Past Events & Programs

NY Artist, Neria Cohen, led a group of thirty five women on a profound journey into their soul based on Jewish mysticism. Neria shared an inspirational talk which led into a relaxing meditation, touching people’s emotions and stirring the subconscious mind. Based on their meditative experience each woman painted their own canvas. The evening ended with women sharing their thoughts, comments and paintings with the crowd and Neria highlighting and explaining elements of the paintings using kabbalistic insights and teachings.

The Third Annual Chanukah Festival of Lights on the steps of the Historic County Courthouse in Downtown Riverside was a major success! Six hundred people participated in the evening’s festivities! Riverside County Board of Supervisors, Bob Bustor, Jeff Stone, Mayor Ron Loveridge, Presiding Judge Richard Fields, Janice Penner, RDP Executive Director and Rabbi Shmuel Fuss shared meaningful messages of Chanukah.



Leon Leyson, the youngest survivor of Schindler’s List, was joined by diverse members of the community in lighting a giant 6 ft. 1,000 lb. ice sculpture Menorah. The “Torch of Freedom,” was passed before it lit the menorah, not only illuminating the event, but sending a

Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match ... A fresh look in to the tradition of matchmaking that dates back thousands of years. The documentary features tales, anecdotes and surprises of matchmaking, dating and marriage in the Orthodox Jewish community!

Join this best-selling author, lawyer, psychologist and spiritual mentor to discover how East meets West with Kabbalah and the path of Yoga.

The Shavuot cheesecake bake truly delighted our senses. Chef Martin Gilligan shared his recipe, cheesecake tips and decorating ideas. He taught us how to make all different flavors from the same base recipe. Using raspberries, cherries, strawberries, peaches, lemon rind, chocolates and different extracts the chef showed us that we are only limited by our own imagination.
We whipped up our own cheesecake batter while enjoying each others company.

The evening ended off on a great note as we were treated to scrumptious cheesecake and delicious fruits and our minds were stimulated with thoughts on the historic revelation on Mt. Sinai.

Leon Leyson
The youngest survivor on Schindler's list will share his heart-wrenching story of life in the factory of Oscar Schindler. Click for more info.

Eat a gourmet dinnner of Chinese delicacies, Hamantashen and L'Chaim; Bid in a mock Chinese auction; Sing and dance to live music; Listen to the Purim Megillah story with a simultaneous slide show; Laugh the night away with renowned comedian Steven Mittleman; Masquerade in Oriental attire (optional); Enjoy an evening of entertainment, crafts, food and fun for the whole family!

Learn the ins and outs of making and enjoying authentic sushi from an acclaimed Sushi Chef.
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Join us for a fabulous workshop on jewelry. Create a stunning bracelet and matching earrings out of sterling silver and semi-precious stones.
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