Jul 31, 2015
My Jewish journey started many moons ago back in Armenia, at that time part of the USSR. During the “iron curtain” era, everything Jewish was forbidden. You could not hear Jewish songs on the radio, buy Jewish books at the bookstore or even admit that you were Jewish. Jews were...
Jul 30, 2015
OFJCC Personal Trainer Lyndsey Jones leads our latest fitness challenge: Ice Skaters. Don’t worry, you won’t need an ice rink to perform this exercise; just a small amount of floor space and a weight for added difficulty. Watch Lyndsey demonstrate this move in three simple variations. Remember: Stepping to each side counts as...
Jul 27, 2015
On June 14 I cooked for a homeless shelter with the Mitzvah Corps. I woke up, got ready, went to Starbucks with my mom and then went to the Oshman Family JCC to cook. Not to cook for me, but to cook for people at a homeless shelter. About ten other people were there...
Jul 24, 2015
We asked OFJCC members what they’re reading this summer: “The Gods of Gotham, by Lyndsay Faye. It’s a mystery set in the 1800s and was recommended to me by author Laurie King when I ran into her at the San Jose airport. My mystery book club has made it our selection...
Jul 23, 2015
Watch what happens when the OFJCC teens decide to update the Teen Center!
Jul 20, 2015
This is my Jewish Journey. About this journey there is nothing geopolitical; there is simply me: my parents, my upbringing, my defection, and my return. This JCC and my children brought me back from the dark side. And here we go… My parents grew up in Winnipeg, Canada. My mother’s maternal...
Jul 16, 2015
Experimenting, pouring and mixing one’s hands into a sticky, foamy or exploding mess is most kids’ idea of a good time. I recently created a Pinterest board for the OFJCC entitled “Summer Science Projects for Kids” and it inspired me to try some with my five-year old daughter Anna. When presented with...
Arts and Culture / Jewish Life
Jul 13, 2015
Children and teens who enjoy singing, dancing, acting, performing, playing instruments, or who want to explore their Jewish culture through the prism of performance have embraced the new Oshman Family JCC (OFJCC) School for the Performing Arts that launched last winter. This fall, their parents and other adults are getting...
Health and Fitness / Senior Living
Jul 13, 2015
Some people say you’re never too old to try something new. Oshman Family JCC member Paul Kent agrees. When he was 90, Paul met yoga master and fellow Moldaw resident Lily Hillis. She convinced him to attend one of her weekly yoga classes at the OFJCC’s Goldman Sports & Wellness Complex. An open-minded...
Jul 9, 2015
Summer’s here and it’s the season to grill. From long-weekend get-togethers to a simple dinner at home, there’s no need to heat up the stove when there are so many tasty recipes available for your barbecue. We’ve pulled together seven of our favorites from around the web for a full week’s worth of...