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The Addison-Penzak JCC’s Russian-Speaking Jewish Programs (RSJ) supports the Russian-speaking Jewish community in the South Bay. Everyone is welcome to join RSJ’s virtual and in-person events for adults and families with children. This program is run by Rabbi Ilana Baird. Rabbi Ilana has served Jewish communities in Russia, Germany, Israel, and the United States. She founded a Russian-speaking Jewish congregation in Haifa and is a graduate of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion’s Israeli Rabbinical Seminary program. You can reach her and sign up for the twice-monthly newsletter at rabbiIlana@jvalley.org.
Please join our Facebook communities: От Сиона до Силикона and Jewish Programs for Russian-Speaking Community, HEDER
Monthly, on Sundays | 10:00 AM
Let’s create fun Jewish experiences together! We are inviting the whole family – parents with children – to participate in our exciting workshops! We will be cooking, felting, touring museums, and creating family stories!
This program has two age groups for children 3-6 years old and 7-10 years old.
Register: To reserve your spot, email rabbiilana@jvalley.org
Cost: $200 per child and $180 per sibling for the entire year!
Dates:
February 13
March 6
April 10
May 15
June – TBD
Monthly, Sundays | Afternoon
Club Mitzvah (for children ages 10-14) is back in person! We are going to have a series of Jewish hands-on workshops, creating one-of-a-kind Jewish art objects, learning new skills, and acquiring new knowledge!
Dates:
February 13
March 6
April 10
May 15
June – TBD
For more information, contact rabbiilana@jvalley.org.
“Почти Шаббат”: Тора с раби Иланой
(Currently postponed)
Russian-Speaking Jewish programs at the APJCC are funded by the Genesis Philanthropy Group and supported by The Jewish Federations of North America. We are also grateful for support at the Gibor (Hero) level by Fooksman Family Foundation; Halutz (Pioneer) by an Anonymous Donor, Vlad & Lilia Gorshteyn/All Seasons Roofing & Waterproofing, Valeria Simets & Leonid Rabinovich, and Lisa & Nate Stein; Gomel Chesed (Benefactor) by Irene Karbelashvili/All Access Law Group, and Anna Slutsky/Compass; Manheig (Leader) by Marina Salzman/Encore Travel; and Tomech (Sustainer) by Rabbi Ilana and David Baird, Liya & Robert Butin, Felix & Irene Sukhovitsky, and Veksler Academy of Music & Dance.
To become a supporter of Russian-speaking Jewish programs at the APJCC, please make a gift through our donation page.