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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 30 , 2022

A Taste of Jewish Arts & Media: Pop Music and the Bible
Sunday, Jan 30th 3:00p to 4:30p
Come join Bill Futornick and Rhonna Rhogol for an immersive musical experience as together we explore the use of liturgy in some of Israel’s most widely popular hits. Hybrid event - join us at CBJ or on zoom
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2022

Teitelbaum Lecture: Return to Wielopole
Sunday, Feb 6th 3:00p to 5:00p
Return to Wielopole: A Journey of Family Reunion and Discovery The Teitelbaum family created this documentary following their journey back to their hometown in Poland. Filled with interviews and history we will get to know this remarkable family in new ways. Joining us for in-person conversation after the film will be Josh and Adam Teitelbaum and other family members featured in the film.
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Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 15 , 2022

A Taste of Jewish Arts & Media: Let’s Laugh at Ourselves - Israeli Comedy Through the Decades
Tuesday, Feb 15th 7:30p to 9:00p
Lots of fun (and funniness) to be had with Bill Futornick and Rhonna Rhogol as we lead you on a hilarious tour of iconic to contemporary Israeli comedy and satire. Hybrid event - join us at CBJ or on zoom
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 20 , 2022

CONVERTsations
Sunday, Feb 20th 7:00p to 8:30p
Conversion is a deeply powerful journey. We want to create a space for people who have gone through conversion, or are contemplating conversion, to come together and get to know one another.. RSVP to the office by Friday January 21st and plan to join Batya Jakova Ketara (aka Stefanie Etzbach-Dale) over zoom.
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 23 , 2022

Environmental Activism
Wednesday, Feb 23rd 6:30p to 7:30p
Please join us for the first meeting of our new CBJ Environmental Activism Committee! We are excited to be moving forward in our environmental activism work at our synagogue and we need your support. We will discuss our vision moving forward and how you can help. This meeting will be lead by our congregant David Arfin (david@arfin.org). RSVP to Talia@bethjacobrwc.org for the zoom link.
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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 1 , 2022

Understanding Current Trends in Antisemitism
Tuesday, Mar 1st 7:30p to 9:00p
Understanding Current Trends in Antisemitism: Updates and Analysis Rabbi Serena Eisenberg, North California Director of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) will present about the multi-faceted and contemporary manifestations of antisemitism both nationally and globally, and how these relate to ancient hateful tropes. She will share the recent AJC report about attitudes of Jews and the general public regarding antisemitism and the impact we can have with our activism. This session will be hybrid. For information about attending in person or to receive the zoom link contact Rebecca@bethjacobrwc.org.
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 6 , 2022

CBJ Makes Dinner for First Step Shelter
Sunday, Mar 6th 2:00p to 5:00p
Join Bill Futornick and the Tikkkun Olam team in the CBJ kitchen as we prepare a healthy meal for the residents of the First Step for Families Shelter.
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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 8 , 2022

The Community Relations Approach: JCRC Tackles Antisemitism
Tuesday, Mar 8th 7:30p to 9:00p
Tyler (Tye) Gregory, Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) CEO will brief us on emerging trends in antisemitism as they relate to local and state government, interfaith and multicultural work, and our public education system. He will share JCRC’s current community relations strategies on antisemitism, which include the “Here I Am” campaign, ethnic studies work, and a new Bay Area Consensus Statement on antisemitism. Tye will help us reflect on how to empower ourselves as a community and individuals to make a difference. This session will be hybrid. For information about attending in person or to receive the zoom link contact Rebecca@bethjacobrwc.org.
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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 15 , 2022

Antisemitism in our Schools – It’s Real and We Need to Act
Tuesday, Mar 15th 7:30p to 9:00p
Elina Kaplan, President of Alliance for Constructive Ethnic Studies (ACES), will share curriculum changes, such as Ethnic Studies, that are being introduced throughout California. ACES is a diverse, nonpartisan coalition working to remove narrow ideological agendas from Ethnic Studies, enabling curricula that inspire mutual respect, fight racism, and celebrate ethnic accomplishments. Elina will present what is under consideration in California districts, how certain curricula contribute to antisemitism, the implications for our Jewish students and the Jewish community, and what we can do. This session will be hybrid. For information about attending in person or to receive the zoom link contact Rebecca@bethjacobrwc.org.
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2022

Project Sandwich
Wednesday, Mar 23rd 3:45p to 5:15p
The CBJ Religious School is very happy to announce the return of Project Sandwich! If you are new to the school and unfamiliar with this program, Project Sandwich is a fun tikkun olam (social action) activity in which the students spend an hour during religious school twice each year making hundreds of lunches for our neighbors in need
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