Healthy Habits with Erica

Wellness: Tuesday, September, 26 2023 | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Nutrition: Tuesday, November 21 , 2023 | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Lawrence Family JCC

Join personal training specialist, Erica Mittendorf, for her next Healthy Habits workshop on mindfulness. Get back on track with some helpful mindfulness tips that would benefit any human!

Price: Free

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Restore Yoga and Sound Therapy

Tuesdays, September 26 - November 14, 2023 | 5:30 pm
Thursdays, September 28 - November 16, 2023 | 12:30 pm
Senior Activity Room
Lawrence Family JCC

Renew your mental clarity, ease your stress and anxiety while being submersed in vibrating sound. This is an 8- week series

Price: $280 | JCC Member $240

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Treasures of the Jewish Music Collection

Thursdays, September 28, October 19, December 7, 2023 | 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Astor Judaica Library
Lawrence Family JCC

Eileen Wingard and other music enthusiasts highlight materials from the Samuel & Rebecca Astor Judaica Library’s Music Collection. In collaboration with the Astor Judaica Library, San Diego Center for Jewish Culture and JCC’s Senior & Adult Dept. RSVP one week prior to each event.

Price: Free

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October 19 | Music of Shabbat Add to Cart

December 7 | Music of Hanukkah Add to Cart

Shalom Baby Together - You & Me! Sundays

Sundays, September 10, October 22, and November 12, 2023 | 9:00 - 9:45 am
Lawrence Family JCC

Join us for a fun-filled, jam-packed, 45 minute class of music and movement with Jennifer Meltzer. We will explore and play with various instruments, sing, move our bodies, and even enjoy some special stories. Sunday mornings once a month.

Price: $85 | $75 Members per session for 3 classes

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Tot N Company

Wednesdays, September 6 - October 18, 2023 | 9:00 - 11:00 am
JTeam Room
Lawrence Family JCC

We will gather in our classroom for a quick morning circle, then off to play, explore and get messy! Enjoy gym with our PE Specialist Coach Davor, and finish off our day outside in the smaller preschool playground. Every class will incorporate music and movement, the Jewish holidays will be celebrated, and each day ends with bubbles and stamps.

Price: $245 | JCC Member: $210

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Shalom Baby Together - You & Me! Ages 16-24 Months - Walkers

Fridays, September 8 - October 20, 2023 (no class October 13) | 9:30 - 10:15 am | Class opens at 9:15 am for Open Play
Lawrence Family JCC

Join us for a fun-filled, jam-packed, 45 minute class of music and movement with Jennifer Meltzer. We will explore and play with various instruments, sing, move our bodies, and even enjoy some special stories. Fridays (Shabbat Themed).

Price: $144 | JCC Member: $134 (one class per week)

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Shalom Baby Together - You & Me! Ages 5-15 Months - Crawlers

Wednesdays, September 6 - October 18, 2023 | 7 Week Session | 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Fridays | September 8 - October 6, and October 20, 2023 | 6 Week Session | 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Lawrence Family JCC

Join us for a fun-filled, jam-packed, 45 minute class of music and movement with Jennifer Meltzer. We will explore and play with various instruments, sing, move our bodies, and even enjoy some special stories. Two time slots available on both Wednesdays and Fridays (Shabbat Themed).

Pricing:
Wednesdays: $168 | $158 Member
Fridays: $144| $134 Member

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Masters Swimming Program

Masters Swim | October Add to Cart

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Lunch & Concert in the Sukkah

Monday, October 2, 2023 | 12:00 - 1:30 pm JCC Sukkah
Lawrence Family JCC

Celebrate the Jewish holiday of Sukkot with your JCC friends and community members! We’ll have schmooze time, eat lunch in the sukkah, and listen to entertainment. Lunch sponsored by Atria La Jolla.

RSVP by Sept. 20

Price: $20 | JCC Member: $16

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Shalom Baby/PJ Library Sukkah Celebration

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 | 10:30 AM
Lawrence Family JCC Sukkah

Join Shalom Baby and PJ Library in the JCC Sukkah for a PJ Storytime, shaking the lulav and etrog, crafts and music with Jennifer Meltzer! Please bring a brown-bag lunch!

