Advanced Spanish Literature

Weekly on Mondays | July 6 - Aug 24 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Lawrence Family JCC

Students explore major Latin American literary texts and movements from the nineteenth century to the present through close analysis of prose, poetry, and essays. The course emphasizes historical, cultural, and theoretical contexts, critical reading, literary analysis, and advanced oral expression in Spanish, featuring authors such as Rubén Darío, Jorge Luis Borges, Gabriel García Márquez, Julio Cortázar, and Mario Vargas Llosa.

New students will receive an assessment prior to enrollment.

Price: $185 | JCC Member Price: $155
*Security fee will be applied at checkout

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this class requires a minimum enrollment in order to proceed. If this minimum enrollment is not met, the class will be cancelled. In the event of a cancellation, all enrolled students will be notified and will receive a full refund or the option to credit their registration fee to a future event.

Intermediate Spanish II

Weekly on Mondays | July 6 - Aug 24 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lawrence Family JCC

This continuation course strengthens essential speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in Spanish. Students practice real-world communication through peer activities, presentations, and everyday scenarios. Emphasis is placed on developing listening and speaking fluency while engaging with colloquial Spanish. Key topics include preterit and imperfect tenses, reflexive verbs and commands, and an introduction to the subjunctive mood.

New students will receive an assessment prior to enrollment.

Price: $185 | JCC Member Price: $155
*Security fee will be applied at checkout

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this class requires a minimum enrollment in order to proceed. If this minimum enrollment is not met, the class will be cancelled. In the event of a cancellation, all enrolled students will be notified and will receive a full refund or the option to credit their registration fee to a future event.

Beginners Spanish II

Weekly on Tuesdays | July 7 - Aug 25 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Lawrence Family JCC

Students will review and expand Spanish structures, develop formal vocabulary, and improve oral skills. They'll explore Hispanic culture and literature through short stories and videos. Key components include grammar, vocabulary, language awareness, and participation. Practicing and understanding Spanish in class is a vital part of this course.

New students will receive an assessment prior to enrollment.

Price: $185 | JCC Member Price: $155
*Security fee will be applied at checkout

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this class requires a minimum enrollment in order to proceed. If this minimum enrollment is not met, the class will be cancelled. In the event of a cancellation, all enrolled students will be notified and will receive a full refund or the option to credit their registration fee to a future event.

Intermediate Spanish I

Weekly on Tuesdays | July 7 - Aug 25 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Lawrence Family JCC

Classwork will include practical real-life situations such as being able to explain your symptoms to a doctor, haggling over prices in a market, inviting a friend to a movie, and retelling past experiences. Dialogues and visual stimuli will engage students and provide a backdrop for meaningful conversations between student and teacher, and between fellow students!

New students will receive an assessment prior to enrollment.

Price: $185 | JCC Member Price: $155
*Security fee will be applied at checkout

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this class requires a minimum enrollment in order to proceed. If this minimum enrollment is not met, the class will be cancelled. In the event of a cancellation, all enrolled students will be notified and will receive a full refund or the option to credit their registration fee to a future event.

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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JCompany Encore: Theatre for Adults | Improv with Justin, Ages 18+

Tuesdays, July 28 - Sept 1, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Lawrence Family JCC

Invite more creativity, spontaneity, and fun into your everyday life. This beginner-friendly course teaches the core fundamentals of improvisation: "Yes, And," active listening, and building a supportive ensemble. Learn hilarious games and 2-person scenes in a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere. Perfect for overcoming social anxiety, developing public speaking skills, or simply making new friends! (Ages 18+)

Price: $200 | JCC Member $160

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JCompany Encore! Theatre Classes for Adults | Public Speaking

Wednesday, July 29 - Sept 2, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Lawrence Family JCC

This fun performance-based acting class is geared toward strengthening students’ confidence in Public Speaking. Topics and areas of Public Speaking this class will cover include: physical and vocal control, methods of relaxation, and text analysis. Students will leave this course more confident about their voice and body with real world tools for immediate life application. (Ages 18+)

Price: $200 | JCC Member $160

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Jewish Spirit Song Jam

Mondays, August 3, 10, & 17, 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Lawrence Family JCC

