J*Company JR 24/25- Winter

Ages 4-5 | Sunday, January 5, 2025 - Sunday, February 23, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Ages 6-8 | Sunday, January 5, 2025 - Sunday, February 23, 2025 | 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm
Lawrence Family JCC

JCompany JUNIOR allows our youngest artists, 4-8 years old, to learn the basics of theatre while creating fun, lively characters from some of the best children’s stories and shows. The experience culminates in an exciting showcase for friends and family on stage. This is the perfect opportunity for our youngest artists to grow before joining main stage shows.

Price: $320 | JCC Members $256

Mini Musical! Ages 7-12

Wednesdays, January 8 - February 19, 2025( 7-weeks) | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Lawrence Family JCC

Perform the highlights of shows! It's all your favorite moments condensed into 30 minutes! In this 2-month workshop, you and Erin Petersen will choose a show, design it, and then perform it for your friends and family! Think summer intensive but once a week and more epic. Come, everybody! We have a show to do!

Price: $280 | JCC Member $224

Jewish Poets - Jewish Voices

Tuesday, January 21, March 4 & May 6 | 7:00 PM
Astor Judaica Library
Lawrence Family JCC

Celebrate the 17th 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.

Price: Complimentary

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Camp Cool Age

Wednesday - Friday, January 22 - 24, 2025 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Lawrence Family JCC

Unleash your inner adventurer at this unique adult retreat. Engage in diverse activities from pickleball and dance to carpentry and meditation. Strengthen your core with Pilates, express yourself in arts and crafts, and enjoy sports, drumming, and trivia competitions. Dive into Jewish learning, and experience Shabbat. Join us for an unforgettable experience!

Price (Includes Catered Lunch):
Individual: $440 | JCC Members: $400
Couple: $800 | JCC Members: $760

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Beginners Spanish III

Mondays, January 23* - March 10, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lawrence Family JCC

*Note: Because Monday, January 20 is a holiday, the winter semester will begin on Thursday, January 23

Students will learn to discuss the near future, daily activities, and past experiences with confidence. They’ll master pronouns for known information, expand vocabulary, make comparisons, and communicate effectively using the past tense.

New students will receive an assessment prior to enrollment.

Price: $185 | JCC Member Price: $150

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Tiffereth Israel Community Orchestra

Sunday, January 26, 2025 | 3:00 PM
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 | 7:30 PM
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

Join us for a spectacular celebration of local music! The Tifereth Israel Community Orchestra (TICO) continues its golden anniversary with three thrilling concerts featuring outstanding soloists. Don't miss this exciting milestone season!

JANUARY 26, 2025

BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 5 in c Minor

Special Guest Artist: GUITARIST PEPE ROMERO

Our distinguished soloist will play selected works for guitar and orchestra

JUNE 24, 2025

GLINKA: Russlan and Ludmilla Overture

HANDEL: Water Music Suite

MONCAYO: Huapango

GEORGE E. SCOTT: Anne Frank, Portrait of a Young Girl

For chorus and Orchestra

TCHAIKOVSKY: Capriccio Italien

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Remembrance Day Commemoration Event

Monday, January 27, 2024 | 7:00 pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

Join us for an immersive artistic commemoration in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day. This evening will include film, poetry, a short play reading, and music.

Jewish Poets--Jewish Voices Committee members, Jane Zeer and Michael Horovitz will be reading, JCompany will be performing excerpts from THIN EDGE OF THE WEDGE by Phyllis Zimbler Miller which utilizes firsthand accounts of Holocaust survivors and saviors.

Price: Complimentary (4 Ticket Limit)

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35th Annual San Diego International Jewish Film Festival

IN-PERSON: January 27 - February 8, 2025 | David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, Lawrence Family JCC

The highly anticipated 35th Annual San Diego International Jewish Film Festival showcases a curated collection of cutting-edge Jewish-themed films, this year's festival promises to captivate audiences. With over 30 feature films screening at the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, film enthusiasts are in for a treat.