Price: Free

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Senior Social Hour

Wednesdays, October 4 - 25, 2023 | 10:30 - 11:30 am
Fridays, November 3 - 17, 2023 | 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Thursdays, December 7 - 28, 2023 | 9:30 - 10:30 am
Meditation Room
Lawrence Family JCC

Spend time with old friends and make new ones in our weekly chats! Days/times change monthly. Advanced registration required.

Price: Free

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Queer in the Sukkah

Thursday, October 5, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Coastal Roots Farm and Jeighborhood are collaborating to host the first ever queer gathering to celebrate Sukkot, the Jewish Harvest Festival, Thursday October 5th from 6-8pm. Guest speaker Hanz Enyeart will share stories of little-known Queer Jewish history-makers. The event is open to all, regardless of Jewish identity!

Price: $18 suggested donation

Register

Queer in the Sukkah

Non-Instructional Day

Friday, October 6, 2023 | 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
No school? We got you covered. Come join in on the fun at Holiday Camp! We offer a variety of fun, hands on activities from creating delicious treats to crafting up a storm of possibilities. A camp day includes outdoor play, group games, crafts, science activities and so much more.

Price: $175 | JCC Members $150

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JCC Retirement Academy

Wednesdays, October 11 - December 20, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Lawrence Family JCC
Thursdays, October 12 - December 21, 2023 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm (no class November 23) | Lawrence Family JCC
Fridays, October 13 - December 22, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (no class November 24) | Temple Solel; Encinitas
The Retirement Academy, a cohort-based experience, explores life after work for those recently retired or preparing to retire. Retire on your own terms through experiential learning from top-notch educators and professionals, social programming, and a robust alumni network.

Price: $540 | JCC Member: $500
Financial assistance is available

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Toddler Time at the JCC | Ages 18 Months - 3.5 Years Old

Thursdays | October 12, 19 & 26, and November 2, 2023 | 9:30 am - 10:15 am | 4 Week Session
Lawrence Family JCC
Toddler Time SD and LFJCC are joining forces to create a unique sensory/movement class with a strong Jewish theme. Our classes are geared towards empowering toddlers and giving them the chance to do movement and sensory activities in the way they choose. Come see how we’ve built a better toddler class. (For ages 18mo-3.5yrs)


Price: $120 | $115 Member

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6th Annual Joyce Forum Jewish Short Film Festival

Thursday, October 12 - Saturday, October 14, 2023
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

The Joyce Forum Jewish Short Film Festival is a three-day stand-alone festival featuring over 20 short films from around the world. Films are arranged into five distinct programs with some filmmaker discussions. Each program is ticketed separately or all five can be viewed with the All Access Pass.

Ticket Prices:
General Admission: $18 | JCC Member: $15
All Access Pass: $75.00 | JCC Member: $65.00

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6th Annual Joyce Forum Jewish Short Film Festival

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: Free

Little Mensches - Assembling Necessity Kits for the Homeless | Sunday, October 15, 2023 | 1:00 PM | Lawrence Family JCC Add to Cart

NORTH COUNTY LECTURE SERIES: Jewish Summer Camp: Gaga and Mishpocha in 20th Century American Jewish History

Monday, October 16, 2023 | 10:30 - 11:30 am
RUBY G. SCHULMAN AUDITORIUM | Carlsbad City Library
1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92011

In this kick-off to the 2023-24 North County Lecture Series, we welcome back educator Dr. Samantha Goldstein whose lecture will explore the phenomenon of Jewish sleep-away camp as a social, cultural and political history. With lots of humor (and some personal stories), we'll place this rite of passage in the context of American adolescent experience through a Jewish lens.

Price: Free

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Earth Based Judaism

Sundays, October 22, Novemeber 5, November 19 & December 3, 2023 | 10:00 am- - 12:00 pm
A four-part program focusing on how to bring different pathways into a spiritual revolution and thus into someone's life. This program incorporates Jewish texts along with connections in a group setting to come across the spiritual revolution.

