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Peninsula Jewish Community Center Your Center for Life! November • December 2011

Sunday Cinema presents: The Human Resources Manager

Sunday, November 20 • 2:00 pm • Board Room $5 M / $6* P • Code: 30802

This film is a “dramedy” centered on the HR manager of Israel’s largest industrial bakery, who sets out to save the reputation of his business and prevent the publication of a defamatory article. It was Israel’s official entry for the 2011 Academy Awards Best Foreign Film category.

103 minutes, in Hebrew, English and Romanian with English subtitles.

Bi-Monthly Publication of the Peninsula Jewish Community Center Adult Department

The Sh’ma is the central prayer of

the Jewish people, declaring God’s oneness and

the unity of all Jews

everywhere. Unite with Jewish

communities around the world as we delve

into the meaning of the Sh’ma, with

keynote lecture by renowned scholar Dr. Bradley Shavit Artson,

Dean of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies of

the American Jewish University. Additional classes taught by local rabbis and educators. Storytelling for

children. Preregistration recommended. Call 650.212.PJCC (7522).

Global Day of Jewish LearningSunday, November 13 2:00 – 4:45 pm • Board Room • Code: 30817

FREE!

These programs made possible by

Co-sponsored by Peninsula Temple Beth El, Peninsula Temple Sholom, Peninsula

Sinai Congregation, Congregation Beth Jacob, the Wornick Jewish Day School and the Jewish Community Federation.

Films exploring the best in Israeli Cinema

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION

SHABBAT SHUTTLE

The PJCC offers weekly door-to-door transportation to Friday night services at synagogues on the Peninsula. Make your reservations by calling the PJCC at 650.212.7522 by Wednesday of each week. There is no charge.This service is made possible by a grant from the Jewish Community Endowment Newhouse Fund of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties.

Shabbat ShuttleNovember 4 6:30 pm Peninsula Temple Beth El Shabbat Halelu

November 11 7:00 pm Peninsula Temple Sholom Hava Nashir

November 18 6:30 pm Peninsula Temple Beth El Shabbat Unplugged

November 25 No services transportation

December 2 6:30 pm Peninsula Temple Beth ElScholar-in-residence Dr. Stephen Berk—Old Wine in New Bottles: A History of Anti-Semitism in the Modern Period Please note: The bus will depart from Beth El at 9:15 pm.

December 9 7:00 pm Peninsula Temple Sholom Hava Nashir

December 16 6:00 pm Peninsula Temple Sholom Dreidel spin and latkes following service

December 23 6:30 pm Peninsula Temple Beth El Chanukah Oneg Shabbat

December 30 5:30 Oneg Peninsula Temple Sholom 6:00 pm Service

ADULT DEPARTMENT STAFF

Kimberly Gordon, Department DirectorBetty Burr, MA, Get Up & Go Program ManagerCrystal DyFoon, DriverMaria Taylor, DriverRhonda Press, LCSW, Adult Program CoordinatorDebra Reetz, MS, Transportation CoordinatorEllen Saliman, MA, MSW, Adult Program Coordinator

REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

1 Call the PJCC at 650.212.7522 and ask to speak with a program assistant. Any fees may be paid by credit card.

2. You may register for programs that do not involve transportation online using the PJCC web site: www.pjcc.org. Click on “Register Online for Classes.” When you find a program in which you are interested, add that course to your basket and follow the instructions to obtain a Login ID and PIN.

3. You may mail in a check. Be sure to include a note with your name, address and phone number, and the Code for the program. If there is transportation involved, please indicate your pick-up location and seating request if applicable.

* Discounts on Non-Member rates available to Foster City residents for these programs. Quantities are limited. To register, call 650.212.7522 to speak with a program assistant.

VOLUNTEERS Many thanks to our dedicated volunteers:

A beneficiary agency of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties.

The Peninsula Jewish Community Center acknowledges the Jewish Community Endowment Newhouse Fund, the Senior Excursion Fund, and the Paul and Ruth Steiner Permanent Endowment Fund of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties, as well as the Koret Foundation, for their continued support of Adult programs and transportation. The Circle of Life Fund:

The Gift That Lives ForeverTo learn how you can support the PJCC with a

planned gift, contact Art Wolf at 650.378.2759.