Price: $20 per film | JCC Member: $17 per film

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Leadership & Blessings (LAB)

Workshop Series: Includes 5 Programs
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | 6:30-8:00 pm - Shmirut Haguf | Lawrence Family JCC
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | 6:30-8:00 pm - Hidur Mitzvah | Lawrence Family JCC
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | 6:30-8:00 pm - L'dor V'dor | Lawrence Family JCC
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | 6:30-8:00 pm - Hachnasat Orchim | Lawrence Family JCC
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | 6:30-8:00pm - Ahavat Limud | Lawrence Family JCC

LAB wants to provide you with the resources and confidence to help you on your own unique Jewish journey wherever you may be. NOW is YOUR time to experiment and consciously create ritual for yourself and your family

Price: $200 | $180 JCC Member

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Shabbat Market

Thursday, January 30th, 2025 - Tu B'Shvat
Thursday, March 27th, 2025 - Passover
Lawrence Family JCC

Our Shabbat Market is an unforgettable experience. Discover a variety of vendors offering delicious foods, beautiful Judaica, fresh challah, stunning table décor, and much more. Relax, enjoy dinner, shop, and reconnect with friends old and new. Plus, explore special booths highlighting upcoming holidays. We can’t wait to build community, support local businesses, and schmooze with you

Price: FREE

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Shabbat Market

Masters Swimming Program

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Infant Massage February 2025

Mondays (4-Week Session) | February 3, 10, 24, and March 3, 2025 | 10:00 - 11:00 am
Senior Activity Room
Promoting Communication, Routines, Bonds & Restful Sleep. This class covers everything you need to know to harness the full potential of your loving touch, unlock your parenting potential and bring the myriad of benefits to you and your baby. Class facilitated by Jennifer Meltzer, CEIM

Price: $116| Members: $108

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Improv at JCompany! Ages 12+

Mondays, February 3, 10, and 17, 2025 (3-weeks) | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Lawrence Family JCC

Come create something out of nothing! This class will start with the basics, and build up to more advanced improvisational concepts. Participants are encouraged to practice fearlessness and embrace failure! Besides “Yes, and,” a crucial aspect of group improvisation is “I’ve got your back”; being on stage with absolutely nothing prepared is scary, and we're right here to support you.

Price: $150 | JCC Member $120

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Adult Basketball Leagues

Monday (55+) League: February 3 - May 12 | Draft on January 27, 2025
Thursday (40+) League: February 6 - May 8 | Draft on January 30, 2025
West & East Gym
Lawrence Family JCC

Adult basketball leagues open to members of the JCC. Ideal for individual players looking for a competitive basketball experience. Teams are selected by a draft each season. Games are two (24) minute halves. Jersey included.

Price: $150 per League

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Ben Mankiewicz: SDIJFF Keynote Speaker

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | 7:00 pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

Ben Mankiewicz, the longtime host of Turner Classic Movies, as well as the podcasts The Plot Thickens and Talking Pictures, joins us for an evening of conversation about classic cinema, American politics, and his own family history, which blends those two subjects alongside a heavy dose of journalism. Passionate about movies and dedicated to ensuring that classic films remain a vibrant part of American culture, Ben Mankiewicz has an important and engaging story to tell. And he’s eager to tap into the imagination of the cinephile in all of us.

Price:
VIP: SOLD OUT
Tier 2: $42 | JCC Member: $36

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What Makes Food Jewish: A Live Cooking Experience with Debbie Kornberg

Tuesdays, February 11, 18 and 25, 2025 | 11:00 am
Rehearsal Room
Lawrence Family JCC

This three-part class will explore the history of Jewish food from biblical times through modern day. In examining the diverse Jewish food culture, you will get the opportunity to appreciate the deep-rooted traditions of Ashkenazi, Sephardi, and Mizrachi cooking while weaving together the beautiful tapestry of Jewish peoplehood. Each session will include a tasting component and/or a cooking demonstration.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this class requires a minimum enrollment in order to proceed. If this minimum enrollment is not met, the class will be cancelled. In the event of a cancellation, all enrolled students will be notified and will receive a full refund or the option to credit their registration fee to a future event.

