The San Diego Center for Jewish Culture at the Lawrence Family JCC, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS presents: Joyce Forum Jewish Short Film Festival This three-day virtual festival offers more than 30 imagination-stretching films from the U.S., U.K., France, Israel, Russia, and Germany. Without the ability to gather in person, this year’s festival will look and feel different; your virtual attendance ensures that the spirit of the film festival remains the same. October 23-25, 2020. Visit lfjcc.org/joyceforum for information and tickets.

MAKE SHABBAT SAN DIEGO YOURS! THURSDAY: (November 5th 2020) MEGA CHALLAH BAKES Throughout the day on November 5th **Link to be sent after registration prior to event** PART 1: Demonstrations on how to make VIRTUAL Challah Dough will be Streaming and OnDemand throughout the day ** You will need dough prepared before part 2** (make sure you get you ingredients) Challah recipe 1 Tbsp Dry Yeast 1/2 cup Sugar 1 cup Water 1 tsp Salt 1/3 cup Oil 2 Eggs…

Presented by the Judaica Sacred Music Foundation. Four original works based on the Festival of Lights. RSVP link to follow.

Your kids will become detectives in our Hanukkah adventure. They will search at home for clues that are hidden by you, sent from our team! Buy tickets HERE Runs through December 18th.  

“The Temple & the Secret Code” is the first of its kind, interactive, virtual Hanukkah story for families. The story is about two kids and their quest to find a secret code in order to enter an ancient temple, based on stories told to them by their grandfather. This forty five minute adventure will engage your kids as they participate in a live story and search inside your home for clues. Participants will be able to discover those carefully hidden…

This year, Z3 will take place 100% online, as an initiative of the OFJCC with the support of 70 Faces Media, OpenDor Media, and VirtualJ. Join us each day of Hanukkah — from Dec 10- 17 — for exclusive access to video conversations, interviews, and other inspiring content from leaders from across the Jewish World. Proceeds from tickets will create a global Z3 Giving Circle in which participants will vote and decide how to allocate funds collected to select programs…

Rabbi Steve Leder thought he knew how to cope with death until his father died. It was then that Steve Leder went from being the rabbi to being the son facing his own experience of love, regret and pain. What he discovered was life changing. Join him in conversation with Rabbi Ed Feinstein as they discuss his new book, The Beauty of What Remains, and the lessons he has learned that will benefit us all. To purchase the book, please click here. We…

Holocaust Survivors in San Diego:  Our Commitment and Our Responsibility presented by Jewish Family Service of San Diego and the Jewish Federation of San Diego County   Wednesday, January 27  |  12:00-1:15pm In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, join Jewish Family Service of San Diego and Jewish Federation of San Diego County as we explore the unique and dynamic needs of the 500 Holocaust Survivors who call our community home. The recent pandemic and stay-at-home orders have only deepened the needs of this…

The 31st Annual San Diego International Jewish Film Festival runs from February 11–21, 2021. Choose from 36 different films – enjoyed virtually from the comfort of your home – over 11 days. As an added feature, more than 20 films are available on-demand throughout the duration of the festival. Enjoy on your own time and join us for live virtual programs!" For full program and information: https://sdijff2021.eventive.org/welcome When purchasing tickets, use discount code is BETHIS21. This code will take $2…

Parenting a College Student during the Pandemic Join us for a panel discussion to learn from Jennifer M. Tuteur, MD, FAAFP, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, County of San Diego Health & Human Services Agency, about the latest COVID-19 guidelines and precautions, an update that affects college students and their ability to engage in campus life. Rabbi Scott Meltzer, Ohr Shalom Synagogue, and Hillel of San Diego Executive Director Karen Parry will provide a Jewish lens for reflecting on this moment,…

Women for Israel Invites You to Passover Cooking with Debbie Kornberg Wednesday, March 17, 2021 10:00 ‑ 11:30 am (PT) / 1:00 ‑ 2:30 pm (ET) Guided Cooking Prep (optional) 10:00 ‑ 10:30 am (PT) / 1:00 ‑ 1:30 pm (ET) Event & Cooking Demonstration 10:30 ‑ 11:30 am (PT) / 1:30 ‑ 2:30 pm (ET) Grab your matzo meal and join Women for Israel for a special Passover cooking demonstration with Debbie. On the menu, Debbie will be walking…