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Talks & Conversations

Ages 18+

At the JCCSF, we’re always on a quest for something intangible but ever-so valuable: ideas! As a community, sharing thoughts and ideas is part of our core mission. Fresh dialogue fuels our sense of discovery. And it brings us even closer together.

To keep the ideas coming and the conversations going, we bring you thought leaders, entertainers, authors and innovators.

Whether in panel discussions, intimate chats or virtual workshops, these distinguished guests offer diverse perspectives and windows into other cultures and mindsets.

Over the years, we’ve welcomed many luminaries to our stage. Some are well known. Others are rising stars and ones to watch. All are making an impact and elevating our sense of purpose.

Schedule

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?
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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.
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Free
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
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FREE
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.
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Free
Thu
17

Healthy Aging

60+ Daytime Passover Seder

Date
Thu, April 17
Time
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Celebrate the holiday at this unique, abbreviated and meaningful in-person Passover Seder.
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$15
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.
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$30 includes book
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.
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Free
May 2025
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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$25
Thu
8

Arts & Ideas

Don’t Mind Me: I’ll Just Sit Here in the Dark

Date
Thu, May 8
Time
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Gain an understanding of how the Jewish Mother stereotype became iconic. Using targeted positive humor and song we’ll challenge that myth.
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Free
Mon
12

Arts & Ideas

MEREDITH HAYDEN – THE WISHBONE KITCHEN COOKBOOK

Date
Mon, May 12
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Rediscover the joy in cooking with 100 dreamy recipes from one of social media’s most popular personalities and the creator of @wishbonekitchen.
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$45 includes book

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