Memorial Day
San Diego Jewish Community Calendar
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May 30, 2016
May
1 2016
Jewish National Fund 5th Annual Love of Israel Brunch
9:30AM - 11:30AM
Del Mar Marriott
11966 El Camino Real
San Diego, CA 92130
Complimentary Event
Israeli Style Breakfast Buffet
Speaker: Ido Aharoni, Consul General of Israel in New York
Ido …
May
1 2016
House of Israel
12:00PM - 4:00PM
Balboa Park
2156 Pan American Way
San Diego, CA 92101
The House of Israel hosts over 12,000 annual international visitors, , showcasing Israeli culture, history, and…
May
1 2016
Community Holocaust Commemoration (Yom HaShoah)
1:30PM - 3:00PM
Lawrence Family JCC Jacobs Family Campus
David Nd Dorothea Garfield Theatre
4126 Executive Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
Holocaust Commemoration.
May
2 2016
National Youth Leadership Mission Graduation
5:00PM - 9:00PM
Federation Building - Foster Board Room
4950 Murphy Canyon Road
San Diego, CA 92123
NYLM Graduation
May
3 2016
From Sinai To Seinfeld: The History Of Jewish Humor
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Lawrence Family Jcc
4126 Executive Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
"Explore the treasure of irresistible jokes from the Israelite relationship with God to the growing divide between…
May
3 2016
Bark Mitzvah Happy Hour
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Join NextGen for a BYOD (Bring Your own Dog) YAPPY HOUR. Bring your furry friends to a very special bow wow luau with…
May
3 2016
CMC New Camp Family Orientation
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Jewish Federation of San Diego County Community Building
4950 Murphy Canyon Rd
Foster and Galinson Board Rooms
San Diego, CA 92123
New Families to Camp Mountain Chai are encouraged to attend this orientation session to learn all of the ins and outs…
May
3 2016
From Sinai To Seinfeld: The History Of Jewish Humor
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Lawrence Family JCC
4126 Executive Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
"Explore the treasure of irresistible jokes from the Israelite relationship with God to the growing divide between…
May
3 2016
Learn Hebrew - Free!
7:15PM - 7:45PM
YISD
7291 Navajo Road
CA 92119
Master linguist Yitzchak Kriegsman will wow and educate you as he goes from the very basics of Hebrew reading and gra…
May
4 2016
Eat, Pray, Farm: An Exploration of Jews and Agriculture in America
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Lawrence Family JCC
4126 Executive Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
"Back by popular demand: Examine the roots of Jewish farming with historical background that is rooted in Russia and…
May
4 2016
CJC Executive Committee Meeting
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Lawrence Family JCC
4126 Executive Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
CJC Executive Committee Meeting
May
4 2016
Dumisani Washington Dessert and Lecture at Skyline Church in La Mesa
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Skyline Church
11330 Campo Road
La Mesa, CA
StandWithUs San Diego and Skyline Church team up to host Pastor Dumisani Washington for a complimentary lecture and d…
May
6 2016
Cafe v'Ivrit (Free)
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Tarbuton group @JCC
4126 Executive Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92037
UTC/La Jolla: Weekly. Meets every Friday at Noon. This group began in 2007, is primarily American adults generally…
May
6 2016
NextGen Shabbat Connections
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Join NextGen in celebrating Shabbat at a home near you! Reconnect with old friends, make new ones and participate i…
May
7 2016
JCC Gala
6:00PM - 11:30PM
TBD
JCC Gala to benefit programs and services of the Lawrence Family jewish Community Center, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS
May
8 2016
House of Israel
12:00PM - 4:00PM
Balboa Park
2156 Pan American Way
San Diego, CA 92101
The House of Israel hosts over 12,000 annual international visitors, , showcasing Israeli culture, history, and…
May
10 2016
Yom HaZikaron
7:00AM - 9:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
9001 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
Israel's Day of Remembrance 2016. Honoring soldiers who fell in Israel's wars, as well as victims of terror.
