Events

Key decisions about the Vietnam War were made in a single room where most of the conversations were recorded.  In this 2-session class, Jess Velona uses tapes rarely heard before to explore this window into history. You’ll listen toturning points such as the Gulf of Tonkin resolution, Johnson's tortured decision to escalate the war, his […]

On March 3, 1991, four white police officers savagely beat Rodney King, a Black man, during his arrest for driving while intoxicated–and it was all captured on video. The ensuing trial, in which the officers were charged with using excessive force, shocked the nation, as did the verdicts. Join us to re-enact the trial in […]

Come connect with our Shishin (Junior Israeli ambassador) Noy Laufer, born in Haifa. Noy is spending her gap year after graduating high school working with different institutions. In a roundtable conversation, she will share her experiences and perspectives as an Israeli. Light refreshments will be served.

Chef Noam Zabari has been cooking traditional Yemenite food from a young age. He has been working in cafes and local restaurants since the age of 15, and started his own catering business in 2020. In honor of Israel Independence Day, Chef Noam will be at the J selling made-to-order falafel, falafel sandwiches, and hummus […]

Grab a friend or meet a new one over coffee and a good game. We provide Scrabble, playing cards, Rummikub, Mah Jongg, Othello, chess, and more; you're also welcome to bring your own. Feel free to bring your lunch!

Bad news dominates the headlines these days, from wars to natural disasters. While we can’t ignore the bad news--and the media seems to relish in delivering it--we can choose to look also at the positives. The world has seen major advances in many areas, including health care, environmental protection, reduced global poverty, literacy gains, and […]