Price:
Individual Classes: $150 | JCC Members: $130
3-Class Bundle: $360 | JCC Members: $305

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Presidents Day Camp

Friday, February 14 & Monday February 17, 2025 | 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Lawrence Family JCC

Come join in on the fun at Presidents Day Camp! We offer a variety of fun, hands on activities from customizing your own sparkly slime to creating your unique yarn monsters.
A camp day includes outdoor play, group games, crafts, science activities and so much more.

Price: $175 | JCC Members $150

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The J is for EveryBody Event

Sunday, February 16, 2025 | 9:00 - 11:30 am
Qualcomm Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Complex
Lawrence Family JCC

The J is a place where EveryBody belongs—a space to connect, grow, and have fun together. And as a valued member of our community, you already know how special this place is. Now, it’s time to take it to the next level! This event is your chance to dive into the full potential of your JCC membership. Try a variety of energizing group fitness classes, dive into Masters Swim, or challenge your friends to a fun game of pickleball! Plus try out our new Group Strength Training class!

Invite a friend to join you and experience the community you love! Just add their name when you RSVP.

Here's a sneak peek into the exciting activities waiting for you during our The J is for EveryBody Event:
Group fitness classes
Meet the Trainer
Pilates
Masters swim
Pickleball Clinics for all Levels

Event Price: Free

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Shalom Baby Childbirth Education Series

Lawrence Family JCC
Sundays, February 16, 23, March 2, and 9, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | 4 Week Session
JTEAM Room

Join Natalie Epstein, a certified doula and childbirth educator for an informative workshop designed to equip couples like you with the tools and knowledge to navigate your childbirth, including movement, breathing, and engaging in dialogue.

Goals for these classes are:
- Gain practical knowledge and education of what is birth, what to expect in the hospital, and how to prepare for postpartum
- Mothers will gain confidence in their ability to birth, and fathers/partners will believe in their ability to support the mother
- Learn practices to cope during labor
- Prepare for birth as a transforming experience, each parent will find their path to their inner strength and wisdom
- Parents will connect with each other and other parents in their community

Price: $375/Couple | $355/Couple Members

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A Day of Inclusivity with Brandon Farbstein

Sunday, February 16, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

An unforgettable day of inspiration and connection with Friendship Circle. World-renowned speaker Brandon Farbstein will share his powerful story and vision for a more inclusive world.
Discover how you can be part of the movement towards inclusivity and enjoy the debut performance of our Friendship Band! Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired and make a difference.

Price: VIP $72
Includes an intimate and inspiring gathering, featuring a meet-and-greet with Brandon Farbstein, a delightful light lunch, and engaging presentation on the power of inclusion. This unique opportunity promises to educate, motivate, and connect like-minded individuals passionate about creating a more inclusive community.

Price: $54 | JCC Member $36

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NORTH COUNTY LECTURE SERIES: A Diaspora within a Diaspora: Sephardic Jews in America

Monday, February 17, 2025 | 10:30 AM
The HIVE at Leichtag Commons, Eastside Hive
441 Saxony Road, Encinitas, CA 92024

As many as fifty thousand Jews from the lands of the former Ottoman Empire came to the United States in the decades surrounding World War I. Due to their small numbers, origins in a Muslim society, and differences in languages, names, and customs that set them apart from Eastern European Yiddish-speaking Jews, they were sometimes denigrated or not recognized as Jews. How did they navigate the U. S. immigration and naturalization laws as well as the established Jewish community? How did they forge their own sense of community through cafes, mutual aid societies, synagogues, newspapers, and the theater? And how did they seek to transform themselves and their new society in the process, through labor organizing and political activism? This lecture led by Dr. Devin Naar will explore the trajectories of Ladino-speaking Sephardic Jews from the Mediterranean world to America during the first half of the twentieth century.

