Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning

Thursdays at 9:30-11:45 AM or 7:00-9:15 PM
Oct. 19, 26; Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30; Dec 7, 14, 21; Jan 4, 11, 18, 25; Feb 1, 8, 22; March 8, 15, 22; April 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17

Each fall, the Adult Jewish Education department opens its doors to a new class of Melton students who embark on a journey that strengthens their relationship to Judaism and deepens their understanding of how Judaism continues to provide intelligent, relevant and thoughtful answers to issues of life and death, society and our global village, ethics and morality, historical events and future challenges.

The two-year non-denominational curriculum, developed by educators at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, is designed to speak to the intellectually curious and contemporary adult Jewish learner. Ancient as well as recent texts on a variety of subjects form the basis of the teachers' presentations and the classes' conversations. There are no prerequisites, tests or homework. The school is open to any member of the community.

If you want to incorporate new friendships and Jewish learning into your life, then this is the place for you!

Lecturer: Rabbi Ralph Dalin, Professor Joellyn Zollman

AM - Lawrence Family JCC, 4126 Executive Drive
PM - Congregation Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Centre Drive
Price $670; JCC Member Price $600 (Materials Included)
Box Office: (858) 362-1348

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Disney's The Lion King

October 20 - November 5, 2017
We are all connected in the great Circle of Life
Disney's The Lion King, the Tony Award-winning adaptation of the classic film, has captivated the imaginations of audiences around the world. The African savannah comes to life at JCompany, as Simba, Rafiki, and an unforgettable cast of characters journey from Pride Rock to the jungle... and back again. This inspiring coming-of-age tale is filled with all the songs you know and love, including: “Circle Of Life,” “Can You Feel The Love Tonight,” “Shadowland,” and of course “Hakuna Matata.”
“Refreshing and sophisticated.” – New York Times

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The Star and the Crescent

Tuesdays at 10:00-11:30am or 7:00-8:30pm
Oct. 24, 31; Nov. 7, 14; Dec. 5, 12, 19; Jan. 2, 9, 16

Explore the historical evolution of the relationship between Judaism and Islam, between Jews and Muslims, broadening our understanding and challenging our assumptions.

Lecturer: Noah Hadas

Lawrence Family JCC, 4126 Executive Drive
Price: $190; JCC Member Price: $160 (Materials Included)
Box Office: (858) 362-1348

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Foodies on the Farm
Cooking Demos, Culinary Conversations, Hands-On Classes, Farm Tours and Author-Inspired Bites

Sunday, November 5, 2017 from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Join us for a day of talks, tastes, cooking demos, a hands-on class, and custom-created bites by our chef authors.These events, featuring stars of Jewish cuisine, will expand your understanding and build your appetite. Whether you’re a millennial or a maven, you’ll add to your knowledge of noshes, thanks to our celebrated chefs. Attend one, some, or ALL fantastic Foodie events.

BUY A FULL DAY PACKAGE 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.)
(note that you must login before being able to purchase).

Price: $140 • JCC Member Price: $115 • $100 for 2017-18 Book Fest Underwriters
INCLUDES:
• All eight author Talks & Tastings
• Catered Lunch during 1:00 p.m. talk
• Happy Hour & Appetizers during 5:30 p.m. talk

HALF-DAY PASS
Price: $75 • JCC Member Price: $60
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m . .............. or ...............2:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
INCLUDES: INCLUDES:
• Four morning author Talks & Tastings • Four afternoon author Talks & Tastings
• Catered Lunch during 1:00 p.m. talk • Happy Hour & Appetizers during 5:30 p.m. talk
  
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Paula Shoyer at 10:00AM Add to Cart

