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San Diego Center for Jewish Culture

September–December 2012

Cover: Daniel Silva, Opening night author for the 18th Annual San Diego Jewish BookfairSponsored by the Neiman Family as a tribute to Gert Thaler z”l

Art ComedyDanceEducationFilm Literature Music Theatre

October, Date TBA • 7:00 p.m.Designated Hitting and DrinksCJC In The Mix for young adults intheir 20s, 30s and 40sCJC In The mix heads to the ballparkfor a private tour of petco park. Theevening is topped off with a visit toWine Steals compete with a presentationon Jews, Business, and Entrepreneurship.Wine Steals East Village 793 and 795 J Street San Diego, CA 92101

Petco Park100 Park Boulevard San Diego, CA 92113

Price TBAVisit sdcjc.org/mix for details.For Information: Ilene Tatro (858) 362-1154

Wednesdays, Oct. 3, 2012–may 8, 2013(27 weekly sessions)Seacrest Village, 1:30–3:45 p.m. orTemple Solel, 7:00–9:15 p.m.

Thursdays, Oct. 4, 2012–may 9, 2013LFJCC, 9:30–11:45 a.m. or LFJCC, 7:00–9:15 p.m.The Florence melton adult mini-School:Purposes of Jewish Living andRhythms of Jewish LivingInstructors: Noah Hadas (Purposes),Rabbi Ralph Dalin (Rhythms –LFJCC), and Rabbi Lenore Bohm(Rhythms – Seacrest)Adult Jewish EducationFlorence melton adult mini-School, aproject of the Hebrew University ofJerusalem, is an innovative concept forJewish learners from all backgrounds,aimed at enabling adults to learn seriouslyabout Jewish heritage and culture in a challenging and inspiring course ofstudy. This year’s curriculum consists oftwo classes: purposes of Jewish Livingand Rhythms of Jewish Living.events.Students study the central ideas, beliefsand practices that define Jewish life.Seacrest Village, 211 Saxony RdEncinitas, CA 92024

Temple Solel, 3575 Manchester AveEncinitas, CA 92007 • Lawrence Family JCC

$500/JCC Member; $600/Non-member To register or for more information: Susan Hagler (858) 362-1150

Calendar of EventsSeptember–December 2012

San Diego Center for Jewish Culture

SeptemberOctoberSeptember 10 • 7:00 p.m.

Staged Reading: “Hermanas”Look & Listen: Performing Arts Series“Hermanas” explores relationships, independence and the often hilariouscomplications sparked by the blendingof languages and cultures. Just when22-year-old Lisette Hermán choosesstability, instability crashes into her life in the form of a rebellious sister, a dyslexic Latin lover, a Hispanic-obsessed farm girl, an intriguing newneighbor and a very Jewish madre.Rehearsal Room$8/JCC Member; $10/Non-memberFor Information: Alex Leverant (858) 362-1362

September 12–November 289:00 A.m.–5:00 p.m., Sunday-FridayThe Other Side of the Coin: Russian Roots on San Diego SoilGotthelf Art GalleryThis show represents a small group of local, Jewish Russian artists whohave made art their second career andSan Diego their second home— they are3 very interesting, talented professionalswhose diverse works tell many storiesof both the past and present.artists: Jacob Fraden, ph.D

Renata Shafor m.D.Eugenya Zinger

Opening Night Reception with the ArtistsSept. 12 • 7:00 P.M.Exclusive Friends of the Gallery Sneak Peek RSVP: (858) 362-1154 or gallery@lfjcc.com

7:30 P.M. No RSVP necessaryFree and open to the publicFor Information: Ilene Tatro (858) 362-1154

Wednesdays, September 5 & 12(2 weekly sessions)Seacrest Village, 2:00–3:30 p.m. orTemple Solel, 7:00–8:30 p.m.