Join song leader Adam Shames for an interactive session of live music, creative expression, and community singing. With guitar in hand, Adam will guide a joyful mix of classic and contemporary Jewish songs in Hebrew and English. Bring your voice, instruments, and rhythm makers - or use ours - as we sing, drum, and improvise together. Limited to 24 participants.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this class requires a minimum enrollment in order to proceed. If this minimum enrollment is not met, the class will be cancelled. In the event of a cancellation, all enrolled students will be notified and will receive a full refund or the option to credit their registration fee to a future event. Price: $40 | JCC Member $30

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EMBODYING THE PSALMS: MOVEMENT, BREATH, AND PRAYER

Thursdays: August 13, 20, 27; September 3, 10, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Lawrence Family JCC

In this five-part series with Rabbi Susan Freeman, chaplain and ACPE certified educator, we explore the Psalms as a living, breathing part of Jewish spiritual life. Using gentle movement, breath, and awareness, we connect to themes of nature and renewal found in these sacred texts. Inspired in part by qigong, each session is accessible and adaptable. No experience needed. Come as you are, and experience the Psalms through both body and mind.

DISCLAIMER:Please note that this class requires a minimum enrollment in order to proceed. If this minimum enrollment is not met, the class will be cancelled. In the event of a cancellation, all enrolled students will be notified and will receive a full refund or the option to credit their registration fee to a future event. Price: $125 | JCC Member $100

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THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL
The Chortek Weisman family presents an evening with Eli Sharabi in loving memory of Elaine and Peter Chortek.

Mondays, August 24, 2026 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Lawrence Family JCC

Join Eli Sharabi for a powerful conversation about his memoir, Hostage. Eli Sharabi’s story is one of hunger and heartache, of physical pain, longing, loneliness and a helplessness that threatens to destroy the soul. But it is also a story of strength, of perserverance, and of the human spirit’s refusal to surrender.

Price: $55 | JCC Member: $36

THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL
The Chortek Weisman family presents an evening with Eli Sharabi in loving memory of Elaine and Peter Chortek. Add to Cart

WITNESSING IRAN: JOURNALISM, MEMORY, AND RESISTANCE WITH ROYA HAKAKIAN

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Lawrence Family JCC

Join us for an evening with Roya Hakakian, acclaimed Iranian-American author, journalist, and commentator, whose work has illuminated the intersections of exile, identity, authoritarianism, and human rights. Drawing from her distinguished books, investigative journalism, and personal experiences growing up as a Jewish woman in post-revolutionary Iran, Hakakian will discuss her journalistic process, the challenges of telling complex political stories, and the evolving realities facing the Iranian people today. This timely conversation will offer insight into contemporary Iran through the lens of one of today’s most compelling literary and political voices.

Price: $28 | JCC Member $20 | Student $10

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LISA KYUNG GROSS
Author of The League of Kitchens Cookbook: Brilliant Tips, Secret Methods and Favorite Family Recipes from Around the World

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Coastal Roots Farm | 441 Saxony Rd | Encinitas, CA 92024

Join us at Coastal Roots Farm for a special farm-to-table dinner and conversation with Lisa Kyung Gross, featuring dishes inspired by her book, The League of Kitchens Cookbook. Drawing on recipes and stories from immigrant home cooks around the world, this unique evening celebrates food as a bridge between cultures, generations, and communities. Gather around the table for an inspiring conversation about heritage, identity, and the power of sharing traditions through cooking, while enjoying a meal crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. A portion of the proceeds will support Coastal Roots Farm's food pantry.

Price: $185 | JCC Member $150

LISA KYUNG GROSS
Author of The League of Kitchens Cookbook: Brilliant Tips, Secret Methods and Favorite Family Recipes from Around the World Add to Cart

Shakespeare for Beginners

Wednesday, September 30, October 14, 21,28 and November 4 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Lawrence Family JCC

Exploring the richness and beauty of the Bard’s language with a fun modern approach that brings theater’s greatest works to life. "The whole raft of human feelings — about love, about envy, about idolatry, about sadness, about death, about the afterlife — there's nobody who has written like that and who still remains with us in our, as I say, everyday expressions." -Judy Dench (Ages 18+)

Price: $200 | JCC Member $160

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