Virtual Book Club Circle

This event is for IKAR members only.   Join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon playing American-style mahjong, led by Ikar member Beth Rabin. If you already know how to play, great! Bring your 2026 National Mah Jongg League card and a mahjong set, if you have one. If you don’t already know how to play, we will be offering a “taste of mahjong” introduction. Please indicate which best suits you—open play or the introduction. The introduction will last the full session. The evening is part of our Taste of IKAR series, hosted by the Capital Campaign team. Throughout the evening, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about The IKAR Center and ask questions about our vision for the future. As we work toward our goal of 100% community participation, every gift truly makes a difference. The evening will conclude with an opportunity to support the campaign. A light snack and drink will be provided; no meal.

Please join us for our first brunch in our event space. At this brunch, we will gather information from you about your primary interests so we can better craft our future programs. After the High Holy Days, our Sunday brunch will happen monthly. We want to engage you with ideas, humor and beauty. So some brunches will have speakers; some will draw groups together by shared interests; and some will have a specially curated Jewish Studio Project created and led by Ann Bohrer and/or Ross Berman. Orot Interests Survey: We want to gather information from you about your primary interests so we can better craft our future programs. – Fill out the interest form HERE. Twenty-five percent of IKAR (and growing) is over age 60. It’s time for us to give our demographic the full attention it deserves – as people with that unique blend of wisdom and experience, fragility and resilience, dreams and aspirations that mark this stage of our lives. And so, we present Orot. Orot, the Hebrew word that means “lights,” is a fitting new name for IKAR members age 60 and older. Orot helps its cohort explore aging consciously, affirmatively and thoughtfully, using the Jewish tradition to harvest meaning from our lives and supporting the process of determining what we want to experience and share in our remaining years. But that is only part of Orot. Lights blaze most brightly when they are together. So finding new friendships and supporting community is a primary goal. We will gather in settings designed to encourage friend-making and community building, adding smaller gatherings and classes, facilitated introductions and quiet surroundings.

Mondays from 8:30-9 am PT, after our virtual Monday Morning Minyan, we open a short Grief Garden Circle, a sacred listening space. Please join us here if you are holding grief. Have questions? Please email [email protected]

Join this virtual, interactive circle using the Jewish Studio Process, facilitated by Ross Berman and Ann Bohrer. Explore the power of making process art in community as a tool for personal and collective renewal. All are welcome – no art experience needed. Unlock your creativity. Your confirmation email will include the Zoom link and information on art supplies to have on hand. We meet from 6-8 pm PT. Please arrive a few minutes early.