Don BelaiefT.J. DavidsonSusan GoldbergDan HellerFrank JonasRuth KrumbeinSusan MayJoan MechalovitzBarbara MikulicSandy MorseDavid Nigel

Boris RagentDorothy RagentShirley RosenbergMolly RosenfeldMartin SchmidtMarcyl SeidscherIrv ShareHarriet SilverSharon SoucyCindy StrauseBonnie Taubman

These programs are made possible by the Koret Taube Initiative on Jewish Peoplehood, presenting educational and cultural pro-grams that explore Jewish heritage, identity, and community.

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GET UP & GO • DROP-IN GROUPS • CLUBS

GET UP & GO

Get Up & Go is an activity and errand-transportation service for older adults who no longer drive. Programs without transportation are open to all adults. Programs are free for Get Up & Go regular participants and PJCC members and $5 for the public. A low cost lunch is served at 12:00 pm. Advance registration required. Register for Get Up & Go programs at 650.378.2750.

Request a schedule and pre-register by calling 650.378.2750 no later than Wednesday the week before a program or appointment. Transportation is $6 round trip and $3 one way.

Get Up & Go Programs at the PJCC 12:00 pm Lunch with reservations only $5 M & P1:00 pm Program Free M**/ $ 5 P **(PJCC & Get Up and Go Members)

Deborah Goren – SopranoWednesday, November 9 • Code: 30830

Listen to Deborah performing some old favorites from the soprano repertoire, including Misty, Our Love is Here to Stay and Summertime, along with some beautiful arias from the opera world. Deborah and her piano accompanist will provide details about the pieces and the composers.

Blue Grass and JazzWednesday, November 30 Code: 30831

Mimi Dye, violist, violinist, composer, and Artistic Director of TOPAZ, is well-known to Bay Area audiences as a soloist, chamber musician, and jazz performer. She will present an upbeat program of jazz and blue grass music full of rhythm and fun.

Tribute to the Songs of SinatraWednesday, December 7 • Code: 30832

Jeff Wessman is “The Voice!” His classic songs always get a smile and the toes tapping. With Jeff, re-live the romance, sophistication and swing of big band songs from the American songbook as performed by Frank Sinatra, as well as Dean Martin, Tony Bennett and Nat King Cole.

Images of Nature in Contemporary ArtWednesday, December 14 • Code: 30833

From the gorgeous paintings of Georgia O’Keeffe, the photographs of Minor White and Ansel Adams, to the environmental earthworks of Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Marlene Aron will present an exploration of those artists who celebrate nature in their work. She will also include a selection of her own nature-inspired work, including environmental installations using glacial rocks, soil, mulch, oak galls, garden and lava rocks, and ceramic spheres and shards.Get Up & Go is supported by gifts to the PJCC and grants from The Jewish Community Endowment Newhouse Fund; Mills-Peninsula Health Services; the Peninsula Health Care District; Kaiser Permanente; The Andrew Sabin Family Foundation and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s New Freedom Fund.

Volunteer for Get Up & GoMake a difference by helping seniors who may need

a driver, a supportive arm or help with shopping or errands. Occasional availability is OK.

Call Betty Burr at 650.378.2698.

Errand/Appointment Transportation for Non-Driving Older Adults Every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, Get Up & Go provides transportation within San Mateo County for non-driving older adults for medical and personal appointments, shopping and other destinations. Shared-ride service is available for $6 round trip or $3 one-way. Volunteer escorts are available. Reservations are required no later than the Wednesday of the week prior to the date of service. First come, first served, so reserve your seat early. Call 650.378.2750.

Mondays: Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28 • Dec. 5, 12, 19. 26

Tuesdays: Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27

Fridays: Nov. 4, 11, 18 • Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

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DROP-IN GROUPS • CLUBS

MONDAY

Sit & Knit • Drop-In / All Levels 10:30 am –12:30 pm • Adult Lounge Free M / P • Code: 30813

Many people use knitting and crocheting as a creative outlet and escape from life’s hectic pace. All it takes is a pair of knitting needles and yarn.

NOVEMBER FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Jewish Women in Text and Tradition2:00 pm • PJCC Board Room Free M / $4 P* per session • Code: 30800

November 7 Publicity was scarce in ancient times, so you may never have heard of Lilith, Jepthah’s daughter or Beruriah, famous Jewish women in their time, whom history has often neglected.

November 21 Hear what Jewish law, midrash and tradition have to say about the roles of women in general; what was permitted and forbidden, with a special emphasis on marriage, sex and family.

Both programs are presented by educator and author Rebecca Schwartz. Rebecca is the District Leadership Manager for the Union for Reform Judaism. She has a Master of Arts in Modern Jewish History and has worked for a variety of Jewish and non-Jewish organizations, with a passion for women’s issues and social action. These programs are made possible by the Koret Taube Initiative on Jewish Peoplehood, presenting educational and cultural programs that explore Jewish heritage, identity, and community.

DECEMBER FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Great Trials in Jewish History: Dreyfus, Beilis and FrankMonday, December 5 • 2:00 pm • PJCC Board Room Free M / $4 P • Code 30801

A political trial tells us a great deal about a country’s history. It also helps shape its future. Exploring these trials will help us to understand French, Russian and American history. The PJCC’s Scholar-in-Residence, Dr. Stephen Berk, is Professor of Holocaust and Jewish Studies at Union College in Schenectady NY and a well known lecturer.This program is made possible by the Koret Taube Initiative on Jewish Peoplehood, presenting educational and cultural programs that explore Jewish heritage, identity, and community.

THE BEST IN CINEMA: MONDAY AT THE MOVIES2:00 pm • Classroom AB Free M / P • Community Program Pass required; inquire at Welcome Center

Skip the crowded movie theaters and enjoy these award-winning films in a comfortable, intimate setting. A lively discussion follows each film. Registration required as space is limited.

Ladies in LavenderNovember 14 • Code: 30808

It’s 1936, and two sisters (Maggie Smith and Judi Dench), are at their Cornwall beach house. But their idyll is interrupted when they chance upon a mystery man awash on the beach and decide to nurse him back to health. Before long, he takes the quiet fishing village by storm. (103 min.)

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DROP-IN GROUPS • CLUBS

Mrs. Palfrey at the ClaremontNovember 28 • Code: 30809

The recently widowed Mrs. Palfrey moves into a hotel while she waits—and waits—for her grandson to return her calls after she relocates to London to be closer to him. Mrs. Palfrey is about to give up on her family when a fateful fall introduces her to a kind, young writer, who—improbably—becomes her closest friend in this engaging drama. (108 min.)

Calendar GirlsDecember 12 Code: 30810

When one of the women in an English women’s group learns her husband has cancer, the group decides to spice up their yearly calendar fundraiser by forgoing the usual images of the Yorkshire dales and gracing the pages in the nude. Helen Mirren co-stars. (108 min.)

TUESDAY

Yiddish Club November 1, 15 • December 6, 20 10:30 am – 12:00 pm • Classroom C Free M / $3 P* per session • Code: 30814

Keep Yiddish alive with others who share your love of the language, through conversation, songs, movies and food. Fluent Yiddish mastery not required. Peer-led.

Drop-in Bridge1:00 – 3:30 pm • Classroom AB Free M / $3 P* per session • Code: 30798

Intermediate players may drop in for a weekly game of afternoon bridge.

Jewish Book Discussion GroupJoin other readers for a lively discussion of Jewish-themed books on loan from the Jewish Community Library’s Book Club in a Box. Facilitator Jim Van Buskirk leads an interesting and intelligent discussion each month. These programs are made possible by the Koret Taube Initiative on Jewish Peoplehood, presenting educational and cultural programs that explore Jewish heritage, identity, and community.

The Ladies Auxiliary by Tova MirvisNovember 29 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Classroom C • Free M / $4 P* Code: 30803

Narrated from the collective perspective of a synagogue’s Ladies’ Auxiliary, Mirvis’ inspired debut depicts the perceived threat that the arrival of free-spirited Batsheva poses to the insular Orthodox community of Memphis, Tennessee. The intergenerational conflict that ensues illuminates the difficulty of maintaining tradition while honoring personal freedom.

