MÜV Meditation & Prenatal Music Stimulation

Tuesdays (6 -Week Session) | May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Shalom Baby Room

MUV meditation and prenatal music stimulation is a unique experience which nurtures both mother and baby, offering a space to slow down, listen inward, and build a connection you will cherish forever. Through gentle movement, music, and guided meditation, moms are invited to relax, connect, and create meaningful moments with their baby during this special time of pregnancy. Facilitated by Maya Kanarek of Rhythm & Bloom. For expectant moms at 19+ weeks.

Introductory Price: $225 | Members: $200

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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The 17th Women of Valor

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 7:30 pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

JFest’s signature performance honors 6 incredible San Diego Jewish women. An inspiring and uplifting celebration with stories, songs, images, and inspiration.

This years’ honorees are: Ruth Broudy, Rhonda Fink, Kira Finkenberg, Sharyn Goodson, Karen Parry, Debby Stauber

Ruth Broudy is principal for San Diego’s Jewish Girls High School, Torah High School, former Manager of Docents Program at SD Museum of Art, and a longtime educator and administrator in San Diego schools.
Rhona Fink is a family medicine physician and an active member and volunteer in the San Diego Jewish community.
Kira Finkenberg is the owner and founder of The Kira Co, a concert marketing and event company. She is also active in the San Diego Jewish community, serving on the board of six different organizations.
Sharyn Goodson is the Senior Vice President of Philanthropy at the Jewish Community Foundation San Diego. She has held previous positions at the Leichtag Foundation, Impact Cubed, and Jewish Family Service of San Diego.
Karen Parry is the CEO of Hillel San Diego – a multi-campus Hillel that supports Jewish life at UCSD, SDSU, Cal State San Marcos, and USD. Several of the students she serves will also be honored as part of this year’s Woman of Valor.
Debby Stauber is a resident of Seacrest Village, a former Rebbetzin and longtime Judaics teacher at Temple Beth Shalom in Chula Vista, and a Holocaust survivor.

Written by Ali Viterbi with Sarah Price Keating, Rebecca Myers, and Todd Salovey
Directed by Ali Viterbi and Todd Salovey

Pricing Tiers:
Tier 1: $54
Tier 2: $36
Tier 3: $25

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Mah Jongg 101: Beginner Series

Two Options (Select One):
Wednesdays June 10, 17, 24, 2026 | 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Thursdays, June 4, 11, 18 2026 | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Lawrence Family JCC

Learn the fundamentals of Mah Jongg in a fun, social, and supportive environment at the Lawrence Family JCC. This beginner-friendly series covers the basics of gameplay, strategy, and etiquette, helping you build confidence at the table. By the end, you’ll be ready to join the JCC Mah Jongg Club and connect with our growing community of players..

Price: $235 | JCC Members $195

Not a JCC member yet? Now’s the perfect time to join!

Become a member and unlock:

• Exclusive discounted class rate: just $195
• Your first month FREE (a $220 in savings!)

Don’t miss out—join today and start enjoying the perks right away!

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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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Little Mensches - Making the World Better - One Mitzvah at a Time

Once a month on Sundays at 1:00 PM
Little Mensches provides fun, engaging, and enriching opportunities for children between the ages of 4 and 8 to give back to their community.

Price: $18 per family | Members Complimentary

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Emperor - A Jewish Community Symphony Performance

Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 3:00 PM
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

Experience an electrifying evening with the Jewish Community Symphony. From Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain to the serene beauty of Delius, the program spans drama and lyricism. Pianist Stephanie Weaver Yankee takes center stage for Beethoven’s triumphant Piano Concerto No. 5, closing the concert with bold, exhilarating power.

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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