Osher Marin Virtual JCC

Issue #1 Jewish Engagement

Joanne Greene, Director of Jewish Engagement, recommends The Plot Against America by Philip Roth. It's now available as a mini-series on HBO (new episodes Monday at 9pm.) It’s about a working-class Jewish family in New Jersey watching the political rise of aviator-hero and xenophobic populist Charles Lindbergh. In this six-part re-imagining of history, Lindbergh becomes president and turns the nation toward fascism. You can start streaming it now and an article to pair with your viewing.

HBO Online:

https://www.hbo.com/the-plot-against-america?camp=GOOGLE%7CHTS_SEM%7CPID_p52314367899&keyword=plot+against+america&utm_id=sa%7C71700000064586840%7C%7Cp52314367899&utm_content=tun&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjcfzBRCHARIsAO-1_OriQZGq6ouK2tbtxyHJXsFWOntXOPSMaRD36A8lZQ5uNfDKYWqLzZ0aAijpEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Article: https://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-arts-and-culture/books/300925/philip-roth-and-american-manhood

Issue #1 Jewish Life

Heidi Sanders, Director of the Taube Center for Jewish Peoplehood:

This week we are all in need of some comfort and nourishment. Shabbat is the perfect time to tune out the incessant cycle of news and ground ourselves in what's truly important: family and community. Making challah is a simple, sensory delight that connects us to our larger Jewish community, and it uses few ingredients. Think of it as a cooking meditation on a week when we need it most.

Check out Gabi Moskowitz's
Olive Oil Challah recipe and, remember, Friday night challah makes for amazing Saturday morning French toast!

Challah Recipe: http://brokeassgourmet.com/articles/olive-oil-challah

Issue #1 Adult Learning and Living

Danielle Vierra, Adult Learning and Living:

Music...we all love it! Are you a Bach fan? Is it all jazz for you, or some classic Fela Kuti? Whatever you listen to, it's not just delightful, but also healthy!

Danielle offers us some thoughtful reading about the deep meaning of music and what it holds for humanity.

Read the Harvard study: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2019/11/new-harvard-study-establishes-music-is-universal/