The Inn at Lake Devine by Eleanor Lipman December 27 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Classroom C • Free M / $4 P* Code: 30804

In this updated screwball comedy, Lipman employs a deft and light-handed manner to tackle anti-Semitism, intermarriage, and her heroine’s quest for inner growth and separation from family.

WEDNESDAY

Let’s Talk About It 2:00 – 3:15 pm • Classroom C • Free M / P Code: 30805 • No class 11/23, 12/21, 12/28

A lively discussion each week about the events of the day. All opinions are welcome. Two special guests will appear at Let’s Talk About It:

November 9 Sarah Glidden is the artist and author of How to Understand Israel in 60 Days or Less and current PJCC Art Gallery exhibition of the same name. Ms. Glidden will share her perspective on how her Taglit-Birthright Israel experience shaped her evolving views on Israel and Israel’s current situation. Her talk will be followed by a discussion. 

December 14 PJCC Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Stephen Berk talks about Jews and Islam. See back cover for more details.

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SU MON TUES WED THURS FRI SATGet Up & Go Errands

10:00 am Intermediate to Advanced Bridge

10:30 am Yiddish Club

1:00 pm Drop-in Bridge

2:00 pm Let’s Talk About It

12:00 pm Beth El Senior Friendship Club

1:00 pm Mah Jongg

1:30 pm Mindfulness Meditation

Trip SF Symphony

Get Up & Go Errands

1:00 pm Beginning and Advanced Beginning Bridge

Shabbat Shuttle 6:30 pm Services @ Penin Temple Beth El

Get Up & Go Errands

10:30 am Sit & Knit

2:00 pm Food for Thought

Get Up & Go Errands

10:00 am Intermediate to Advanced Bridge

1:00 pm Drop-in Bridge

1:00 pm Get Up & Go at the PJCC

2:00 pm Let’s Talk About It (special session with Sarah Glidden)

7:00 pm PJCC Gallery Tour and Comics Class

12:00 pm Beth El Senior Friendship Club

1:00 pm Mah Jongg

1:30 pm Mindfulness Meditation

7:00 pm Art in Action

Get Up & Go Errands 10:00 am Morning of Mah Jongg

1:00 pm Beg. and Advanced Beginning Bridge

Shabbat Shuttle 7:00 pm Services @ Penin Temple Sholom

2:00 pm Global Day of Jewish Learning

Get Up & Go Errands

10:30 am Sit & Knit

2:00 pm Monday at the Movies

Get Up & Go Errands

10:00 am Intermediate to Advanced Bridge

10:30 am Yiddish Club

1:00 pm Drop-in Bridge

2:00 pm Let’s Talk About It

12:00 pm Beth El Senior Friendship Club

1:00 pm Mah Jongg

1:30 pm Mindfulness Meditation

Get Up & Go Errands

1:00 pm Beg. and Advanced Beginning Bridge

Prep for the Met

Shabbat Shuttle 6:30 pm Services @ Penin Temple Beth El

2:00 pm Sunday Cinema presents The Human Resources Manager

Get Up & Go Errands

10:30 am Sit & Knit

10:30 am Men’s Discussion Group

2:00 pm Food for Thought

Get Up & Go Errands

10:00 am Intermediate to Advanced Bridge

1:00 pm Drop-in Bridge

2:00 pm Let’s Talk About It

THANKSGIVING

PJCC OFFICES CLOSED

NO Get Up & Go Errands

NO Shabbat Shuttle

10:30 am Sit & Knit

2:00 pm Monday at the Movies

Get Up & Go Errands

10:00 am Intermediate to Advanced Bridge

10:30 am Jewish Book Discussion Group

1:00 pm Drop-in Bridge

1:00 pm Get Up & Go at the PJCC

2:00 pm Let’s Talk About It

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SU MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT12:00 pm Beth El Senior Friendship Club

