Talks & Conversations

Ages 18+

At the JCCSF, we’re always on a quest for something intangible but ever-so valuable: ideas! 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.

October 2024
Wed
23

Arts & Ideas

MIKE SILVER & 49ERS LEGEND STEVE YOUNG - A Story of Football, Rivalry & Revolution

Date
Wed, October 23
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The award-winning sports journalist shares his inside story of the brilliant young coaches who fundamentally remade football in America with one of the greatest football players of all time.
November 2024
Thu
7

Arts & Ideas

Courageous Women: Bizet’s Carmen and the Handmaid’s Tale

Date
Thu, November 7
Time
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Let’s honor two women from different cultures and times who defied being controlled by men. Learn how they gained the strength to resist.
December 2024
Thu
12

Arts & Ideas

Fiddler on the Roof: Jewish Broadway

Date
Thu, December 12
Time
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Explore the richness of the beloved musical classic, Fiddler on the Roof, the first Broadway musical based on Jewish themes.
Thu
19

Arts & Ideas

California Dreaming: The Mamas & the Papas

Date
Thu, December 19
Time
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Start the winter season with some of rock's sunniest harmonies of film clips showcasing the Mamas & the Papas, featuring classics like "California Dreaming."

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