Price: $100

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Earth Based Judaism

Youth Basketball League

Sundays, October 22 - December 17, 2023 (No games November 26) | 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
Jacobs Family Gymnasium
Lawrence Family JCC

This Youth Basketball Program will teach players the basics of team basketball. Players will learn to cooperate within a team as well as learn the strategies that come with playing in an organized basketball setting.

Price: $160 per player

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JPLAYS WITH THE ROUSTABOUTS: Watch on the Rhine

Sunday, October 22, 2023 | 6:30 pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

The 2023-24 JPlays season kicks off with Lillian Hellman’s haunting Watch on the Rhine. This play tells the story of an idealistic German who, along with his family, flee’s Hitler’s Germany and finds sanctuary in America, only to return to his homeland and join the resistance movement in an effort to fight the unfolding fascism.

Price: $36 | JCC Members: $30

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Mah Jongg for Beginners

Tuesdays, October 24 - December 5, 2023 (no class 11/21) | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Green Room
Lawrence Family JCC

Learn to play American Mah Jongg with instructor Sandra Novack. Class will cover how to play the game, rules, vocabulary, getting to know the card, strategies and more.

Price: $195 | JCC Members: $165
Large Mah Jongg Card: $15 (or purchase on your own)

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Israeli Democracy Now

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Rehearsal Room
Lawrence Family JCC

Join community members Guri Stark and Nir Maor, who are involved in bringing awareness to the issues affecting Israeli citizens and Israeli democracy. Refreshments provided. RSVP by Oct. 20.

Price: $5 | JCC Member: Free

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Our Shabbat Table With Leah Koenig

Friday, October 27, 2023 | 7:30 pm
The Bean
Lawrence Family JCC

Join us for an author talk and Shabbat dinner with Leah Koenig, author of Portico: Cooking and Feasting in Rome’s Jewish Kitchen which features over 100 flavorful recipes of Rome’s Jewish community. The evening will include a Shabbat Dinner featuring Koenig’s recipes that showcase the cuisine’s elegantly understated vegetables, braised stews, rustic pastas, olive oil–fried foods, and never-too-sweet desserts.

Pricing:
Ticket including a copy of Portico: $90 | JCC Members $80
Ticket not including a copy of Portico: $54 | JCC Members $43

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Spongebob Squarepants - The Musical

Presented by JCompany Youth Theatre
October 28 - November 5, 2023
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world!

Price: $22 | JCC Member: $20 | Day of show: $27

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"The 39 Steps" at Scripps Ranch Theatre

Sunday, October 29, 2023 | 12:40 - 4:00 pm
JCC and Scripps Ranch Theatre

In 1930s London, everyday man Richard Hannay encounters a woman who claims to be a spy. When she is suddenly murdered, Richard finds himself the focus of a nationwide manhunt led by a mysterious organization called “The 39 Steps.” Ride our bus with us to go see this show! RSVP by September 29.

Price: $53 | JCC Member: $43

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Shabbat Market

Thrusday, November 2, 2023 | 4:00 pm - 7: 00 pm
Lawrence Family JCC Front Lot

Shabbat Market – think Farmers Market for all your Shabbat needs! Featuring vendors selling a wide range of foods, Judaica, Challah, items to make your table, and more. Come to shop and stay to socialize with at our first-ever Bubbes Biergarten or grab dinner from the food truck. When it comes to Shabbat, we’ve got you covered!

Price: FREE

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THE MAURY & LILLIAN NOVAK DISTINGUISHED AUTHOR SERIES: The American Way: A True Story of Nazi Escape, Superman and Marilyn Monroe

Thursday, November 2, 2023 | 7:00 pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

The Maury & Lillian Novak Distinguished Author Series returns with a bang! Kicking off this exciting season is Helene Stapinski and Bonnie Siegler’s The American Way, which follows two men - Jules Schulback and DC Comics publisher Harry Donenfeld on a true-life adventure exploring glamorous Hollywood, the birth of the comic book and the experiences of the Holocaust.

