July 2009 Events
 

Fridays

6 PM

 

Kabbalat Shabbat at Sinai

This informal early evening service will take place at Rabbi Josh and Dana Berenwald's home. Please contact the Sinai office for directions.

 


 

Saturday, 7/4

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

 

Tot Shabbat at Sinai

10:30am-11:30am in the Social Hall. This fun, interactive, educational and inspirational program is geared toward families with children ages 0-5 years. Each service is parent-led, and the kids have a little nosh, sing some songs, learn about prayer, have some activity, make new friends, and bond with their parents. We also share a story that relates to the weekly Torah portion.

 

 

Wednesday, 7/8

Time TBD

 

Sephardic Cantorial Renditions at Chai House

More information coming soon.

 


 

Wednesday, 7/8

5 - 8 PM

 

Free Pool Party at the APJCC

Party at the pool! Join us for swimming, games, and great food. Floats and water toys are allowed at this event (except for water wings). Float Nights at the JCC are FREE and open to non-members. Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. For more information, contact Nadine Batya at nadine@svjcc.org or 408.357.7499

 

 

Sunday,7/12

8:30 AM

 

Hike and Pray

With Rabbi Berkenwald on Sunday morning, July 12. Shacharit service under the trees (bring your tallit and tefillin) followed by a 4.7 mile morning hike at Castle Rock State Park. Meet at the synagogue at 8:30am to carpool to Castle Rock State Park, or meet in the parking area at 9:30am. The park is located on Highway 35 (Skyline Boulevard), 2.5 miles southeast of the junction with Highway 9, on the right. Bring your own lunch, sunscreen, hat, hiking shoes, and at least two liters of water.

 

Tuesday, 7/14

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

 

JHTC Event - Enterprise Social Networks with Alan S. Cohen


Where: Fenwick & West, 801 California St., Mountain View, CA
RSVP: http://www.jhtc.org

Regular Admission: $10   
Student Admission: $5     (ID required)
Members Admission: Included (You can join at http://jhtc.org)

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Agenda
6:30 - 7:00: Networking, schmoozing and eating - Bring your job postings, business cards and resumes!
7:00 - 7:10: Welcome, committee news and other group business 7:10 - 8:30: Presentation and Discussion with our featured guests 8:30 - 9:30: Informal discussions and networking with our guests and each other

Special Thai Dinner
We will be serving wonderful Thai finger foods for tonight's dinner, courtesy of Yummy Thai Cooking http://yummythaicooking.com

About the Event
Collaboration in the Enterprise, Social networking in the enterprise: social distraction or innovation and productivity enabler. Are Twitter and the upcoming Google Wave <http://wave.google.com/>  replacing email? Come discuss how consumer IT and business systems are meeting to unlock the power of collaboration.

About the Speakers
As Vice President of Enterprise and Mid-Market Solutions, Alan Cohen is responsible for developing and driving Cisco's global enterprise market strategy as well as the marketing of $26B of Cisco's technology portfolio - representing approximately 60% of the Company's revenue - including Mobility, Unified Communications and Collaboration, Network Services and Security, Data Center, Vertical Solutions, Emerging Technologies, Technical Marketing, and Business Relevancy. These duties include accelerating technology integration and adopting cross-technology approaches to deliver scalable solutions for the enterprise and mid-market/commercial sectors. In addition, he is a member of Cisco's Enterprise Business Council, Mobility Board, and Communications and Collaboration Board.

Cohen held an executive leadership role at Tahoe Networks, where he launched the company's mobile Internet activities including developing its mobile edge router and establishing its worldwide presence and brand. He also held executive roles at IBM, US West, and Coopers & Lybrand; in addition, he held senior management positions at Cisco, leading key service provider initiatives including Internet OSS, New World Ecosystem, and Internet Business Solutions.

 

 


 

Saturday, 7/18

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

 

Tot Shabbat at Sinai

10:30am-11:30am in the Social Hall. This fun, interactive, educational and inspirational program is geared toward families with children ages 0-5 years. Each service is parent-led, and the kids have a little nosh, sing some songs, learn about prayer, have some activity, make new friends, and bond with their parents. We also share a story that relates to the weekly Torah portion.

 


 

Sunday, 7/19

4 - 6 PM

 

The Jews of the Fillmore

The Jews of the Fillmore is an exhibition about the San Francisco Jewish population that thrived at Fillmore and McAllister streets in the early 20th century. This will take place at the Jazz Heritage Center in SF. For more information, contact Yuki at 510-549-6950.

 


 

Thursday, 7/23

11 AM - 2 PM

 

Sisterhood Luncheon at Emanu-El

More information coming soon.

 


 

Saturday, 7/25

5 PM - 7 PM

 

The Klezmakers

The Klezmakers, a rollicking eight piece klezmer band from the Silicon Valley, will be performing at a free outdoor concert in Vasona Lake Park as part of the Vasona Vibrations concert series. Enjoy the food concession or bring a picnic dinner- beer and wine allowed. The whole family is invited!
Dancing is encouraged! CD's will be available.

