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  • Pacifica Institute

    Community, Identity, and Violence in the Age of Social Media

    Pacifica Institute 1257 Tasman Dr, Unit B, Sunnyvale, CA, United States

    Speaker: Rohit Chopra is Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at Santa Clara University. His research focuses on the relationship between global media, including new media, and cultural identity and politics. He is the author of Technology and Nationalism in India: Cultural Negotiations from Colonialism to Cyberspace (Cambria 2008), co-editor of Global Media, Culture, […]

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    A Church Of Missionary Disciples

    St. Christopher Church 1576 Curtner Avenue, San Jose, CA, United States

    Pope Francis and the 21st century parish: A Church Of Missionary Disciples All are welcome to this free presentation by JustFaith founder, Jack Jezreel Come and hear speaker Jack Jezreel. He will address the vision of Pope Francis, the gospel call to Compassion, and how churches can be effectively Renewed and reinvigorated. Jack Jezreel, M.Div.,(University […]

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    Non-Christian Traditions: Judaism

    Santa Teresa Parish 794 Calero Ave, San Jose, CA, United States

    In Commemoration of The 50th Anniversary of Vatican II’s Nostra Aetate (The Church and Other Religions), Santa Teresa Parish presents a five part series about non-­Christian traditions. Promoting mutual respect and understanding to create a more peaceful world characterized by tolerance and good will. “The Catholic Church rejects nothing that is true and holy in […]

  • Meet a Muslim

    Connections: A Counseling Center 39055 Hastings Street, Fremont, CA, United States

    Please join us for the next Meet a Muslim Community Conversation. The purpose of the event is to build relationships and foster understanding through casual, honest conversation. No presentations, no lectures. Bring your questions and let's talk.

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    The Pope, the Poor, and the Planet: Overcoming Insularity in an Integral Ecology

    St. Clare Room, Library and Learning Commons Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA, United States

    Given the ecological risks that face us and the uneven distribution of responsibilities, how can we overcome a sense of fragmentation and insularity? Reflecting on how Pope Francis’ call for an integral ecology resonates with those of us who live in more vulnerable parts of the world, we can discern pathways of hope, inspiring us […]

  • Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education

    Conversations on Compassion with Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak

    Jordan Hall, Room 40, 450 Serra Mall, Bldg. 420, Stanford, CA, United States

    About The Event In this dialogue, CCARE’s founder and director, Dr. James Doty, will ask Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak about his life’s work and what role compassion may have played. This event is an hour-long dialogue followed by questions from the audience. The talk will be recorded and posted to CCARE’s YouTube Channel and website several […]

  • Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education

    Conversations on Compassion with Kyra Bobinet

    In this dialogue, CCARE’s founder and director, Dr. James Doty, will ask Kyra Bobinet about her life’s work and what role compassion may have played. This event is an hour-long dialogue followed by questions from the audience. The talk will be recorded and posted to CCARE’s YouTube Channel and website several weeks after the event. […]

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    Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust

    Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center, Levy Family Campus 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos, CA, United States

    Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust Marty Brounstein, author and public speaker will be speaking at the JCC to honor Holocaust Remembrance Day. (Holocaust Remembrance Day is May 5th this year. We will be having our speaker a bit early, on April 27th.) Come hear the remarkable true story […]

    $10.00 – $12

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    Yom Hashoah- Holocaust Remembrance

    Temple Beth Torah 42000 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA, United States

    Surviving in Budapest, 1944 as told by Jussi Rajn For thirty-four years, the Tri-City Interfaith Council has sponsored a Yom HaShoah Remembrance Service. This year the featured speaker will be Jussi Rajna, a Holocaust survivor and father of a Temple Beth Torah member. A free-will offering will be received for the “Refugees Welcome Fund,” sponsored […]

  • Pacifica Institute

    Keeping Families Safe on the Internet

    FBI officers from the San Francisco Bay Area local branch will present a lecture on cybercrimes and internet safety. They will share tips on how to keep our families, especially children, safe on the internet. RSVP here