Price: $25 | JCC Members: $20

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Kids Night Out Parents Night Off | Grades K-6

Saturday, November 4,2023 | 7:00 pm- 10:00 pm
Teen Lounge
An Evening at the Theatre - J Company Presents: SpongeBob Square pants , dinner, & a meet and greet with some of the Spongebob cast.

Price: $45 | JCC Member $35

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J'Accuse! A Film and Community Event

Sunday, November 5, 2023 | 10:00 am
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre

Lawrence Family JCC

We join together the award-winning film J’Accuse! and a conversation between the film’s two main subjects - Silvia Foti, author of Storm in the Land of Rain: A Mother’s Dying Wish Becomes Her Daughter’s Nightmare, and Grant Gochin, an American philanthropist, journalist, politician, and activist of Jewish South African descent - together with J’Accuse! director, Michael Kretzmer.

Price: $10 | JCC Members: $8

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Estate Planning with Nicole D'Ambrogi

Monday, November 6, 2023 | 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Rehearsal Room
Lawrence Family JCC

Please join us for a seminar with distinguished San Diego based attorney, Nicole D’Ambrogi that will take you through a basic understanding of estate planning concepts, and the steps one can take to protect your family, your plan, and your legacy. RSVP by Oct. 30.

Price: Free

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Mah Jongg Day with Michele Frizzell: Learn, Lunch, & Play

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
David & Dorthea Garfield Theater and around the JCC
Lawrence Family JCC

Join us for a day of American Mah Jongg with instructor and Youtube star Michele Frizzell! Learn Maj tips from her presentation, Strategy by Wall. After the presentation and lunch, Michele will join participants for games. Players bring Mah Jongg set and table mat. Advanced registration required. A survey will be sent to registrants to select their lunch. Gluten free and vegan options available.

Price: $60 | JCC Member: $45

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Remembrance Reading - I Never Saw Another Butterfly

Presented by JCompany Youth Theatre
Thursday, November 9, 2023 | 7:00 pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

The play centers on Raja Englanderova, one of the children who survived Terezin, and her family, friends, and classmates. She shares her story of living in the concentration camp, while retaining a world filled with butterflies and flowers with other children in the camp.

Price: Free

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Veteran's Day 2023

Friday, November 10, 2023 | 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Come join in on the fun at Veteran's Day Camp! We offer a variety of fun, hands on activities from creating delicious treats to crafting up a storm of possibilities. A camp day includes outdoor play, group games, crafts, science activities and so much more.

Price: $175 | JCC Members $150

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An Evening with Al Franken

Thursday, November 16, 2023 | 7:00 pm David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

From 15 years with Saturday Night Live, to nearly a decade in the Senate, to now host of one of the nation’s top political and public-affairs podcasts, Al Franken entertains and enlightens as he discusses his far-ranging career in comedy and public service. VIP tickets include preferred seating and reception featuring Al in attendance.

Pricing:
General Admission: $75 | JCC Members: $60
VIP (Sold Out): $150 | JCC Members: $120

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Thanksgiving Holiday Camp 2023

Monday, November 20 - 22, 2023 | 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Come join in on the fun at Thanksgiving Camp! We offer a variety of fun, hands on activities from creating delicious treats to crafting up a storm of possibilities. A camp day includes outdoor play, group games, crafts, science activities and so much more.

Price: $175 | JCC Member $150 (Per day)

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Jewish Poets-Jewish Voices

Tuesday, November 28, 2023 | 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Astor Judaica Library
LawrenceFamily JCC

The opening kickoff of our 2023-2024 (16th) Season will feature three local Jewish poets reading their work, and an open mic. A reception after the program will follow where the audience can meet the poets. In collaboration with the Astor Judaica Library, San Diego Center for Jewish Culture and JCC’s Senior & Adult Dept. RSVP by Nov. 17

Price: Free

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Purpose & Project

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Music Room
Lawrence Family JCC

Learn from the Friendship Circle about Purpose and being with people who have special needs, and do an art project with some of their members! Friendship Circle is a non-profit organization that serves and advocates for individuals with disabilities. Their goal is to enrich their lives by supporting the friendship and connection that we all deserve. RSVP by Nov 20.

