Remarkable Resilience. Leading the Way Forward
Join us for our annual free virtual experience that will transport you into the heart of the Negev.
Shabbat Shmooze
Join for a special Shabbat with fun and sun chilling at the outdoor pool.
Zak Williams, in conversation with Rabbi Stacy Friedman
Rodef Sholom presents Zak Williams, in conversation with Rabbi Stacy Friedman.
Shufuni: Look at Me – Music and Stories from Israel
A special evening of music & storytelling with four young musicians from Israeli border communities, directly impacted by October 7th . Join us for Shufuni: Look at Me, a powerful musical and story telling performance with musicians from Otef Aza, the Gaza Envelope. This band of young musicians, all victims... »
New Moon, New Mountain: Monthly Community Hiking Group
Welcome back to our monthly summer community hiking group, where we gather near the time of the new moon and spend time connecting in nature Come hike with the JCC this summer! In this monthly program we will spend the morning exploring a moderately easy local trail and getting to... »
Inside Israel with Avi Melamed – June 5
Join intelligence analyst and current affairs expert, Avi Melamed for an in-depth look at the ongoing conflict in Israel.
Jewish Mindfulness Meditation Half Day Workshop
Join us at the JCC for a half day meditation practice and learning retreat to tap into the wisdom our bodies. Join us for a transformative half-day Jewish Mindfulness practice led by Diane and Larry Yermack here at the Osher Marin JCC. Experience guided meditation, practical exercises, and personalized guidance,... »
The Osher Marin Jewish Community Center’s Taube Center for Jewish Peoplehood mounts a new art installation approximately four times a year. Visible throughout our center, the exhibit is curated to reflect on themes expressed in a variety of media and usually by Jewish artists.
Check out our current and past installations here.
Tikkun Marin is the Osher Marin JCC’s initiative to improve and repair our Marin community. Its name is taken from Tikkun Olam, the Jewish concept that we bear responsibility not only for ourselves but for the moral, spiritual, and material welfare of everyone.
Jewish holidays and festivals are observed in Judaism throughout the Hebrew calendar. Jewish holidays occur on the same dates every year in the Hebrew calendar. Osher Marin JCC celebrates these special days with programs that engage families.
Our Rescued Torah
The Osher Marin JCC is proud to partner with the Memorial Scrolls Trust in London to prominently display Torah MST#732 rescued from the Czech Jewish community of Hostomice, a small town in Bohemia about 20 miles from Prague.
In 1942, Prague was under Nazi occupation and a group of Jewish workers at the Jewish Museum risked their lives to rescue their community’s sacred scrolls and other ritual objects. As hopes faded for rescuing fellow Jews and themselves, they chose to preserve, for future generations, their holy heritage.
By sharing this Torah, we are honoring the Jews of Hostomice who perished in the Shoah, ensuring that their lives continue to have meaning and that their culture and tradition are preserved.
Past JCC Events
Book Talk: The Newark Minutemen
Marin author Leslie Barry discusses her family's incredible true story: a Jewish boxer in 1930s New Jersey was recruited by the Jewish mob and the FBI to go undercover against the rising German-American Nazi party. Along the way, he falls in love with the enemy's daughter. The story is being made into a Hollywood movie.
An Evening of Poetry
We brought together two wonderful Marin poets to talk about their experiences as writers during a time of crisis, the importance of community, and their shared sense of reverence for the natural world. Jane Hirshfield is an honored and distinguished poet, and was recently elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. Meryl Natchez is a poet, translator, and reviewer, and chair of the Marin Poetry Center, which cosponsored this event.
Book Talk: The Four Keys of Kabbalah
Rabbi Yisrael Rice of Chabad of Marin will talk about his new book, The Four Keys of Kabbalah, an in-depth look at Jewish mystical wisdom in an approachable and easy-to-understand format. Rabbi Rice is the director and spiritual leader of Chabad of Marin, and has been a part of our community since 1987.
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