Price: Complimentary

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The Magical Realism of Family Portraits

Monday, February 17, 2025 | 12:00 - 3:00 pm
Lawrence Family JCC

Join us for a transformative workshop inspired by Jacqueline Kot-Wolle’s exhibition at the Gotthelf Art Gallery. Discover the art of turning your family photos into magical, emotionally-charged paintings. Learn techniques, explore vibrant colors, and let your creativity flow as you transform moments into art.

Price: $36 | JCC Member $29

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EAST COUNTY LECTURE SERIES: A Jewish Language for All Occasions: Ladino Culture and Literature

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | 10:30 AM
Tifereth Israel Synagogue 6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd, San Diego, CA 92119

While Yiddish expressions pepper American English and great Yiddish novels are celebrated still today, comparatively little is known about Ladino and the cultural world it shaped from 1492 until World War II. While spoken today only by a few people in the United States, Europe, and Israel, Ladino (also known as Judezmo and Judeo-Spanish) was once the language that permeated every aspect of Jewish life in Greece, Turkey and the Balkans. This lecture with Sephardic scholar Dr. Devin Naar provides an introduction to the defining features of the Ladino language, serious and humorous aspects of Ladino folk culture, and key works of Ladino literature, both religious and secular.

Price: Complimentary

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JCC Retirement Academy

Tuesdays, Febraury 18 - April 8, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Lawrence Family JCC
The Retirement Academy is your guide to turning retirement dreams into reality. Led by experienced coaches, our 8-week program is your personal toolkit for embracing this exciting new phase. Whether you’re fresh off of a job or just thinking about retirement, we’re here to help you create a life filled with purpose, passion, and connection.

Price: $400 | JCC Member: $360
Financial assistance is available

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Treasures of the Jewish Music

Thursdays, February 20, April 3, June 5, 2025 | 2:00 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.

February 20: Jewish Holiday Music- Purim Music
April 3: Jewish Holiday Music- Pesach Music
June 5: Jewish Holiday Music- Shavuot Music

Price: Complimentary

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Disney's Moana Jr.

Presented by JCompany Youth Theatre
March 8 - 16, 2025
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

Disney's Moana Jr. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the 2016 animated film. It follows Moana, a determined girl, as she sails across the Pacific to save her village and uncover her heritage. Alongside the legendary demigod Maui, Moana embarks on an epic journey of self-discovery, learning to harness her inner strength and power.

Price: $24 | JCC Members: $22
Day Of: $29 | JCC Members: $27

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Disney's Moana Jr. | March 9 | 4:30 pm Add to Cart

Disney's Moana Jr. | March 15 | 8:00 pm Add to Cart

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Exodus to the Promised Land: The Untold Story of Ethiopian Jews' Faith and Resilience

North County Lecture Series:
Monday, March 10, 2025 | 10:30 AM
The HIVE at Leichtag Commons, Eastside Hive
441 Saxony Road, Encinitas, CA 92024

East County Lecture Series:
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | 10:30 AM
Tifereth Israel Synagogue
6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd, San Diego, CA 92119

Join Michal Avera Samuel as she brings to life the extraordinary story of Ethiopian Jews, tracing their ancient heritage in Ethiopia to their modern-day challenges and triumphs in Israel. This compelling lecture delves into the rich tapestry of faith, culture, and resilience that defines this unique community, highlighting the dramatic airlifts of Operation Moses and Operation Solomon, which rescued thousands in the 1980s and 1990s. Through powerful personal narratives, historical insights, and cultural reflections, Michal unveils the untold story of Ethiopian Jewry, celebrating their unwavering faith, courage in the face of adversity, and remarkable journey toward integration and belonging in Israeli society.