1:00 pm Mah Jongg

1:30 pm Mindfulness Meditation

Trip Cirque du Soleil

Get Up & Go Errands

1:00 pm Beginning and Advanced Beginning Bridge

Shabbat Shuttle 6:30 pm Services @ Penin Temple Beth El

2:00 pm The Understudies at Hillbarn Theatre

Get Up & Go Errands

10:30 am Sit & Knit

2:00 pm Food for Thought

Get Up & Go Errands

10:00 am Intermediate to Advanced Bridge

10:30 am Yiddish Club

1:00 pm Drop-in Bridge

1:00 pm Get Up & Go at the PJCC

2:00 pm Let’s Talk About It

7:00 pm Obama, Netanyahu and Israel

12:00 pm Beth El Senior Friendship Club

1:00 pm Mah Jongg

1:30 pm Mindfulness Meditation

7:00 pm Art in Action

Get Up & Go Errands 10:00 am Morning of Mah Jongg1:00 pm Beg. and Advanced Beg. BridgePrep for the MetShabbat Shuttle 7:00 pm Services @ Penin Temple Sholom

Get Up & Go Errands

10:30 am Sit & Knit

2:00 pm Monday at the Movies

Get Up & Go Errands

10:00 am Intermediate to Advanced Bridge

1:00 pm Drop-in Bridge

1:00 pm Get Up & Go at the PJCC

2:00 pm Let’s Talk About It (special session with Stephen Berk, Visiting Scholar-in-Residence)

NO Beth El Senior Friendship Club

1:00 pm Mah Jongg

1:30 pm Mindfulness Meditation

Get Up & Go Errands

1:00 pm Beginning and Advanced Beginning Bridge

Shabbat Shuttle 6:00 pm Services @ Penin Temple Sholom

1:00 pm Latkepalooza

Get Up & Go Errands

10:30 am Sit & Knit

10:30 am Men’s Discussion Group

Get Up & Go Errands

10:00 am Intermediate to Advanced Bridge

10:30 am Yiddish Club

1:00 pm Drop-in Bridge

NO Beth El Senior Friendship Club

1:00 pm Mah Jongg

Get Up & Go Errands

1:00 pm Beginning and Advanced Beginning Bridge

Shabbat Shuttle 6:30 pm Services @ Penin Temple Beth El

Get Up & Go Errands

10:30 am Sit & Knit

Get Up & Go Errands

10:30 am Jewish Book Discussion Group

1:00 pm Drop-in Bridge

NO Beth El Senior Friendship Club

1:00 pm Mah Jongg

Get Up & Go Errands

Shabbat Shuttle 5:30 pm Services @ Penin Temple Sholom

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DROP-IN GROUPS • CLUBS

THURSDAY

An Afternoon of Mah Jongg Drop-in Play 1:00 – 4:00 pm • Classroom AB Free M / $3 P* • Code: 30806 • No class 11/24For intermediate level players. No instructor will be pres-ent. Bring your current Mah Jongg card. Pre-registration is suggested.

Beth El Senior Friendship Club Beth El Senior Friendship Club in conjunction with the PJCCGroup meets at Peninsula Temple Beth El, 1700 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo. Transportation is available depending on location. Cost is $5 /round trip. Contact Rhonda Press at 650.378-2717 for more information.

12:00 pm Brown Bag Lunch 1:00 pm Program begins 2:00 pm “Afterthoughts” program

November 3

Davida Handler presents “A Brief Introduction to Eastern European and Klezmer Music” with musical examples in an informal lecture.

2:00 Discussion with Rabbi Eisner

November 10

The “EJ’s” (Joan Connolly, piano and Eric Rebeiro, vocals) entertain us with songs from Broadway, the Great American Songbook and your old favorites.

2:00 Current Events with David Nigel

November 17

Bring your bag lunch and join us for apple pie and ice cream in early celebration of Thanksgiving. Then view the documentary, Following Dreams in which 8 people

choose to pursue their own path. They don’t listen to the naysayers: instead, they listen to themselves to create a life full of meaning, joy, and passion. (57 min.)

November 24

NO MEETING. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

December 1

Musician and story teller Adam Miller presents “Cowboy Songs and Frontier Ballads: A musical introduction to Western folk songs—the stories, songs, and attitudes of the real, hard-working American cowboy.”

