JCC Maccabi Experience Updates
"April showers bring May flowers". May is the perfect time to get out and enjoy a fabulous event, especially if the event is outdoors. This month we are celebrating Yom Ha’atzmaut, and the celebration is even bigger this year. Check out the details below and join the community in the festivities at Ski Beach in Mission Bay.
Remember to use your JCC Maccabi Discount coupons. You can find them at http://sdmaccabi.org/stayconnected/discounts.php.
Upcoming Events for May
A Tale of Two Cities: A Session with Dr. Rachel Korazim
Wednesday, May 4 ~ 7:00pm
The Zionist movement had created more than one narrative of the connections between the Jewish people and the Land of Israel. It had built on the Devine promise of Lech Lecha; it had developed a language of Biblical motifs often ignoring the later layers of Jewish literature that had developed in Diaspora.
On the other hand early Zionist immigrants, as well as the writers and poets inspired by them, have created a language of "A Fresh Start" a Venus like birth out of the sea, the sand and hard toil.
The session will explore these two contrasting Zionist narratives through the representations of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv in two poems: Jerusalem is a Place... by Yehuda Amichai and White City by Naomi Shemer
Location:
Samuel & Rebecca Astor Judaica Library
Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center
JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS
4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla CA 92037
For information contact: (858) 268-9200 ext. 123 or www.ajesd.org
JFS Project SARAH Game Day
Thursday, May 5 ~ 11:00am – 3:00pm
Join us to play mah jongg, bridge and kaluki all while supporting a great cause...JFS' domestic abuse program Project SARAH.
Cost: $21.00
Location:
Congregation Beth Israel
9001 Towne Centre Dr.
San Diego, CA, 92122
For more Information contact: Cheryl Bruser, Phone: 858-637-3322 or cherylb@jfssd.org; http://www.jfssd.org/projectsarah
Teen Leadership Council Presents:
Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration
Monday, May 9th ~ 6:00pm
Come celebrate Israeli Independence Day. Hear an Israeli Acapella group, eat authentic Israeli cuisine, learn to Israeli dance, and discuss how the awesomeness of Israel. Meet new friends in this cultural celebration of the Holy land! Hosted by our Teen Leadership council. Free!
For More Information Contact: Karen Flexer-Friedenberg at 858-362-1331 or karenf@lfjcc.com; http://www.lfjcc.com/teens
Jr TeenSpace Presents:
National Comedy Theatre
Thursday, May 12th ~ 6:30pm
Meet us for a night of Improv at the National Comedy Theater downtown! Price includes transportation, supervision, and dessert!
Cost: $25/JCC Member; $30/JCC Non-Member
For More Information Contact: Karen Flexer-Friedenberg at 858-362-1331 or karenf@lfjcc.com; http://www.lfjcc.com/teens
J*Company Presents:
Children of Eden
May 13th – May 22nd
From Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Pocahontas and Prince Of Egypt) and John Caird of Les Miserables comes a joyous and inspirational musical about parents, children and faith. Freely based on the story of Genesis, CHILDREN OF EDEN is a musical that rivals the spectacle of The Lion King with The Naming of the Animals and of course welcoming the animals on the ark. This frank, heartfelt and often humorous examination of the age-old conflict between parents and children will keep you humming, singing and swaying in your seats. Adam, Eve, Noah and the Father who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children. The show ultimately delivers a bittersweet, but inspiring message that "the hardest part of love... is letting go"
—so true!!
For More Information: http://www.sdcjc.org/jcompany
To purchase tickets: Box Office 858-362-1348 or http://tickets.lfjcc.org/eventperformances.asp?evt=116&c=3&pg
Location:
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center
JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS
4126 Executive Dr., La Jolla, CA 92037
Rock Out For Hunger: An Awareness Fundraiser Benefiting the Hand Up Youth Food Pantry at Jewish Family Service
Saturday, May 14 ~ 7:00pm – 10:00pm
The Hand Up Youth Food Pantry Student Executive Committee and Advisory Board are proud to present Rock Out for Hunger 2011! Generously hosted by Solid Rock Gym, San Diego’s premiere indoor rock climbing venue, Rock Out for Hunger 2011 is a fun, awareness-raising fundraiser that benefits the thousands of families, children, and older adults across San Diego County that are served by the Hand Up Youth Food Pantry at Jewish Family Service. On the evening of Saturday, May 14, Solid Rock Gym will be filled with hundreds of high school students and their families who come together to climb for a cause. In addition to unlimited climbing access, guests will enjoy a casual dinner and desserts, upbeat music, and a fabulous opportunity drawing.