May
10 2016
From Sinai To Seinfeld: The History Of Jewish Humor
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Lawrence Family Jcc
4126 Executive Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
"Explore the treasure of irresistible jokes from the Israelite relationship with God to the growing divide between…
May
10 2016
Jewish Family Service Board of Directors Meeting
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Jewish Family Service
8804 Balboa Avenue
San Diego, CA 92123
Jewish Family Service Board of Directors Meeting
May
10 2016
ADL Board Meeting
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Federation Building - Foster Board Room
4950 Murphy Canyon Road
Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92123
Board of Directors meeting.
May
10 2016
From Sinai To Seinfeld: The History Of Jewish Humor
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Lawrence Family JCC
4126 Executive Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
"Explore the treasure of irresistible jokes from the Israelite relationship with God to the growing divide between…
May
10 2016
Learn Hebrew - Free!
7:15PM - 7:45PM
YISD
7291 Navajo Road
CA 92119
Master linguist Yitzchak Kriegsman will wow and educate you as he goes from the very basics of Hebrew reading and gra…
May
11 2016
Eat, Pray, Farm: An Exploration of Jews and Agriculture in America
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Lawrence Family JCC
4126 Executive Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
"Back by popular demand: Examine the roots of Jewish farming with historical background that is rooted in Russia and…
May
11 2016
JCC Executive Committee meeting
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Lawrence Family JCC
4126 Executive Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
JCC Executive Committee
May
12 2016
CJC Board Meeting
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Lawrence Family JCC Rehearsal Room
4126 Executive Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
CJC Board Meeting
May
13 2016
JFS Ruby Schulman Memorial Golf Tounament at La Costa Omni Resort & Spa
12:00AM - 7:00PM
Omni Resort and Spa La Costa
2100 Costa Del Mar Road
Carlsbad, CA 92009
The Ruby Schulman Memorial Golf Tournament unites business, professional, and community leaders from throughout San D…
May
13 2016
SCORE Women's Entrepreneurial Networking Breakfast
8:00AM - 11:00AM
SDG&E Energy Innovation Center
4760 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
Learn from Keynote Speaker Felena Hanson:
From 2 to 200
How to Build a Scalable Business
1. Finding a niche
2. Clear…
May
13 2016
Cafe v'Ivrit (Free)
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Tarbuton group @JCC
4126 Executive Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92037
UTC/La Jolla: Weekly. Meets every Friday at Noon. This group began in 2007, is primarily American adults generally…
May
13 2016
May
15 2016
Chai Retreat
4:00PM - 11:30AM
Camp Mountain Chai
42900 Jenks Lake Rd W
Angelus Oaks, CA
Early Bird Registration (Now - May 1) $40 Beth El Members // $55 Non Members
General Registration (May 1-May 10) $50 …
May
14 2016
Temple Emanu-El Gala Honoring Dr. Bob Rubenstein
5:30PM - 10:00PM
Marriott Mission Valley
8757 Rio San Diego Drive
San Diego, CA 92108
Cocktail Hour and Silent Auction, Dinner, Tribute to Dr. Bob Rubenstein, Concert by Jonathon Valverde, Live Auction, Dessert
May
15 2016
Friendship Walk SD 2016
12:00PM - 2:00PM
San Diego Jewish Academy, 11860 Carmel Creek Rd.
San Diego, CA 92130
Friendship Walk SD 2016 - Family-friendly 5K fun walk - Sunday May 15th at San Diego Jewish Academy. Walk…
May
15 2016
House of Israel
12:00PM - 4:00PM
Balboa Park
2156 Pan American Way
San Diego, CA 92101
The House of Israel hosts over 12,000 annual international visitors, , showcasing Israeli culture, history, and…
May
15 2016
May
15 2016
Camp Mountain Chai's 10th Anniversary Gala
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Join Camp Mountain Chai as we celebrate 10 years of service to the San Diego Jewish community.
May
16 2016
Torah on Tap
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Bay City Brewing Co.
3760 Hancock St.
San Diego, CA 92110
Interesting conversations, good people and cold beer.
This ain't your Bubbe's Hebrew school class.