Price: Free

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SDIJFF Midseason film screening: Matchmaking

Thursday, November 30, 2023 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

Can Nehami and Moti convince their prejudiced Orthodox parents to forego arranged marriages and let love prevail? Their creative approach makes for a delightful comedy.

Price: $18.00 | JCC Member: $15

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SDIJFF Midseason film screening: Matchmaking

Newcomers and Not-So-Newcomer

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 | 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Rehearsal Room
Lawrence Family JCC

New to San Diego, our JCC, or looking to meet people? Kickstart new friendships as we get to know each other, learn about what the JCC offers, and make community connections. RSVP by Nov 28

Price: Free

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Downsizing Made Easy

Monday, December 4, 2023 | 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Rehearsal Room
Lawrence Family JCC

Presenter Jami Shapiro comes from a family with hoarding disorder and chronic disorganization and knows firsthand how difficult it is to part with things and how clutter affects both our mental and physical health. In this informative and humorous talk, she’ll share tools and resources you need to declutter, organize and rightsize for yourself or a loved one

Price: $10 | JCC Member: Free

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THE MAURY & LILLIAN NOVAK DISTINGUISHED AUTHOR SERIES: Israel 201: Your Next-Level Guide to the Magic, Mystery, and Chaos of Life in the Holy Land

Monday, December 4, 2023 | 7:00 pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

The Maury & Lillian Novak Distinguished Author Series continues with Israel's most hilarious experts. In Israel 201 comedians Joel Chasnoff and Benji Lovitt take you on a journey through Israel’s unexplored cultural landscape. Going beyond the introductory “101” course, Israel 201 explores all of the fascinating, funny, heartwarming, and weird facts about the Israel you didn’t know existed.

Price: $25 | JCC Members: $20

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2023 Winter Camps Grades K-7

Week 1: Monday - Friday, December 18 - 22, 2023 | 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Week 2: Tuesday - Friday, December 26 - 29, 2023 | 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Week 3: Tuesday - Friday, January 2 - 5, 2024 | 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
SDUSD 1 Day Camp Options: January 2, 2024 | 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Join us for three fun filled sessions of Winter Camp. We offer an exciting variety of activities for every interest in a supportive and enriching environment. All camps include sports, art, games and more.

Price for Week 1: $630 | JCC Member $530
Price for Week 2 & 3: $504 | JCC Member $424

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Senior Hanukkah Party

Monday, December 18, 2023| 12:00 pm - 01:30 pm
David & Garfield Theater
Lawrence Family JCC

Celebrate the Festival of lights with other seniors! Enjoy latkes and lunch, schmoozing with your JCC friends and community, and live entertainment. Event sponsored by a grant from the San Diego Seniors Community Foundation and by Belmont Village Senior Living - La Jolla. RSVP by Dec. 11.

Price: $20 | JCC Members: $16

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Lo-Mein Laughs Presents Simply Barbra

Monday, December 25, 2023 | 6:00 pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

Steven Brinberg is the premier Barbra Streisand impressionist, performing his incredible show, Simply Barbra, to international acclaim as he pays homage to all that is Streisand. An evening of comedy cabaret where Brinberg looks and sounds more like Barbra than Barbra. Enjoy your vegan Chinese food as Brinberg makes Barbra come to life before your very eyes!

Price: $65 | JCC Members $52 (all tickets include Dinner)

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Half Day Bus Tour

Wednesday, December 27, 2023 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Lawrence Family JCC and around San Diego

Join tour guide Alan Mindell in surveying the murals of Barrio Logan and exploring Coronado by bus. Disembark to visit the Hotel Del and museum, then have free time to walk along the white sand, shop or grab a snack before heading back to the J. Limited space available! RSVP by Dec. 15.

