(From the film, THE BUBBLE, showing in Berkeley. See below. It will also be in the Contra Costa Film Festival in March.)
Dear Interfaith Families and Friends,
Next Tuesday the vast majority of the country will be celebrating Christmas. For some this will be loads of fun, for others, not so much. If you are having trouble with the idea, call me, let’s talk. If you are ambivalent I suggest you get through the day as best you can and then resolve to explore your feelings come January.
Give your Relationship a Gift
What if you were to put your relationship first? That’s right, get a babysitter and come to a couples discussion group. Get to know your partner better, get to know yourself better, make some decisions about what is going to work for you now and create communication channels to support future challenges.
Call or email me today. Let’s start in January.
Dawn@jfed.org
510-839-2900 x347
925-943-1484
Latke Ball
Hundreds of Bay Area Jews dancing the night away on Christmas Eve.
This event is for young Jews – all the Young Adult programs are taking their members.
Date: Monday, Dec. 24
Time: 9pm to 2am Dec. 25
Place: Ruby Skye, San Francisco
Cost: $35 at the door
YLD in the East Bay (Young Leadership Division - Jews age 21 to 40ish) is chartering a party bus to and from the Latke Ball.
$40 includes your discounted ticket, transportation to and from Oakland, and wine and snacks on the bus. Space is limited. To purchase discount tickets and be part of our YLD party bus - email us at: youngleadership@jfed.org.
There will also be a party bus to the Latke Ball from Silicon Valley. Stops will be made in Los Gatos, Palo Alto, and Foster City. For more information, contact SVYAD Director Jonathan Berg at svyad@jvalley.org
The Meshugenah Comeday Tour
at Beth Emek
What is more fun than the traditional Chinese food dinner on Dec 24?
Bring your friends & family for a catered Chinese food dinner followed by four hilarious meshugenah (crazy) Jewish comedians.
This is a family friendly show youth 8 & up are welcome; It's at the parents discretion about bringing the kids - It's a comedy show consider how long your kids can sit and enjoy the show.
Date: Monday, Dec. 24
Time: 5:45pm - 9:15pm
Place: Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada Court, 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton
Catering by Canton Village, Dinner & Comedy admission prices:
$25 per adult
$20 per senior 65 + up
$10 per 12 & under
Pay at the door - reservations required
For more information contact: Sharon Cohen 925-931-1055 x11
Family Fun at the JCC
The SF JCC is open all day on Dec. 25. Go to their website, www.jccsf.org and decide what you’d like to do.
Date: Dec. 25
Time: looks to be 9am to 9pm
Place: San Francisco JCC, 3200 California St., San Francisco
call 415-292-1200.
Listen to Local Community On Christmas Day
Afikomen hosts Café ‘Komen on designated Sundays to present informal lectures on seasonal topics to increase your knowledge of, and appreciation for, Judaism's vibrant ritual life. Music and storytelling events are also presented. While there is no charge, donations are appreciated.
Date: Dec 25th - "Listen to Local" Community Celebration & Sale
Time: 11am to 6pm
11:00 - Children's music with Melita Silverstein
1:00 - Storytelling for all ages with Joel Ben Izzy
2:15 - Mizrachi music with John Erlich of Za-atar & friends
4:00 - Readings by local poets: Rebecca Fromer Camhi, Jenny Overman, Judith Goldhaber and others.
Place: Afikomen, 3042 Claremont Avenue, Berkeley
For more information all 510-655-1977.
Yiddish Folk Festival
Come join us for this fantastic event - fun for grandma, grandpa and the kids.
Featuring:
* Yiddish Food
* Yiddish Sing-a-longs
* Yiddish Dancing, with personalized lessons
* Yiddish Kibbitzing (instruction provided-if you need it!)
* Live music by TheKlezCalifornia All-Star Band led by Gerry Tenney
Program by: KlezCalifornia
Date: Tuesday, December 25
Time: 2-5pm
Place: Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Ave. Berkeley
Cost: $25 adult, $12 child
Contact Robin Braverman at (925) 979-1998 or rivkah48@sbcglobal.net for advance sales at discounted rates.
Co-sponsored by Congregation Netivot Shalom, Congregation Beth El, Jewish Community Center of the East Bay, Aquarian Minyan, Kehilla Community Synagogue and Chochmat HaLev
Movie: The Bubble
Israel for Reel presents Ha Buah (The Bubble)
Israel, 2006, 117min, Hebrew
and Arabic (English Subtitles)
Director Eytan Fox
Eytan Fox (Yossi and Jagger, Walk on Water, Song of the Sirens) is back with an intense drama about progressive minded twenty-somethings from Tel-Aviv who party and protest until the realities of the Arab-Israeli conflict hit home. The film hones in on the sexually and emotionally charged relationship between Noam, an Israeli on reserve duty, and the equally handsome and intense Palestinian Ashraf. Following their introduction at a West Bank security checkpoint, the two embark on a love affair headed for a tragic outcome.
Facilitator: Rabbi Yoel Kahn, Congregation Beth El
Date: Sunday, Jan. 13
Time: 7pm
Place: East Bay JCC, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley
FREE
Co-presented by Jewish Community Federation of the Greater East Bay's Israel Center, Congregation Beth El and the Jewish Community Foundation
JCC On Ice
THE FIRST ANNUAL SKATE-FEST!
Come see for yourself the magical transformation of downtown Walnut Creek's Civic Park into a twinkling winter wonderland. Join friends and family for an afternoon of skating fun, hot chocolate and treats. Open to all ages.
Date: Sunday, January 13
Time: 3:00-5:00 PM (weather permitting)
Place: Civic Park, 1375 Civic Dr., the corner of Broadway and Civic in Walnut Creek
Admission & Skate Rental : $15 per skater includes skate rental; please pay at the door
Please RSVP to tanya@jfed.org 925-943-5238 by January 8
Tzedakah in action:
Please bring a can of food to donate to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano.
