UJF Community Teen Trip to Israel 2010 | Save Your Space |
July 1 – 18 – Join teens from across San Diego for the Journey of a lifetime. Feel the heart of Israel, explore the Negev desert. Make lifelong friendships as you interact with Israeli teens from Sha'ar HaNegev. Registration now open. For details click here or call Daphne at 858.571.3444 or 858.737.7132 or daphnel@ujfsd.org, or Shoshi at 858.737.7136 or shoshib@ujfsd.org.

Camp Mountain Chai
2010 Summer Enrollment Now Open! – A Jewish Summer Camp in California - Located in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California, Camp Mountain Chai is San Diego’s sleep away summer camp for Jewish children and teens. For details and registration, campmountainchai.com or call 858.499.1330.

4th, 5th and 6th Grade Retreat: January 29 – 31 – Join boys and girls from around our community for a Shabbaton weekend at Camp Mountain Chai. The Shabbaton brings children from different synagogues, movements and areas of San Diego together for a fun-filled weekend with old friends and new ones.

FJC Grant Program: Community by the Cabinful – Did you know that you could receive up to $1500 to send your child to Camp Mountain Chai this summer? It’s true! Grants are now available, so don’t miss this amazing opportunity. Visit onehappycamper.org for more information and to apply for a grant.

Chofit Hadassah
Wednesday, January 6 | 7 – 9 p.m. – Chofit Hadassah of San Diego is pleased to invite you and your friends and family to our first meeting of 2010. Lawrence S.B. Goldstein Professor of Cellular & Molecular Medicine at UCSD, Professor of Cellular & Molecular Medicine & Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Ph.D. University of Washington will be our guest speakers. Please join us for an evening of fun and friendship. Directions provided upon RSVP to Education Bulletin Editor rinkies@att.net.

Teen Girls’ Program – Sunday, January 10 | 2 – 3:30 p.m. – Teen volunteers join with their special needs friends for an outing. RSVP.

Dance Lessons – Sunday, January 17 | 2 – 3 p.m. – For girls with disabilities and their teen volunteers. Balboa Park, Girl Scout Center. Free with pre-registration.

Friendship Circle Appreciation Evening: Sunday, January 24 | 7 -8:30 p.m. – a dessert reception with entertainment honoring our donors and volunteers. $10. RSVP.

Healing Words: Writing Through Cancer: Tuesday, January 12 & 26 | 2 – 4 p.m. – Jewish Response to Breast Cancer. Learn to develop perspective and cope more effectively with cancer through writing. No previous writing skills required. Facilitated by Sharon Bray, Ed.D., Writer & Author of When Words Heal: Writing Through Cancer. JFS Turk Family Center, 8804 Balboa Ave.. For details, call 858.637.3070 or visit jfssd.org/breastcancer.

Children, Adolescents and Mental Health: A Panel Discussion for Parents and Caregivers | Wednesday, January 20 | 5:30 – 8:45 p.m.  –  Mental Health Committee – FREE event in support of mental health awareness, learn about ADHD, bipolar disorder, and behavior management techniques in children and adolescents. Moderated by TV News Anchor Carol LeBeau and featuring a panel of esteemed mental health professionals. Congregation Beth Israel - 9001 Towne Centre Dr. For details, jfssd.org.

Supporting Jewish Single Parents Tu B'Shevat Celebration: Sunday, January 24 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Come celebrate Tu B’Shevat amidst San Diego's fruit-bearing trees! A special Nature Guide will lead SJSP in a day of fun-filled activities. $10 per adult; $5 per child. Mission Trails Regional Park – One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego. For details, call 858.637.3067 or visit jfssd.org/sjsp.

Expressions Of Our Homeland: January 17-24 | JCC Hours – Welcoming again the largest collection of Israeli fine art with works by over 70 of Israel’s most talented artists. Gotthelf Art Gallery.  Open to the public.

Poetic Pathways at the Library: January 20 | 7:30 p.m. – Jewish Poets: Jewish Voices, Three evenings featuring local Jewish poets followed by “open mic” readings. Bring your poetry, read it, sing it and listen.

For tickets and details, call 858.457.3030 or visit  lfjcc.org 4126 Executive Drive - La Jolla.

Glorious! – Sunday, January 17 | Bus leaves at 1:00 p.m. – Join us for this hilarious and heart-warming new comedy that highlights the improbable but true story of a phenomenally talentless eccentric. Payment due by January 5. We’ll return at ~ 4:30 p.m. Cost: $36. North Coast Repertory Theater, Solana Beach.

The Piano Lesson: Old Town Theatre | Sunday, January 24 | Bus leaves 1:00 p.m. – Join us for this haunting drama that won August Wilson his second Pulitzer Prize. Boy Willie tries to persuade his stubborn sister that the past is past. Some adult language. Payment due by January 12. Cost: $29 or $19, depending on seating.

