Fun Times at Jewish Culture School

Rainbow border. How we celebrate LGBTQ+ pride at Jewish Culture School. Photo of Pride, The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag. Photo of three children making a rainbow pizza together. Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, Secular + Humanist, www.trivalleyculturaljews.org, culturaljews@gmail.com,  (925) 399-8029

Last week at Jewish Cultural School our students explored the history of Jewish involvement in the fight for LBGTQ+ rights–learning how generations of Jews have spoken out for equality, dignity and a better world for us all.

We connected these stories to enduring Jewish values: standing up for justice, welcoming people who are different from us, and helping to make the world a kinder, more inclusive place.

And of course, we added our own colorful touch–making rainbow pizza together and singing songs that celebrate community and pride.

At Jewish Culture School, we bring Jewish culture and history to life! See what we’re cooking up next!

Jewish Culture School

Enrollment is open for the 2018-2019 year.  If you are looking for a hands-on Jewish cultural experience for your children, JCS is for you.  Our students sing in English, Hebrew and Yiddish, folk dance, cook Jewish foods from all over the world and learn about Jewish history and culture in an interactive respectful welcoming environment.
This year, the curriculum for the older class (ages 10-14) is Jewish life in the Middle Ages.  (2019-2020 is Jewish life in Eastern Europe, 2020-21 is Israel and Sephardic Jews, 2021-22 is holidays and life cycles.)
The younger children will be learning about the shtetl.  They’ll cook foods from the time and place, learn some Yiddish words, hear stories, and of course, sing and dance.
You can come meet us this summer at our family pizza night or hikes, or email us at JCS@tri-valleyculturaljews.org.
Jewish Culture School students making challah