PJ in the Park, North County

Once a Month on Sundays
October 25, November 22, January 24, February 28, March 21 & April 18 | 10:30 AM

Calavera Hills Community Center & Park
Picnic Area 1
2997 Glasgow Dr | Carlsbad, CA 92010

Bring the whole family for a fun outdoor morning together!
Join us for PJ in the Park a relaxed, family-friendly Sunday morning gathering filled with stories, songs, play, and connection! These outdoor meetups bring the magic of PJ Library to local parks, giving families a chance to enjoy story time, movement activities, and meaningful Jewish moments together in nature.

Price Per Event: $10

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EAST COUNTY LECTURE SERIES: Beyond Hate: The Story of a Recovering Skinhead

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | 10:30 AM
Tifereth Israel Synagogue
6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd, San Diego, CA 92119

In this lecture, Frank Meeink shares his extraordinary journey from violent neo-Nazi skinhead to activist, recovery advocate, and devoted Jew. After incarceration prompted him to question the hatred he once embraced, Frank began a lifelong journey of transformation that ultimately led him to Judaism and a deeper understanding of the inherent worth of every human life. Today, he confronts extremism and systemic racism through education, advocacy, protest, and community engagement, sharing his story as a powerful testament to accountability, redemption, and change.

These programs are presented in partnership with Tifereth Israel Synagogue

Price: Complimentary

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Films in the Jeighborhood Presents: ROSENTHAL: The Great Showman

Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 5:00 pm
Carlsbad City Library
1775 Dove Lane | Carlsbad, CA 92011

Germany, 1978: beloved TV host Hans Rosenthal, secretly a Jewish Holocaust survivor, prepares for his 75th live broadcast. When it falls on the anniversary of Kristallnacht, he faces a deeply personal choice between entertaining the nation and confronting the trauma of his past.

Price: $25 | JCC Member: $20

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NORTH COUNTY LECTURE SERIES KICKOFF: The Holocaust Litigations: Defining Guilt, Extracting Reparations

Monday, November 9, 2026 | 10:30 AM
Carlsbad City Library | Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium
1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92011

Kick off the 2026-27 North County Lecture Series with William Lerach, a leading U.S. securities lawyer who was among a small group of American attorneys who, decades after the Holocaust, exposed the widespread complicity of major Swiss banks and German corporations in the economic exploitation of European Jews. In this lecture, Lerach discusses the landmark litigation that recovered stolen property worth several billion dollars and sought long-overdue restitution (Wiedergutmachung). His career has also included high-profile human rights cases on behalf of laborers in Saipan’s garment factories, American WWII POWs forced to work in Japanese weapons factories, and Holocaust victims. A member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, Lerach is a recipient of the University of Pittsburgh’s prestigious Legacy Laureate Award.

Price: Complimentary

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NORTH COUNTY LECTURE SERIES: Democracy & Decency, Debate & Diversity

Monday, January 1, 2027 | 10:30 AM
Carlsbad City Library | Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium
1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92011

In our 2nd to last lecture of the 2026-27 North County Lecture Series, we join Rabbi Ron Shulman of Congregation Beth El for a thoughtful reflection on Jewish sources that address the intersection of democratic values and social responsibility in a pluralistic society. Can we respect those with whom we disagree and disagree with those whom we love?

Price: Complimentary

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PJ Library Presents: Little Readers in the Jeighborhood

Once a Month on Fridays
November 13, January 8, February 12, March 12 & April 9 | 10:00 AM

Carlsbad City Library
1775 Dove Lane | Carlsbad, CA 92011

Get ready to sing, dance, and discover Jewish stories with your little ones at our joyful monthly storytime series! Brought to your local "Jeighborhood" by the LFJCC, this is where stories come to life and community begins.

Price Per Event/Family: $10

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MANDELBAUM FAMILY LECTURE SERIES KICKOFF: Sleep In the Bible: Nothing New Under the Sun

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | 10:30 AM
Coronado Public Library | Winn Room
640 Orange Ave | Coronado, CA 92118

Trouble sleeping and sleep disorders are very common. With such a large number of the population at risk today, one wonders which sleep complaints were common before modern discoveries of these disorders. What did our forefathers and foremothers have to say about sleep? How did the Bible and Talmud conceptualize sleep and the problems associated with it? In our kickoff to the 2026-27 Mandelbaum Family Lecture Series, we're joined by Dr. Sonial Israel to explore how understanding the classic texts may help us better interpret what we know today, put into perspective how far we have come and clarify what questions we might still need to ask..

Price: Complimentary

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EAST COUNTY LECTURE SERIES: Heritage of Sound: A Listening Session

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 | 10:30 AM
Tifereth Israel Synagogue
6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd, San Diego, CA 92119

What sounds, rhythms, and voices laid the groundwork for the music we identify today as Black music and Jewish music? Multidisciplinary artist and Yiddish cultural scholar Anthony Russell leads an interactive sonic journey through the parallel soundscapes of the African and Jewish diasporas. Drawing on his own exploration of Ashkenazi Jewish musical traditions and African American musical history - including his acclaimed collaboration with klezmer ensemble Veretski Pass - Russell explores the intersections, influences, and shared experiences embedded in these rich musical traditions. Through listening, storytelling, and discussion, discover how music can illuminate histories of migration, identity, resilience, and cultural exchange.

These programs are presented in partnership with Tifereth Israel Synagogue

Price: Complimentary

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MANDELBAUM FAMILY LECTURE SERIES: "And You Shall Be a Blessing": Celebrating the Life and Music of Debbie Friedman

Wednesday, January 20, 2027 | 10:30 AM
Coronado Public Library | Winn Room
640 Orange Ave | Coronado, CA 92118

A deep passion for Judaism, song, and prayer propelled Debbie Friedman z”l to transform Jewish liturgical music, bringing vitality and accessibility to prayers that had long been formal and traditional. Over five decades, hundreds of her original folk-infused melodies have inspired generations of worshippers and influenced new generations of liturgical composers. Join us for the continuation of the 2026-27 Mandelbaum Family Lecture Series, along with Rabbi-Cantor Cheri Weiss and pianist Diane Benaroya as they honor Friedman’s enduring legacy through discussion and song, exploring her revolutionary approach to Jewish prayer and music.

Price: Complimentary

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