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Monthly Speaker Series

An interesting and thought-provoking speaker each month! For 2025-2026, we seem to have a “Jews Around the World” theme. 

In response to member input, they’re all on Sunday mornings. Come early for Bagels!

We gather to hear our in-person and live-Zoom speakers. Registration is required. 

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2025-2026 Speaker Series – All are Sundays 

April 12, 10 am, Live Zoom
From Iberia to Amsterdam & Beyond: The Atlantic Islands in Sephardic Migration and Diaspora Formation, Roger Martinez-D’Avila.

 

Palm Springs location will be provided with RSVP. 

May 3, 10:00 am, Live Zoom 
Kreplach & Dim Sum: Yes, There are Jews in China!, Robyn Helzner.

​Through lively stories, photos, video, and music, Robyn shares an
irresistible enthusiasm for both the ancient and modern Jewish
communities of Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Kaifeng.

Palm Springs location will be provided with RSVP. 

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"Havurah" is the Hebrew word for fellowship, and its root, "haver," means friend.

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