Are you writer with a story to tell?
Mishmash presents a unique opportunity to perfect your craft in a supportive community under professional guidance.
For three months this summer, a select group of Russian Jews will gather with a professional writer, teacher, and coach to draft a book of short stories, which will be read in a [...]
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Mishmash Writing Salon
July 17th, 2011 
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No Comments »Conversations with Natasha Mozgovaya
May 3rd, 2011 admin Join us for an informal conversation with Natasha Mozgovaya - a Russian Israeli journalist who is currently a Chief US Correspondent for Ha’aretz Daily based in Washington D.C.
Natasha’s expertise is broad: from politics and war conflicts, to insider’s views into media, to immigrants from the Former Soviet Union, to Social Networking …
We’ll see where the [...]
State of Israel - War and Peace
May 3rd, 2011 admin Hamas, Hezbollah, Syria, Iran, the list goes on. For over 100 years Jews living in Erez Israel has been under constant threat of annihilation. In this discussion, we will examine the roots of the Middle Eastern Conflict, identify key players, become
familiar the geopolitical map of the region, ascertain the challenges facing Israel today and learn [...]
Passover in the Desert
March 10th, 2011 admin Join us for an experiential celebration of Passover, nature and our heritage in the setting that will stimulate, challenge, educate, inspire and empower.
Be prepared to shrug off shackles of slavery, cross seas and deserts, harvest daily manna, negotiate your own community and witness spiritual emergence of Passover (certain limitations apply).
When: April 21 - [...]
Purim Celebration
March 10th, 2011 admin Celebrate PURIM with MISHMASH, come learn about the real beginning of Social Network in Persian Empire.
You will have a chance to add Mordecai as your new friend, write onHaman’s wall, poke Esther, tag Ahasuerus and update your status about an awesome Purim party that you’ve happened to attend.
When: March 26 Doors open at 8
p.m., 21 and older
Where: Quarter Note [...]
Purim on the Slopes
March 10th, 2011 admin To celebrate Purim, the Mishmash group would like to invite you to the slopes!
Gather your friends, put on your most creative costume and join us at the top of Heavenly for Hamantashen (those little yummy cookies) and to ski together down the hill as one big festive group!
For more information please send a message [...]
Chanukah Magic
December 2nd, 2010 admin Gelt is not just candy and Maccabi is not just a soccer team. Come, connect and commemorate our miraculous past!
Join Mishmash for a night of games, contests, Israeli yummies, and more Chanukah magic.
When: December 9, 7:30pm
Where: Samovar Lounge, 1077 Independence Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94043
Cost: $15 at the door
Jewish meditation
May 17th, 2010 admin David Friedman, Meditating on the Holy Name
Take some time out for YOU to relax and simply be. Join us to experience Jewish meditation through ancient Jewish teachings and traditions, Hassidic melodies and meditation techniques. For one evening take a break from the dream of life’s dramas and get in touch with yourself through Jewish spirituality.
Tea, [...]
Shavuot with Mishmash
May 6th, 2010 admin [ May 16, 2010; 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Join us for a spring festival of harvesting grains, first fruits and the Ten Commandments! Spend an afternoon outdoors celebrating the ancient and vaguely obscure Biblical holiday of Shavuot.
Come prepared to play, laugh, learn, act silly and be festive while you pass through rings of joy!
Some festive highlights:
Wine and Cheese tasting
Israeli Dancing Practice
Milk testing contest
“Got [...]
Krav Maga Seminar
April 12th, 2010 admin Young or old, male or female, good Jew or bad - you are all welcome at our next Mishmash event that will take your breath away, and knock your socks off. Hopefully not literally, but come prepared: because we are holding our first ever Krav Maga seminar.
Come learn about this eclectic hand-to-hand combat system developed in Israel. It’s rooted [...]
