May is both Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month AND Jewish Heritage Month. It’s a moment to explore the treasures of these vast cultures! And for some of us, it’s an occasion to celebrate the gifts of being part of both.

There are so many ways to honor Asian American & Pacific Islander Month. While the incredibly rich and varied expressions of AAPI culture are around us all of the time, this month gives us a reason to deliberately connect with our own Asian ancestry or with other traditions and cultures. Some ideas:

• At the next Hakhel, we’re hosting two Master Teachers of Tai Chi, Emily Lee and Catherine Ko.
  They will explain the significance of this ancient practice and offer optional guided movements during lunch!
  
• CAMFest is the nation’s leading showcase for films from Asian America and beyond — and it’s in the Bay Area (screening films now!) 
  
• Read about how San Francisco’s parks and features (like this one!) have significance in Asian American communities and beyond.
• The Lunar Collective has storytelling projects, leadership programs and local events produced by and for Asian American Jews!
  
• There are a tremendous variety of cultural events you can experience in SF and beyond…not to mention amazing podcasts (like Mash-Up Americans and Saturday School Podcast.) 
  
• Stay curious and enjoy this month!