Thursday, April 16, 2020. Issue #10. 

We are resilient— together .

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Jewish Peoplehood

Heidi Sanders Director of the Taube Center for Jewish Peoplehood An Abundance of Sweets Sunday, April 19 from 11am - 2pm Mimouna is a traditional festival celebrated by Moroccan Jews at nightfall on the last day of Passover. Families throw the doors of their homes, open to friends and neighbors, and tables are laden with an abundance of sweets that symbolize joy, success, health, and prosperity. The organization JIMENA, which preserves and protects the heritage of Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews, is hosting a virtual Mimouna this Sunday, April 19, from 11am-2pm, which will feature a Mizrahi feminism speaker panel, a Yemenite and Moroccan dance class, and an open dance session with a DJ. Register for Virtual Mimouna Although the traditional sweets cannot be consumed virtually, here are a few recipes to try your hand at baking, including nougat and mufleta, a sweet crepe dipped in honey. May it be a sweet beginning to the spring for us all. Traditional Recipes

Marin County 2020 Yom HaShoah: Remembrance of the Holocaust Tuesday, April 21, 5pm Save the date for our virtual community Holocaust remembrance, and stay tuned for attendance details. Hear from participating clergy as well as a survivor who will courageously tell his story. Hear music and poetry inspired by the Holocaust. Let the light from your Yahrzeit candle join the thousands around the world, as we collectively recommit ourselves to recognizing and combatting anti-Semitism. A program of the Partners for Jewish Life in Marin: Brandeis Marin, Congregations Kol Shofar and Rodef Sholom, Jewish Family and Children’s Services, and the Osher Marin JCC.

Cultural Arts & Trips

  James Sokol  Director of Adult Learning and Living

Destination: New Orleans, LA

I may not be able to take you for beignets or a muffaletta, but I can bring New Orleans’ Jazz to you! Let’s go to the renowned Preservation Hall, established in the late 1950s by Art Gallery owner Larry Borenstein. He started hosting live music nights and within a few years a new not-for-profit organization was formed: The New Orleans Society for The Preservation of Traditional Jazz. The legendary venue was named simply Preservation Hall. Click the buttons and enjoy the music or learn more about the history. Hear the 5-minute Tailgate Rumble in the Hall itself. Listen to the Rumble Hear a 35-minute performance from a radio studio. Delight your Jazz Senses Read more about the history of Preservation Hall here. History of the Hall

Performing Arts

Linda Bolt Director, Kanbar Center for Performing Arts The Lumineers in a Tiny Desk Concert Americana is HOT. It's an amalgam of music from shared traditions that make up the musical history of the United States: folk, country, blues, gospel, and rock'n'roll with a strong foundation of bluegrass. An Americana band typically includes guitar, fiddle, mandolin, and bass with lead vocals backed by harmonies. The Lumineers are an amazingly talented example. Watch and listen to their recent NPR Tiny Desk Concert and enjoy!

Listen to the Lumineers

If you haven't subscribed to the twice-a-week email newsletter  Moments of Joy, Learning & Laughter,  you're missing out on some wonderful, feel-good content. It's highly recommended for its fun theatrical and musical clips with colorful commentary from Adult Learning & Living's James Sokol. Just send an email to him:  jsokol@marinjcc.org  and put 'Subscribe me!" in the subject line.

Camp & Youth

Brittany Mahalik  Director of Camp & Youth Programs Shine a light on germs! As time passes, we here in Camp & Youth want to be sure that everyone remembers to continue washing their hands. Check out this cool way to see and educate ourselves on how germs spread. Stay safe! Learn How Germs Spread

Early Childhood Education

 Tamar Lai Director of Early Childhood Education Meet Dandelion At Home These artists are spreading a little music, adventure, and sunshine to all the kiddos out there—and their grownups, too.  Check out the artists who create connection, inspire creativity, and will surely help you beat the cabin-fever blues! Visit Dandelion Artists

Adult Learning & Living

Danielle Vierra Adult Learning & Living

Let Us Rejoice! The Hora & Hava Nagila  From our friend and Israeli dance instructor, Carol Friedman: Most Americans think of the hora (and the popular song  Hava Nagila ) when they hear the term “Israeli dance.” The irresistible rhythm and joyful melody have made this song one of the most popular party dance tunes in the world. It is pretty much required for any bar mitzvah or wedding. Here in the United States, the hora is danced moving to the right (counter-clockwise), but in Israel, it moves to the left, as you can see in this video . By contrast, here’s a Yiddish/Klezmer version of the hora, with very different music and footwork. The song  Hava Nagila, which means “Let Us Rejoice,” has been covered by an astounding variety of musicians, including Glen Campbell, Lena Horne, Chubby Checker, Connie Francis, surf guitarist Dick Dale, and the Barry Sisters. Singer Harry Belafonte recorded it in 1959 ; it became one of his most popular songs, and he rarely gave a concert without singing it. And check out these two versions: The Beatles (MopTops) Serbian brass band master Boban Markovic Take your pick, or dance to them all! Stay safe and well, Carol Friedman

Workshop Reminder:

Feldenkrais Zoom Workshop This Saturday, April 18 11:30 AM - 1 PM

Instructor Yayoi Lewis (top) with a chummy student or prop. FREE Pre-Registration For Your Overall Well-Being Move more easily. Reduce joint pain. Relieve stress. Movement classes with Feldenkrais are gentle and designed to improve flexibility, balance, posture, and breathing. Experience changes in how you walk, sit, reach, bend, drive, and participate in your favorite workout. Everyone is welcome, but you do need to pre-register. 

www.marinjcc.org/ virtualworkouts Where a ll pre-recorded classes for working out in can be found.

Stay well, Friends. We miss you.  Expect Issue #11 on Tuesday, April 21st.