Klezmer musicians Michael Alpert, Sasha Lurje and Craig Judelman perform songs and tell stories of Jewish life in Ukraine.
Rabbi Dr. David Ellenson discusses 18th-century developments in Judaism, how Judaism has adapted amid modern challenges and what these challenges have meant to him personally as he has crossed denominational lines. A kiddush lunch follows services. Part of the 2023 North Peninsula Scholar in Residence lecture series. Presented by Peninsula JCC, Peninsula Temple Beth El, […]
Rabbi Dr. David Ellenson discusses the diverse intellectual foundations of modern Zionism and their practical expression in the modern State of Israel, as well as current directions in Israeli Jewish thought, through the writings of Theodor Herzl, Ahad Ha-am and Rav Kook. Part of the 2023 North Peninsula Scholar in Residence lecture series. Presented by […]
Purim costume party for young adults 21-40 featuring drinks, hamantaschen, music, dancing and entertainment from Jewish drag queens Miss Shuguna and Menorah Maniachevitz. Portion of ticket sales benefits S.F.-based Jewish Family and Children’s Services. Presented by Congregation Sha’ar Zahav and Congregation Beth Sholom.