Cohorts
Book Club meets on the first Saturday of every month from 10:30 to 12PM in person and on Zoom. Books and facilitators are chosen well in advance. Please see the calendar for details. If you are interested in participating, please contact Eva-Lynn at evalynnart@gmail.com.
Breathwork for Healthy Lungs & Peace of Mind
Breathwork for Healthy Lungs & Peace of Mind meets weekly on Tuesdays at 10 AM on Zoom and is led by Dana Abraham to strengthen your immune system, fortify the body and work on the elasticity, resiliency and capacity of the lungs for improved health and peace of mind. Dana Abraham will share yogic techniques that will help you to recover your energy and bring calmness and balance to the mind during highly stressful times. For more information, contact Judy at admin@jcosd.com
Cinema Night Cohort - looking for someone to lead this group, meets monthly for a movie and a discussion. If you are interested in leading this, please contact Judy at admin@jcosd.com.
Current Issues Discussion Group
Current Issues Discussion Group led by Paula B focuses on a wide range of topics once per month on the 4th Thursday of every month at 6:30pm. All comments and opinions are welcomed and respected! The purpose of this discussion group is fun, informational, and helps to build stronger relationships between JCo members. For more information please contact admin@jcosd.com.
Decoding Hebrew Cohort meets every week on Monday at 3PM on Zoom. It lasts 13 weeks and by the end, the students can read Hebrew! Led by Tirza A, this course is a must for everyone who wants to actively participate in JCo services. For more information, contact Judy at admin@jcosd.com
Join us on the 2nd Friday of Jan, Mar, June & Sept for a Family Shabbat service. Starts at 5:30pm with a potluck dinner for all, followed by an abbreviated service that your kids will love.. If you are interested, please email Ilene C or Debbie M at admin@jcosd.com for more information.
Israeli Dance meets on Thursday’s from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. It's truly one of the best activities JCo offers because it's great fun and good for our bodies and souls. Our instructor has taught dance for years and we are so grateful that Barbara B is one of our members and a wonderful teacher. Come and join the fun! No experience necessary! All levels welcome! We have been dancing for several years and welcome more dancers. A list of videos is provided for home practice. When possible we dance outside on the deck. For more information please contact Judy at admin@jcosd.com.
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Sharing the Bounty meets every month on the Saturday JCo’s Shabbat service is held (usually the 3rd Saturday); members bring extra produce they have from their gardens to share with the rest of the Congregation. In addition, if and as interest arises, in-person and/or remote meetings can be arranged to discuss tips about growing produce, or any other related topic of interest you desire. For more information about this Cohort or to be added to its e-mailing list, please contact Mike G at mgeroe@gmail.com.
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Mah-Jongg - Learning & Playing
Join us weekly on Thursdays at 11:45am-1:30pm for a fun time with our amazing community, organized by Eva-Lynn. Learn Mah-Jongg, brush up on your game or help others learn to play. Bring your own drink and lunch for schmooze time together. For more information please contact Judy at admin@jcosd.com.
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Modern Conversational Hebrew Cohort
Modern Conversational Hebrew Cohort meets on Zoom every Thursday 4:30 – 5:30PM. Tirza A leads this cohort and we welcome new students all the time. Tirza is a gifted and experienced teacher. You don’t want to miss this. For more information, contact Judy at admin@jcosd.com
Rosh Chodesh Cohort led by Gabi & Tirza Arad. This cohort is for women only. It is beautifully co led by Rabbi Gabi and her mom Tirza. It started with a small group and grew to include many of us. Rosh Chodesh, the first of each Jewish month is a celebration of the new moon, its slender crescent barely visible in the night sky. This day is historically associated with women’s renewal and celebration. Some say that this is because the women of Israel did not offer their jewelry for the creation of the Golden Calf. As a result, they were given Rosh Chodesh as a day when they could abstain from work. To this day, some women refrain from some forms of labor on Rosh Chodesh. Others have connected the waxing and waning of the moon to a woman’s menstrual cycle. Whatever the reason, Rosh Chodesh has long been a time for Jewish women to gather for a wide variety of activities, from reciting traditional liturgy, to sharing a meal (or a glass of wine), discussing Jewish ethics, and working for social change. Please refer to the JCo virtual calendar for details and contact Judy at admin@jcosd.com for details.
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​Torah Discussion & Study Cohort
Torah Discussion & Study Cohort meets at JCo every Monday from 12:00 – 1:00. What started as a small group of Torah enthusiasts, has grown to an active and participatory discussion of the week’s parsha focusing on the original text, our understanding and scholarly commentaries. If you are interested in participating please contact Judy at Admin@JCoSD.com
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Poetry Cohort
This cohort is the brainchild of Larry G, our JCo Poet Laurate and meets Monday’s at 1:00 PM. The members write poetry based on Larry’s selected prompts or topics. We read the poems to each other and discuss them as a group. If you like words and rhythm, and hanging out with people who have a way with words, this is an opportunity to practice, review, and share ideas about poetry with guidance and coaching from Larry.
Anybody can join, no prior experience necessary and no judgment.
If you are interested or need additional information, please contact Judy at admin@jcosd.com.