April 2022
Mimouna: A Post-Passover Moroccan Celebration
Mimouna marks the end of Passover, a time when we can once again eat chametz (leavened foods) and celebrate together. A largely Jewish Moroccan festival, Mimouna begins after sunset and leads into a full day of community gatherings full of excitement and enjoyment. Join us at the JCC for our very own Mimouna celebration where we will indulge in delicious food and delicacies, have exciting and meaningful arts & crafts activities, engage in storytime and teach about the significance of…
Find out more »Yom Hashoah Community Holocaust Commemoration
Yom Hashoah Community Holocaust Commemoration Wednesday April 27, 2022 and Sunday May 1, 2022 On Yom Hashoah we remember the 6 million Jews who were killed in the Holocaust, honor those who survived, and teach future generations so it never happens again. Our mantra has been Never Forget and Never Again. This year we will explore “Never again . . . but how” — learning from individuals who have turned these words into actions.. REMEMBER Memorial Ceremony Wednesday, April 27 | 7:30pm Del…
Find out more »May 2022
Yom Hashoah Community Holocaust Commemoration
Yom Hashoah Community Holocaust Commemoration Wednesday April 27, 2022 and Sunday May 1, 2022 On Yom Hashoah we remember the 6 million Jews who were killed in the Holocaust, honor those who survived, and teach future generations so it never happens again. Our mantra has been Never Forget and Never Again. This year we will explore “Never again . . . but how” — learning from individuals who have turned these words into actions.. REMEMBER Memorial Ceremony Wednesday, April 27 | 7:30pm Del…
Find out more »Yom Hazikaron: Israel’s Day of Remembrance
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 | 7:30pm Join our Community Commemoration in La Jolla as we honor those who lost their lives in a battlefield and acts of terror in Israel.
Find out more »Celebrate Israel Festival
Join the Jewish community for a celebration of Israel’s diversity, culture, heritage and people as we observe her 74th birthday. Explore the different threads of the Jewish diaspora that are rooted in the land of Israel, through live music, delicious traditional food, and activities for the whole family to enjoy. Celebrate Israel Festival May 15th, 11AM–4PM For security purposes, you must pre-register for this event to attend. You will not be able to register at the gate. Click HERE to Register
Find out more »JFest Events May – July
Everything You Need to Know About JFest Have you got your Jewish Arts Festival tickets yet? Celebrate Jewish heritage, culture, art and ideas this summer at 15+ events. JFest is curated by San Diego REP to bring the most exciting international and USA-based Jewish artists to San Diego audiences. This is a festival for all arts lovers. JFest Artistic Director Todd Salovey said: "I love that we bring audiences across cultures together to celebrate Jewish art. From Women of…
Find out more »June 2022
Men’s Club goes to the Padres @ Petco Park
Join the Men's Club for a fun afternoon at Petco Park for a baseball game: San Diego Padres vs Philadelphia Phillies. Date Sunday, June 26 @ 1:00 pm Reserved seating: Section 123 (in the upper rows in the shade) Location: Along Right Field line Discounted price: $55 (includes a special Jewish Heritage Padres scarf). We've also secured several handicap seats Parking: Petco has a number of parking lots. The Padres are no longer issuing physical tickets. Tickets are sent to an…
Find out more »July 2022
WITNESSES – A New Musical, presented by the California Center for the Arts
WITNESSES Conceived by Jordan Beck Book by Robert L. Freedman Music by Carmel Dean, Matt Gould, Adam Gwon, Anna K. Jacobs and Gerald Sternbach Lyrics by Jordan Beck, Mindi Dickstein, Matt Gould, Adam Gwon and Anna K. Jacobs Directed by J. Scott Lapp Five Jewish teens recorded their experiences in diaries as their world descended into World War II. These memoirs are a testament to the human spirit during a period in history that must never be forgotten. Five songwriting…
Find out more »WITNESSES – A New Musical, presented by the California Center for the Arts
