Shel Bassel received his first Kabbalt Sofrim (certification as a scribe) from Chaim Kess in Jerusalem. Since then, he has written more than two dozen Torah scrolls. This program will be an overview of how a Torah scroll is written. Mr. Bassel will be speaking about the basic materials (ink, parchment, quill) and how the […]
JCC Maccabi Games and ArtsFest For Jewish Youth ages 13 - 17 July 31 to August 5 in San Diego, CA Deposit Deadline: March 15 The Maccabi Games and ArtsFest is an international program for Jewish youth ages 13-17. Teens from communities around North America, Israel, Europe, Central and South America meet in one or more […]
The JCC, in partnership with the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center present Steve Wasserman, son of Ronnie Wasserman Harlan, z'l, in the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center's speakers series. Steve grew up in Dayton, Ohio and now lives in San Francisco. His book, "Grasping At Straws: Letters From the […]
Join us at 6:00 pm for a Carnival with a Bounce House, Games and Crafts followed by a costume parade. At 6:30 pm, in our sanctuary, we'll have the Megillah reading and enjoy the shpiel, Shushan Night Fever - A Disco Purim! Bring Macaroni & Cheese boxes as graggers that will be donated to the […]
Wednesday, March 16th- Purim Night- in-person at the Shul. Free event. Mincha- 7 pm Megillah Dedication-8 pm Maariv with Megillah Reading, 8:15 pm Light refreshments (Hamentashen, coffee, tea, etc) will be served after Maariv.
JFS Drive Thru Mitzvah Mission Back by popular demand, JFS is hosting another Drive Thru Mitzvah Mission! Help us feed guests at St. Vincent de Paul's shelters and provide donations of books for Project Read. Prepare frozen, unbaked macaroni and cheese casseroles following the required recipe and directions below. Gather and bring gently used books […]
Rabbi Leibel & Rebbetzin Anita invite you to join in the Megillah Dedication Ceremony. Leibel & Anita will be donating the Megillah commissioned by Shel Bassel to the Beth Jacob Congregation in honor of their 7th year of marriage. Members of Beth Jacob Congregation's Board of Directors will be asked to come forward and accept […]
Meeting location is the Boonshoft CJCE
Virtual Women's Seder: L'dor v' Dor Date: Thursday, March 24 @ 6:30 PM via Zoom Event is free. This year we will include a shorter Haggadah, a brief movie, memories from the Gilbert/Nelson family, a discussion time, and music. Our charity partner is Shoes 4 The Shoeless. Checks can be made payable to Shoes 4 […]