In the Greater Community

For Such a Time As This
Z3 Conversations: Rabbi Elliot J Cosgrove and Lucy Aharsih
Thursday, February 19, 7:30-9:00 PM, OFJCC, Palo Alto
Join for a timely and searching conversation with Rabbi Elliot J. Cosgrove, Senior Rabbi of Park Avenue Synagogue and one of the leading voices of American Jewry, as he reflects on his new book, For Such a Time as This: On Being Jewish Today. Drawing on Jewish history, tradition and lived experience, Rabbi Cosgrove brings warmth, clarity and moral seriousness to questions with no easy answers. A copy of For Such a Time as This is included with the purchase of a ticket. LEARN MORE

Family Fun Time
Sunday, February 22, 10:30 AM, Oshman Family JCC, Palo Alto
Join JBN’s Carol Booth and our OFJCC friends for Sunday playtime with singing, movement, puppets, crafts, snacks, and a special Havdalah ceremony. (Havdalah is a brief ceremony with juice, spices, and candlelight to mark the beginning of a new week. Kids love it!) Get to know Peninsula families with babies and toddlers and share some family fun time. Registration is appreciated but not required. Registration helps us plan and be in touch in case anything changes. You do not need to be a member of any organization to attend this event. LEARN MORE & REGISTER

Yad b’Yad at Stanford, a recently formed alliance of Jewish and Israeli-related communities on and beyond the Stanford University campus, has launched a new publicly accessible web portal that provides a comprehensive gateway to Jewish life and resources at Stanford.  Visit s-jan.org to see a member directory with contact information; listings of student groups; links to academic and Jewish learning opportunities; Israel-related groups and programs; options for Shabbat and Jewish holidays; and information about observance questions, such as availability of kosher food. Those not familiar with the area can find community listings for food, culture, synagogues, Israel-related activities and local resources, as well as Jewish day schools and preschools. We invite you to visit and bookmark s-jan.org today!