DATE: May 1…
May
16 2016
Exodus! Leon Uris, Paul Newman, and American Zionism
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Temple Solel
3575 Manchester Avenue
Cardiff, CA 92007
Exodus! Leon Uris, Paul Newman, and American Zionism Lecturer: Professor Joellyn Zollman, UCSD Monday, May 16,…
May
17 2016
From Sinai To Seinfeld: The History Of Jewish Humor
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Lawrence Family Jcc
4126 Executive Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
"Explore the treasure of irresistible jokes from the Israelite relationship with God to the growing divide between…
May
17 2016
From Sinai To Seinfeld: The History Of Jewish Humor
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Lawrence Family JCC
4126 Executive Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
"Explore the treasure of irresistible jokes from the Israelite relationship with God to the growing divide between…
May
17 2016
Learn Hebrew - Free!
7:15PM - 7:45PM
YISD
7291 Navajo Road
CA 92119
Master linguist Yitzchak Kriegsman will wow and educate you as he goes from the very basics of Hebrew reading and gra…
May
18 2016
Exodus! Leon Uris, Paul Newman, and American Zionism
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Coronado Public Library
640 Orange Ave
Coronado, CA 92118
Exodus! Leon Uris, Paul Newman, and American Zionism Lecturer: Professor Joellyn Zollman, UCSD Wednesday, May…
May
18 2016
JCC Board Meeting
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Carolyn Savage
4126 Executive Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
JCC Board meeting
May
18 2016
San Diego Students to Participate in CIJE-Tech Young Engineering Conference
12:00PM - 3:00PM
Shalhevet High School
910 S. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
One of three events nationwide featuring over 150 capstone projects designed to foster STEM problem-solving skills…
May
19 2016
May
19 2016
May
20 2016
Cafe v'Ivrit (Free)
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Tarbuton group @JCC
4126 Executive Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92037
UTC/La Jolla: Weekly. Meets every Friday at Noon. This group began in 2007, is primarily American adults generally…
May
21 2016
2016 JCC Patron Party
6:00PM - 11:30PM
Coasterra
880 Harbor Island Drive
San Dego, CA
Annual fundraising gala to benefit the programs and services of the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, JACOBS F…
May
22 2016
“It All Started With Mah Jongg” Celebrating 60 years of Sisterhood
11:00AM - 2:00PM
Congregation Beth El
8660 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
Women's Connection celebrates this milestone at Congregation Beth El on Sunday, May 22, 2016 from 11:00AM-2:00PM. Mah…
May
22 2016
House of Israel
12:00PM - 4:00PM
Balboa Park
2156 Pan American Way
San Diego, CA 92101
The House of Israel hosts over 12,000 annual international visitors, , showcasing Israeli culture, history, and…
May
22 2016
House of Israel Lawn Program
12:00PM - 4:00PM
House of Israel
Balboa Park
2156 Pan American Plaza
San Diego, CA 92101
Join the House of Israel in Balboa Park as we celebrate Israel! At our 68th annual Lawn Program, we will offer mouth-…
May
22 2016
Beth Jacob Lag B'Omer Picnic
3:00PM - 7:00PM
Princess Del Cerro Park
6195 Wenrich Ave.
San Diego, CA 92120
Family friendly picnic for the entire community at Princess Del Cerro Park.
May
22 2016
Beth Israel Gala
5:00PM - 10:00PM
Heather Taylor-Williams
Congregation Beth Israel
9001
San Diego, CA 92122
Annual Fundraiser Gala
May
22 2016
Congregation Beth Israel - Spring Gala
5:30PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
9001 Towne Center Drive
San diego, CA 92122
SPRING GALA
- Impressive array of Silent Auction items
- Delicious dinner of sumptuous cuisines
- Speakeasy inspired …
May
23 2016
Jewish Family Service Behavioral Health Luncheon featuring William C Moyers
11:30AM - 1:30PM
Hyatt Regency La Jolla
3777 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
A Personal Account of Recovery: Facing the truth, gaining strength, and gathering support to survive…
May
23 2016
Caregiving for Children with Special Needs
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Encinitas Community Center
Save the Date for the third in this Caregiving Series hosted by Jewish Family Service of San Diego. Instructor Zach…
May
23 2016
Parenting Children with Special Needs
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Encinitas Community Center
1140 Oakcrest Park Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024
Parenting Children with Special Needs: Finding Your Family's Health Balance Meeting the needs posed by…
May
23 2016
Donnielle Hartman Event
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Beth El
8660 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
This event is open to the public.
