The San Jose/Silicon Valley Branch of the NAACP is proud to announce its 108th Anniversary at the celebration of our 65th Annual Freedom and Friendship Gala, "WE ARE ONE the Struggle Continues." We invite you to help us by participating in our annual Gala. Your support is needed now more than ever. Guest Speaker: Dr. […]
This inspiring Easter musical production has already become a well-loved tradition. Now in its seventh year in the Bay Area, many have shared their support by marking their calendars to attend; some returning several times. Note: Performances feature a special youth choir. Composer Rob Gardner has integrated holy scriptures in beautifully compelling music, narration and […]
Join us on April 23rd for our annual South Bay CROP Hunger Walk, sponsored by Church World Service (CWS)! With its inception in 1969, CROP Hunger Walks are viewed by many as the granddaddy of charity walks. The walk’s legacy is deeply entrenched even in our own community; since 1993, our community has raised over […]
During the Crusades, Saint Francis of Assisi risked his life by walking across enemy lines to meet the Sultan of Egypt, the Muslim ruler Al-Malik al-Kamil. This remarkable encounter, and the commitment to peace of the two men behind it, sucked the venom out of the Crusades and changed the relationship between Muslims and Christians […]
From Kindertransport to the Refugees of 2017 Congregation Shir Hadash is proud to host the Community Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Memorial) Service on Sunday April 23rd. The program will begin at 6:30 pm with a presentation by Eric Kay who, as a child, was rescued by the Kindertransport. There will be a slide show of art work and poetry by […]
The Tri-City Interfaith Council invites the public to attend their annual Holocaust Remembrance Service on Sunday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m. The service is held at Temple Beth Torah, 42000 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont. The special speaker will be Fremont resident Abe Mazliach. The theme is, “Finding Hope in the Shadow of the Shoah.” Abe’s […]
County of Santa Clara Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony Tom and Susan Klein, local Holocaust survivors, will share their stories. Yahvne Day School choir and Westmont High School student Anat Baird will perform vocal selections. Archbishop Mitty High School students will speak about what they have learned from these refugee stories. Download a flyer: SANTA CLARA holocaust […]
Join Us As We Stand Up for The Earth, Our Common Home We stand in opposition to dismantling the EPA rules, and allowing corporate polluters to profit at the expense of the health and safety of human life and the natural world. As stewards of the earth, we call upon our leaders, and all people, […]
Community Shabbat Gathering for Solidarity and Friendship Whether you are Jewish, Muslim, Christian or do not identify with any religion, please join us for a multi-cultural, inter-generational Shabbat dinner. We will meet our neighbors, make friends and learn about different traditions. Participants will enjoy a vegetarian dinner, music, lively conversation and children's activities. Registration required. […]
Ameena Jandali, Founding Member, Islamic Networks Group Jihad Turk, President, Bayan Claremont Islamic Graduate School Joe Simitian, Supervisor, Santa Clara County—Moderator What’s real and what’s not? Join us for this special community forum to learn more about the policies, politics and current events that affect the United States and our overall understanding of Muslims and the […]