Lunch at City Deli & Tour of Marston House Museum & Gardens: Friday, January 29 | Bus leaves 11 a.m. –  Join us at Marston House in Balboa Park – one of San Diego's finest examples of the Arts and Crafts movement, constructed in 1905 for George and Anna Marston. Payment by January 25. We’ll return at 4:00 p.m. Cost: $11. Details: 858.637.3050 or jfssd.org/onthego.

Discover our Upper School Up Close: January 19 | 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. – Math and Science Exploration.
  
Discover SDJA Kindergarten Up Close: January 12 | 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. – Taste of Kindergarten.

Discover SDJA K-12 Open House: February 2 | 6 – 8:00 p.m – Prospective family reception 5:30 p.m.

Tuition assistance and merit scholarships available. $1,000 early bird application deadline: February 1.

Contact: Renee Sherman | discoversdja@sdja.com | 858-704-3716 or visit discoversdja.com.

Sneak Peeks: January 7 | 10:15 a.m. – Prospective parents are invited to sit in on a Kindergarten and 1st grade class to experience the magic that happens every day! RSVP.

Couple-hood As a Spiritual Path: The Imago Journey for Jewish Couples – January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 2 & 9 | 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Couple-hood as a Spiritual Path, an educational program for Jewish couples based on Imago Relationship Therapy, an in-depth look at the psychological and spiritual workings of intimate relationships. Participants will explore the truth about love/conflict and uncover how couple hood is one of God's instruments for transforming the world.  $180/couple - 10% discount to members. Space is limited to 10 couples. Location: Bet Midrash, 8660 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. Contact Craig Lambert at 619.990.9032 or clambert1@san.rr.com or shalom@congregationbethel.org or congregationbethel.org.

Havdalapalooza: Family Movie Night: Disney/Pixar’s “Up”  – Saturday, January 9 | 5:30 p.m. | Jacobs Family Community Hall – A Night of Israeli Dancing with Dalya Dallal. Join us for Havdalah, pizza, and special programming. Everyone is invited! Suggested donation: $3.00 per person, or $10.00 per family.

Interfaith Dialogue Series: Partners In Faith -Yours, Mine & Ours – Monday, January 11 | 7:00 p.m. – Our dialogues will provide the opportunity to share different perspectives, to overcome suspicions and prejudices, to develop mutual understanding and respect, to find common grounds within our divisions, to appreciate the diversity, and even to resolve some of our differences. Jewish and Muslim communities, the challenges we share and the issues that divide us. Panelists: Dr. Kaheel Mohammed of SDSU, and Rabbi Philip Graubart. Moderator: Karen Gross. Free and open to the Public. Location: Jacobs Family Community Hall.

Wandering Views Film Series – Jewish Film American Style | January 24 | 6:30 p.m. – Join us as we explore films focusing on the Jewish American Experience, through the decades.  After each movie, join a dynamic discussion led by Lawrence “Laurie” Baron, Ph.D. – Liberty Heights. One of writer/director, Barry Levinson's nostalgic, autobiographical, Baltimore/1950s-set films. This episodic but heartfelt comedy-drama, set in the mid-1950s, stars Adrian Brody and Ben Foster as brothers Van and Ben Kurtzman, who come of age while grappling with anti-Semitism, and their loving dad's (Joe Mantegna) shady business dealings. $5.00 per person, per movie. Location: Jacobs Family Community Hall.

Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with Professor Paul Liptz –  Friday – Saturday, January 15 – 16 – A social historian and professor at Hebrew Union College in Tel Aviv, Professor Paul Liptz’s topic will be “The Middle East: A Dash of Politics, A Pinch of Religion . . . and Simmer Forever” More information…

MLK Jr. Interfaith Day of Service – Monday, January 18 | 9:00 a.m. – This remarkable event brings together people of different faiths and cultural backgrounds for a wonderful morning of hands-on community service, fun and camaraderie for all ages. More information…

Changes in the White House and Supreme Court – Monday, January 25 | 7:00 p.m. – Professor Laurie Levenson will discuss how changes in the White House and Supreme Court affect the Jewish community, from international affairs to civil rights. More information…

Congregation Dor Hadash
Second Friday Community Roundtable: A Jewish Odyssey in Oz – January 8 | 7:30 p.m. – Janice Alper will speak on the Jews of Australia. She lived in Australia from 2004-2007 where she was the Executive Director of the Union for Progressive Judaism and a founding member of CAJE, the Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education. Oneg follows Kabbalat Shabbat service.

FREE TO BE...Mommy/Daddy And Me... – Friday, January 15 | 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. – Experience the joys of Shabbat through music and prayer. We invite parent(s) or caregivers and children up to age 4 to sing, dance, and shmooze as we welcome Shabbat together. Event led by Education Director, Betsy Schneider.