Location:
Solid Rock Gym
13026 Stowe Drive,
Poway, CA, 92064
For More Information: Shana Hazan, Phone: 858-637-3363 or shanah@jfssd.org; http://www.jfssd.org/handup
YAD Tzedakah Ball
Saturday, May 14 ~ 9:00pm – 1:00am
Description:
Please join the Young Adult Division of the San Diego Jewish Federation for an evening of fun, dancing, and tikkun olam! Tzedakah Ball will feature an open vodka bar, tequila drink specials, dessert bar, dancing, games, raffle prizes & a few other surprises. To register: Please follow this link: http://www.yadsandiego.org/tball.php ...
Dress Code:
Cocktail attire (cocktail dress for women, suit and tie for men)
Cost:
$30.00 per person until May 1, 2011; $40.00 per person from May 1, 2011, through May 13, 2011; and $50.00 at the door.
Ticket sales go directly towards offsetting the cost of this event.
Tzedakah Ball Chair:
Hannah Fabrikant Tzedakah Ball Committee: Greta Schuman, Bobby Israel, Hilary Srole, Gaby Fisch, Pam Epstein, Ariana Cohen, Keegan Amit and Martine Rabie
Location:
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
1 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA
For More Information: contact darrens@jewishfederationsandiego.org or call 858.737.7128
Adopt A Family Fundraiser
Saturday, May 14 ~ 8:00pm – 10:00pm
The Adopt-A-Family Foundation lends a hand to victims of terror in Israel and invites you to spend an evening with YARON BOB, Israeli artist of the “Rose of Peace”. Cocktails, Hors D’oeuvres, Music and Art.
Cost: $25 Per Person Entry Fee with additional donations welcome at your discretion.
Location:
Aaron Chang Gallery
425 S. Cedros Avenue
Solana Beach, CA, 92075
For More Information: Carine Chitayat at 619-548-5444 or cchitayat@aol.com; http://adoptafamilyfoundation.org
San Diego Celebrate Israel – Yom Ha’atzmaut
Sunday, May 15 ~ 11:00am – 3:00pm
Location:
Ski Beach, Mission Bay Park
(Directions below)
Bike for Israel
- 63 miles - starts @ 7 a.m.
- 18 mile - starts @ 8 a.m.
Walk for Israel - starts @ 10 a.m.
Music and main activities- 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
FREE Entry- Bring with you your beach chair or a picnic blanket.
- Security provided by the San Diego Police Department and the ADL.
FREE parking / Shuttle Instructions
Parking: free parking is available at Ski Beach. The drop off area is next to Ski Beach.
Additional parking at two locations:
- Pacific Beach Middle School (4676 Ingraham Street ) - click this route link to see the route.
- Mission Bay High School (2475 Grand Avenue) - click this route link to see the route.
Nearby overflow lots will provide a FREE shuttle to take your family to the festival and return you to your car from 9am to 4pm. Pick up / drop off every 1/2 hour.
For More Information: Daphne Lavi at 858-737-7132 or daphnel@ujfsd.org
Take a Swing for Seacrest
Guardians of San Diego’s 20th Annual Golf & Tennis Tournament
Monday, May 16, 2011
Presented by the Bill Gumpert Foundation
Join Guardians of San Diego to fulfill its mission of supporting Seacrest Village Retirement Communities which serves over five hundred seniors annually between the Encinitas and Rancho Bernardo campuses, providing over $1.5 million each year in charitable care.
Sponsorships begin at $800
Individual Golf entries begin at $500
Registration fees include lunch, tournament play, entry in all contests, an evening reception and gift bag.
Location:
Rancho Santa Fe Golf & Tennis Clubs
5827 Via del Cumbre RSF 92067
For more information or to register online, visit www.seacrestvillage.org under "Special Events"
Contact: Alyssa H. Law, 760-632-0081 or alaw@seacrestvillage.org
J*Company ON THE TOWN presents –
A Tribute to the La Jolla Playhouse
Wednesday, May 18 ~ 7:00pm - 8:30pm
To kick-off our 19th Season, this concert featuring ON THE TOWN, J*Company’s traveling performance group, comprised of young artists from all over San Diego County, who will sing and dance their way into your heart! This small ensemble of talented young artists bring their artistry to the greater community while learning to work together with respect, integrity and professionalism; nurturing and encouraging each other personally as well as artistically.
