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Ever wondered what an AI chatbot really does — or if Apple Pay is actually safe? This session unpacks the digital buzzwords you’ve been hearing and turns them into something you can actually use! We’ll start by exploring accessibility tools that make smartphones and computers easier for everyone to use, then dive into topics like AI chatbots, digital wallets, “hidden” Facebook features, and the pros and cons of new tech like wearables and smart speakers. This special session, presented by Alex Carlon (Sholom) and Jack Shink (Jack’s Expert Technology). is sponsored by Sholom in partnership with our JCC partners at the Sabes Center. A kosher lunch will be provided by Sholom Catering. Be an informed consumer, learn to use your existing tech to its full potential, stay socially connected and enhance your daily convenience. Hope to see you there! Register today by RSVP’ing by Friday, March 13, to Alex Carlon at acarlon@sholom.com or by calling 952.939.1554 to reserve your spot and enjoy a complimentary kosher lunch! Presented in partnership with the Minnesota JCC and Sholom Community Alliance.

Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR., adapted from Disney’s Broadway production and the motion picture. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories, Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR.is an enchanting look at the sacrifices we all make for love and acceptance. Lyrics by Howard Ashman • Music by Alan Menken

Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR., adapted from Disney’s Broadway production and the motion picture. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories, Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR.is an enchanting look at the sacrifices we all make for love and acceptance. Lyrics by Howard Ashman • Music by Alan Menken

Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR., adapted from Disney’s Broadway production and the motion picture. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories, Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR.is an enchanting look at the sacrifices we all make for love and acceptance. Lyrics by Howard Ashman • Music by Alan Menken

Gentle movement, breathwork, and reflective writing come together in this mindful practice of self-discovery. Through yoga-inspired stretches and guided journaling, you’ll quiet the mind, ground the body, and explore the deeper stories that shape your life. No yoga or writing experience needed—just curiosity and a pen. FREE FOR MEMBERS • $15 FOR GUESTS CLICK HERE to reserve your spot. About Ginny Ginny Contreras Sawyer is a 200-hour RYT yoga teacher with additional certifications in restorative and chair yoga. She teaches with presence and compassion, guiding students to honor their bodies and to live their yoga off the mat. Ginny also holds an MFA in Creative Writing with a focus on memoir and personal essay, and she currently teaches literature and writing at the University of St. Thomas and the University of Minnesota. Her classes invite students to slow down, listen inward, and to connect with their story.

In January 1945, ten-year-old Holocaust survivor Marcel Zielinski made a treacherous 60-mile journey on foot from Auschwitz-Birkenau to Kraków, Poland, in search of his family. Decades later, 250 cyclists from 12 countries retraced his path in an empathetic mission called Ride for the Living, created and run by JCC Krakow. This powerful documentary draws parallels between Marcel’s harrowing experience and the cyclists’ journey, sparking an urgent conversation about our ongoing struggle between dehumanization and empathy. This special screening will include the attendance of Co-Director Tim Roper and Producer Lisa Effress who will introduce the film and participate in a Q&A after the screening. COST: $14 GENERAL ADMISSION • $12 STUDENTS/SENIORS Presented in partnership by the Minnesota JCC and the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC).