Lectures & Programs
Opera Parallele: The Pigeon Keeper Dress Rehearsal & Immigrant Rights Conversation
Friday, Feb 28th 7:00p to 8:00pJoin Rodef Sholom's Immigrant Rights team for a special erev Shabbat field trip for a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Opera Parallele's new world-premiere opera, The Pigeon Keeper. The evening will include a discussion with the performers on our shared values around immigration as well as how we can effectively protect our community in this time.
REAL Speaker Series presents Professor Elissa Epel: How to Manage Stress & Build Resilience
Wednesday, Mar 5th 7:00p to 8:30pJoin UCSF Professor Elissa Epel for an engaging conversation on managing stress and cultivating resilience in our daily lives. Elissa Epel, Ph.D., is a Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco, and a leading expert on the effects of chronic stress on health and aging. She is the author of The Stress Prescription and co-author of the New York Times bestseller The Telomere Effect.
Zack Bodner: Zionism 3.0: The Evolving Relationship Between Israel and the American Jewish Community
Tuesday, Mar 11th 7:00p to 8:30pZack Bodner, President and CEO of the Oshman Family JCC, and Z3 Conference creator, will share his perspective about the current state of antisemitism and Zionism.
Kenneth S. Stern: The Conflict Over the Conflict
Wednesday, Mar 26th 6:30p to 8:00pKenneth S. Stern, director of the Bard Center for the Study of Hate, and author of The Conflict Over the Conflict, will discuss tools for dialogue in this virtual program.
REAL Presents Dr. Jen Gunter on Hormones and Women's Mental Health: Changes Across the Lifespan
Wednesday, Apr 2nd 7:00p to 8:30pJoin us for an enlightening and engaging evening with Dr. Jen Gunter, internationally bestselling author and renowned expert in women’s health, as she delves into Hormones and Women's Mental Health: Changes Across the Lifespan.
REAL Presents Dr. Tracey Gendron on Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End It
Thursday, May 15th 7:00p to 9:00pJoin us for an eye-opening evening with Dr. Tracey Gendron, acclaimed gerontologist and author of Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End It. In dialogue with congregant Dr. Riva Nelson, Tracey will delve into the pervasive issue of ageism—how it infiltrates our society, influences our perceptions, and impacts our lives. Drawing from personal experiences and extensive research, she will challenge our preconceived notions about aging and offer insights into embracing elderhood as a time of renewed meaning and purpose.
