Bible by the Bay

A celebration of the multicultural heritage of the Bible, features workshops led by prominent Bay Area scholars, clergy and master teachers. Keynote speaker Jonathan Kirsch: God Against the Gods-The Double-Edged Legacy of Biblical Monotheism. The program will conclude with an evening concert titled "The Bible in Song."

Workshops on Biblical topics: Sunday, October 17. 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Keynote speaker and concert: Sunday, October 17. 6:30 - 9:00 pm. Lehrhaus Judaica, 2736 Bancroft Way, Berkeley. Info and registration: Lehrhaus Judaica 510.845.6420 x10 www.Lehrhaus.org

To Life! Festival

A premiere street festival showcasing Judaic and Israeli fine art, music, dancing and food.

Sunday, Octber 24. 11:00 am - 6:00 pm. Palo Alto. Info: 650.852.3553. www.newbridges.org/ToLife

Shabbaton for Students

The Israel Center's annual Student Leadership Retreat. Dozens
of students from Northern California campuses join together
for 24 hours of talking, kvetching, schmoozing and celebrating Israel. Keynote speaker: Yuli Tamir, Israeli Knesset member.

Friday, November 5 through Saturday, November 6. Walker Creek Ranch, 1700 Marshall/ Petaluma Rd, Petaluma. Info: The Israel Center of the JCF 415.512.6203. More...

RABIN MEMORIAL EVENTS

Yitzhak Rabin Memorial

Special Lecture: Israeli Author Orly Castel-Bloom. (See Lectures and Literature):

Wednesday, October 27. 7:30 pm, Berkeley Richmond JCC. Info: 510.839.2900.

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Special Lecture: Israeli Parliament Member Professor Yael (Yuli) Tamir:

Thursday, November 4. 8:00 pm, Rabin Memorial Lecture, Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St, San Francisco (See Lectures and Literature);

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Film Screening: "Out for Love, be Back Shortly":

Saturday, November 6. 8:00 pm. Consul General David Akov will be present. The Israeli House, Cubberley Community Center, Room H1, Palo Alto. Info: 415.844.7503. www.israelihouse.org

Yom Ha'Shoa, Holocaust Memorial Day

Come together for a memorial service conducted by the Jewish and Israeli communities of the Peninsula.

The Holocaust Center of Northern California presents: A Community-Wide Day of Learning About the Holocaust for Teens and their Families
Sunday, April 17, 2005. 1:00 - 4:30 pm. Jewish Community High School of the Bay. 1835 Ellis Street at Scott, San Francisco. Free Parking: Garage entrance on Pierce between Ellis & Eddy. Click for more info.

Thursday, May 5, 2005. TBA Palo Alto. Info: 415.844.7503, www.israelihouse.org

Yom Ha'Zikaron, Israel Memorial Day

Memorial Day for Israel's fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism. We gather to remember the heroes and heroines who gave the ultimate sacrifice for Jewish independence.

Palo Alto
The Consulate General of Israel will conduct the ceremony with the Israeli Scouts. In Hebrew
Tuesday, May 10, 2005. Palo Alto, location and time TBA. Info: 415.844.7503. www.israelihouse.org

San Francisco
The Jewish community comes together in commemoration. In English.

With
Mr. David Akov, Consul General of Israel
Dr. Shlomi Ravid, director of the Israel Center
Musical tribute: Ayelet Cohen (vocals), Jennifer Snyder (keyboard)

Wednesday, May 11. 2005. 1:00 pm. San Francisco Jewish Community Federation, 121 Steuart St,
San Francisco. Info: The Israel Center of the JCF 415.512.6203. www.israelcentersf.org.

Week-Long Musical Salute to Israel!


Israel Independence Day Celebrations 2005

Saturday, May 7 - Saturday, May 13. More...

Friday, May 13		Wednesday, May 11
Thursday, May 12		Saturday, May 7

Israel In The Gardens 2005

SAVE THE DATE

Celebrate Israel's 57th Independence Day and the diversity of the Bay Area's Jewish community at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco, with a day-long family festival and open-air concert of Israeli music, arts & crafts, Middle Eastern cuisine, Israeli style after party and much more!

Sunday, June 5, 2005. Info: The Israel Center of the JCF 415.512.6203 www.israelcentersf.org

Israel in the Ballpark 2004

The HAPH Conference on Hebrew Language and Literature

An International Conference on Hebrew Language, Literature and Culture, and the annual meeting of the HAPH, the professional organization of professors and instructors specializing in Hebrew language and literature of ancient, medieval and modern periods.

June 19 through June 21, 2005. Stanford University. Info: 650.725.0577. hebrew.stanford.edu/events.

The public is invited to the following events:

Wednesday, June 22

1:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Concluding Address:
Robert Alter (UC Berkeley), Oz and Agnon: The Hidden Connection
Chair: Vered Shemtov

Wallenberg Hall, building 160

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Post Conference Event: Sponsored by the Israel Center, SF
Lunch and Roundtable: Israel Engagement Through Literature, Language and Culture
Moderator: Debbie Cohn

Speakers: Arnold Eisen (Stanford University), Steven M. Cohen (hebrew University) and Shlomi Ravid (Israel Center).

Wallenberg Hall, building 160

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Excursion:
A walk to the The B. Gerald Cantor Rodin Sculpture Garden features 20 bronzes by Auguste Rodin, including "The Gates of Hell," and to the Cantor Museum, Stanford University

Free admission. Complimentary lunch.
RSVP to Vavi Toran, 415-512-6426, vavit@sfjcf.org