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Wyatt Technology Corporation
and the Federation Women’s Division
are is proud to sponsor an evening with
Prof. Ada Yonath,
Weizmann Institute of Science, 2009 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry
Wednesday, February 22, 7-8:30 pm, at the Montecito Country Club
A community event for both women and men, plus Young Adult discounts!
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Purim

Purim PaloozaYAD-Young Adult Division
1st Annual Purim Palooza!
Adult Carnival Charity Extravaganza
Saturday, March 3, 8pm-12am
Private location
Leave your inhibitions at home and join us for an expression of Liberation, Celebration, and Retribution!
While not your standard synagogue protocol, cross-dressing, over-consumption, and loud booing are just some of the ways to celebrate the biblical story of Queen Esther and the deliverance of our ancestors from the brink of annihilation. How will you express your freedom?
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PurimFamily Purim Party
on Sunday, March 4, 2-4 pm
Join us to celebrate Purim at the JCC. Come in costume, and enjoy hamantashan cookies, mask decorating, and an exciting Purim movie, Project Majestic: A Purim Story. Families with children of all ages are welcome. Free!
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Don Zimmerman, At SunriseSanta Barbara Printmakers
at the JCC
through February 29, 2012
This juried show is the first time that the Bronfman Family Jewish Community Center has hosted SB Printmakers, a unique art association. A portion of all art purchases is donated to the Jewish Federation. read more

family dayNew! Weekly Family Time @ the JCC!
Fridays, 10:30-11:30 am
Join us for story time, arts and crafts, music, or dance. Different family-friendly activities each week! All ages welcome. Free!
Read more about Children & Family Programs and see what program is scheduled each week.

New!Family Musiktime!
Mondays, 10:30-11:30 am
March 5–May 14
Let your toddler show their creativity, in a fun and active class led by local instructor Monica Robarge. read more

Perspectives: The White City
March 11 – June 22, 2012
Opening Reception: Sunday, March 11, 2-4 pm
Photos by Carol Bishop and Susan Horowitz
RSVP online or 805-957-1115
 
This show examines the Modernist legacy of Tel Aviv’s White City architecture. Their images excavate the foundations and spirit of the original vision of the city when the 1930’s International Style of architecture was adopted to create a new urban environment. Today these buildings eloquently speak of the complex issues of history, culture, form, restoration and possibility—both a testimony to the original plan, as well as a profile on change. Together, the artists reveal issues and ideas about the current look and meaning of the White City.

Women's Seder
Tuesday, March 20, 5:30 pm, at Cong. B'nai B'rith
Led by Rabbi Solomon and Judy Karin.
RSVP by March 12, with a check for $25 per person, sent to Marti Schwartz, 633 N. Kellogg Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. Ages: Bat Mitzvahs to Bubbes.
Questions: Rachelle Geiger at 805-968-4969 or Bobbi Kroot at 805-969-2397. Scholarships are available; contact Rabbi Solomon at Cong. B'nai B'rith, 805-964-7869.

Joshua Nelson, Prince of Kosher Gospel

Save the Date! Kickoff Event
for the 2012 Santa Barbara Jewish Festival!
Sun, April 1, 3-5 pm, at the Bacara Resort.
Support the Jewish Festival and enjoy world-class entertainment, food and wine! Become a “Friend of the Festival”
and have the opportunity to win some great prizes!
Featured Artist at the Festival and Kickoff: Joshua Nelson, "The Prince of Kosher Gospel."

Join us for the
2012 Jewish Festival
Sunday, April 29, 11 am-4 pm
at Oak Park
celebrating our Jewish Community and Israel's 64rd Independence Day.
Join Jewish Festival on Facebook!

PJ Library

Are You Part of PJ Library?

Free books and music to nurture Jewish families! Sharing stories and music with your child is a powerful and nurturing childhood learning experience. The PJ Library sends free monthly children’s books or CDs to enrich Jewish family relationships. Sign up today!

ONGOING BOOK SALE
Due to the library's ongoing massive collection review process, it's overflowing with great books at bargain basement prices! Look for our book cart, located in the library or lobby. By donation.

FOOD DRIVE  You "Can" Help
When you visit the JCC, please bring a non-perishable food donation. We are a food collection site for Catholic Charities. Your donations will go to families in need, at a time when needs keep increasing.
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Jewish history, religion and culture; reference books; novels; videos, a children's library, and a Holocaust Educational Resource Center. Book sale cart with bargain basement prices!  more