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 in the street-fighting skills developed by Imi Lichtenfeld, who made use of his training as a boxer and wrestler to defend the Jewish quarter during a period of anti-Semitic activity in Bratislava in the mid- to late 1930s. In the late 1940s, following his immigration to Israel, he began to provide hand-to-hand combat training to what was to become the IDF, developing the techniques that became known as Krav Maga. It has since been refined for both civilian and military applications, and has spread beyond Israel.

We’ll start by learning about Krav Maga’s history and its importance to Israel, but we won’t stop there. We recommend that you wear your gym attire because we’ll get you moving! You’ll get to try out a few defenses for yourself! Perhaps learn how to kick so your opponent drops, or how to punch so they don’t want to punch back, or perhaps how to get out of a deadly choke.

Don’t fret, you don’t need to be an athlete to partake. No prior experience is required; this seminar is open to everyone. If you’ve never tried any combative disciplines, this is your chance to step out of the familiar circle, and try something new! As always with Mishmash, we’ll make it fun, and we’ll make it safe!

Senior instructors from the Academy of Self Defense (Santa Clara) will be there to guide, teach, and make sure nobody gets hurt!

Space is limited, so please RSVP (info@mishmashgroup.org) to reserve your spot as soon as possible; the sign up sheet will close on Tuesday, May 4th, or when we are full!

When: May 6, 2010, 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Where: Room E104, JCC Palo Alto, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Cost: $7 with paypal (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ASAHA835GF7YE), and $10 at the door if there’s room.

We hope to see you there!

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

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

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 the eyes of two fun and curious Israelis.

The screening will be followed by an interactive workshop. Discover what is universal to Russian Jewish identity across the world and what is shaped by the country we live in. Happy explorations!

When: Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 7:30pm
Where: Oshman Family JCC, Room D129, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Cost: $10

Film is in Hebrew with English Subtitles|Discussion is in Russian

Space is Limited. Please RSVP by March 8 at info@mishmashgroup.org

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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 young chef. He will lead a Kosher 101 discussion and have a tasty pre-fixed menu for us to try.

When: January 31st at 10:30am
Where: 142 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA
Cost: $20 plus tip

Space is Limited.

RSVP only by January 25th at info@mishmashgroup.org

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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 making living meaningfully.

Led by Mark Guterman, MA, individual and corporate career coach and trainer, co-principal of MeaningfulCareers.com, and trainer for Springboard Forward.  Mark consults for Jewish Vocational Services, teaches for John F. Kennedy University’s MA program in Career Development. He is the author of “Common Sense for Uncommon Times: The Power of Balance in Work, Family, and Personal Life”, and co-author of “ValueSearch”.

Host: Mishmash
When: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Where: San Francisco, 1160 Mission St. 5th Floor
Cost: $10
Language: English
Space is Limited. RSVP Required at info@mishmashgroup.org

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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 event is 21+

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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 series examine the universal flux of human psyche but with flavors unique to each culture.

We’ll watch and discuss excerpts from both shows. No previous experience of either program is required.

Led by Gal Szekely, a psychotherapist in practice in San Francisco where he works with couples and individuals. He holds an MA in Social Psychology and an MA in Counseling Psychology from Israel and the USA.

When: December 2, 2009 7:00pm- 9:30pm
Where: Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, Room D120
Language: Shows are in English and Hebrew with English subtitles. Discussion in English.
Cost: $5