JEWISH POETS-JEWISH VOICES: The Magic of Spoken Word

Tuesdays | 7:00 PM
Lawrence Family JCC

Celebrate the 19th season of Jewish Poets-Jewish Voices! Experience an enriching evening as three talented local poets, handpicked by the JP-JV committee, share their compelling presentations. Following their performances, indulge in a half hour of open mic, where you're invited to share your own voice. Join us for a captivating night filled with spoken word and moments of introspection.

Hosted by Joy Heitzmann, refreshments.

May 19: Featured poets: David Chait, Betzy Lynch, Donna Rolfe; open mic.
Price: Complimentary

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Easy, Breezy, Tel Aviv-y: Adeena Sussman

Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 7:00 pm
Congregation Beth Am
5050 Del Mar Heights Road | San Diego, CA 92130

Join us for a delicious evening with Adeena Sussman! Adeena will share stories, recipes, and the flavors behind her culinary journey, in conversation with Debbie Kornberg, of SPICE + LEAF. Adeena is here with her new book: Zariz: 100 Easy, Breezy, Tel Aviv-y Recipes.

Presented in partnership with Congregation Beth Am

Price:
Premium Ticket – Includes Book + Meet & Greet: $56 | Member $45
Ticket – Includes Book: $36 | Member $30
Ticket – No Book: $24 | JCC Members: $20

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The Jewish Short Play Festival

Monday, June 1, 2026 | 7:00 pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

Now in its third year, the Jewish Short Play Festival returns with an engaging mix of humor, drama, and thought-provoking storytelling. Showcasing talented actors and playwrights from San Diego and beyond, this community-driven event explores themes of identity, tradition, and contemporary Jewish life. Directed by Debra Wanger, the festival celebrates creativity, connection, and the power of short-form theatre

Price: $25 | JCC Members: $20

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Treasures of the Jewish Music Collection

Thursdays | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Astor Judaica Library
Lawrence Family JCC

Step into the rich tapestry of Jewish musical heritage with. Eileen Wingard and a community of music aficionados as they showcase and appreciate iconic musical gems from the Astor Judaica Library’s Jewish music collection.

Recorded music curated and hosted by Eileen Wingard, retired San Diego Symphony violinist

Jewish Holidays:
Music of Yom Yerushalayim, June 4, 2026, Special guest: Jerusalem-born Sari Esserman

Price: Complimentary

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Fudaism! A Healthy, Just, and Jewish Relationship with Food

Thursdays, June 4, 11 & 18, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Lawrence Family JCC

The cliché of the food-loving Jewish bubbe is well known. But Jewish fascination with food goes back to Jacob and Esau’s fight over a bowl of stew. In this 3-week course with Rabbi Mike Rothbaum, explore how Jews have celebrated, blessed, and even fought over food throughout our texts, lands, and history. Previous experience with eating required.

Price: $50 | JCC Member Price: $36

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Professor Jacob Goldberg Lecture Series: 3-Pack

Monday, July 13 - Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

Join us for a captivating lecture series on Israeli and Middle Eastern politics with Professor Jacob Goldberg, Harvard-educated expert and former advisor to Prime Minister Ehud Barak. Explore Arab-Israeli and American-Israeli relations, global diplomacy, and regional challenges. Gain rare insights into Israel’s strategic landscape from one of its leading political thinkers.

Price:
3-Pack: $120| JCC Member $83
By the Day: $42 | JCC Member $36

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