2:00 Discussion with Rabbi Eisner

December 8

Hanukkah Luncheon for paid up members of Beth El Senior Friendship Club. Your admission is a check made out to Samaritan House or a big bag of groceries. Chicken, latkes, veggies and dessert will be the fare. Prizes will be raffled. Musical program with Rabbi Micah Citrin. Reservations required by 11/28. Call Rhonda Press at 378-2717 to reserve your space.

2:00 Current Events with David Nigel

December 15

NO MEETING

December 22

NO MEETING

December 29

NO MEETING. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

FRIDAY

A Morning of Mah Jongg Drop-in Play November 11 • December 9 • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Classroom AB • Free M / $3 P* • Code: 30807

For beginning to intermediate level players. No instructor will be present. Bring your current Mah Jongg card. Pre-registration is suggested.

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DROP-IN GROUPS • CLUBS • TRIPS • CLASSES AT THE PJCC

TRIPS

Thursday, December 1 Cirque du Soleil presents Totem4:00 pm performance • AT&T Park, San Francisco $95 M / $124 P* * Home pick-ups $10 / location Code: 30799

TOTEM traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly. The characters evolve on a stage evoking a giant turtle, the symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations. Inspired by many founding myths, TOTEM illustrates, through a visual and acrobatic language, the evolutionary progress of our species.

Departures Returns

2:10 pm PJCC 8:00 pm 2:30 pm San Carlos train 7:45 pm 2:45 pm 5th & El Camino** 7:30 pm 2:50 pm Peninsula Regent 7:25 pm 3:00 pm Woodlake 7:15 pm **EastWest Bank

Sunday, January 22 Pissarro, Bach and FriendsLegion of Honor, San Francisco • $48 M / $62 P* Home pick-ups $10/location FAMSF members deduct $5 • Code: 31190This trip begins with viewing Pissarro’s People, an exhibition which includes nearly 100 works of art by Camille Pisarro. After a no-host lunch, the Avedis

Music Series presents chamber music by Bach, Telemann and Brahms. Trip price includes museum admission as well as the concert. Departures Returns10:00 am PJCC 5:00 pm10:15 am San Carlos train 4:45 pm10:30 am 5th & El Camino** 4:30 pm10:35 am Peninsula Regent 4:25 pm10:45 am Woodlake 4:15 pm**EastWest Bank

CLASSES AT THE PJCC

Take a Breath: An Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Thursdays, November 3 – January 26 1:30 – 2:30 pm • Computer Room Free M / P • Code: 31118Meditation is one of the most natural and rewarding of all human activities. It is an effective technique for stress reduction. It brings balance, rest and a growing inner peace, and contributes to physical, emotional and mental well- being. Meditation can also give us direct, intuitive experience of higher realities. Drawing on the experience of mindfulness and on insights of the Jewish spiritual path, we will give ourselves the gift of wellness through meditation. This class is open to all, Jews and non-Jews alike, and includes simple and basic instructions in the practice of meditation. No class 11/24,12/22, 12/29.

Lavey Derby has practiced meditation for over twenty years and has been teaching meditation for the past ten years.

The Inventive Impressionist: Camille PissarroFriday, January 13 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm • $10 M / $13 P* Board Room AB • Code: 31189In preparation for viewing the Pissarro’s People exhibition at the Legion of Honor, Clara Morrissey, educator and docent from the Fine Arts Museums, provides background and descriptions of his many works containing human subjects. See the left column of this page for information about the PJCC trip to the Legion of Honor.

FREE!

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PJCC Community ChorusMondays • Jan. 9 – Feb. 27 • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Board Room • $42 M / $55 P* • Code: 31201

Do you love to sing? Come join our new PJCC Community Chorus. We’re looking for all voice parts. We’ll sing everything from classical to international folk songs with some musical theater thrown in for fun. No musical training is necessary, just the ability to carry a tune.

Instructor: Deborah Rosengaus, choir director, opera singer, and vocal teacher holds a Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance from the Manhattan School of Music. She is currently singing with The Pocket Opera of San Francisco and San Jose Opera.

