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DINE & DONATE
Mountain Mikes Pizza
WED, MAR 25 • 10AM - 10 PM
3125 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
THURS, MAR 26 • 10AM - 10 PM
4501 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa
Mark your Calendars!
When you order pizzas from Mountain Mikes in Santa Rosa on either March 25th or 26th 20% will be given back to JCC SoCo Preschool as a fundraiser.
What a fun way to make a difference!
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NOW ENROLLING
SUMMER & FALL 2026
Our JCC SoCo kehillah (community) continues to grow stronger each year, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome back alumni families for another wonderful summer, while also opening our doors to new friends joining us for the first time. Welcoming ages 2-6 for summer!
Be sure to share with your family and friends before spaces fill up!
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SONOMA COUNTY
YOM HASHOAH COMMEMORATION
SUN, APRIL 19 • 3 PM
Santa Rosa, CA
This is a very special event and we'd be honored if you'd join us. This year’s theme will center on the impact of the Shoah on children of survivors, who are now tasked with carrying on the legacy and experiences of their parents. Three of those second-generation survivors will discuss how those experiences have shaped their lives.
There will be musical performances, as well as candle lighting by Jewish survivors, lighters for the Roma, LGBTQ, Disabled, Righteous Among the Nations, and Political Prisoners, and those targeted by genocide.
This program is free and open to the public.
Attendees must register ahead of time.
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BECOME A MEMBER
MAH JONGG
2ND & 4TH WEDS • 1 - 3 PM
Rincon Valley, Santa Rosa
Beginners and seasoned players are all welcome!
Email friendshipcircle@jccsoco.org for more information!
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COMING UP: SONOMA COUNTY & BEYOND
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PURIM
CELEBRATION
MON, MARCH 2 • 5 - 7:30 PM
Ner Shalom, Cotati
Join us across all our generations to chant from our megillah about brave Queen Esther.
5–5:45
Purim fun for our youngest community members and their grownups: mask-making, songs, and a Purim parade. Come in your best Purim or non-Purim costume!! Co-sponsored by PJ Library!
5:45–6:15
Hamentaschen and other triangular foods. Please bring hamentaschen made from your favorite family recipe or a triangle-shaped food to share! We’ll also supplement with hamentaschen from Drewish Deli in Healdsburg.
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6:15–7:30
Adults and older kids enjoy megillah reading and Book of Esther re-telling by our many Ner Shalom storytellers. The whole story, soup to nuts, with all the joys and oys."
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UNLEARNING JEWISH ANXIETY - How to Live with More Joy and Suffer Less
THURS, MARCH 26 • 7 PM
Online (via Zoom)
Join Rabbi Dr. Aviv in a book reading and in conversation with Rabbi Irwin
Rabbi Caryn Aviv’s new book, Unlearning Jewish Anxiety: How to Live with More Joy and Suffer Less, addresses the rise in anti-Jewish hatred and the growing anxiety many Jews feel about safety, belonging, and worth. While acknowledging that these fears are understandable, Aviv argues that suffering from them is not inevitable.
The book examines how anti-Jewish contempt shapes everyday habits and trauma responses, and combines neuroscience with Jewish wisdom to help readers recognize and compassionately “unlearn” inherited cultural anxiety patterns. Its aim is to support tikkun atzmi (personal and nervous system healing) as a pathway to tikkun olam (healing the broader world).
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THE REAL GANTZE MEGILLAH - Chanted by Asher Nathan
MON, MARCH 2 • 6:30 PM
Beth Ami, Santa Rosa
The real Gantze Megillah, chanted by Asher Nathan. Monday March 2 at 6:30 p.m. Come in costume, and eat some Beth-Ami-made hamentashen.
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THE VIVA LAS VEGAS HAPPY HOUR SINGALONG PURIMSPIEL - Starring Sinatra, Elvis, Dancing Showgirls & a Shark!
MON, MARCH 8 • 4 PM
Beth Ami, Santa Rosa
Entry is $36 per adult, age 5 to 16 is $18, which includes savory and sweet hors d’oeuvres, hamentashen, and 2 cocktails (or mock-tails) such as the Hamanhattan, the Vashtini, the Estherito Mojito, and Morde-chai. Wine, beer, soda too. RSVP by March 4 for the spiel.
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SHABBAT CAMP - First Friday of Every Month
FRI, MAR 6 • 4 - 6 PM
B'nai Israel Jewish Center, Petaluma
Join us for Shabbat Camp the first Friday of every month!
The evening begins at 4pm in our scenic backyard (weather permitting) with a playdate/social hour for our kids and families followed by a kid-friendly, musical Shabbat service lead by Rabbi Shalom. Finally, please join us for a kid-friendly Shabbat dinner (usually pizza).
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CELEBRATE PURIM & A MOST HEROIC QUEEN
SAT, MAR 7 • 2:30 - 5 PM
North Bay Shalom invites you to come and join them to honor women from ancient history to modern era. Especially celebrating Esther. She risked her life to save a nation!
Expect a day of music, costumes, and empowerment as we honor the strong women who inspire us.
We will have plenty of fun with costume attire to choose from to play charades, acting out women who made their mark on history.
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CELEBRATE WITH SHIR SHALOM -
30th Anniversary Celebration
SAT, MAR 7 • 5PM
Shir Shalom, Sonoma
Cocktails, Dinner, Silent & Live Auction
Dress fun & Fabulous
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RABBI JEREMY S. MORRISON'S INSTALLATION WEEKEND
FRI & SAT, MAR 13 & 14
Shomrei Torah, Santa Rosa
Friday evening beginning at 6:15 PM will begin with a special Shabbat service and formal installation ceremony, led by our clergy and Rabbi Morrison's long-time colleagues. Following services, we invite you to join us for a festive oneg as we joyfully celebrate and welcome our newly installed rabbi.
Saturday morning beginning at 9 AM will offer a meaningful opportunity for learning and connection as visiting clergy lead Torah study during Shabbat services. Following services, we invite you to continue the celebration together at a festive and joyful brunch.
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EMBRACING OUR NEIGHBORS - Immigrant Stories and How to Help
SUN, MAR 22 • 1 PM
Shomrei Torah, Santa Rosa
The Social Action Committee would like to invite you and the members of your organization to this special event. We all are aware of the devastating impact of the policies of this administration including ICE enforcement is having on our country.
Come learn from a panel of community members as they address the real day to day struggles.
Learn concrete ways to help.
Free.
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FREE MINDFULNESS/MEDITATION PRACTICE
EVERY TUES • 5:30-6:30 PM
Online (via Zoom)
This free series of mindful/meditation practices continues! This will be a time for grounding, sitting practice and a "Dharma/Torah" teaching. Everyone is welcome.
Please contact Shomrei Torah's office:
cst@cstsr.org for the Zoom link.
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