(There is also a show on Wednesday.)

6:30. Doors open for socializing and refreshments (available for purchase)
7:00 Staged Play Reading

By David Birney and Mark Twain

Throughout history, First Couples have fascinated us, some needing only first names to capture our attention, like Franklin and Eleanor or Nikolas and Alexandra. Perhaps none so much, however, as THE First Couple, Adam and Eve. What were their hopes, their dreams, their fears? December 11 and 12, SMA audiences will find out.

Guaranteeing both laughs and touching moments, Mark Twain’s wry, spot-on observations of the human condition shine in this theater piece created from his works. Written 15 years apart – Adam’s in the 1890s and Eve’s in early 20 th Century – the two diaries have been woven together by actor David Birney into a captivating evening of many “firsts,” the first woman, first man, first fire, birth, death, and many others.

It is fitting that this play of firsts will initiate a new season of staged readings to be presented by the JC3.  

Members: $150 cash, $158 CLIP (credit/debit card)
Non-members: $200 cash, $210 CLIP (credit/decit card)

Press the link below to RESERVE and DONATE BY CLIP - on-line reservations end 12:00pm the day of the performance

Please note: All reservations must be paid in advance

When paying by CLIP, please note that donations are in pesos. Be sure to add your name, the event and the date of the event on the description field to insure proper booking. Please bring either a printed or digital receipt on your phone with you to the event.

 https://clip.mx/@chesmaac

(There is also a show on Thursday.)

6:30. Doors open for socializing and refreshments (available for purchase)
7:00 Staged Play Reading

By David Birney and Mark Twain

Throughout history, First Couples have fascinated us, some needing only first names to capture our attention, like Franklin and Eleanor or Nikolas and Alexandra. Perhaps none so much, however, as THE First Couple, Adam and Eve. What were their hopes, their dreams, their fears? December 11 and 12, SMA audiences will find out.

Guaranteeing both laughs and touching moments, Mark Twain’s wry, spot-on observations of the human condition shine in this theater piece created from his works. Written 15 years apart – Adam’s in the 1890s and Eve’s in early 20 th Century – the two diaries have been woven together by actor David Birney into a captivating evening of many “firsts,” the first woman, first man, first fire, birth, death, and many others.

It is fitting that this play of firsts will initiate a new season of staged readings to be presented by the JC3.  

Members: $150 cash, $158 CLIP (credit/debit card)
Non-members: $200 cash, $210 CLIP (credit/decit card)

Press the link below to RESERVE and DONATE BY CLIP - on-line reservations end 12:00pm the day of the performance

Please note: All reservations must be paid in advance

When paying by CLIP, please note that donations are in pesos. Be sure to add your name, the event and the date of the event on the description field to insure proper booking. Please bring either a printed or digital receipt on your phone with you to the event.

 https://clip.mx/@chesmaac

Two Sundays a month from 10 a.m to 12 p.m.

The next two classes are December 8 and 15

Open to members’ children. Your children will learn about what it means to be Jewish. Teacher and musician Mario Moya leads a dynamic and creative class. Children will explore what it means to be Jewish and live a Jewish life through activities and projects explore Jewish values, history, literature and ritual. They will also learn to read and chant from the Torah in Hebrew. The class is taught in Spanish.

Contact the office:
415 185 9191
shalomsanmiguel@gmail.com

Two Sundays a month from 10 a.m to 12 p.m.

The next two classes are November 10 and 24

Open to members’ children. Your children will learn about what it means to be Jewish. Teacher and musician Mario Moya leads a dynamic and creative class. Children will explore what it means to be Jewish and live a Jewish life through activities and projects explore Jewish values, history, literature and ritual. They will also learn to read and chant from the Torah in Hebrew. The class is taught in Spanish.

Contact the office:
415 185 9191
shalomsanmiguel@gmail.com

Tuesday Film and Discussion is cancelled this week and will resume next week.

Following the screening there will be a film analysis and discussion with independent filmmaker and scholar Elías Nahmías who has studied and worked in every aspect of filmmaking.

Donation:

Members: $100MXN
Non-members $150MXN

Video Recording of War and Peace: One Year On

If you missed the powerful conversation with renowned author and journalist Martin Fletcher at the Santa Ana Theater on October 9, now is your chance to catch the video recording of this thought-provoking event!

Martin Fletcher, celebrated English author and former NBC News Middle East correspondent and Tel Aviv Bureau Chief, brings decades of frontline experience and storytelling expertise. After 32 impactful years with NBC News, he left to focus on his acclaimed books, including his fourth release and second novel. Today, he continues to share his insights as a freelance Special Correspondent for NBC and as a reporter for PBS Weekend Newshour.

Join us at the JC3 for this unique screening and immerse yourself in Fletcher's answers to our pressing questions and reflections on conflict and the hope for peace.

$100 members
$150 non-members

Two Sundays a month from 10 a.m to 12 p.m.

The next two classes are November 10 and 24

Open to members’ children. Your children will learn about what it means to be Jewish. Teacher and musician Mario Moya leads a dynamic and creative class. Children will explore what it means to be Jewish and live a Jewish life through activities and projects explore Jewish values, history, literature and ritual. They will also learn to read and chant from the Torah in Hebrew. The class is taught in Spanish.

Contact the office:
415 185 9191
shalomsanmiguel@gmail.com

THE TEACHERS' LOUNGE (2023) Germany

Dir: Ilker Çatak Starring: Leonie Benesch, Michael Klammer, Rafael Stachowiak

Dur: 98 minutes

2:00 PM to 4:45 PM at JC3/Chesma Calle De Las Moras 47 (at 5 de Mayo) Tel: (415) 185-9191

General admission 150 MX - 100 MX for members

The Teachers' Lounge is a gripping drama that takes us into the everyday tensions and moral complexities of a German middle school. The story centers on Carla, a committed teacher who discovers a theft in the school and becomes entangled in the administration's reaction to the incident. As suspicions and accusations grow, Carla’s loyalty to her students and her sense of justice are put to the test.

The Teachers' Lounge offers a sharp look at ethical dilemmas, power dynamics, and the pressures within educational institutions, raising questions about trust, fairness, and the price of integrity. Keep an eye on how the director uses the school setting to heighten the drama, revealing how conflicts can escalate even in the most ordinary environments.

This film dives into complex ethical questions within a school setting, with tight direction and a compelling performance by Leonie Benesch at its core.

Following the screening there will be a film analysis and discussion with independent filmmaker and scholar Elías Nahmías who has studied and worked in every aspect of filmmaking.

Donation:

Members: $100MXN
Non-members $150MXN