This concert will be medley Broadway songs and will feature a cameo performance by J*Company Artist Director, Joey Landwehr.
Cost: $17.00
For more information: http://www.sdcjc.org/jcompany;
To purchase tickets: Box Office 858-362-1348
Location:
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center
JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS
4126 Executive Dr., La Jolla, CA 92037
JCC Teen Department Presents:
Teen Bonfire at La Jolla Shores
Saturday, May 21 ~ 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Our past bonfires have drawn crowds of over 100 Jewish teens from across San Diego county! Join us for s’mores and schmoozing in this fun and supervised environment
Cost: Free
Location:
La Jolla Shores
For More Information Contact: Karen Flexer-Friedenberg at 858-362-1331 or karenf@lfjcc.com; http://www.lfjcc.com/teens
Jewish Children’s Music Festival – Featuring the Maccabeats
Sunday, May 22 ~ 11:00am – 2:00pm
This event will be a fun outdoor concert featuring the Maccabeats and providing numerous activities for children of all ages, inlcuding face painting, bubbles, balloons, clowns, batting cages, rock climbing, lazer tag etc. Come shop at our different vendors while your kids enjoy the festivities. There will also be food for sale. Bring your blankets and come have sun in the sun
Cost: Free
Location:
Chabad Hebrew Academy,
10785 Pomerado Road,
San Diego, CA, 92131
For More Information Contact: Janine Subel at 858-566-1996 or jsubel@chasd.org; http://www.chasd.org
House of Israel Lawn Event
Sunday, May 22~ 12:00pm – 4:00pm
An afternoon of fun and food.
The Stage performance starts at
- 2PM with San Diego Jewish Men's Choir KolHakavod (US National Anthem, Hatikva, Hebrew choir of Nabucco
- 2:30PM Yael Gmach with some upbeat Israerli songs
- 3PM DanceWithDalya, Israeli dancing with crowd participation
Location:
Balboa Park
House of Israel
1000 Pan American Road East,
San Diego, California 92101
For More Information Contact: hoipresident06@yahoo.com or http://www.cottageofisrael.com/
Three Extraordinary Israeli Virtuosos
Tuesday, May 24 ~ 7:30pm
The America-Israel Cultural Foundation in collaboration with the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture and the Leichtag Family Foundation present:
Victor Stanislavsky, pianist, chosen for the Van Cliburn Competition;
Asi Matathias, violinist, protégé of Pinchas Zukerman;
Avi Avital, mandolinist, Grammy-award nominee.
Cost: $30.00
For more information: www.sdcjc.org
To purchase tickets: Box Office 858-362-1348
Location:
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center
JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS
4126 Executive Dr., La Jolla, CA 92037
AJE Presents:
Unexpected Treasures of the 10 Commandments
Wednesdays, May 25th and June 1st
10:00am – 11:30am or 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Why are they called The Ten Commandments if there aren't really ten and they aren't all Commandments? Who says you can't legislate feelings? What do The Ten Commandments and the creation story in Genesis have in common? If you think you know all you need to know about The Ten Commandments, this class will persuade you otherwise. In anticipation of Shavuot, delve into this fundamental moral code and find unexpected treasures of insight and wisdom.
Led by: Rabbi Lenore Bohm
Cost: $30 ($27 for AMAA Members)
Location:
Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center
JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS
4126 Executive Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
For information contact: www.ajesd.org or (858) 268-9200
Upcoming Events
CAMP JAYCEE
June 13th – August 26th
Adventure, Friendship, and Memories.
The Perfect Place! The Perfect Space!
All a Kid Needs to Have Fun Indoors AND Outdoors! Take complete advantage of the fantastic JCC facilities including… Friedenberg Olympic sized pool, the 500-seat David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, the Gotthelf Dance Studio, the Royston Science Lab, the newly renovated, lush Edgar Berner Family Ball Fields, Albert A. Hutler Tennis Courts, and so much more.
Everyone is Invited!
Come one, come all! You’ll find people of all races, religions, and national origins enjoying Camp Jaycee. There are scholarships available and easy access for children with disabilities.
Discover Endless Activities for All Ages and Interests
We have engaging, educational, and flat-out fun activities for every child: arts and crafts, ceramics, Zumba dance, a “School of Rock,” fencing, leadership training, music, swimming lessons, theatre programs, sports of all kinds, and more.
For More Information: http://lfjcc.com/campjaycee/index.aspx
Location:
Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center
JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS
4126 Executive Dr., La Jolla, CA 92037