Israeli Movie Nights

We’re excited to start Israeli movies nights!
We would love to explore the Israeli Orthodox society.The first night will be on Friday, December 16th, starting with a Shabbat ceremony in a cozy atmosphere Potluck style following with movie discussion.
Let us know if you are interested to join us in the future and email us at info@mishmashgroup.org

Our Thanksgiving - Immigration Stories Night

When Mayflower reached the shores of New England, the pilgrims encountered the new world inhabited by friendly people. The natives showed the Englishmen how to make turkey stuffing, corn bread and pumpkin pie, and established a tradition to play American Football for Thanksgiving, as revolutionist history would have it. Aeroflots, Deltas and Lufthansas brought us [...]

Writer’s Block Party and Benefit

Twenty years after the fall of the Soviet block, your local Russian Jewish writers are breaking through writer’s block to tell their stories, and yours.
Join us for a literary evening and reading benefit. Members of the MishMash Writing salon and local writers will share excerpts from their work for the upcoming anthology of Russian [...]

MISHMASH-KEVAH Jewish Traditions Series

We are proud to be collaborating with Kevah in organizing our own text study  group! Our group of 8-12 people will meet monthly to study major Jewish traditions. A wonderful Jewish scholar Marina Zilbergerts will guide us in using Jewish texts to explore the significance of each tradition and discuss ways to make its observance [...]

Bike & Learn for Israel

What is better than a bicycle ride on a breezy, sunny Sunday morning?
Don’t think too long. Grease your wheels and join us for a gorgeous ride along the bay. Israel trivia along the way!!!!
Don’t have a bicycle? No problem. We’ll have plenty for rent.
When: Sunday, July 31, 10:30 am
Where: Shoreline Park, Mountain View
Cost: Free (Rental [...]

Havdalah Creative Salon

July 17th, 2011 admin

Do you have the urge to do something crafty?

Do you have the urge to do something crafty?

Mishmash is forming a creative crafts Salon combined with Havdalah Ceremony that marks the symbolic end of Shabbat.
Our first Pilot meeting will be dedicated to RENEWAL: Jewelry renovation and redesign. The idea is to explore different crafts mediums in good company.

When: July 30th, 4:30pm-7pm.
Where: Hosted By Natasha Tsvibel (Location upon RSVP).
Cost: Free (future expenses depends on the character of the craft making).

What to Bring: Old jewelry, accessories and clothing that will be used as our basic materials. (Don’t have players? No problem. We’ll share.) Food - potluck style.

RSVP to info@mishmashgroup.org by July 28 for further details.

Mishmash Writing Salon

July 17th, 2011 admin

Are you writer with a story to tell?

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 public forum, Writer’s Block Party.

Writing classes (3) and personal coaching session will be lead by Nada Djordjevich.
Interested? Email mmwritingsalon@gmail.com for more info.

Dates: July 14th , August 11th and 23rd, 1:1 sessions scheduled individually
Cost: $60
Each workshop will be 2.5 hours and include full dinner.

Nada Djordjevich has degrees from both Harvard University and U.C.Berkeley and has taught creative writing classes for over ten years. She has won awards and fellowships in both fiction and screenwriting and many of her students have had their works published in literary journals, magazines, and online publications. She also was the founding editor of onthepage.org,.

Conversations with Natasha Mozgovaya

May 3rd, 2011 admin

thumbnail310Join 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 conversation takes us but one thing is for sure - this opportunity to meet with Natasha in informal setting is not to be missed.

For many years Natasha Mozgovaya was the only journalist of the new aliyah in the Israeli mainstream press and TV, covered plenty of hot spots, including North Caucaus, all the big terrorist attacks in Russia, including the theater hostages and Beslan, spent a month on a Lebanese border on both sides during the war, lived in Gaza during the disengagement and after. You name it - she’s done it!

South Bay:

When: Sunday, May 15th, 7:30pm

Where: Mountain View (address upon RSVP)

San Francisco:

When: Saturday, May 14th, 7:30 pm

Where: Address will be given upon RSVP

Cost: $10, $15 at the door

RSVP required and space is limited, so don’t wait too long!

Questions? Email us at info@mishmashgroup.org
Natasha Mozgovaya was born in the Soviet Union into a family of two Russian Jewish journalists and immigrated to Israel in 1990. She anchored several television programs and starred in the documentary series Tmol Shilshom about the history of Israel. Her articles were published in various magazines and newspapers, and one of her blogs was chosen twice as “the best blog” in Russian blogosphere and the “Best Journalistic Blog in Russian” by Deutsche Welle in 2004.

State of Israel - War and Peace

May 3rd, 2011 admin

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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 how these challenges are being met.

San Francisco:

When: Thursday, May 05, 7:00 pm

Where: Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco,

121 Steuart St., San Francisco

South Bay:
When: May 3, 2011 @ 7pm Oshman Family JCC
Where: 3921 Fabian Way, Room TBD, Palo Alto, CA 94303

East Bay:
When: May 4, 2011 @ 7pm JFCS - East Bay
Where: 1855 Olympic Blvd, Suite 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Cost: $10 for General Public / $7 for OFJCC members & Seniors

Tickets available at the door. Questions? Email us at info@mishmashgroup.org

Boris Dolin is a Russian-born Israeli historian. He served in the IDF training new recruits, and holds Master’s degree from Bar Ilan University in Strategy for National Security of Israel. He specializes in the geopolitical history of Israel, richness and diversity of the global Jewish community and adaptation of Judaic heritage to the present time.

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 - April 24, 2011.     Cost: $40
Where: Panoche Hills area (approximately 150 miles from San Francisco)

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 ,1214 Apollo

Way Sunnyvale.

Cost: presale $10 till 03/24/11 at the door $15. One drink included!

Costumes are not required, but VERY welcome. Start Networking now on our  Facebook Event.

Purim on the Slopes

March 10th, 2011 admin

Purim on the Slopes

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 to info@mishmashgroup.org or leave a comment on our Facebook Page.
Where: Heavenly, Top of Sky Express. Turn to the right towards the Ridge Run. We’ll take Ridge Run all the way down to the bottom of Sky Express (Trail Map)
When: March 20, 2011 at 1pm
How:To join all you have to do is show up, wear a costume and ski together as one big group. And bring all your friends!

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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! hkstainedgassmenorah2

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

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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, chocolate and great company included.

Workshop will be led by Brian Yosef Schachter-Brooks, Meditation and Music Director at Chochmat HaLev

PLEASE RSVP to info@mishmashgroup.org
When: Sunday, May 23, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Where: Chochmat HaLev, 2215 Prince Street, Berkeley, CA, 94705
Suggested donation of $10

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

Shavuot with Mishmash

May 6th, 2010 admin
May 16, 2010
2:00 pmto7:00 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 milk?” photoshoot
  • Trivia games

Date: May 16th 2010
Time: 2-7pm
Price: $10 via PayPal (per person) +5$ parking fee (per car)
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At the door: $15 +$5 parking fee
Location: San Mateo County Park, Huddart Park, Miwok Shelter: http://tinyurl.com/29p9vny

RSVP to info@mishmashgroup.org by May 14.

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

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