Y OM H A S HOAH V E H A' G EVURAH AN EVENING Wednesday, April 27, 2022 - 7:00 PM PDT In Person at Temple Isaiah and Online Join the community in remembrance and solidarity. Guest Speaker Dr. Michael Berenbaum served as Deputy Director of the President's Commission on the Holocaust, Project Director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum , and president of the Survivors of the Shoah Visual History Foundation created by Steven Spielberg. Dr. Berenbaum will speak on the use and misuse of Holocaust memory. Admission is free and open to the public. To watch the commemoration online, visit: https://www.youtube.com/TIJewishNeighborhood For in-person attendance at Temple Isaiah, masks are optional (masked only seating section provided), every other row is closed to allow for social distancing, physical proof of Covid Vaccination (including boosters for ages 16+) is required for entry. More details are available at https://temple-isaiah.org/about/covid-response . From 9:00 PM to midnight, the annual “reading of names” of those who perished in the Holocaust will take place online. Please click this Zoom link to join the reading. You may email any family names, directly to Tim Plattner at cbsplattner@gmail.com . To read names, please sign up through this link . Convened by the Contra Costa JCC. Sponsored by Beth Chaim Congregation, Congregation Beth Emek, Congregation B’nai Shalom, Congregation B’nai Tikvah, Sinai Memorial Chapel and Gan Shalom, and Temple Isaiah. Co-sponsors: Contra Costa Jewish Day School, Contra Costa Midrasha, Diablo Valley Hadassah, East Bay Holocaust Education Center, EBIJFF, Israeli American Council, JEICOR, Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay, New Lehrhaus, and The Reutlinger Community. Events in memory of the Holocaust include: April 25, 2:00 PM: The Sisters of Auschwitz with author Roxane van Iperen April 26, 2:00 PM: X Troop with author Leah Garrett Apr il 27, 2:00 PM: The Woman with the Blue Star with author Pam Jenoff April 28, 2:00 PM: Dr. Michael Berenbaum will examine the Nazi plunder of European art. This program will be online. Register here . April 29, 12:00 AM - May 1, 11:59 PM PDT: Online streaming of the documentary The Rape of Europa on Vimeo. April 29, 1:00 PM: At the Lafayette Library, in-person screening of the documentary The Rape of Europa . Doors open at 1:00 PM. Film begins at 1:30 PM.

For 2024/5784, Passover begins sunset on Monday, April 22, 2024 and continues until sunset, Tuesday, April 30. PASSOVER Scroll below for information on how to host a Seder, Passover recipes, and more! Passover Remade but As Relevant As Ever Despite all of the arduous pre-Seder preparations, for many of us, Passover is one of the most anticipated Jewish holidays and the Seder the most widely observed Jewish holiday rituals. It is certainly because of our getting together with family members, friends and even a guest who you just met and who had no Seder to go to. It is certainly because of the food, with many recipes curated from those that we have enjoyed since our youth and in many cases carried down for generations. And it is certainly because of the meaningful and emotionally powerful story of liberation. This story is even more relevant today due to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and as we write this, the bombardment which has robbed the country’s civilians of their freedom. For those who seek more information about leading a seder and perhaps now tasked with this task for the first time, this webpage will provide resources, such as Passover recipes , how-to host-a-seder directions and books that can provide you with pertinent and user-friendly information. If you cannot enjoy Passover with family and friends this year, think about making your own traditions. Adapt family recipes. Search the web for innovative ones. Manhattan resident Efrem Epstein has found sources that say it is okay to ask the Mah Nishtana (The Four Questions) by oneself if you are the only one at the seder table. Since the spring of 2020 and the onset of the pandemic, we have found strength in carrying out our traditions and rituals even when social distancing made it difficult to join in large groups. This Passover, more communal seders, and family and friends get-togethers are taking place. This year, Passover’s story about the lack of freedom and the importance of liberation may be even more relevant to many of us due to the war in Ukraine and other global events. This is a time to remember the sweetness of freedom (from war, from disease, from anxiety) and the selflessness of the many who continue to lead the way to a better world. Enjoy a new and moving rendition* of the traditional song Chad Gadya sung at Passover! * The choral presentation is by the Rana Choir. Rana is a unique Arab-Jewish women’s choir operating in Jaffa and comprised of 16 Muslim, Christian, and Jewish women. The choir was founded in 2008 by Mika Danny, who serves as its musical director and conductor, and by Idan Toledano, who serves as the artistic director. Rana has performed successfully throughout Israel and the world. The choir aims to express the female voice, which is not heard enough in our region, to cultivate dialogue and create a cultural and human bridge. The choir’s repertoire includes folk songs and women’s songs in Hebrew, Arabic, and other cultures of the region. RESOURCES How to Host a Seder & Other Info You Need > PASSOVER RECIPES Treasured Recipes for Your Seder & Passover > BOOKS & HAGGADOT Make Your Own Haggadah or Check out Books on Passover > HOW YOU CAN HELP Organizations helping local communities & the refugees from Ukraine >

Sun, Aug 18 | SAN RAMON OLYMPIC POOL CCJCC SUMMER SPLASH BASH Registration is now closed. Email info@ccjcc.org for questions. Home Time & Location Aug 18, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT SAN RAMON OLYMPIC POOL, 9900 Broadmoor Dr, San Ramon, CA 94583, USA About the Event Celebrate Summer with CCJCC Pool Party! Join us for an unforgettable summer celebration at the CCJCC Pool Party on August 18, 2024, at 1 PM, held at the San Ramon Olympic Pool and Aquatic Center. This event is a hit with young families, especially those with children ages 2-13, but everyone is welcome! Tickets are limited, so reserve your spot today! What's Happening? Food & Drinks : Enjoy delicious cheese pizza, a variety of snacks, and refreshing drinks. Splash'n Dash : Have a blast on our exciting obstacle course, perfect for those seeking a bit of adventure. Admission : $10 per person, $36 per family, kids under 1 -free Important Information Event Waiver & Pool Rules : Please read the event waiver and the park's pool rules on this webpage before checking out. Confirmation & Reminder Emails : Upon registration, you'll receive a confirmation email. If you don't see it, check your spam folder and add notifications@wixevents.com to your contact list. A reminder email will be sent on Saturday, August 17, at 1 PM. Before you check out, read the event waiver provided here , and the park's pool rules available on this webpage . For questions, to cancel your reservation, or to inquire for free tickets, please email info @ccjcc.org . If you're enjoying our young family programs and would like to see more events like this, please consider making a donation. Thank you for your support! Sponsor: Contra Costa JCC. Read More > Share This Event

Celebrate Israel's 75th Birthday and Join Us at IsraFEST75 Sunday, April 30, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Come for a Taste of Israel: Family Programming, Interactive Youth Activities (ages 3 - 13), Music, Israeli Dancing, Lectures, Yoga with a Hebrew Twist, Israeli Films, Food, Information Tables, and More! Admission is free. The schedule and Contra Costa location to follow @ underonetent.org/Israel-75 This festive, community-wide event is presented and underwritten by the Contra Costa JCC. Co-sponsors include Beth Chaim Congregation, Congregation Beth Emek, Congregation B’nai Shalom, Congregation B’nai Tikvah, Consulate General of Israel, Contra Costa Jewish Day School, Contra Costa Midrasha, Diablo Valley Hadassah, Shevet Egoz and Temple Isaiah.