Jewish Book Discussion Group (Beit Midrash)
Happy New Years
Saturday, September 19, 12:45–2:00 p.m.
by Maya Arad, led by Harry Cornbleet
After emigrating to the United States in the 1960s, Leah stays connected to friends in Israel through an annual Rosh Hashanah letter. Over five decades, her cheerful correspondence chronicles life’s joys and hardships while concealing deeper truths.
Alternative Shabbat Sessions (Beit Midrash)
with Rabbi Hugh Seid-Valencia
Saturday, September 26, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Explore teachings from early Hasidic masters on the weekly Torah portion as a springboard for mindfulness meditation. Come ready to study, discuss, and experiment with meditation. No prior text study or meditation experience is needed.
2Low Classical Concert (Social Hall)
Sunday, October 11, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Join us for a concert by 2Low, featuring Charles Chandler (bass) and Amos Yang (cello) of the San Francisco Symphony! Tickets are $20 per person. Please RSVP.
Members, please RSVP [here]
Guests, please RSVP [here]
RSVP coming soon! Patrons Free – email [here] to RSVP.
Hazak Presents: Brooklyn Odyssey—My Journey out of Hasidism (Social Hall)
Sunday, October 18, 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Growing up in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, Zalman Newfield was immersed in the strict religious traditions of the Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidic community. Trained to become a Lubavitch emissary, he traveled the world doing Jewish outreach. In Brooklyn Odyssey: My Journey out of Hasidism, Newfield recounts how reading, travel, and education broadened his perspective and ultimately led him to leave the faith of his youth. The cost is $10 per person. Please RSVP by October 16 by emailing Hazak [here].
Bocce & Dinner at Campo di Bocce (Offsite)
Sunday, October 18, 4:00–7:00 p.m.
Join us at Campo di Bocce for drinks and an early dinner beginning at 4:00 p.m., followed by bocce court time starting at 5:30 p.m. Please RSVP by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16 by emailing Men’s Club [here].
Experiencing Israel During War (Beit Midrash)
Sunday, October 25, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
San Jose resident Anastasia Torres-Gil shares her experiences about what it is like to be in Israel under rocket attack and describes her encounters with Israeli resilience and community there.