I am meeting some of you on Saturday night for the film, Strangers, at 8:15pm at the Roda Theater at Berkeley Rep, on Addison Street. If you suddenly decide to come along, email me soon and let me know. I will be busy all day on Friday - my brother is getting married!! Congratulate me! I’m so happy!
Then I’m going to visit my oldest friend in the world for a week and I’ll “see” you back here in the week of Aug. 18.
–Dawn
A summer holy day
This Saturday night is Tisha B’av. It is a memorial day, a day to remember and mourn for multiple destructions that have befallen the Jewish people. The first historically, is the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. You can read a full description of the holiday at:
www.Jholidays.org
You can read a personal reflection on the day and how it compares to Yom Kippur by Rabbi Menachem Creditor of Netivot Shalom at:
http://docs.google.com/View?docid=dcp43hhw_156vpds7fc7
It may not be easy to be Jewish in America but I think it is harder to be Muslim. Because of that I am including an event that has nothing to do with being an interfaith couple, but has to do with creating community for Muslims in America. For those of you in Jewish - Muslim relationships perhaps this is something that would be supportive and useful --
American Muslim Voice Open House
The American Muslim Voice Foundation cordially invites you to a dinner party and to be a part of our Miracle Movement of Friendship. AMV Foundation enjoys the success that our simple approach to community building yields, but our greatest assets are the lasting friendships, coalitions and alliances we have made in our efforts to bridge the gap between all communities.
We will provide a traditional Pakistani dinner, multicultural interaction, kids' activity and cultural experiences. Feel free to invite family, friends and neighbors, and just bring an open mind, an appetite, a few chairs and your special dessert or side dish.
Date: Saturday, August 23
Time: 5:30-8:30 pm
Place: Home of Samina Sundas, 120 Park Avenue, Palo Alto. Bring dessert or side dish.
To learn more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to visit www.amuslimvoice.org.
Jews Rock! A Celebration of Rock and Roll's Jewish Heritage
Photo Exhibit
Jews Rock! presents key Jewish rock ‘n roll icons — musicians, songwriters and promoters—through the award - winning photographs of photojournalist Janet Macoska and behind-the scenes anecdotes of the Jewish influences in their rise to stardom. Stars include Paula Abdul, Bob Dylan and many, many more.
Gallery Hours
October 18 - November 28, 2008
Monday - Friday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Contra Costa Jewish Community Center
2071 Tice Valley Blvd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
For More Information
Judith Markowitz, 925-938-7800 ext. 256 or judithm@ccjcc.org
Preschool Time!
Is it true?
Is summer almost over?
We've been having so much fun with Camp that the time has just flown. We're willing to bet it has been that way for you too, but we don't want you to miss your chance to sign up for preschool. There are still a few spots open at the Contra Costa JCC Preschool.
For information or to register call Barbara Chotiner at (925)938-7800 x225 or e-mail barbarac@ccjcc.org
EVENTS
A Family Picnic Shabbat Dinner (Palo Alto)
Tisha B'Av - Film, Discussion (Los Altos)
SOMAnu-El Shabbat Service (San Francisco)
Not Your Same Old Bagels Gourmet Brunch (Berkeley)
Jewish Heritage Night at the S.F.Giants (San Francisco)
The Meaning of the Talit (Berkeley)
A Family Picnic Shabbat Dinner
Leave the busy work week behind to welcome Shabbat in the company of family and friends!
Enjoy a summer evening picnic, explore the story of Israel's history as told through beautiful Independence Day posters, and create your own visual family commentary!
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Bring a picnic dinner for your family--we'll supply challah, grape juice & dessert!
Date: Friday, August 8
Time: 5:45 – 7:30pm
Fee: $5.00 per person in advance, $8.00 per person at the door (Not to exceed $20/$32 per family)
Place: Cubberley Community Center, Greendell Campus,4000 Middlefield Road, Building R, Palo Alto
REGISTER AT www.paloaltojcc.org or contact Jane-Rachel Schonbrun at (650) 852-3502 or jschonbrun@paloaltojcc.org
Tisha B'Av - Film, Discussion
Beth Am’s commemoration of Tisha B’Av will take place on Saturday. We will screen the film, Jeremiah , starring Patrick Dempsey and Oliver Reed, that recounts the life of the prophet, Jeremiah, who witnessed the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. Following the film, Rabbi Marder will lead a discussion and study session about the meaning of Tisha B’Av.
Date: Aug. 9
Time: 7:30 pm
Place: Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills
For more information call: 650-493-4661
www.betham.org
SOMAnu-El Shabbat Service
Live on Potrero Hill, in Noe Valley, the Castro, Bernal Heights, SOMA, the Mission or south of San Francisco? Many of our members do! That's why we offer a service on the fourth Friday of the month at the Potrero Hill Neighborhood House. This upbeat, musical service - perfect for those of all ages. Join us!
Date: Aug. 22
Time: 6pm
Place: Potrero Hills Neighorhood House, 953 DeHaro Street at Southern Heights
Sponsored by Congregation Emanu-el, call them for more information at 415-
Have Dinner After the SOMAnu-El Service
Stay each month after the service for a delicious Mediterranean feast. This is a perfect way to get to know better other SOMAnu-El families in your area. Register at:
http://www.emanuelsf.org/register.
Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children.
PLEASE RESERVE AHEAD so that we know how much food to order; otherwise we may not be able to accommodate you that night. To be added to the SOMAnu-El Google group, please e-mail Mollie Schneider, mschneider@emanuelsf.org
Not Your Same Old Bagels Gourmet Brunch
You are cordially invited to a fun and casual opportunity to get to know our Beth El Family.
• Gourmet dairy brunch
• Tours of our beautiful new building
• Fun activities for children
• Learn about the many opportunities for inspiring worship, lifelong learning, social action,
community and fun Beth El offers
• This event is FREE to all. Invite your friends and neighbors!
Date: Sunday, August 24
Time: 10:00am
Place: Beth El, 1301 Oxford Street, Berkeley
Please RSVP in order to ensure abundant food, drinks and seating for everyone!
Reservations: Please call Lenora O'Keith in the Beth El office at 510-848-3988 x211.
Jewish Heritage Night at the S.F.Giants
Enjoy a San Francisco Giants game on "Jewish Heritage Night," Aug. 25, 7:15 p.m, AT&T Park, San Francisco. Lots of people are going. I’ll be with Shalom Bayit, an organization that fights domestic violence. Many organizations are taking groups. Here’s one that you can tag along with:
The Albert L. Schultz JCC is selling tickets for the annual Jewish Heritage Night, as the Giants take on the defending National League Champion Colorado Rockies. Bring friends, family; with tickets ($20 each) purchased from ALS JCC you get a special scarf to keep you warm at the game.
Date: Aug. 25
Time: 7:15pm
Place: AT&T Park in San Francisco
Call the JCC at (650) 493.9400 if you want to go along.
The Meaning of the Talit: "And you shall see it"
Lecture with Rabbi Yosef Leibowitz
Followed by Havdalah
Rabbi Leibowitz is a true Torah scholar and a dynamic, thoughtful speaker. He is the founder and Director of the Yad Yaakov Fund for Jewish Education, and presently teaches in the Haifa University Overseas Program. Rabbi Leibowitz lives is Kfar Saba, Israel where he is a community Rabbi. He received his ordination from Yeshiva University and his Ph.D. from the University of California in Berkeley. Please join us, all are welcome!
Date: Saturday, August 30
Time: 5:30pm
Place: Beth El, 1301 Oxford St., Berkeley
For more info call 510-848-3988.
www.bethelberkeley.org
