The San Diego Center for Jewish Culture is pleased to present the 2022-2023 Arts & Ideas season, which will offer in-person and virtual events. This season features a reimagined Book Festival, inspired by Book Fairs of the past, as well as Shabbat dinners with chefs and cookbook authors, Israeli jazz, and much more.

This season’s focus is on masa, a Hebrew word that means journey. As a Jewish value, it encompasses reflection, return, and renewal along a continual path. Traditional programming, like concerts, lectures, and comedy performances will be complemented by experiential opportunities for those who crave more hands-on engagement.

Upcoming Events

JPlays with the Roustabouts presents Enter Laughing

Sunday, June 11, 2023 | 7:00 - 9:00pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

Continuing with the mission of highlighting great Jewish theatre writers of the 20th century, JPlays in partnership with the Roustabouts Theatre Company presents the third and final reading of their inaugural 2022-2023 season: Enter Laughing by Joseph Stein. In this well-regarded farce, aspiring actor David Kolowitz attempts to make his own way in the theater world, ignoring the pleas of his overbearing parents and devoted girlfriend. What ensues is pure hilarity as we witness the many missteps David takes on his journey to stardom.

Join us for this incredible season finale, performed by San Diego’s leading theatre actors.
An earlier publication listed the date of this show as Sunday, April 23. It is now being presented on Sunday, June 11.

Price: $25 | JCC Members: $20

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5-Minute Play Festival

Monday, June 19, 2023 | 7:00 - 8:30 pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

The 5-Minute Play Festival returns for its 8th year, delivering comedy, tragedy, and everything in between! In this one-of-a-kind theatrical experience, directed by Omri Schein, we welcome you to an evening performed by a slate of professional San Diego actors, and featuring scripts written by playwrights from our very own community and beyond. In this exciting trip to the theatre, you will be treated to an evening of laughter, inspiration and thought-provoking questions.

Price: $25 | JCC Members: $20

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