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:

April

Avivah Zornberg lecture
'And I am a stranger:' Becoming Ruth
Thursday, April 26th |7:30pm
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May

An Evening of Jewish Healing Chant
Thursday, May 3rd | 7:00pm-8:00pm
God told Moses, "Put it in their mouths, that this song may be a witness..." Chanting takes the song that is in our mouths and plants it deep in our hearts. There it can grow and flower and bring forth the fruits of constant remembrance. – Rabbi Shefa Gold Jewish healing chanting is an ancient tradition of taking a particular verse or phrase from Jewish tradition and invites us to sit with it as it enters our soul. We raise the chant up and then, as it departs, sit in silent meditation. Join Rabbi James for an evening of healing chant. This is an opportunity for music lovers, singers and those who like to listen, to all come together and “let the song be a witness. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact the APJCC Center for Jewish Life and Learning at 408.357.7411 or cjll@svjcc.org.

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.

June

Schmooze with the Author: Nadia Kalman
The Cosmopolitans
Tuesday, June 12th | 7:00pm
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A Journeying Rabbi
Tuesday, June 26th | 7:00pm-8:30pm
The world Jewish community is incredibly diverse. Yet one rabbi has served Jews on three different continents! Come join Rabbi Ilana Baird, a new resident of Silicon Valley, as she shares with us stories and experiences from her Jewish journey. Rabbi Baird has served communities in Russia, Germany, Israel and the United States. She founded a liberal synagogue in Haifa and is a graduate of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion’s Israeli Rabbinical Seminary program. Please call 408.357.7411 or email cjll@svjcc.org for more info.