Thursdays, September 6 & 13LFJCC, 10:00–11:30 a.m. or 7:00–8:30 p.m.Who Wrote the Bible?: A Melton SamplerInstructor: Noah HadasAdult Jewish Education*Why do there appear to be two creationstories in Genesis? Why did abrahamask Sarah to pretend to be his sister twodifferent times? How many animals ofeach species did Noah bring onto the ark?In this class, we will begin to untanglesources and shed light on some of theTorah’s most puzzling stories. This classwill also serve as an introduction to theteaching philosophy and classroom experience of the Florence meltonadult mini-School, a 28-week class on Judaism that begins in October.Seacrest Village, 211 Saxony RoadEncinitas, CA 92024

Temple Solel, 3575 Manchester AvenueEncinitas, CA 92007

Lawrence Family JCC$5/JCC Member; $10/Non-memberTo register or for more information: Susan Hagler (858) 362-1150

October 4 • 7:00 p.m.18th Annual San Diego JewishBook Fair Special Preview EventSamuel  L. PopkinThe Candidate: What it Takes to Win - and Hold - the White House Samuel L. popkinis professor of political Science at the Universityof California, San Diego. Hehas also been aconsulting analyst inpresidential campaigns,serving as consultant to the Clintoncampaign on polling and strategy, tothe CBS News election units from 1983 to1990 on survey design and analysis, andmore recently to the Gore campaign. Hehas also served as consultant to politicalparties in Canada and Europe and to theDepartments of State and Defense.Samuel and Rebecca Astor Judaica Library$8/JCC members; $10/JCC Non-membersThis program is included in your Book FairUnderwriter Pass

For Information: Marcia Tatz Wollner(858) 362-1174For Tickets: JCC Box Office (858) 362-1348

October 11–December 18(10 weekly sessions)Tuesdays (except for the 1st class)10:00–11:30 a.m. (LFJCC) or 7:00–8:30 p.m. (LFJCC)Jewish Denominations: Addressingthe Challenges of ModernityInstructor: Dr. Joellyn ZollmanAdult Jewish EducationThis class was developed by the Florencemelton adult mini-School at the HebrewUniversity of Jerusalem and is part of its“Scholars Curriculum”. In this class youwill examine Jewish identity and religiousexpression against the backdrop ofdramatic political and social change ofthe past 300 years.Lawrence Family JCC$150/JCC Member; $180/Non-member To register or for more information: Susan Hagler (858) 362-1150

October 17 • 10:30 A.m.The Upcoming Elections: What’s At StakeProfessor Sandy LakoffCoronado Lecture SeriesAdult Jewish EducationThe stakes are very high in the upcomingelections because at both the federaland state level the country now needsmajor pragmatic adjustments – in economic and tax policy, in health care,in defense and foreign policy, in energyand the environment, in immigration, indrug policy and imprisonment, and notleast in the role of money in our electoralprocess. This lecture will address thekey issues that are too often befoggedby campaign slogans and Super-pac ads. Coronado public Library, 640 Orangeave Coronado, Ca 92118FreeFor information: Susan Hagler (858) 362-1150

October 19–28, 2012Funny Girl (For All Ages)JHCompany Youth TheatreThe plot circles around legendarycomedienne Fanny Brice (1891–1951),whose life is romanticized herein. agawky New Yawker, Brice, fast-talksher way into show business, certainthat she’s destined to be “the greateststar.” a perfect musical for the entirefamily; enjoy the Tony award-winning,Barbra classics like, People, The MusicThat Makes Me Dance and Don’t RainOn My Parade in this rarely produced gem.people who see JHCompany’s Funny Girlare the luckiest people in the world!David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre$11.00– $20.00For Tickets: JCC Box Office (858) 362-1348

October 21 • 12:00–2:00 p.m.A Time to Cast Away StonesBook signing with former San Diegan,Elise MillerPresented in partnership with Warwick’sand Astor Judaica Librarya story about two straight-arrow college students approaching the brink of personal and political revolution in1968 Berkeley and paris.Warwick’s, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla, CA92037Free For information: Marcia Tatz  Wollner(858) 362-1174 or marciatw@lfjcc.com

October 22 • 7:00 p.m.The Upcoming Elections: What’s At StakeProfessor Sandy LakoffScholar Lecture SeriesAdult Jewish Educationplease refer to October 17th description.Carlsbad Public Library, 1775 Dove LaneCarlsbad, CA 92011

FreeFor information: Susan Hagler (858) 362-1150

November 3–1118th Annual San Diego Jewish Book Fair1 book fair, 2 locations!Nov. 3–5, 2012: Temple SolelNov. 8–11, 2012: Lawrence FamilyJCC, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUSNovember 3–5 Temple Solel  3575 manchester ave, Cardiff by the Sea ,Ca, 92007

