bear, and Eight Crates of Vodka

by Lev Golinkin 9/26 | Code: 50549

In the twilight of the Cold War, nine-year old Lev Golinkin and his family cross the Soviet border with only ten Leaps & Bounds

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by Lynda Cohen Loigman 10/31 | Code: 50550

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suitcases, $600, and the vague promise of help awaiting in Vienna. Years later, Golinkin, now an American adult, sets out to retrace his family’s long trek, locate the strangers who fought for his freedom, and in the process, gain a future by understanding his past.

• Homesick by Eshkol Nevo 11/28 | Code: 50551

Narrated from multiple perspectives, this novel follows a handful of neighbors in the town of Mevasseret, just outside Jerusalem, whose Arab inhabitants were displaced in 1948. Nevo masterfully explores the dualities of life in Israel, delicately drawing out the hope and love submerged in the hearts of its citizens.

GET UP & GO Programs Get Up & Go offers senior socialization programs and errand transportation service for older adults who no longer drive.

Programs, including transportation, are free and open to all adults. A low-cost lunch is served at 12:00 pm. Advance registration required for transportation and lunch. Request a schedule and register for Get Up & Go programs by calling 650.378.2750 no later than Wednesday the week before a program.

Get Up & Go is support by gifts to the PJCC and grants from: The Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund and The Jewish Community Endowment Newhouse Fund; Mills-Peninsula Health Services; May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust; Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Section 5310 Formula Grants for the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities; and TouchPoint Foundation.

Get Up & Go Programs at the PJCC Wednesdays | Board Room 12:00 – 12:30 pm Lunch (reservations required; $5.50 M & P) 12:30 – 1:30 pm Program | Free 1:30 - 2:00 pm Enhanced Learning | Free

• Guitar with Fred McCarty 9/13 | Code: 50537

Solo guitarist, composer, and vocalist, Fred McCarty has performed on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry in

Price key: M = Member / P = Public

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Nashville twice - a privilege earned by being one of the best in his field. He has been a student of both classical and jazz guitar and graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music. His repertoire includes original songs, a blend of R&B and soft rock from your younger days, and new sounds you will enjoy — an exciting display of musical entertainment.

• Odyssey of Chaos Discussion with Alan Fleishman

10/25 | Code: 50542

Join singer Jeff Wessman in this musical program that celebrates over five decades of popular songs. Lyrics sheets are provided, so everyone is invited to join in!

Songs include those by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, as well as Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Gene Autry, Elvis Presley, Willie Nelson, the Beatles, and more.

• The Magic of Guitar

9/27 | Code: 50538

Alan Fleishman’s new historical novella, Odyssey of Chaos, is set in Greece at the time of the Nazi occupation.

Alan’s multi-media presentation offers the historical background upon which the story is based, as it was inspired by the true story of Fleishman’s Greek cousins who survived hidden in a cellar by a shepherd and aided by their Christian friends. This is Fleishman’s fourth work of fiction chronicling the journey of Twentieth Century Jews, from persecution to tragedy to triumph.

• Piano with Eric

11/1 | Code: 50543

Larry Ferrara will play light popular works, historic folk songs, and familiar guitar works from the solo classical guitar literature. His program is designed to affect listeners’ memories, emotions and thoughts. Larry is a full-time professor at City College of San Francisco and also teaches guitar at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and San Francisco State University.

• Piano for Everyone 11/8 | Code: 50544

10/4 | Code: 50539

Eric Van James is an award-winning pianist, who has performed at numerous venues in the Bay Area and has served as a professional music educator in San Mateo County. His passion is providing engaging entertainment to senior audiences on a regular basis.

• The Sound of Music: An Afternoon of Rodgers and Hammerstein

Pianist/singer Kathleen Nelson is known as “Ms. Versatile” because she plays a little something for everybody. Since 1990, she has drawn on her vast repertoire of over 5,000 songs. You’ll hear old favorites like “Love is a Many Spendored Thing,” “The Trolly Song,” and songs you forgot you know, like “Cleopaterer,” “Siboney,” “Mama, A Rainbow.” Come and sing along!

• Ken Vermes 11/15 | Code: 50545

10/11 | Code: 50540

Join us for a special day of lunch in the Sukkah from 12:00 – 1:00 pm (weather permitting), followed by a performance in the Board Room from 1:00 – 2:00 pm

by Steve Gill and his troupe as they sing and dance down memory lane to the music and lyrics of the most successful song writing team in Broadway history. Follow the remarkable story of this collaboration from the historic success of Oklahoma, followed by Carousel, South Pacific, and The King and I, to the universally beloved The Sound of Music.

• Great Songs of the 20th Century

Ken Vermes uses music (flute and saxophone) to explain the origins of brilliant songs by some of the greatest composers from the golden age of Broadway and American song writing. He shows how these great songs inspire jazz musicians and singers to this day. Come hear some of your favorites, and learn how musicians create improvisations of great beauty and art. Discover how the song masterpieces will never stop delighting and amazing both players and listeners alike.

• The Peninsula Choraliers 11/29 | Code: 50546

10/18 | Code: 50541

Teagen Moore studied classical voice at Humboldt State University in Arcata, CA and has appeared as baritone with West Bay Opera and in Arosa, Switzerland. Today, Teagan’s heart lies in bringing the magical, moving melodies and lyrics of these more modern songs to audiences all around the Bay who love them as much as he does!

• Sing Along with Jeff

The Peninsula Choraliers is a women’s choir that performs oldies from the 20’s to the present, Broadway, jazz standards and folk songs. This magnificent group also leads a sing-a-long at the end for everyone to participate!

