Events

On February 1, SBI welcomes Arnold (Arnie) Eisen, Ph.D., formerly Koshland Professor of Jewish Culture and Religion and Chair of the Department of Religious Studies at Stanford University. Dr. Eisen is the newly appointed Chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary. His lecture, “Recognizing the 352-year History of Jews in America: The Challenge Before Us,” reflects his international reputation as one of the world's foremost experts in the sociology of American Judaism.

The series continues on March 8 with Aaron Lansky, founder of the National Yiddish Book Center. As a college student he discovered that thousands of priceless Yiddish books were being discarded or destroyed and he became an ardent activist for the rescue and preservation of this important facet of Jewish culture. He created the Center in 1980 and to date; over 1.5 million volumes have been restored. Lansky’s presentation, “Outwitting History: The Amazing Adventures of a Man who Rescued a Million Yiddish Books” will take his audience on an emotionally moving and intellectually rewarding journey to restore and preserve a vanishing culture.

SBI lectures begin at 7:30 p.m. followed by book sales and signing. The Center is pleased to announce that a new improved sound system has been installed in the auditorium

All programs will be held at the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center Auditorium, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. Free on-site parking is available. To order tickets or for more information call 408. 357-7438 or email: susan@svjcc.org.

DONNA ROSENTHAL author of the award-winning THE ISRAELIS: Ordinary People in an Extraordinary
Land speaks twice SUNDAY MAR 25th.
Congregation Beth Am
26790 Arastradero Rd,
Los Altos Hills
650. 493. 4661

* 4:30 pm. They sing hip-hop in Hebrew, watch more MTV than anyone, and many are drafted after high school ... So what's it like being an Israeli teen? (Especially for students and young adults. Everyone welcome)

* 7:00 pm . It looks like one country on CNN, a different one on al-Jazeera. The BBC and The NY Times have their versions. But how does Israel look ... to Israelis?

FREE
Please bring friends of all backgrounds
PLUS Israeli Artists' Showcase
Admire or buy fabulous Israeli paintings, sculpture, jewelry and crafts by over 100 Israeli artists.

For info on Israeli Artists' Showcase (open through March 30) and other speakers visit:
www.betham.org/IsraeliArtExpo  and visit: www.DonnaRosenthal.com

You are welcome to bring your friends to the JIF club Lunch at De-Anza College and meet the members of the group , learn about Israel and more …Tuesday January 20th 12:00-1:30 in the L Quad .