The 2011 annual retreat was fantastic!! There was a palpable joy in the air. New participants and habitual attendees combined to make this year one to remember. Please click this link to view the first set of photos from this year’s retreat. Photos courtesy of JMN member, Marian Moore.
Teen identity class
To get up to date information about the upcoming Jewish Multiracial Network retreat, click on the Event Calendar link above and select JMN Retreat June 17-19. There’s also Frequently Asked Questions page.
The Los Angeles Sephardic Jewish Film Festival
The “Los Angeles Sephardic Jewish Film Festival” was established in 1997 by the Sephardic Educational Center (SEC) to heighten the awareness and understanding of the rich historical and cultural diversity of the Sephardic Jewish People. The Cinema Sepharad Award is presented at the Festival to individuals for outstanding achievement in the entertainment industry and an affinity to the Sephardic community. Other awards are presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to preserving Sephardic Heritage.
The Sephardic Educational Center
The international Sephardic Educational and Cultural Center (SEC) was established to meet the educational, cultural and religious needs of sephardim throughout the diaspora. Embracing all Jews, the SEC’s goal is the return of our young people, through educational, cultural and social programs, to their spiritual roots, strengthening their Jewish identity and developing their leadership skills to support their local communities. With headquarters in the heart of Jerusalem, and chapters around the world, the sec spreads a message of unity, tolerance and tradition to the Jewish people.
Movie Schedule is as follows:
Sunday, Nov 14th – Opening Gala
“Coco”
Tuesday, Nov 16th
“The Fire Within”
“About Sugarcane and Homecoming”
Wednesday, Nov 17th
“Among the Righteous”
“The Pioneers”
Thursday, Nov 18th
“The Name my Mother Gave Me”
“I Want to Remember; He wants to Forget”
Sunday, Nov 21st
“My Sephardic Experience”
“Father’s Footsteps”
More information here.
DC area JMNers gathered at the confluence of the Anacostia and Potomac rivers for a pre-High Holiday gathering. Adults and children alike enjoyed the glorious day, ate, socialized, played and said goodbye to 5770.
Sabrina Sojourner led the group in song and prayer as everyone was guided through the past year and looked forward to 5771. The adults gathered sticks, blades of grass or leaves and cast them into the water in our symbolic tashlich ritual. The kids had fun just throwing the sticks into the water!
The afternoon ended with everyone taking a turn blowing the shofar. The group all had such a lovely time that everyone wants to gather again before the end of 2010. They are also hoping to do some type of social justice activity as a group. Stay tuned for more information!!
JMNers attended a Joshua Nelson concert at Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
