Events at the JCC

May 2013

• Wellness Fair
  Sunday, May 19th | 8:00am-4:00pm
  Fun and informative for all ages! Dozens of booths, activities and classes covering all aspects of wellness: health, safety, physical fitness, spiritual wellness, financial wellness, and more. Try fitness classes, sample healthy foods, learn about CPR, first aid and choking prevention, explore a fire truck (11:00am-1:00pm), ambulance and police car, learn from a variety of information booths, enjoy hands-on activities for children, and more. Classes run 8:00am-4:00pm, booths from 10:00am-4:00pm. Free admission. Please note, the JCC pool will be closed from 11:00am-3:00pm during this event, due to a swim meet. For more information about the Wellness Fair, contact Jason Goldstein at jason@svjcc.org or 408.357.7497. Click here for the event program including a complete list of everything that's happening and a list of vendor booths.
  
  
• Seth Rosenfeld author of Subversives CANCELLED
  Thursday, May 23rd | 7:00pm
  
  
• Meni Even-Israel, speaking about his father's book Koren Talmud Bavli  CANCELLED
  Thursday, May 23rd | 7:00pm At Congregation Beth David.
  


• Grandpals Shabbat
  Friday, May 24th | 9:15am-10:45am
  Older adults, we need your wisdom and warmth to explore and impart our rich traditions to our preschool children. We will celebrate and discover together through examining Pirkei Avot  (Teachings of Our Fathers), holiday celebrations, and Shabbat. Please join us for storytelling, art, and song to connect the generations. This program is presented in partnership with the APJCC Center for Jewish Life and Learning, the APJCC Preschool, and An Ethical Start®. For more information, please contact the APJCC Preschool at rachelr@svjcc.org or 408.357.7417.

June 2013

• Speed Talmud: On One Foot, In One Hour
  Monday, June 3rd | 7:00pm-8:15pm
  Are you intrigued by the Talmud but don't know where to start? After just one hour of speed Talmud, you'll gain the confidence to engage in Talmudic repartee that will put a bounce in your step and a smile on your face. Taught by Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan of Lehrhaus Judaica. FREE. More info: jenessa@svjcc.org or 408.357.7411.


• Float Night Pool Party
  Wednesday, June 19th | 5:00pm-8:00pm
  Stay cool in the pool at the JCC’s Float Night Pool Party! Admission is free to the public on Float Night, so bring friends. We’ll have food for sale from local restaurants so you can stay for dinner. And bring your inner tube, raft or other floaties, because flotation devices are allowed in the pool on Float Night (with the exception of water wings). More info: diana@svjcc.org or 408.357.7402.



• Silicon Valley Jewish Music Festival
  Sunday, June 23rd | 3:00pm-8:00pm
  Spend a beautiful summer afternoon at the Silicon Valley Jewish Music Festival. Lineup includes the Moshav Band, Dan Nichols, and Six13! There will be food and drinks for sale, artisan vendors, activities for children, and more. $5 JCC members, $7 general admission, kids 4 and under are free! More info: 408.357.7492 or lisacg@svjcc.org. Visit the webpage.

July 2013

• Float Night Pool Party
  Wednesday, July 24th | 5:00pm-8:00pm
  Stay cool in the pool at the JCC’s Float Night Pool Party! Admission is free to the public on Float Night, so bring friends. We’ll have food for sale from local restaurants so you can stay for dinner. And bring your inner tube, raft or other floaties, because flotation devices are allowed in the pool on Float Night (with the exception of water wings). More info: diana@svjcc.org or 408.357.7402.

August 2013

• JCC Maccabi Games and JCC Maccabi ArtsFest (ages 13-16)
  Orange County, CA | August 4th-9th, 2013 in Orange County, California
  The APJCC will be sending a delegation of Jewish teens ages 13-16 from Silicon Valley to participate at this international Jewish teen sports and arts event in Orange County. The JCC Maccabi Games are an athletic competition and the JCC Maccabi ArtsFest is for budding visual and performing artists. All teens also take part in a day of Caring & Sharing, experience home hospitality, and visit major tourist sites. Cost is $1,500 for JCC members, $1,650 for non-members. Deadline to sign up for the JCC Maccabi programs was March 30th, 2013. For more information, contact Jason Goldstein at jason@svjcc.org or 357.7497.


• Marshall’s Honey Sale for Rosh Hashanah
  Wednesday, August 28th | 9:00am-5:00pm
  and Tuesday, September 3rd | 9:00am-5:00pm
  Get ready for Rosh Hashanah by stocking up on locally sourced Marshall’s Honeys. On sale in the JCC Main Lobby. For more information, contact Colin Braslin at colinb@svjcc.org or 408.357.7404.
  

September 2013

• Marshall’s Honey Sale for Rosh Hashanah
  Tuesday, September 3rd | 9:00am-5:00pm
  Get ready for Rosh Hashanah by stocking up on locally sourced Marshall’s Honeys. On sale in the JCC Main Lobby. For more information, contact Colin Braslin at colinb@svjcc.org or 408.357.7404.


• APJCC Annual Meeting
  Sunday, September 22nd | Save the date
  APJCC members are invited to the APJCC’s Annual Meeting. Hear reports from JCC executives and board members, and vote on new board members for this year. Remember to bring member ID to be admitted to the meeting. For more information, call Jenny Green at 408.357.7430.