New Beginnings - Gallery Exhibits

Journeys of the Soul

Original serigraphs and lithographs with hidden symbolism by Bruce David.

August 8 - September 29, 2010

The Osher Marin JCC Isaacs Gallery

The serigraphs, lithographs, complex mosaics and stained glass work of artist Bruce David has been compared to Marc Chagall. In fact, a college textbook on world religions by McGraw Hill uses the work of only two artists – Chagall and Bruce David – in its chapter on Jewish art. David’s artwork depicts biblical and Judaic imagery filled with hidden symbolism. Art critic Jeff Stone recently wrote, “Taking a spiritual journey through the depths and dimensions of Bruce David’s painting is dancing with destiny, with history, and with ancestry all at once.”

Art Gallery Opening -Rock Of Our Ages

Sun, Oct. 3 @ 4-6pm

Photographs of rock musicians from the 60’s through the present time by 3 Jewish rock photographers: Bob Minkin, Richard Pechner, and the late Bruce Steinberg

FREE

A Litquake and Osher Marin JCC Event

Spiritual Journeys

Thurs, Oct. 7 @ 7:30pm

For 11 years, Litquake has featured thousands of authors reading from thousands of books in front of tens of thousands of eager lovers of literature.  The JCC is proud to join Litquake and Book Passage to present 4 amazing authors, sharing their literary and spiritual journeys with the community.

Michael Krasny, Spiritual Envy. Host of the nation’s most listened to locally produced NPR talk show (KQED’s Forum with Michael Krasny), and a longtime college professor and literary scholar, Krasny comes to the table with his most resent book. “I was,” he finds, “a doubter, an agnostic, and like perhaps hundreds of thousands of others, a seeker.”

Sylvia Boorstein, Happiness Is An Inside Job. Sylvia Boorstein, Ph.D., is a co-founding teacher at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and a senior teacher at the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts. She is the bestselling author of five books, a psychotherapist and Buddhist, and a frequent presenter at psychology seminars and meditation retreats throughout the country.

Dani Shapiro, Devotion. Dani Shapiro's most recent books include Black & White, Family History and the best-selling memoir Slow Motion. Her short stories and essays have appeared in The New Yorker, Granta, Tin House, Elle, Bookforum, Oprah, Ploughshares, among others, and have been broadcast on National Public Radio. She is a contributing editor at Travel + Leisure and guest editor of Best New American Voices 2010.

Moderator: Don Lattin is a freelance journalist and the author of four books. His most recent work, THE HARVARD PSYCHEDELIC CLUB – How Timothy Leary, Andrew Weil, Ram Dass and Huston Smith Killed the Fifties and Ushered in a New Age for America, was a national bestseller in 2010.

$12 Osher Marin JCC members & Litquake Members/$15 public

For tickets, www.marinjcc.org or phone 415.444.8066

Entrée to Judaism

A brunch and presentation on foods of the Jewish Diaspora

Oct. 17 @ 11am

Featuring Tina Wasserman, columnist for Reform Judaism magazine and author of Entrée to Judaism: A Qulinary Exploration of the Jewish Diaspora , co-sponsored by the Women of Rodef Sholom (WRS) and Marin Hadassah.

$18 general public; $15 members of Osher Marin JCC; free to paid members of WRS & Marin Hadassah.

If Not Now, When?

The Legacy of the House of Hillel

Oct. 21, 28, & Nov. 4 @ 7pm

3 class series taught by Rachel Brodie

Using Joseph Telushkin's new biography of Hillel (due out September 2010) as the catalyst for text study and discussion, this series offersan in-depth exploration of the iconic religious leader whose approach to ethics and law had a profound influence on the evolution of Judaism and Christianity over the last 2000 years. This course is being offered in preparation for an appearance by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin on Sunday, November 7, 2010.

$50 for the series; $18 for drop-in. Register by calling 415.444.8000.

Global Day of Jewish Learning

Sun, Nov. 7 @ 10:30am - noon

Featuring videos, workshops and a keynote address by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin on the life of Hillel and his lasting impact.

$15 public / $12 members of Osher Marin JCC & Congregations Kol Shofar & Rodef Sholom.

Sponsored by Congregation Kol Shofar & JCF

Dan Nichols and Eighteen in Concert

Sat, Oct. 30 @ 7:30pm

Dan Nichols and Eighteen define Jewish Rock. Inspiring a generation by mixing the best of modern rock with Jewish themes, Dan and his band energize audiences across the country and get everyone, from kids through adults, jumping out of their seats. Since 1996, Eighteen’s albums have been met with critical acclaim but it’s their concerts that really showcase the magic. Dan has fronted bands that have performed with Hootie and the Blowfish and Ben Folds Five; Mason Cooper of Eighteen has worked with George Michael, Bernie Taupin and Stevie Wonder. Fusing their passions, they now write and perform music that fosters pride in Jewish identity and touches audiences at their core. Dan Nichols is beloved for his solo work and this is the first time his full band, Eighhteen, will be performing in Marin County. Don’t miss it!

$30 Reserved VIP seating - $20/$18 general admission

$10 under 18 yrs.

A co-presentation with URJ Camp Newman, The Center for Jewish Life and The Kanbar Center for the Performing Arts.