Register Today • pjcc.org • 650.378.2703

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GET UP & GO | BETH EL FRIENDSHIP CLUB | TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

GET UP & GO Transportation Services Errand and Appointment Transportation Dates

BETH EL SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CLUB in conjunction with the PJCC NOW F REE!

Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, Get Up & Go provides transportation within San Mateo County for non-driving adults 50 years and older for medical and personal appointments, shopping, and other destinations.

Shared ride service is available for free to registered riders.

Volunteer escorts are available. Reservations are required no later than the Wednesday of the week prior to the date of service. First come, first served, so reserve your ride early.

Call 650.378.2750 to register or reserve your ride.

Group meets at Peninsula Temple Beth El, 1700 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo. Transportation, free of charge, is available depending on location and requires registration by the Wednesday of the week before. Contact Lindsey Passmore at 650.378.2717 or lpassmore@pjcc.org for more information.

Thursdays 12:00 – 12:30 pm Brown Bag Lunch 12:30 – 1:00 pm Weekly Health Topic and Discussion 1:00 – 2:00 pm Program

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November 7, 14, 21, 28

Rooftop Gardens of San Francisco

Thu: September 7, 14, 28 | October 19, 26

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September 1, 8, 15, 29 | October 6, 13, 20, 27 November 3, 10, 17

Volunteer for Get Up & Go! We need volunteer drivers, outreach phone callers, and escorts for seniors who might need a supportive arm and/or help with reading labels while shopping.

Call Betty Burr at 650.378.2698

PJCC Farmers Market

Thursday, September 7

Be sure to sign up for our Annual Senior Friendship Club Excursion! Starting from Temple Beth El in the morning (pick-up time 10:30 am), the bus will head out for a Rooftop Gardens Tour, led by the knowledgeable Marilyn Straka of On the Level San Francisco Walking Tours. Lunch will be at Patriot House. Entree choices are grilled salmon, chicken scallopini, hamburger, or veggie burger. Please specify lunch choice when making your reservation.

Priority registration is given to Senior Friendship Club members through August 8. After that date, registration will be opened to the public. Cost is $25, which includes lunch, tour, and transportation. Make checks payable to Beth El Senior Friendship Club. Register early; space is limited. Call 650.378.2717 to register. See page for participant eligibility.

9/14 Tibor Horvath began playing the violin at the age of 8. At age 12, he began studying with Istvan Farkas, a Hungarian Gypsy, for a period of two years. At 16, he started performing in restaurants and for private engagements, and continued his musical education with various other teachers. Today, he brings us his talent and love for the violin, along with our favorite pianist and entertainer, Yelena Savchenko!

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Sukkot Beer Tasting

VOLUNTEERS Discussion Group Leaders Neil Hersh Peter Klein Jon Levinson David Nigel Get Up & Go Admin Susan Goldberg Susan May Get Up & Go Drivers Lupita Almonte Dorean Barnes Michele Casari Patricia Christian Patricia D’Larzelere Joe Feldman Robert Highsmith Dennis Keane Susan Kern Evva Kim Andy Klase Barbara Klase David Kuo Paul Ma

Sat | 10/7 | 2:00 – 4:00 pm | $45 M/$60 P | Code: 50627

Ed Mitchell Barbara Morin Lynda Mortensen Barbara Regan Norm Rizzi Mark Rosenthal Barbara Saunders Linda Stone Frank Talavera Mareth Vedder Steve Wilson

Get Up & Go Outreach Judy Sherman Reina Tolchin Karen Tunnell Program Food Delivery Morris Cohn Mary Lou Griffin

Toast to the harvest holiday, shake the lulav and more beneath our Sukkah! Enjoy seasonal craft beers, snack pairings, lawn games, and music. Schmooze and learn about Sukkot, the harvest festival. Participants must be 21 years and older. Registration required.

Anson Burlingame: His Legacy in US-China Relations Tue | 9/19 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Free Atria at Foster Square

The City of Burlingame was named for Anson Burlingame.

In 1861, President Abraham Lincoln chose him to be Minister to China, a post which he held for six years.

David T. Chai, PhD will discuss how Burlingame improved US-China relations. Please RSVP by 9/18. Call Karen Malekos Smith at 650.532.8460 or email karen.malekossmith@atriaseniorliving.com Presented by and held at Atria, Foster Square, 707 Thayer Lane, Foster City.

Program Organizers Sandy Morse Marcyl Seidscher Cindy Strause

Shanah Tovah!

IN THE COMMUNITY Grow Justice: Fight Hunger Garden Service Day Sun | 9/17 | 2:00 – 4:00 pm | Free | Code: 50607

Get your hands dirty and join us for a service day in the PJCC Justice Garden! Activities this month include gardening work, learning about food justice issues and the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah. All levels of experience are welcome. This program is designed for adults of all ages and children ages 4+. Instructor: Meghan Orth, Garden Manager

“May each of us, our loved ones, and all peoples of the earth be graced with health, happiness, and peace.” ­— Rabbi Lavey Derby, PJCC Director of Jewish Life

Rosh Hashanah in the Lobby Mon | 9/18 | 3:00 – 4:30 pm | Free | Code: 50612

Get ready for a sweet year with this afternoon taste of Rosh Hashanah. Join us for apple and honey tastings and beautiful Rosh Hashanah card making to share with friends and family.

Register Today • pjcc.org • 650.378.2703

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PJCC ART GALLERY

MIDDOT GROUP GALLERY SHOW September 27 – December 4, 2017

This group show presents artistic interpretations of the 24 middot (character traits/virtues) represented in the Periodic Table of Being a Mensch.

Middot Art Reception Sun | 11/5 | 3:00 – 4:30 pm Meet the artists, tour the gallery, and enjoy refreshments. See details on page 10.

Have you, or someone you know, stopped driving?

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Get Up & Go! Transportation for Seniors

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