Price: $60 | JCC Member Price: $45 (includes transportation from JCC and staffing. Snacks and gratuities on your own).

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SDIJFF Trailer Previews

Sunday, January 7, 2024 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

You are invited to be our guest at the SDIJFF Trailer Previews on Sunday, January 7. It’s your chance to gather with friends, join community partners, and make plans for the 34th annual SDIJFF. Come to the LFJCC/David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre to view film trailers from the films selected in the festival – and stick around for a nosh.

Price: Free

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Our Shabbat Table with Bonnie Stern & Anna Rupert

Friday, January 12, 2024 | 7:30 - 9:30 pm
The Bean
Lawrence Family JCC

Join us for an author talk and Shabbat dinner with Bonnie Stern & Anna Rupert, authors of Don’t Worry, Just Cook. This duo’s cookbook features easy-to-follow recipes to help cooks of all experience levels and includes kitchen wisdom that will build your confidence in the kitchen. The evening will include a Shabbat Dinner featuring Stern and Rupert’s irresistible recipes.

Price:
Ticket including a copy of Don't Worry, Just Cook: $84 | JCC Members $73
Ticket not including a copy of Don't Worry, Just Cook: $54 | JCC Members $43

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William Shakespeare's The Tempest

Presented by JCompany Youth Theatre
January 13 - January 21, 2024
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

"Shakespeare's comedy about a major act of betrayal, ill treatment, the development of magic arts and a plot of revenge. "

Price: $22 | JCC Member: $20 | Day of show: $27

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THE MAURY & LILLIAN NOVAK DISTINGUISHED AUTHOR SERIES: Muppets in Moscow: The Unexpected Crazy True Story of Making Sesame Street in Russia

Thursday, January 25, 2024 | 7:00 pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

In this gripping tale, we join author Natasha Lance Rogoff as she details her real-life experiences on the set of Sesame Street in Russia, where she and a team of talented artists attempted to bring the Muppets to children across the former Soviet Empire. Muppets in Moscow provides a valuable exploration of Russian life amidst post-Soviet societal tensions.

Price: $25 | JCC Members: $20

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The Jewish Dog

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

Filtering the darkest period of modern Jewish history, The Jewish Dog offers a view of the Holocaust through the eyes of a canine fascinated by human affairs. Directed by Yonatan Esterkin, based on the novel by Asher Kravitz, and featuring Roy Abramsohn as the beloved dog, this performance explores loyalty, identity, and the fine line that separates humanity from animals.

Price: $36 | JCC Members: $30

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President's Day Camp '24

Friday, February 16, 2024 & Monday, February 19, 2024 | 7:30 am - 9 5:30 pm

Come join in on the fun at Veteran's Day Camp! We offer a variety of fun, hands on activities from creating delicious treats to crafting up a storm of possibilities. A camp day includes outdoor play, group games, crafts, science activities and so much more.

Price Per Day: $175 | JCC Members $150

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THE MAURY & LILLIAN NOVAK DISTINGUISHED AUTHOR SERIES: Naked: On Sex, Work, and Other Burlesques

Saturday, Febraury 24, 2024 | 7:00 pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

Two things, amongst many, that Fancy Feast does well is serve and not hold back. In Naked we see all this and more as sex educator, burlesque dancer and social worker Fancy Feast gives us a peek behind the curtain to a world most of us have never seen. Together we will explore sex, consent, power, body positivity and more.

Price: $25 | JCC Members: $20

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Disney's Finding Nemo

Presented by JCompany Youth Theatre
March 2 - March 10, 2024
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

"The musical is based on the plot of the film Finding Nemo. It revolves around Marlin, a widowed clownfish who is desperate to find his son Nemo, who was snatched away by a diver in the ocean."

Price: $22 | JCC Member: $20 | Day of show: $27

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Our Shabbat Table with Susan Simon and Zoe B. Zak

Friday, March 8, 2024 | 7:30 - 9:30 pm
The Bean
Lawrence Family JCC

Join us for an author talk and Shabbat dinner with Susan Simon & Zoe Zak, authors of The Cook and the Rabbi. In their book, Simon & Zak devote a chapter to each of the Jewish holidays and feature recipes that reimagine traditional dishes with flair. The evening will include Zoe’s thoughtful insight and a dinner featuring Susan’s inspired dishes.

