Talks & Conversations

Ages 18+

At the JCCSF, we’re always on a quest for something intangible but ever-so valuable: ideas! Through Talks & Conversations, we bring together thought leaders, entertainers, authors, and innovators to spark meaningful dialogue and inspire curiosity. As a community, sharing thoughts and ideas is part of our core mission. Fresh dialogue fuels our sense of discovery. And it brings us even closer together.

To keep the ideas coming and the conversations going, we bring you thought leaders, entertainers, authors and innovators.

Whether in panel discussions, intimate chats or virtual workshops, these distinguished guests offer diverse perspectives and windows into other cultures and mindsets.

Over the years, we’ve welcomed many luminaries to our stage. Some are well known. Others are rising stars and ones to watch. All are making an impact and elevating our sense of purpose.

Schedule

February 2026
Arts & Ideas

Bernstein & Previn: Composing to Conducting

Date
Wednesday, February 18
Time
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Enjoy the impressive musical genius of these two Jewish giants whose considerable talents ran the gamut from pianist to ...
Healthy Aging

Tech Tutoring: Get Valuable Support

Date
Monday, February 23
Time
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free | Timed-Entry Registration
Arts & Ideas

Sid Caesar: Comedy Pioneer

Date
Wednesday, February 25
Time
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Laugh along with one of early TV’s preeminent stars whose comedic genius over a 60-year career paved the way for a ...
Arts & Ideas

Zoë Aqua and Her Transylvanian String Band – In a Sea of Stars

Date
Thursday, February 26
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
An electrifying night of klezmer and Transylvanian folk rhythms brought to life by the internationally renowned klezmer ...
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$25
March 2026
Arts & Ideas

The San Francisco Symphony Presents: A Purim Community Concert

Date
Tuesday, March 3
Time
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Let the music carry Purim’s drama, delight, and surprise from the first note to the final encore.
Healthy Aging

Tech Tutoring: Get Valuable Support

Date
Monday, March 9
Time
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Do you have a problem or question about a device or a tech-related undertaking? Take advantage of this opportunity to ...
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Free | Timed-Entry Registration
Maxine Sharf
Arts & Ideas

MAXINE SHARF – MAXI’S KITCHEN BOOK TOUR

Date
Wednesday, March 11
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The wildly popular culinary creator brings her viral, confidence-boosting approach from the screen to the page in her ...
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$42 (includes book)
Arts & Ideas

SARAH SILVERMAN – In Conversation

Date
Thursday, March 19
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
One of the most fearless and influential voices in comedy and culture takes the stage for a landmark evening celebrating ...
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$50 – $180
Healthy Aging

Tech Tutoring: Get Valuable Support

Date
Monday, March 23
Time
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Do you have a problem or question about a device or a tech-related undertaking? Take advantage of this opportunity to ...
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Free | Timed-Entry Registration
Arts & Ideas

All-Girl Swing Bands & Female Entertainers: WWII

Date
Thursday, March 26
Time
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Be mesmerized by this dynamic portrait of the female swing orchestras that faced significant challenges entertaining the ...

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