Art in ActionThursdays •7:00 – 9:00 pm Art Room • $25 M / $30 P* per session

Learn how artists use their art to reflect themselves and their

ideas about the world. In each session, you’ll examine a work by a well known artist and then use different media to create your own work based on that artist’s style. No experience necessary. Materials are included in class fee.

Instructor Courtney Carreras is a multi-media artist who has worked as a docent teaching art at Central Elementary school in Belmont. Each class must have a minimum of 10 participants.

Class dates Artist studied Code

November 10 Paul Cezanne 30099 December 8 El Greco 30100

Prep for the MetFridays • November 18 • and December 9 1:00 – 2:30 pm • Board Room $11 M / $15 P* per session • Code: 30119

Learn how the libretto, music and spectacle of the theatre combine to create masterpieces. Hear the stories and scandals behind the great operas and be prepared when you attend the LIVE AT THE MET OPERA performances at local theatres. Deborah Rosengaus has performed internationally and holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music and a Masters in Vocal Performance from the Manhattan School of Music.

November 18: Satyagraho by Philip Glass December 9: Faust by Gounod

Bay Area Community Talmud CircleSundays • Nov. 20, Dec. 18, Jan. 8, Jan. 29, Feb. 26, March 18, April 22, May 20 • 9:30 – 11:30 am Conference Room A • $135

The study of Talmud has been at the center of Jewish intellectual pursuit for countless generations and now you are invited to experience the study of Talmud, in English, for yourselves. In addition to a once a month class, you will be invited to an exclusive event with Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, one of today’s greatest Talmud scholars. Please register at www.lehrhaus.org.

The class will be taught by Rabbi Lavey Derby, the Director of Jewish Life at the PJCC, who has been teaching Talmud and other Jewish texts for over 30 years.

The Mother’s Circle FREE!

Thursdays • 11:30 am – 1:00 pm November 3, 7 • December 1, 15 • January 5, 19 • Free Classroom C • Code: 30816

Is your grandchild being raised by a non-Jewish mother? Don’t let her do it alone! The Mothers Circle provides free education and support for women of other religious backgrounds who are raising Jewish children. In a warm and nurturing environment participants will focus on Jewish rituals, ethics and the how-to’s of creating a Jewish home. Free childcare will be available. For more information, contact Lavey Derby, Director of Jewish Life at the PJCC at lderby@pjcc.org or at 650.378.2743.

Beginning and Advanced Beginning Bridge Fridays, November 4 – December 23 1:00 – 3:00 pm (No class 11/25) • Classroom AB $93 M / $121 P* Code: 30796

Beginning and Advanced Beginning Bridge students are welcome and will learn the current basics of Contract Bridge with an emphasis on bidding and the play of the hand. Instructor: Sandy Dennison.

CLASSES AT THE PJCC

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CLASSES AT THE PJCC • EVENTS

Intermediate to Advanced Bridge with Supervised PlayTuesdays, November 1 – December 20 10:00 am – 12:00 pm • Classroom AB $106 M / $138 P* • Code: 30797

Learn more about bidding and additional conventions. Instructor: Sandy Dennison.

A Discussion Group for MenMondays, November 21, December 19 10:30 – 12:00 pm • Classroom AB Free M / $3 P* per session Code: November 30811, December 30812

All men are welcome, regardless of age or viewpoint. The focus of this group is on intelligent conversation, not arguing or therapy. The group is peer-led.

PJCC Art Gallery Tour & Workshop: Drawing From Your Own LifeWednesday, November 9 • 7:00 – 9:00 pm PJCC Art Room • $5 M / $8 P* • Code: 30858

Comics are a perfect medium for expressing the stories in our lives, whether they be funny, sad or a mix of the two. Graphic novel artist and writer Sarah Glidden will give a tour of the exhibition about her autobiographical work How to Understand Israel in 60 Days or Less and lead participants in a workshop on how to begin to create your own comics. No art school training required; comics are for everyone! Reservations required.