Peter Gethers at 11:00AM Add to Cart

Coastal Roots Farm Tour at 11:00AM Add to Cart

Emily Paster at 12:00PM Add to Cart

Catered Lunch with Amy Emberling & Frank Carollo at 1:00PM Add to Cart

Dana & Jacob Attias at 2:30PM Add to Cart

Cooking Class with Emily Paster at 3:00PM Add to Cart

Coastal Roots Farm Tour at 3:30PM Add to Cart

Michelle Streit Heilbrun & David Kirschner at 3:30PM Add to Cart

Gabi Moskowitz & Miranda Berman at 4:30PM Add to Cart

Happy Hour and Appetizers with Leah Koenig at 5:30PM Add to Cart

Book Fest Underwriter Kickoff Party - Taste of the Book Fest

Book Fest Underwriter Kickoff Party - Taste of the Book Fest
November 6 at 5pm
Inspired by this year’s array of cookbook authors, Book Fest underwriters will get a chance to nibble, nosh, sip and stroll through a special selection of sweet and savory tastes and treats. The icing on the cake will be a very special program with celebrated cookbook author and The New York Times food columnist, David Tanis.
Details to follow but, underwriters, please save the date! To become an underwriter please contact daniellec@lfjcc.org or 858-362-1330

To see underwriter benefits and levels, please visit: http://www.sdcjc.org/sdjbf/underwriter.aspx

Book Fest Underwriter Kickoff Party - Taste of the Book Fest

Book Fest Kick Off

An Evening with David Tanis - Monday, November 6 at 7pm
An Evening with David Tanis - Market Cooking: Recipes and Revelations, Ingredient by Ingredient

Join David Tanis, whose career includes nearly 25 years as chef at Chez Panisse in Berkeley, California, as he demonstrates that fabulous food does not have to be fussy. In Market Cooking, his most ambitious book to date, Tanis shares 200 recipes with a special emphasis on ingredients from all over the world that bring flavor, uniqueness, and joy, to the art of cooking -- and eating. Besides being the author of award-winning cookbooks (A Platter of Figs and Other Recipes, named one of the 50 best cookbooks ever), he writes the weekly “City Kitchen” column for the Food section of New York Times and has been featured in Bon Appétit, Cooking Light, the Wall Street Journal, and countless others.

David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Price: $20; JCC Member Price: $15

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How to Life

How to Save a Life
November 8, 2017, Wednesday
6:00-9:00pm

How to Cook
November 12, 2017, Sunday
10:00-2:00pm

Car Maintenance 101
November 19, 2017, Sunday
10:00-12:00pm

In this three part series, teens get to learn the basic skills on topics every adult should know! These classes, taught by seasoned professionals in their fields, will give the teens the information and tools they need to survive in the real world.
Sign up for the full series, or join for an individual class.

How to Save a Life
Price: $30; JCC. Mem: $25
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How to Cook 101
Price: $35; JCC Mem:$30
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Car Maintenance 101
Price $45; JCC. Mem: $40
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3 Class How to Life Pack
Price: $90
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Veterans' Day Camp 2017

Friday, November 10 2017
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Extended care available from 8:00 AM-9:00 AM and 3:30-5:00 PM
This Veterans' Day will be filled with non-stop fun! We will be going on our annual bowling trip. The rest of the day will be spent doing arts and crafts, games and a variety of sports.

Please note, a full application in addition to online payment is required for enrollment into this Holiday Camp

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SOLD OUT
An Evening with Carl Bernstein
The Use and Abuse of Power: the American Presidency from Nixon to Trump

Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 7:30pm
SOLD OUT
Don’t miss your chance to see legendary and controversial Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Carl Bernstein deliver his thoughtful, hard-hitting, and bitingly humorous analysis of today’s political landscape with a focus on US presidents from Nixon to Clinton, Obama to Trump, and everyone in between. Bernstein, along with his reporting partner Bob Woodward, unraveled the mysteries of the Watergate scandal in the early 1970’s. Their fearless reporting for the Washington Post, chronicled in their best-selling book and the Oscar-winning film All the President’s Men, toppled the Nixon presidency and forever changed the way the world looks at politics and politicians. More than 40 years after Watergate, as a frequent contributor on MSNBC, CNN, and other major networks, Bernstein continues to bring his astute analysis of what goes on behind closed Washington doors. Bernstein also regularly finds himself on The New York Times bestseller list, including most recently, with A Woman-In-Charge: The Life of Hillary Clinton.

