A Spiritual Practice for Jewish Elders and Mentors with Rabbi Steven Fisdel As elders, we take on the role of sharing our wisdom, mentoring others and leaving a valuable legacy. This involves distilling our soul’s experience and connecting with the deeper meaning of our lives. Through discussion, guided exercises and meditation, Rabbi Fisdel presents a Jewish spiritual practice designed for those seeking to bring their lives to fruition on a soul level. Rabbi Steven Fisdel is the founder of the Center for Jewish Mystical Studies in Albany, California and the author of The Practice of Kabbalah. MORE January 8,15 and 22, 7:00 – 9:00pm

Let's Talk About It: Jewish Literature: The Dybbuk and Other Writings, by S. Ansky The Kensington Library is hosting five book discussions led by Dr. Naomi Seidman of the GTU. The theme is "Demons, Golems, and Dybbuks: Monsters of the Jewish Imagination" . MORE January 10, 2pm

Italya: An Intimate Evening of Italian Jewish Song Join us for an intimate evening of music from the two thousand year old Jewish community of Italy presented by Michael Alpert, klezmer revival pioneer and founding member of the internationally acclaimed group Brave Old World, Cantor Sharon Bernstein, known in Europe, Israel and the U.S. for her rare repertoire, and Francesco Spagnolo, PhD, the leading authority on Italian Jewish music. MORE Saturday, January 10, Private home in the East Bay, RSVP to Ellie Shapiro 510-848-0237, x126

The Minsk Ghetto 1941-1943: Jewish Resistance and Soviet Internationalism by Barbara Epstein Drawing from engrossing survivors’ accounts, many never before published, The Minsk Ghetto 1941-1943 recounts a heroic yet little-known chapter in Holocaust history. MORE January 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Photos of Gala Evening of Music and Gaming Honoring Michelle Schwartz Thank you for supporting the JCC East bay by attending a fabulous event. To view all photos please click here Photos by Shoey Sindel

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