Beginning Hebrew
Have you always wanted to learn Hebrew but didn’t know how to start? Begin here with us at San Jose State University!
Galia Stein-Rosen, seasoned UC Santa Cruz Hebrew instructor, will teach the course online Mondays & Wednesdays 1:30-3:10 pm. You will learn all the basics of Hebrew conversation, how to read and write in Hebrew, while you also study Israeli culture. Gali is happy to work with you, for credit/grade or not. This class began on August 20th. Please email the world languages department here or the instructor, Gail, here.
60+ Shabbat Lunch with Hot Kugel
Friday, August 22, 12:00 – 2:00pm
Los Gatos JCC Auditorium
Join us for a lively afternoon featuring Hot Kugel, the musical duo of Suska Varda and Mordecai, performing blues, jazz, lounge, island tunes, sea songs, rock and roll, and Eastern European melodies on a variety of instruments. Enjoy a free healthy hot Shabbat meal prepared by PARS Kosher Deli. Please RSVP here.
This program is presented in partnership between JFS Silicon Valley and Jewish Silicon Valley. View Flyer
Paris Chansons – A Spectacular Live Concert of International Music!
Saturday, August 23, 8:00pm
Canada College Theatre, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd, Redwood City
The proceeds from this concert will be sent to Israel to support a shelter for abused women and their kids by “Ten Li Yad” organization.
Paris Chansons is an exciting French band with an Eastern European gypsy twist! Their exhilarating performances are punctuated with gypsy jazz standards as well as classics in Russian, Hebrew, Italian, and other languages. Find more information and ticket links here.
Hebrew Chit Chat 2025/6
Bi-Weekly meetups for practicing speaking hebrew
Mondays every other week starting August 25
JCC Los Gatos, Free
Improve your confidence and knowledge at this meetup between Hebrew speaking volunteers and community members on their Hebrew learning journey. All levels and backgrounds are welcome! Please register here,
Watercolor 2025 | Fall Session
Mondays, starting on August 25, 5:00 – 6:30pm
Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road
$280 for 12 classes, $265 for JCC members
Join the Watercolor Painting Joy that improves students’ lives : learn to paint in watercolor from instructor John Giannotti, former president of the Los Gatos Art Association and accomplished painter. Class size is limited so register fast!
For ages 16 years and up. For questions, email Maya Tripp at mayat@jvalley.org. Please register here.