My Mispacha (My Family) – January 10 | February 21 | April 11 | May 2 | June 6 | 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. – For parents and their children ages 3 & 4, this monthly class at the Dor Hadash Gesher School provides a rich Jewish experience with music, crafts, and more. All families welcome; no prior knowledge necessary. $100 for synagogue members, $150 for non-members. Register: Betsy Schneider, 858.268.3674; eddirector1@dorhadash.org.

Martin Luther King Community Learning Day – Sunday, January 17 | 10 a.m. – Join us as we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday with educational events for children and adults focusing on human rights.

Choosing Judaism Seminar: Saturday, January 11 | 7:00 p.m. – Rabbi Castiglione will lead the second in a series of three discussions for Jews by Choice, their families, people considering conversion, and anyone interested in Jewish identity. FREE. Dessert and coffee will be served. RSVP by January 7, to outreach@adatshalom.com.

Tot Shabbat and Dinner: Friday, January | 6:00 p.m. – Join us for a very special Family Shabbat. Rabbi Castiglione will lead the child oriented service. Families can then enjoy a potluck dinner. Please RSVP to 858.451.6558 or mmilne@adatshalom.com and indicate if you can contribute a dish to the dinner.

For details or RSVP, contact Jane Sable-Friedman at 858.451.1200 or jsfriedman@adatshalom.com.

Introduction to Judaism Courses: Monday, January 11 | 7:00 p.m. – This course introduces the fundamentals of Jewish thought and practice for anyone interested in exploring Judaism. Topics include Jewish holidays, life cycle events, theology, prayer, Israel, history and Hebrew. Orientation is January 11; the course runs from January through June 2010.

Guided Meditation: Fridays, January 15 & 29 | 5:15 p.m. – Jeffrey Zlotnik, Executive Director of The Meditation Initiative, will lead a gentle, guided meditation just before our Shabbat Service. It’s a wonderful way to relax the body, calm the mind, end the week and begin Shabbat.
                                  
Women of Islam: Thursday, January 21 | 7:00 p.m. – Hear about women of Islam from Beth Ryne, based on her two years in Israel and travels in Egypt, Jordan and Cyprus. She obtained a Master’s Degree at Tel Aviv University, specializing in women's movements in Egypt. Admission: $5.00; includes refreshments.

Sisterhood Bunco: Thursday, January 14 | 7 – 9 p.m. – Join Temple Solel Sisterhood for Bunco (membership not required) – the social dice game involving 100% luck and no skill required. $5 fee and a canned item to help fill the San Diego Food Banks. RSVP by Friday January 8.

Study with the Rabbi: Sunday, January 17 | 8:45 – 10:30 a.m. – Adult Education presents Study with the Rabbi with Rabbi David Frank. Topic to be determined. Light breakfast provided, reservations requested.

Dor L’Dor Senior Speaker Series at Temple Solel: Thursday, January 21 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Temple Solel will host our senior (55+) speaker series on the third Thursday of the month. Join Don Harrison for Jewish History of San Diego. $3 per person (light lunch), reservations required.

Tifereth Israel Synagogue
Simcha Shabbat: Friday, January 1 | 6:00 p.m. – This family-friendly service is perfect for the youngest participant and enjoyed by the most seasoned. The first 30 minutes is some schmooze time followed by a brief Kabbalat Shabbat Service. Those celebrating birthdays in January will receive a special blessing, then we’ll toast in the New Year at our Oneg Shabbat. For more details, tiferethisrael.com/SimchaShabbat.

Something for Everyone on Shabbat: Midrash Shabbat: Saturday, January 9 – After services, stay for a light lunch and Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal's presentation of “Hannah and her Seven Sons: Martyrdom or Chilul HaShem?” Details, tiferethisrael.com/Education/MidrashShabbat.

Tot Shabbat and Junior Congregation: Shabbat programs designed with kids in mind. Two programs geared respectfully for toddlers – Pre-K and K – 6. Details, tiferethisrael.com/TotShabbat.

USY Shabbat Schmooze: Just the thing for teens. Details, tiferethisrael.com/USY/ThisMonth.

Sisterhood’s Annual Mah Jongg Tournament: Sunday, January 17 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Professionally conducted by Roberta and Steve Last of Travel Wizard. Your payment will serve as your reservation and includes entry fee, lunch, refreshments awards, gifts and prizes. For details and registration visit tiferethisrael.com/Sisterhood/MahJongg.

Jackpot Gala!: Saturday, January 23 | 6:30 p.m. – Action packed with casino tables, prizes, live entertainment, dancing, food stations and cocktails. To complete this year's theme there will be a VIP lounge where you can enjoy music, top shelf cocktails and a "high stakes" poker table with a grand prize for the winner! For details and reservations visit tiferethisrael.com/jackpot.

 Hamantaschen Sale: Now! Abraham Ratner Torah School and Silverman Preschool are offering yummy, homemade Hamantaschen! Back by popular demand, we are offering a sweet deal. Place your order of three dozen or more by January 4 and receive one FREE dozen of your choice. Don’t delay...order NOW at tiferethisrael.com/Hamantaschen.