2010
June 2010
Thursday 3 June 2010
Thu 3 Jun, 4-5:30 pm. J Institute Date: June 3, 2010 Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm As the author of 26 delectable cookbooks and a culinary instructor for more than 40 years, Sheilah Kaufman has shared her great passion for richly flavored, no-fuss food. Her articles have appeared in such publications as Vegetarian Times, The Washington Post, Tampa Tribune, The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles, and The Baltimore Sun. She will be preparing appetizers and desserts from several of her cookbooks. Not only will you see how they’re prepared, but you will be able to taste them too. There will be a “meet and greet” following, and Sheilah will be available to autograph any of her books that you purchase that day. Free babysitting with 48 hours advanced registration for JCA members. Fee:. 8505 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, 32217. Myron Flagler, Executive Director, 904-730-2100. Jewish Community Alliance - [email][events]
Sunday 6 June 2010
Sun 6 Jun, 10:30 am. J Institute Date: June 6, 2010 Time: 10:30 am Rabbi Gary Perras, who has served pulpits in New York, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, Canada, and Israel, will be our guest speaker. Rabbi Perras served as rabbi in Jacksonville for 20 years and was well known in the community. He was the first rabbi to be president of the Jacksonville Ministerial Alliance. Rabbi Perras will discuss “Some Thoughts on Israel” following his recent trip there. Please join us for a delicious brunch and a great discussion. Reservations a must by June 3. Fee: $3 JCA member, $6 non member. 8505 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, 32217. Myron Flagler, Executive Director, 904-730-2100. Jewish Community Alliance - [email][events]
Sunday 13 June 2010
Sun 13 Jun, 2-3 pm. Dance Academy Date: June 13, 2010 Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Please join us for our annual Dance Academy review for 2009-10. Each of our classes will perform several dances for friends, family and guests. The show is free and open to the public. You may take video and photos of this performance, but please do not use flash photography so that our dancers are safe on stage. This event is from 2 to 3 p.m. on June 13 in the JCA Theatre. Please call Dance Academy Coordinator Glenn Morgan at ext. 267 for more information. 8505 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, 32217. Myron Flagler, Executive Director, 904-730-2100. Jewish Community Alliance - [email][events]
Thursday 17 June 2010
Thu 17 Jun, 7:30-9:30 pm. The JCA Film Series presents a free showing of “Waltz with Bashir” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 17. This film fuses animation and documentary to create an experience unlike anything you’ve ever witnessed. Ari Folman, an Israeli veteran of the First Lebanon War, encounters an old friend suffering from nightmares of the conflict. Ari begins to wonder why his own memories are full of gaps. In an effort to uncover the truth, he reconnects with old friends and dares to confront the horrors of war. “Waltz with Bashir” won a Golden Globe for best foreign language film, Best Picture of the Year from the National Society of Film Critics and was an Academy Award nominee for best foreign language film. This showing is free to the entire community. 8505 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, 32217. Myron Flagler, Executive Director, 904-730-2100. Jewish Community Alliance - [email][events]
Friday 25 June 2010
Fri 25 Jun. Vandroff Art Gallery Date: June 25, 2010 Beginning June 25, the Vandroff Art Gallery will exhibit the paintings of Kimberly Miller. Kim’s unique art develops from her imagination and self expression. She currently teaches oil painting, drawing and pastels at the JCA. Her enthusiasm and vitality show in her art work. She also works with children and some of her more whimsical work is influenced by their imagination as well. Meet the artist at an opening for her on Sunday, June 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. 8505 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, 32217. Myron Flagler, Executive Director, 904-730-2100. Jewish Community Alliance - [email][events]