David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Assigned seats
Premium Experience: $250 - Includes a private reception with Mr. Bernstein, premium seating and reserved parking
Tier 2-Price: $75; JCC Member Price: $64
Tier 3-Price (SOLD OUT): $50; JCC Member Price: $42

SOLD OUT
An Evening with Carl Bernstein
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Foundations of Jewish Family Living

Sundays at 9:00-10:15am
Oct. 15; Nov. 12; Dec. 3; Jan. 21, 28; Mar. 11; Apr. 22

This seven-session course offers parents a thought-provoking encounter with the core values and ideas of Judaism. This class will give you the confidence to be a teacher to your own children and support Jewish learning at home.

Lecturer: Jennifer Meltzer

Temple Solel, 3575 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Free Childcare Available
Price: $90; JCC Member Price: $70 (Materials Included)
Box Office: (858) 362-1348

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Celebrate San Diego!

November 13, 2017 at 7:00 PM - North County Lecture Series, Temple Solel
November 15, 2017 at 10:30 AM - Mandelbaum Family Lecture Series, Coronado Public Library

How have Jews shaped San Diego and how has San Diego shaped the Jewish American experience? This lecture uses the San Diego History Center’s current exhibition as a springboard to address these questions, using art, artifacts, documents and video, to present a historical narrative of San Diego Jewish life that considers the interplay between region and identity.

Produced in conjunction with the San Diego History Center and their exhibition Celebrate San Diego: The History & Heritage of San Diego’s Jewish Community. For more information: www.sandiegohistory.org/exhibition/jewish-history

Lecturer: Dr. Joellyn Zollman

Nov. 13: Temple Solel, 3575 Manchester Ave, Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Nov. 15: Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado
Price: Free
Box Office: (858) 362-1348

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"In Between" with David Ofek

Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 7:00 PM
Presented in partnership with The Murray Galinson San Diego-Israel Initiative

Save the date for a special screening of “In Between”, a new film by one of the leading filmmakers in Israel, and current Schusterman Visiting Israeli Artist at San Diego State University, David Ofek. After graduating from the Sam Spiegel Film & Television School in Jerusalem, Ofek continued devoting his talent and energy to creating films that depict unique Israeli scenes and dilemmas. Featured at over 80 international film festivals, Ofek is known for his unique ability to draw a fine line between documentary and drama, presenting the complex picture of Israeli reality. “In Between” tells the story of Dana and Amit,who met when they were 25, married, and had 2 children. Soon after their second child, Amit turned ultra-orthodox. Dana stayed secular. They are still very much in love. Will their love be able to overcome the growing gaps between them?

The Murray Galinson San Diego-Israel Initiative (SDII) seeks to strategically promote, support and catalyze knowledge discourse and interaction on the modern state of Israel through scholarship, engagement and collaboration.

David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Price: $15.25; JCC Member Price: $13.25; Student Price: Free (with valid ID)
Box Office: (858) 362-1348

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Thanksgiving Break Camp 2017

Monday, November 20-Wednesday, November 22
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Extended Care Available
Mon & Tues, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM & 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM, Wed. until 5:00 PM
Join us as we launch our fall themed Thanksgiving 3-day Camp! Highlights sure to include art, games and a special fieldtrip to get your kids into the spirit of Thanksgiving. We look forward to an exciting week of sports enrichment and creativity, so sign your children up today!

Please note, a full application in addition to online payment is required for enrollment into this Holiday Camp

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Exhibit Tour: Celebrate SD!

Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 10:00 AM

Join the CJC for an exclusive curator-led tour of the San Diego History Center’s exhibit “Celebrate San Diego! The History and Heritage of San Diego’s Jewish Community.” Walk through the art, artifacts, documents and videos with Dr. Joellyn Zollman to explore the vibrant Jewish history in San Diego.

Produced in conjunction with the San Diego History Center and their exhibition Celebrate San Diego: The History & Heritage of San Diego’s Jewish Community. For more information: www.sandiegohistory.org/exhibition/jewish-history

Lecturer: Dr. Joellyn Zollman

San Diego History Center, 1649 El Prado, San Diego
Price: $25; JCC Member Price: $20 (Transportation Not Included)
Box Office: (858) 362-1348

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Boys & Girls from Brooklyn

Fridays at 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
December 1, 8, 15

This new series, “Boys and Girls from Brooklyn,” examines the lives and music of four great musicians who were born in the borough: George Gershwin, Aaron Copland, Beverly Sills, and Barbra Streisand. We’ll compare and contrast not only the musical worlds they came from, but also their personal struggles and achievements.

Lecturer: Allan Endy

Astor Judaica Library
Price: $36; JCC Member Price: $28
Box Office: (858) 362-1348

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Mystery of the Golden Calf

December 4, 2017 at 7:00 PM - North County Lecture Series, Temple Solel
December 6, 2017 at 10:30 AM - Mandelbaum Family Lecture Series, Coronado Public Library

One of the most well-known but surprising stories in the Hebrew Bible is the story of the Golden Calf at Mount Sinai. We will study the story in its context and discuss its problems, solutions, and purpose.

Lecturer: Noah Hadas

Dec. 4: Temple Solel, 3575 Manchester Ave, Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Dec. 6: Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado
Price: Free
Box Office (858) 362-1348

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Hanukkah Happening

Sunday, December 10, 2017, 11:00 A.M.–2:00 P.M.
A COMMUNITY-WIDE HOLIDAYEXTRAVAGANZA FOR ALL AGES
JUMPY JUBILEE - GAMES - CRAFTS - PRIZES - ARCADE- KOSHER & DAIRY FOOD

Chance Drawings & Theme Baskets for all Ages at Great Prices!
INFORMATION: (858) 457-3030

Hanukkah Happening

Les Miserables

January 12-28, 2018
Do you hear the people sing?!
The epic tale of broken dreams, passion, and redemption is set against a nation in the throes of revolution. Epic and uplifting, Les Misérables packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world. This show brings you one of the most memorable scores of all time, and some of the most memorable characters to ever grace a stage, from one of the greatest musicals ever written. With all the songs that touch your heart: “I Dreamed a Dream”, “On My Own”, “One Day More”, “Little People”, “Do You Hear The People Sing?” and many more.
“Magnificent! Superb! Lavish Spectacle!” – New York Times

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Disney's Beauty and the Beast

March 2-18, 2018
"Be Our Guest!" The Academy Award-winning film comes to life in this romantic and beloved take on the classic fairytale. Step into this enchanted world, an international sensation that has played to over 35 million people in 13 countries worldwide. The classic story follows Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, a young prince trapped by the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. This "tale as old as time" is filled with some of Disney’s best musical fare such as “Be Our Guest,” “Belle,” “Home,” and of course the Oscar-winning title song, “Beauty And The Beast.”

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Hairspray

May 4-13, 2018
It’s way beyond GREASE... It’s HAIRSPRAY!
“You Can't Stop the Beat” in this big, bold, and beautiful musical about one girl's inspiring dream to dance. The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with romance and laughter. It's 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show." When she finally gets her shot, she is transformed from social outcast to sudden star... all without denting her 'do! Including all your favorites like "Good Morning Baltimore," "Welcome To The 60's," "Big, Blonde And Beautiful," and "You Can't Stop The Beat."
“As light and bouncy as a bubble of gum!” - The Observer

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