November 8-11Lawrence Family JCC, JaCOBS FamILY CampUS4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla, Ca, 92037

Saturday, November 3 • 8:00 p.m.Tribute to Gert Thaler z”la Conversation with Daniel SilvaDaniel Silva, The Fallen Angel: A Novel

Sunday, November 4 • 12:00 p.m.an afternoon of Fashion with:Rachelle Bergstein, Women from theAnkle Down-the Story of Shoes and Howthey Define Us and ari Seth Cohen,Advanced Style

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November 14 • 10:30 A.m.The View from Tehran: How Iran’sHistory Shapes its Foreign PolicyIbrahim al-MarashiCoronado Lecture SeriesAdult Jewish EducationThere is a persian saying that “Iran isthe Center of the Universe.” This lecturewill examine how Iran’s history influencesits geopolitical outlook. Iranian popularhistorical memory ranges from an Iranthat was a superpower during antiquity,to repeated foreign intervention and invasions, ranging from the anglo-american-Soviet occupation during WorldWar Two to the Iraqi invasion in 1980. Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange AvenueCoronado, CA 92118For information: Susan Hagler (858) 362-1150Free

November 19 • 10:30 A.m.The View from Tehran: How Iran’sHistory Shapes its Foreign PolicyIbrahim al-MarashiScholar Lecture Series (Carlsbad)Adult Jewish Educationplease refer to November 14th description.Carlsbad Public Library, 1775 Dove LaneCarlsbad, CA 92011FreeFor information: Susan Hagler (858) 362-1150

November 28 • 7:00 p.m.A Night Of Comedy: The Women ofNBC’s Last Comic Standing Look & Listen: Performing Arts SeriesStart the holiday season doubled over!Comedians michele Balan and Cory Kahaney were finalists in a nationwide talent search accepting thebest professional and non-professionalstand-up comedians... If you have asense of humor, get ready to use it at a hilarious evening of comedy.David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre$26/JCC Member; $30/Non-memberFor tickets: JCC Box Office (858) 362-1348 orboxoffice@lfjcc.com

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*Former program of the Agency for Jewish Education, Co-Sponsored by Jewish Federation of San Diego County

Sunday, November 4 • 7:30 p.m.Joseph Kanon, Istanbul Passage: A Novelmonday, November 5 • 12:00 p.m.Susan Isaacs, Goldberg Variations: A NovelNovember 8–11 Lawrence Family Jewish CommunityCenter, JaCOBS FamILY CampUSThursday, November 8 • 10:00 A.m.Edie Lutnnik, An Unbroken Bond- The Untold Story of how the 658 Cantor Fitzgerald Families Faced theTragedy of 9/11 and Beyondand Ken Druck, The Real Rules of Life: Balancing Life’s Terms with Your OwnThursday, November 8 • 7:30 p.m.Rich Cohen, The Fish That Ate theWhale: The Life and Times of America’sBanana KingFriday, November 9 • 10:00 A.m.Lisa Klug, Hot Mamaleh

Saturday, November 10 • 7:30 p.m.Early Show: Dan Raviv, Spies Against Armageddon Late Show: CJC In The Mix – In The Mix LitSaturday, November 10 • 9:00 p.m.Justin Halpern, I Suck At GirlsSunday, November 11 • 10:00 A.m.alex Kershaw, The Liberator-One WorldWar II Soldier’s 500- Day Odessey from theBeaches of Sicily to the Gates of Dachau

Sunday, November 11 • 12:00 p.m.Staged Reading: “Address Unknown”A Book Fair presentation withLook & Listen: Performing Arts Series This play tells of two men whom weget to know through letters they penbetween 1932 and 1934. It is the storyof a Jew living in San Francisco and hisGerman business partner who returnsto live in Germany. The New York TimesBook Review judged it “the most effectiveindictment of Nazism to appear in fiction”. Sunday, November 11 • 7:30 p.m.Daniel Gordis, The Promise of IsraelSunday, Nov. 11 10:00 A.m.–2:00 p.m.Family Daypeninnah Schram, The Apple Tree’s Discovery

anne-marie Baila asnerNoshy Boy (Matzah Ball Books)11:00 A.m.–1:00 p.m.Residential & Adventure Camp Fair

