Archive for the ‘MishmashEvents’ Category

Passover Celebration With Residents of Lytton Gardens Senior Communities

Do GOOD. Feel GREAT!
In the Mishmash tradition of building a vibrant Jewish community, we invite you to share your time and talent in making this Passover festive and fun for the Russian (and English) speaking Jewish babushkas and dedushkas of the Senior Center Lytton Gardens in Palo Alto.
As part of this volunteering event we’ll be heading a [...]

Russian Jewish Speed Dating

Take this opportunity to meet the most eligible Bay Area singles!

When: March 14th at 6:30pm
Where: Mountain View (Exact location will be revealed upon payment confirmation)
Cost: $10
Age: 21-35
This event is by invitation only

Please RSVP to info@mishmashgroup.org by March 10th
Upon your RSVP you will receive a confirmation email with PayPal account to reserve your spot [...]

Russian Jewish Diaspora in Film: Comparing Notes in English, Hebrew & Russian

Russian Jews in the US - who are we?
How are we different and similar to our counterparts in Israel?
What does it mean to be a Russian Jew in immigration?
Join us for the screening of the documentary “Did Herzl Really Say That: Israel is our Home?” and learn about immigrants from the former Soviet Union through [...]

Mishmash Purim 2010 - Red Carpet VIP Party

To join the event on Facebook click here

*”Made in Mishmash” events are created by Mishmash Leadership Program participants

What is Kosher Anyway? Brunch at The Kitchen Table

Since most of us don’t know much about Kosher, this is a good, fun introduction into the world of Kosher Jewish eating. Voted the best new restaurant on the Peninsula, The Kitchen Table, offers artisanal Kosher cuisine carefully prepared by inspirational chef Chaim Davids. Davids has studied extensively about Kosher food and is a dynamic [...]

Professional Soul-Searching

Can your career be more satisfying?
How to determine your true potential?
What are the steps toward making the change?
How does being Jewish inform your path to success?

Join this EXPERIENTIAL WORKSHOP for a chance to assess your personal and professional goals, develop strategies for transition and advancement. Walk away with real tools for achieving your potential and [...]

Feast of the eighth candle

Come celebrate Hanukkah with Mishmash!
Enjoy tasty food, unique Hanukkah bar, games, dancing and lots of fun!
Bring your friends and a festive mood to light up this night!
When: December 18 at 8:30pm
Where: Samovar Lounge, 1077 Independence Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94043
Price (includes one drink):
$15 with RSVP to hanukkahmishmash@gmail.com (Monday, Dec 14– Thursday, Dec 17)
$20 at the door
* the [...]

Translating “Israeli” to “American”

The HBO’s award-winning TV series In Treatment is based on the critically acclaimed Israeli smash hit BeTipul. In the drama’s unique day-by-day format, each episode provides a window into the treatment of one patient.
The two series follow a similar formula yet reveal real differences between Israeli and American patterns of behavior, communication, and self-expression. Both [...]

Reality & Fantasy in Israeli Filmmaking: An Evening with Ari Folman

Join Mishmash in collaboration with Bay Area young adult groups for an evening with Ari Folman, creator of a critically acclaimed animation documentary, Waltz With Bashir. “Inside the Artist’s Studio” is a unique opportunity to view some of Folman’s other works as well as discuss the filmmaker’s vision of contemporary Israel and his artistic [...]

Red fish. Blue fish. Gefilte fish. Jellyfish!

The new Jewish year 5770 is just a few blinks away. Let it be sweet and peaceful! But before you shmear your Granny Smiths with honeyed goodness, join us for a new Jewish delicacy– Jellyfish.
Winner of the Caméra d’or at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival, Jellyfish (Meduzot) is a richly imaginative portrait of three very [...]