Upcoming JLearn Events

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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NORTH COUNTY LECTURE SERIES: Faith Nationalism and the Future of Liberal Democracy

Monday, January 8, 2024 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
RUBY G. SCHULMAN AUDITORIUM
Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92011

This lecture with author and long-time professor Dr. David Elcott will explore the world of politics and provide an understanding as to what is happening today. With specific focus on the connection between Judaism and politics, this lecture will dive into the ideas of liberalism, the topic of Israel and so much more.

Price: Free

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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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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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