Price:
Ticket including a copy of The Cook and The Rabbi: $84 | JCC Members $73
Ticket not including a copy of The Cook and The Rabbi: $54 | JCC Members $43

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THE MAURY & LILLIAN NOVAK DISTINGUISHED AUTHOR SERIES: Becoming Eve: My Journey from Ultra-Orthodox Rabbi to Transgender Woman

Thursday, March 28, 2024 | 7:00 pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

Born the first son to a dynastic Rabbinical family, Abby Chava Stein was immediately set on a path to become a religious leader in her ultra-Orthodox community. However, when she transitioned into womanhood, Stein was forced to leave the way of life she’d always known. Becoming Eve explores Stein’s incredible journey to becoming the person she was meant to be.

Price: $36 | JCC Members: $30

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Lewberger & The Wizard of Friendship

Sunday, March 31, 2024 | 7:00 pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

Lewberger is Keith Habersberger (The Try Guys), Alex Lewis, and Hughie Stone Fish. This 3-man comedy band based in Los Angeles, CA, got a standing ovation on America’s Got Talent, were finalists on NBC’s Bring The Funny, and are now presenting their first ever musical! We are thrilled to bring their sold out Off-Broadway engagement to San Diego!

Price:
GA Ticket: $36 | JCC Members: $30
VIP Ticket: $75 | JCC Members: $60

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Our Shabbat Table with Kitty Morse

Friday, April 5, 2024 | 7:30 pm
The Bean
Lawrence Family JCC

Join us for an author talk and Shabbat dinner with Kitty Morse, author of Bitter Sweet. Morse was inspired for her cookbook when she discovered a notebook belonging to her great-grandmother, Blanche listing 160 heirloom recipes. This event will feature Morse’s retelling of how she adapted Blanche's recipes for the American kitchen and will include a dinner highlighting Blanche’s recipes.

Price:
Ticket including a copy of Bitter Sweet: $84 | JCC Members $73
Ticket not including a copy of Bitter Sweet: $54 | JCC Members $43

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THE MAURY & LILLIAN NOVAK DISTINGUISHED AUTHOR SERIES: When Your Family Says No: The Journey to Freedom, Independence, and Happiness

Thursday,April 11, 2024 | 7:00 pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

Laya Martinez’s life was planned for her by her Orthodox family, one of seminary school, arranged marriage, and an expectation that she would bear as many children as possible. When Your Family Says No gives us an inside look into Martinez’s decision to follow love over tradition, demonstrates the power of choice, and the complexity of family love.

Price: $25 | JCC Members: $20

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Mean Girls

Presented by JCompany Youth Theatre
May 11 - May 19, 2024
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

A musical adaptation by Tiny Fey of her hit film comedy on female-on-female bullying. With dynamic songs for young performers, Mean Girls is an anthem to friendship, loyalty, girl power, and being true to yourself.

Price: $22 | JCC Member: $20 | Day of show: $27

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On The Town Year End Concert & Senior Showcase

Sunday, June 2, 2024 | 2:00 pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

Join us for our On The Town Ambassador Concert and Senior Send Off! A fun afternoon of musical theatre including performances by graduating seniors and JCC staff!

Price: $22 | JCC Member: $20 | Day of show: $27

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A Tribute to Charlie Fox: Featuring JCompany's On The Town Performing Ambassadors

Sunday, June 2, 2024 | 7:00 pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

Listen to our ON THE TOWN Ambassadors perform the work of songwriter Charlie Fox. Known for "Killing Me Softly with His Song" as well as the themes for Happy Days, Wonder Woman, and more, Fox has been regarded as one of the best songwriters of all time. Joining our ambassadors onstage will be special guests, local celebrities, and Charlie himself!

Price: $36 | JCC Members: $30

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