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Klezmer Workshop
Klezmer Workshop
This is an ongoing workshop, meeting every other Thursday, for instrumentalists who are interested in learning how to play Klezmer music. Instructor Brian Bender (Wholesale Klezmer Band, Yiddishkeit Klezmer Ensemble, teaches Klezmer repertoire and style in a fun, relaxed setting. All instruments welcome. The workshop periodically performs as an ensemble for JCA events. Fee is...
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3 events,
Shabbat Services
Shabbat Services
Shabbat Bo, Exodus 10:1-13:16, Service Leader: Rabbi Weiner, D'var Torah: Rabbi Weiner
4 events,
Learner’s Minyan
Learner’s Minyan
Once a month we come together as a school for Learner’s Minyan where we learn about and practice the basics of t’fillah (prayer) and perform the rituals of Havdalah. Parents are encouraged to join us for this time. JCA School students will attend with their class. All community members are welcome to attend.
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Challah & Jam
Challah & Jam
Explore Jewish holidays, language, culture and values through music, movement and drumming. Meet other families, braid some challah, make some music and have some fun! Come weekly or drop-in.10:00 - Drop in to braid challah with Sam of Backyard Bread10:30 - Jam with Felicia11:15 - Pick up your fresh baked challah when you go!
No Yiddish Leyner’s Group – returns in March!
No Yiddish Leyner’s Group – returns in March!
We welcome anyone who enjoys reading Yiddish to join us.
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Family Friday
Family Friday
A monthly community Shabbat celebration appropriate for all ages - from tots to grandparents. Tots enjoy music, stories, puppets and more with Felicia Sloin. Torah study with Rabbi Weiner for older children and adults. All come together for a community meal. All community members, friends, and families are invited! Parent/Guardian attendance is required.
Family Friday
Family Friday
A monthly community Shabbat celebration appropriate for all ages - from tots to grandparents. Tots enjoy music, stories, puppets and more with Felicia Sloin. Torah study with Rabbi Weiner for older children and adults. All come together for a community meal. All community members, friends, and families are invited! Parent/Guardian attendance is required.
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Shabbat Services & Musical Mishpucha
Shabbat Services & Musical Mishpucha
Shabbat Shira, Parashat Beshallach, Exodus 13:17-17-16 Service Leader: Rabbi Weiner, D'var Torah: Rabbi Weiner
Musical Mishpucha with Felicia Sloin hosted by Grade 2/3
Musical Mishpucha with Felicia Sloin hosted by Grade 2/3
A musical, kid-focused Shabbat morning celebration. Afterwards we will join the rest of the community for kiddush and light luncheon. This is a monthly service recurring on the 2nd Saturday each month and is appropriate for kids of ALL ages. Adults must remain with their children throughout.We encourage your family to come early to participate...
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2 events,
Klezmer Workshop
Klezmer Workshop
This is an ongoing workshop, meeting every other Thursday, for instrumentalists who are interested in learning how to play Klezmer music. Instructor Brian Bender (Wholesale Klezmer Band, Yiddishkeit Klezmer Ensemble, teaches Klezmer repertoire and style in a fun, relaxed setting. All instruments welcome. The workshop periodically performs as an ensemble for JCA events. Fee is...
2 events,
2 events,
Shabbat Services
Shabbat Services
Shabbat Yitro, Exodus 18:1-20:22, Service Leader: Rabbi Weiner, D'var Torah: Rabbi Weiner
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No JCA School
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Intermediate Hebrew Literacy with Janis Levy
Intermediate Hebrew Literacy with Janis Levy
This class is for those of you with exposure to the Hebrew alphabet, whetherrecently or in your childhood, and who are able to read out loud, howeverslowly. It is not necessary to have comprehension of the text, although somefamiliarity is helpful. Also, participation in earlier Hebrew Literacy classes atthe JCA is not required.
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Shabbat Ne’imah
Shabbat Ne’imah
Service Leaders: Rabbi Weiner, Hazzan Diana Brewer, and Shabbat Ne'imah Band.This service features a small group of instrumental and vocal musicians, our "musical daveners" who set the tone for a soul inspiring service with the rest of the congregation joining in the singing and chanting.
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Shabbat Services
Shabbat Services
Shabbat Shekalim, Parashat Mishpatim, Exodus 21:1-24:18, Exodus 30:11-16, Service Leaders: Marty Pepper Aisenberg and Rabbi Weiner, D'var Torah: Rabbi Weiner
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Reminiscing with the Rabbis
Reminiscing with the Rabbis
This past summer, Rabbi Weiner conducted wide-ranging interviews with two previous JCA spiritual leaders, Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg (1989-2002) and Rabbi David Dunn Bauer (2003-2010). Both sessions were filmed and edited by JCA member and videographer, Jeff Weston. Come and watch these intriguing, profound and fun conversations, with a heartwarming winter soup supper in between...
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Intermediate Hebrew Literacy with Janis Levy
Intermediate Hebrew Literacy with Janis Levy
This class is for those of you with exposure to the Hebrew alphabet, whether recently or in your childhood, and who are able to read out loud, however slowly. It is not necessary to have comprehension of the text, although some familiarity is helpful. Also, participation in earlier Hebrew Literacy classes at the JCA is...
1 event,
1 event,
Klezmer Workshop
Klezmer Workshop
This is an ongoing workshop, meeting every other Thursday, for instrumentalists who are interested in learning how to play Klezmer music. Instructor Brian Bender (Wholesale Klezmer Band, Yiddishkeit Klezmer Ensemble, teaches Klezmer repertoire and style in a fun, relaxed setting. All instruments welcome. The workshop periodically performs as an ensemble for JCA events. Fee is...
2 events,
Chai Sleepover – OFFSITE
Chai Sleepover – OFFSITE
This month we will celebrate the holiday of Tu B'Shevat. Everyone should come ready to celebrate the “birthday” (and importance!!) of the trees and to eat some fun holiday foods. If you have concerns about nut allergies please reach out! As always, while this is a sleepover no one is required to sleepover and anyone...
Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Service Leaders: Ruth Love Barer, Randi Stein, and Danielle Kadinoff (guitar)
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Shabbat Services
Shabbat Services
Shabbat Terumah, Exodus 25:1-27:19, Service Leader: Rabbi Weiner, D'var Torah: Rabbi Weiner