Price: Complimentary

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Shalomaland: A Walking Tour of San Diego's Jewish History

Wednesdays, January 22, March 12, & May 7, 2025 | 10:30 am
Various Locations Around San Diego

Explore San Diego's Jewish history like never before with esteemed educator Dr. Joellyn Zollman. Discover landmarks like Rose Canyon and Temple Beth Israel, as Joellyn shares rich insights into the city's Jewish heritage. Join us for a walkable journey through these historical sites, but please consider your comfort with light exercise and occasional hills when registering for these engaging sessions.

Shalomaland: A Walking Tour of San Diego's Jewish History | Temple Beth Israel (Old Town)
Wednesday, January 22 | 10:30am-12:00pm

Continuing the tour of San Diego's acclaimed Jewish historical sites, we make our way to Temple Beth Israel, located in Old Town. During this session, Joellyn will share the history of San Diego's first synagogue and the role it has played in the city's Jewish past, present and future.

Shalomaland: A Walking Tour of San Diego's Jewish History | Location information coming soon!
Wednesday, March 12 | 10:30am-12:00pm

Location will be shared out soon - visit this page in the future for more information!

Shalomaland: A Walking Tour of San Diego's Jewish History | Salk Institute for Biological Studies (La Jolla)
Wednesday, May 7 | 10:30am-12:00pm

For this final class session, we journey to the Salk Institute, a renowned scientific research facility established by Jonas Salk with significant ties to the Jewish community. During this tour, we will explore the institute's architecture - constructed by Louis Kahn - and the many contributions to science over the years.


DISCLAIMER: Please note that this class requires a minimum enrollment in order to proceed. If this minimum enrollment is not met, the class will be cancelled. In the event of a cancellation, all enrolled students will be notified and will receive a full refund or the option to credit their registration fee to a future event.

Price:
Individual Classes: $30 | JCC Members: $25

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Professor Jacob Goldberg Lecture Series

Monday, March 17 - Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | 7:00 pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

Join Professor Jacob Goldberg, senior advisor to Prime Minister Ehud Barak, for lectures on Israeli and Middle Eastern politics. With a Harvard background in Middle East politics, he’ll provide deep insights into Arab-Israeli and American-Israeli relations. Explore global diplomacy and regional challenges through the lens of one of Israel’s top political experts.

Price:
Individual Lectures: $36 | JCC Members: $30
Three-Pack: $90 | JCC Members: $75

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An Evening with Isaac Mizrahi

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | 7:00 pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

Actor, host, writer, designer and producer Isaac Mizrahi brings his one-of-a-kind show to the David & Dorothea Garfield stage, combining comedy, commentary and an array of classic and soon-to-be classic songs from Stephen Sondheim to Blondie, from Comden & Green to Madonna.

Price:
VIP: $150
Each VIP ticket includes access to a Meet & Greet pre-reception at 5:30pm with Isaac Mizrahi as well as premium theatre seating in a designated VIP section

Tier 2: $80 | JCC Members: $72

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Something Rotten!

Presented by JCompany Youth Theatre
May 10 - 18, 2025
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

In the 1550s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom struggle to escape the shadow of "The Bard." When a soothsayer predicts that theatre’s future involves singing, dancing, and acting together, they aim to write the first musical. As opening night approaches, they discover that true success means being true to themselves, amidst the excitement and scandal.

Price: $24 | JCC Members: $22
Day Of: $29 | JCC Members: $27

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Jewish Short Play Festival

Monday, June 23, 2025 | 7:00 pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

After a successful debut, the Jewish Short Play Festival returns with more laughter, drama, and thought-provoking themes! Celebrating local and beyond, this year's festival features short plays performed by San Diego's brightest actors. Directed by Debra Wanger, the event explores themes of identity and tradition in contemporary Jewish life. Don't miss this community-driven celebration of talent and storytelling.

Price: $24 | JCC Members: $22
Day Of: $29 | JCC Members: $27

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Schmooze Room Social Hour

Wednesdays | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

The Schmooze Room Social Hour is a weekly opportunity to get together and provides stimulating programs for the mind and body.

Price: Free

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