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JPA Palo Alto Leadership Committee: Guest Speaker Dr. Deena Aranoff JPA Palo Alto Open House Alyona Doubrovina Roman Polnar Yana Rathman Ilya Vinogradsky Oshman Family JCC Wednesday, May 28 6:30 pm You are invited Click here to RSVP 650-888-0312 Connect with Bay Area Jewish community Learn with world-class faculty Discover your history and heritage

2 25 ABOUT JEWISH PARENT ACADEMY Jewish Parent Academy is a one of a kind program specifically designed for Russian-speaking Jewish parents. Through nondenominational education, JPA helps explore our unique cultural heritage and build vibrant self-reliant communities. The flagship JPA program connects parents with their heritage, enables study with world-class faculty, and provides engagement with like-minded Jewish parents. JPA cultivates a robust sense of Jewish, American, and Russian identity and elevates our parenting. Join us on this profound journey to explore the richness of our shared heritage. Wednesday, May 28th at 6:30pm Oshman Family JCC, Palo Alto CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Deena Aranoff is Faculty Director of the Richard S. Dinner Center for Jewish Studies at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA. She teaches rabbinic literature, medieval patterns of Jewish thought, and the broader question of continuity and change in Jewish history. Her recent publications engage with the subjects of childcare, household life, and the making of Jewish culture. Her book, Mother's Milk: Essays on Child-rearing, the Household and the Making of Jewish Culture is due out in September, with Indiana University Press. A TASTE OF JPA AT THE OPEN HOUSE RECEPTION The Household and the Making of the Jewish Culture: LESSONS FROM HISTORY. Keynote speaker: Deena Aranoff Wednesday, May 28th at 6:30pm Oshman Family JCC, Palo Alto CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Good for the Jews, or Bad for the Jews?" Ambiguities of Life under the Tsars and Soviets, 1900-1967. Diverse curriculum of Jewish subjects that inform your identity For Jewish parents of children 0-25 and their spouses 12 in-person classes in your community Meetings every two weeks throughout the Fall semester Classes meet 7-9:30pm and include dinner and interactive lectures Application due date is June 13, 2025 Shared Values, Shared Histories: Jewish Contributions to the American Story. From Generation to Generation: Parenting Based on Teachings of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks. JPA PALO ALTO 2025 HIGHLIGHTS Wednesday, May 28th at 6:30pm Oshman Family JCC, Palo Alto CLICK HERE TO RSVP

IS JPA RIGHT FOR ME? Are you or your partner from a Russian-speaking Jewish family? Do you enjoy intellectual discourse and meaningful conversations? Would you like to deepen your understanding of Jewish heritage? Are you interested in nurturing Jewish identity in your family? Would you value learning from leading scholars? Are you looking to connect with like-minded community members? Do you want to help shape your family's Jewish community? Answer "yes" to any of the questions below? Join us at the JPA Palo Alto Open House to learn more! Wednesday, May 28th at 6:30pm Oshman Family JCC, Palo Alto CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Frequently Asked Questions: Who can join JPA? We welcome Jewish adults and their partners. While many participants are Russian-speaking parents of children aged 0-21, anyone who is intellectually curious can benefit from our programs. What is the JPA Cohort Program? Our flagship program consists of 10-11 classes held every two weeks. Each session focuses on a Jewish topic and is taught by leading scholars and thinkers in the field. Do I need to attend all classes? Yes. The program is designed as a group learning experience. Participants (20- 25 per cohort) commit to attending all sessions to build a strong knowledge base and lasting relationships with fellow learners. Is this program only for parents? No. While many participants are parents, the program focuses on Jewish heritage and learning rather than parenting. It's valuable for any Jewish adult interested in connecting with their heritage and community. What is JPA's background? JPA is an independent grassroots organization founded by Russian-speaking Jewish parents in Brooklyn in 2015. Run by an all-RSJ team, we have no political or religious agenda beyond making Jewish heritage accessible. While non- partisan, we are proudly pro-Israel. Where are JPA programs available? ·Brooklyn, NY · Manhattan, NY · Westchester, NY ·Livingston & Short hills, NJ · North Shore of Long Island, NY · Five Towns, NY ·Palo Alto, CA (coming Summer 2025) Wednesday, May 28th at 6:30pm Oshman Family JCC, Palo Alto CLICK HERE TO RSVP