Literature & Writing
Interested in enhancing your writing skills? Join us for creative writing workshops, and be driven by the passion and energy of the JCCSF community.
Get help from a volunteer facilitator to polish off your existing work or simply get some first words together. Apart from gaining skills, you’ll gain new friends as you work through the creative process together.
This group will be meeting online. Please reach out to Shiva Schulz at sschulz@jccsf.org to find out how.
2020 – 2021 Creative Writing Class Anthology
The collection below is a sampling of pieces contributed by many of the writers who attended our online creative writing workshops during the pandemic. Enjoy!
Schedule
March 2025
Wed
26
Arts & Ideas
AN EVENING WITH KARA SWISHER
Date
Wed, March 26
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Who better to consult about the confusing entanglements of technology and power today than “bad-ass journalist" Kara Swisher?
April 2025
Wed
2
Arts & Ideas
The San Francisco Symphony Presents: A Community Concert
Date
Wed, April 2
Time
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
The JCCSF is honored to partner once again with the San Francisco Symphony for this inspirational performance in our warm and welcoming atrium.
Wed
9
Arts & Ideas
HOLDING ON TO HUMANITY – BEREAVED ISRAELIS & PALESTINIANS FOR PEACE
Date
Wed, April 9
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Hear from bereaved Israeli and Palestinian peacemakers, each profoundly affected by the conflict, as they share their stories of loss and their unwavering belief in our shared humanity
Thu
10
Arts & Ideas
Josephine Baker: From Enchantress to Secret Agent
Date
Thu, April 10
Time
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Join us for a kaleidoscopic portrayal of this diva through music, documentary clips and rare film footage. Marvel at how she made it big in France.
Thu
17
Arts & Ideas
DAYENU – A MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM
Date
Thu, April 17
Time
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Experience the Passover story like never before with Taste of Talent’s all-ages musical performance in the Pottruck Family Atrium.
Mon
21
Arts & Ideas
DR. BECKY – PARENTING & PICTURE BOOKS
Date
Mon, April 21
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Hear from the renowned clinical psychologist and parenting expert as she explains why she chose the subject of hitting for her picture book, and how its story helps families overcome one of childhood’s most challenging behaviors.
Wed
30
Arts & Ideas
Jewish Songwriters: Tin Pan Alley
Date
Wed, April 30
Time
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Learn about Jewish tunesmiths who shaped popular music. Enjoy many of their biggest hits, fascinating novelty songs and unknown gems performed live.
May 2025
Thu
1
Arts & Ideas
Healthy Living & Nutrition: As We Age
Date
Thu, May 1
Time
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Americans are living longer, and to remain active, functionally independent and healthy, maintaining good nutrition is essential.
Mon
5
Arts & Ideas
Heart Disease: What Women Need to Know
Date
Mon, May 5
Time
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women but is widely underdiagnosed. Learn how you can take charge of your health.
Tue
6
Arts & Ideas
DANIEL MENDELSOHN – THE ODYSSEY
Date
Tue, May 6
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
America’s greatest living classicist brings new life to the ancient epic with his landmark new translation of Homer’s The Odyssey
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