.
Vasona Lake Park (by the ranger station)
333 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos

For more information:
www.southbayfolks.org (about the concert
series)
www.klezmakers.com (about the band)

Sponsored by Santa Clara County Parks and South Bay Folks

 

 


 

Thursday, 7/29

8:15 PM - 10:30 PM

 

Community Tish'a B'Av and Arvit Service at Sinai

With Eicha reading. Thursday, July 29, from 8:15pm-10:30pm in the Sanctuary.

 


 

Thursday, 7/29

Time TBD

 

Sephardic Tisha B'Av

More information coming soon.

 


 
August 2009 Events
 

Sunday, 8/2

12 PM

 

Jewish Heritage Day with the SJ Earthquakes

More information to come soon.


 

Tuesday, 8/4

9 AM - 1:30 PM

 

Sephardic Heritage Week Day of Study

The event will feature some of the Bay Area's best Jewish scholars discussing the issue of legumes being forbidden on Passover, but permissable for Sephardim. For more information, contact Rabbi Fenton at 408-357-7413.


 

Wednesday, 8/5

7:30 PM

 

Sephardic Heritage Week Concert

More information coming soon. For more information, contact Rabbi Green at 408-371-6331.


 

Thursday, 8/6

2 - 4 PM

 

Vagabond Opera at the APJCC

This is not your granny's opera, but a visceral artistic ensemble that features powerful instrumental and vocal performances coupled with a highly eclectic and theatrical experience. For the whole family! Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. For more information, contact Lisa Ceile at lisacg@svjcc.org or 408.357.7492.


 

Sunday, 8/9

Time TBD

 

Ahabat Torah Speakers

More information coming soon.

 


 

Sunday, 8/9

11 AM - 3 PM

 

Sisterhood/Brotherhood BBQ at Emanu-El

More information coming soon.

 


 

Wednesday, 8/12

5 - 8 PM

 

Free Pool Party at the APJCC

Party at the pool! Join us for swimming, games, and great food. Floats and water toys are allowed at this event (except for water wings). Float Nights at the JCC are FREE and open to non-members. Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. For more information, contact Nadine Batya at nadine@svjcc.org or 408.357.7499

 


 

Friday, 8/28

6 PM

 

BBQ and Bar'chu at Beth David

Join in for an outdoor Kosher BBQ followed by Shir Shabbat services. Adults and teens are $18, kids $10, 5 and under free. For more information, contact Beth David at 408-257-3333.

 


 

Sunday, 8/30

10 AM - 12 PM

 

Beth David Open House and Interfaith Session

Learn more about Beth David. There will be activities for youth, young adults, seniors, and everyone in between! There will also be a program about "Grandparenting in an Age of Intermarriage." For more information, contact Beth David at 408-257-3333.

 


 
September 2009 Events
 

Friday, 9/4

Time TBD

 

Back to Shul Program at Sinai

More information coming soon.

 


 

Saturday, 9 /12

Time TBD

 

Selichot Service and Program at Shir Hadash

More information coming soon.

 


 

Sunday, 9/13

Time TBD

 

JCC Annual Meeting

More information coming soon.

 


 

Sunday, 9/13

12 - 4 PM

 

End of Summer BBQ at the APJCC

Celebrate the summer at the JCC's End of Summer Barbecue and pool party! Join us for swimming, games, and great food. Floats and water toys are allowed at this event (except for water wings). This event is FREE and open to non-members. Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. For more information, contact Nadine Batya at nadine@svjcc.org or 408.357.7499.


 

Wednesday, 9/30

7:30 PM

 

Grandparents' Circle at Shir Hadash

More information coming soon.

 


 
October 2009 Events
 

Friday, 10/16

Time TBD

 

Celebration of Animals Weekend at Sinai

More information coming soon.

 


 

Sunday, 10/18

Time TBD

 

Federation Campaign Kickoff Event

More information coming soon.

 


 
November 2009 Events
 

Sunday, 11/1

Time TBD

 

Federation Major Gifts Event

More information coming soon.

 


 

Thursday, 11/5

Time TBD

 

One Community, One Book Event

More information coming soon.

 


 

Thursday, 11/8

Time TBD

 

Sinai Fish Fry

More information coming soon.

 


 

Friday, 11/13

6 PM

 

Synaplex Speaker - Jews and Science at Shir Hadash

More information coming soon.

 


 

Sunday, 11/15

Time TBD

 

Family Talent Contest at APJCC

More information coming soon.

 


 

Sunday, 11/29

Time TBD

 

Teen Dance at APJCC

More information coming soon.

 


 
December 2009 Events
 

Sunday, 12/6

7 PM

 

Grandparents' Circle Chanukkah Reunion at Shir Hadash

More information coming soon.

 


 

Friday, 12/11

Time TBD

 

Chanukkah Party at Emanu-El

More information coming soon.

 


 

Saturday, 12/12

Time TBD

 

Chanukkah Fundraiser at Sinai

More information coming soon.

 


 

Sunday, 12/13

Time TBD

 

APJCC Family Concert and Chanukkah-Palooza

More information coming soon.

 


 
 

 

 

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