May
24 2016
From Sinai To Seinfeld: The History Of Jewish Humor
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Lawrence Family Jcc
4126 Executive Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
"Explore the treasure of irresistible jokes from the Israelite relationship with God to the growing divide between…
May
24 2016
AIPAC San Diego Club Event
6:30PM - 9:00PM
This event is by invitation only. Please contact the AIPAC office at (858) 626-2790 for more information.
May
24 2016
From Sinai To Seinfeld: The History Of Jewish Humor
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Lawrence Family JCC
4126 Executive Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
"Explore the treasure of irresistible jokes from the Israelite relationship with God to the growing divide between…
May
24 2016
Learn Hebrew - Free!
7:15PM - 7:45PM
YISD
7291 Navajo Road
CA 92119
Master linguist Yitzchak Kriegsman will wow and educate you as he goes from the very basics of Hebrew reading and gra…
May
25 2016
JDC Entwine: Cuban Photo Exhibit
6:30PM - 9:30PM
TBD
Join JDC Entwine as we explore the colorful world of Cuba. Photographs taken by local trip alumni will be displayed. …
May
25 2016
San Diego Jewish Film Festival Screening
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center
4126 Executive Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
Save the Date for our first Mid Season Screening at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center! Title to be announce…
May
26 2016
JDC Entwine: Cuabn Photo Exhibit
6:30PM - 9:30PM
TBD
Join JDC Entwine as we explore the colorful world of Cuba. Photographs taken by local trip alumni will be displayed. …
May
27 2016
Cafe v'Ivrit (Free)
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Tarbuton group @JCC
4126 Executive Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92037
UTC/La Jolla: Weekly. Meets every Friday at Noon. This group began in 2007, is primarily American adults generally…
May
27 2016
Chai Shabbat
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Congregation Beth El
8660 GILMAN DR
LA JOLLA, CA 92037-2202
Join Chai @ Beth El for our monthly Shabbat service (sometimes more traditional, sometimes a little more funky, but a…
May
29 2016
NextGen On The Rocks
11:00AM - 2:00PM
NextGen On The Rocks!
Join NextGen for a fun day "on the rocks":
11:00- Indoor Rock Climbing (no experience needed)…
May
29 2016
House of Israel
12:00PM - 4:00PM
Balboa Park
2156 Pan American Way
San Diego, CA 92101
The House of Israel hosts over 12,000 annual international visitors, , showcasing Israeli culture, history, and…
May
29 2016
Congregation Adat Yeshurun Annual Fundraiser Gala
5:30PM - 10:00PM
Congregation Adat Yeshurun
8625 La Jolla Scenic Dr. N.
La Jolla, CA 92037
Congregation Adat Yeshurun Annual Fundraiser Gala Event
May
30 2016
May
31 2016
From Sinai To Seinfeld: The History Of Jewish Humor
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Lawrence Family Jcc
4126 Executive Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
"Explore the treasure of irresistible jokes from the Israelite relationship with God to the growing divide between…
May
31 2016
Jewish Family Service Executive Committee Meeting
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Jennifer Turner
8804 Balboa Avenue
San Diego, CA 92123
Jewish Family Service Board of Directors Meeting
May
31 2016
From Sinai To Seinfeld: The History Of Jewish Humor
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Lawrence Family JCC
4126 Executive Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
"Explore the treasure of irresistible jokes from the Israelite relationship with God to the growing divide between…
May
31 2016
Learn Hebrew - Free!
7:15PM - 7:45PM
YISD
7291 Navajo Road
CA 92119
Master linguist Yitzchak Kriegsman will wow and educate you as he goes from the very basics of Hebrew reading and gra…