WITNESSES Conceived by Jordan Beck Book by Robert L. Freedman Music by Carmel Dean, Matt Gould, Adam Gwon, Anna K. Jacobs and Gerald Sternbach Lyrics by Jordan Beck, Mindi Dickstein, Matt Gould, Adam Gwon and Anna K. Jacobs Directed by J. Scott Lapp Five Jewish teens recorded their experiences in diaries as their world descended into World War II. These memoirs are a testament to the human spirit during a period in history that must never be forgotten. Five songwriting…
Find out more »WITNESSES – A New Musical, presented by the California Center for the Arts
WITNESSES Conceived by Jordan Beck Book by Robert L. Freedman Music by Carmel Dean, Matt Gould, Adam Gwon, Anna K. Jacobs and Gerald Sternbach Lyrics by Jordan Beck, Mindi Dickstein, Matt Gould, Adam Gwon and Anna K. Jacobs Directed by J. Scott Lapp Five Jewish teens recorded their experiences in diaries as their world descended into World War II. These memoirs are a testament to the human spirit during a period in history that must never be forgotten. Five songwriting…
Find out more »September 2022
Fall Gardening Workshops @ Coastal Roots Farm
Fall Gardening Workshops Sunday, September 25 @ 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Join this 6-part Fall Gardening Workshop series where you'll learn and develop the skills to build and maintain your own garden at home! Learn with Christina Cranwell, our experienced Outdoor Educator who has been farming 5+ years across multiple states. There is no experience necessary to join, gloves and materials provided. The fall gardening workshops will be held on Sundays from 10:30am-12:30pm. Sunday, September 25th - Raised Bed 101: Learn…
Find out more »October 2022
Sukkot Harvest Festival 2022
Sunday, October 9 @ 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Coastal Roots Farm Join us for the 10th Annual Sukkot Harvest Festival at Coastal Roots Farm! The Sukkot Harvest Festival is the Farm's biggest event of the year, inspired by the Jewish tradition of gathering community outdoors to celebrate the end of an abundant summer harvest and welcome in the fall season and all it brings. Meet us under the sukkah (temporary shelter) for a day filled with live music, food, and activities for all ages.…
Find out more »November 2022
Broad commonalities & differences of the Abrahamic faiths, addressing the question of: Who is my neighbor?”
The San Diego School of Christian Studies (SDSCS) cordially invites you to celebrate and join the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 curriculum. Who is my neighbor? Engage with us in asking deep questions. How do we build relationships with those who are different from us? How can we understand “the other?” Join us as we explore these and many similar questions through 1) expert lectures and a panel discussion; 2) experiencing art from various cultures and religions; 3) and participating in…
Find out more »December 2022
Placing Jewish Ritual Stones at Veterans’ Graves
Each year, thousands of volunteers across the country participate in the Wreaths Across America remembrance program to visit over two-thousand veteran and private cemeteries to place millions of remembrance wreaths atop the graves of our veterans. Here in San Diego, our WWA committee has initiated a practice to honor and remember veterans of the Jewish faith with the custom of placing Jewish Ritual Stones atop the veterans’ gravesites. Rabbi Cantor Arlene Bernstein will lead the opening ceremony for this meaningful…
Find out more »Fiddler Sing-Along @ Coastal Roots Farm
In honor of the first night of Chanukah, join Coastal Roots Farm for a sing-along celebration of the beloved film Fiddler on the Roof! In partnership with their neighbors at The Hive, Coastal Roots farm is excited to announce an evening on the Farm filled with tasty snacks, warm drinks, dress up, and a whole lot of singing. Enjoy root veggie latkes (with Farm veggies) made fresh by The Hive's Chef Tiffani, along with apple cider to keep you warm.…
Find out more »February 2023
Mendelbaum Family Lecture Series featuring Rabbi Nevarez: The Sacred Ingredients of Transformation
Join Rabbi Jason Nevarez, Senior Rabbi at Congregation Beth Israel, as he uses the wisdom of middot (Jewish values) to offer a powerful framework for enhancing the ways in which we live our lives. No prior Hebrew or text experience necessary – just a desire to be open to possibility! This is a program of the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture
Find out more »