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MANDLEBAUM FAMILY LECTURE SERIES: The Matriarchs of the Mountains: Beloved Jewish Mothers Who Made the Catskills Feel Like Home

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 | 10:30 - 11:30 am
WINN ROOM
Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118

In this lecture, Dr. Samantha Goldstein will help us explore the role of women like Jennie Grossinger and Helen Kutsher in shaping the haimish (homey) reputation of the Catskills. These women amongst many others helped to create a welcoming atmosphere that is remembered today just as fondly by former guests as the tummlers and comedians, and sometimes even more.

Price: Free

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Portico Cooking Class with Debbie Kornberg

Sunday, December 17, 2023 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Carmel Valley, CA*
*Full address will be provided after registration

Following the delicious Our Shabbat Table program with cookbook author and chef Leah Koenig, we're excited to bring you a cooking class with recipes straight out of Leah's cookbook, Portico: Cooking and Feasting in Rome's Jewish Kitchen. Led by esteemed San Diego chef and educator Debbie Kornberg, you'll learn how to make such delectable dishes as:

Roasted Summer Vegetables with a Garlicky Parsley Sauce
Artichoke Frittata
Spaghetti with Artichokes and Bottarga
Risotto with Peas
Sole with Lemon and Herbs
Lemony Almond Cake

Price: $90 | JCC Members: $72

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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 Kosher 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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Coming to our Census: History, Demography, and the Latest San Diego Jewish Community Study

Thursday, January 11, 18 & 25, 2024 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Astor Judaica Library
Lawrence Family JCC

In this 3-session course led by Dr. Joellyn Zollman, we will consider the tradition and purpose of Jewish community surveys, review the big takeaways from the most recent American Jewish communal surveys, and unpack the latest San Diego Jewish community study. Join us for this exciting exploration of San Diego’s Jewish community and the future of Jewish life and learning.

Price: $54 | JCC Members: $43

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

Monday, March 11, 2024 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
RUBY G. SCHULMAN AUDITORIUM | Carlsbad City Library
1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92011

As we continue 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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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 Bittersweet. 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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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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