1:00–2:00 p.m.ConcertThe Shirettes

For a full schedule of Book Fair 2012 visit www.sdjbf.org For Information: marcia Tatz Wollner(858) 362-1174

December, Date TBA • 7:00 p.m.Film Festival ScreeningSan Diego Jewish Film FestivalDavid & Dorothea Garfield Theatre$11.75/JCC Member; $13.75/Non-memberFor Information: Paola Little (858) 362-1330

December 12 • 10:30 A.m.George Gershwin: A Jewish Composer who Crossed the Ethnic DivideProfessor Steven CassedyCoronado Lecture SeriesAdult Jewish EducationGeorge Gershwin (1898-1937), the son of Russian Jewish immigrants, lived in various parts of manhattan, but heessentially “grew up” all over the city.He received a truly cosmopolitan culturaleducation in the city’s diverse communities.The group whose music and culture

most fascinated him was the africanamericans. In his music, Gershwin wasexpressing not only his personal tastefor african american musical styles buthis solidarity with a group that, likeamerican Jews, was going through someparticularly rough times in the 1920s.Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange AvenueCoronado, CA 92118FreeFor information: Susan Hagler (858) 362-1150

December 17 • 7:00 p.m.George Gershwin: A Jewish Composer who Crossed the Ethnic DivideProfessor Steven CassedyScholar Lecture Series (Carlsbad)Adult Jewish Educationplease refer to December 12th description.FreeCarlsbad Public Library1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92011For information: Susan Hagler (858) 362-1150

December 7–16Yentl (For All Ages) (Recommended For 10 and Older)JHCompany Youth TheatreDon’t miss the captivating story ofYentl mendel, the iconic young womanwith a thirst for knowledge. This desireleads her to leave her small village dis-guised as a boy to seek and get admitted to a Yeshiva. See this cinematicclassic brought to life on the GarfieldTheatre stage with such wonderful Barbra songs as: Papa Can You Hear Me?, The Way He Makes Me Feel and No Matter What Happens.David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre$11.00– $20.00For Tickets: JCC Box Office (858) 362-1348

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Don’t miss out onBookapalooza -Family Day Sun., Nov. 11…

• renowned storyteller-Penninah Schram

• The Shirettes-in Concert

Nothing is Impossible

Book it at the Box Office! Highlights include:• A Conversation with Daniel Silva - New York Times Best Selling author• Susan Isaacs - prolific novelist• Harold Kushner - author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People• Dan Raviv - Washington-based correspondent for CBS News• Daniel Gordis - one of today's primary voices on Jewish thought and

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NOV. 3-5 TEMPLE SOLEL • NOV. 8-11 LAWRENCE FAMILY JCCSAN DIEGO JEWISH BOOK FAIR 2012

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The San Diego Center for Jewish Culture, while a separate non-profit, is housedat the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center and acts as the education andcultural arts arm of the Center. The mission of the CJC is to expand and enrichcultural life in San Diego by presenting the finest in Jewish artistic expression,encouraging the preservation of Jewish culture and heritage, and nurturingnew creativity in the arts. The CJC offers a wide variety of multidisciplinaryartistic programs that explore cultural identities and perspectives, promotecross cultural understanding, and highlight human themes of family, tolerance,compassion, and hope. Its facilities feature a 500-seat theatre, a Judaica library, an art gallery, and a community Holocaust Memorial Garden.

San Diego Center for Jewish CultureOF ThE LAWRENCE FAmILY JEWISh COmmuNITY CENTER

san Diego’s only Jewish institution dedicated solely to presenting high quality, nationally recognized arts,culture & Jewish education programs.Wendy Sabin-Lasker, DirectorJudith Friedel, Board president

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potiker Family Arts & Culture Complex

David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre

Viterbi Family Galleria

Foster-Ratner performing ArtsEducation Center

Samuel & Rebecca Astor Judaica Library*

Gotthelf Art Gallery

Florence melton Adult mini-School

JHCompany Youth Theatre

Adult Jewish Education

CJC In The mix

Literary Arts and Educational Resources

Look & Listen:performing Arts Series

San Diego Jewish Book Fair

San Diego Jewish Film Festival

Yom Limmud: San Diego’sCommunity Day of Learning

*The Samuel & Rebecca Astor Judaica Library is accredited by the

Association of Jewish Libraries

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