EVENTS

The UnderstudiesSaturday, December 3 2:00- 3:00 pm • Hillbarn Theatre $15 M / $18 P*/ $18 door Code: 30815

In their hit show, The Understudies, Ten West uses the international language of laughter to tell the tale of two hapless janitors who find themselves magically thrust into the spotlight. Ten West’s unique storytelling makes The Understudies suitable for all ages, languages, and cultural backgrounds. This 60-minute comedy features physical theatre, slapstick and contemporary clown—classical in feel, but with modern sensibilities. Ten West will leave you as speechless as they are with this comedic and heartwarming story.

Presented in partnership with Hillbarn Theatre.

FREE!

HICAP of San Mateo County is sponsored by Self-Help for the Elderly, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the independence, dignity and self-worth of senior citizens. Non-profit ID# 94-1750717

Confused about Medicare?Get free Medicare counseling from a HICAP counselor at the PJCC.HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) is a state-sponsored volunteer program that provides unbiased counseling and advocacy to Medicare beneficiaries, their families or representatives about their Medicare needs. HICAP counselors do not sell, endorse or recommend any specific insurance product. Topics include:

Original Medicare, part A & B / Medigap & Medicare Advantage plans / Prescription Drug Plans including applying for “Extra Help” with Prescription Costs / Medicare Savings Programs / Employee Group Health Coverage / Retiree Health Insurance / Medi-Cal / Long-term Care Insurance

Appointments are available at the PJCC from 9:30 – 11:30 am on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Call 800.434.0222 or 650.627.9350.

Sunday, December 18 1:00 – 3:30 pm • MPR Code: 30827

Free with a canned food donation to support the Second Harvest Food Bank

Don’t miss this beloved community-wide Hanukkah celebration! Live Klezmer and

world music, crafts and games, a Hanukkah gift shop, wine and olive oil tasting and more.

These programs are made possible by the Koret Taube Initiative on Jewish Peoplehood, presenting educational and cultural

programs that explore Jewish heritage, identity, and community.

Non-Profit OrganizationU.S. Postage PAID

Permit No. 822San Mateo, CA 94402

Peninsula Jewish Community Center800 Foster City Blvd.

Foster City, CA 94404

Food for Thought presents: Great Trials in Jewish HistoryMon · 12/5 · 2:00 – 3:00 pm · Board Rm · Free M / $4 P · Code: 30801

A political trial tells a great deal about a country's history. It also helps shape its future. Professor Berk explores the trials of Dreyfus, Beilis and Frank, which help us to understand French, Russian and American history.

Obama, Netanyahu and IsraelWed · 12/7 · 7:00 – 8:30 pm · Board Rm · $7 M /$10 P · Code: 30818

Discuss the growing tension between Israel and the United States as their political leaders offer conflicting visions of how to achieve peace in the Middle East. Includes a wine reception. Pre-registration strongly recommended.

Let’s Talk About It: Jews and IslamWed · 12/14 · 2:00 – 3:15 pm · Rm AB · Free · Code: 30805

As Islam emerged on the historical scene, Jews both benefited and suffered from living under Islamic rule. Professor Berk will discuss Muslim attitudes towards Jews and Judaism and their effect on the Middle East.

The North Peninsula is honored to welcome Professor Stephen Berk, renowned for his expertise on the Holocaust, Russia, the Middle East and modern Jewish history. Professor Berk is a superb lecturer and teacher whose expertise is frequently sought by academia and international media. His rare Bay Area appearance is not to be missed.

Co-sponsored by Peninsula Temple Beth El, Peninsula Temple Sholom, Peninsula Sinai Congregation, Congregation Beth Jacob, the Wornick Jewish Day School and the Jewish Community Federation. Funded primarily by the Koret Taube Initiative on Jewish Peoplehood.

For additional opportunities to hear Professor Berk, contact:Peninsula Temple Beth El • 650.341.7701 • www.ptbe.org

Peninsula Temple Sholom • 650.697.2266 • www.sholom.orgPeninsula Sinai Congregation • 650.349.2816  • www.peninsulasinai.org

Congregation Beth Jacob • 650.366.8481 • www.bethjacobrwc.orgRonald C. Wornick Jewish Day School • 650.378.2600 • www.wornickkids.org

Visiting Scholar-in-Residence Professor Stephen Berk • Dec. 1 – 14, 2011