by Jill Shiraki | Feb 11, 2020 | Classes & Events
Aging: Introductory Talk
A discussion time for reflecting on what’s next – all the good stuff.
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 12:30-2 pm — to be rescheduled
J-Sei, 1285 66th Street, Emeryville
This introductory talk “On Aging” is open-to-all.
What is on your bucket list that is still a possibility?
To read that special book? To go sky diving? Or do something in between?
Together, let’s maximize our remaining years by experiencing a connection
within yourself and others, and being open to life’s many possibilities.
Let us be grateful for the life we have and will have
for however long we have it. How do you want to spend this time?
Together, in a safe supportive space, let us share our dreams
by engaging in a give and take discussion where
we gain insight and inspiration from our peers.
Try this introductory talk on March 11th to find out more,
then join the on-going monthly dialogue on the
third Wednesday from 10 to 11:30 am, starting on April 15th.
Co-facilitators: Alan Maeda, volunteer and Veta Jacqulin, J-Sei Case Manager
Please rsvp to veta@j-sei.org or call 510-654-4000, ext. 12
by Jill Shiraki | Feb 11, 2020 | Classes & Events
REDRESS: The Inside Story of the Successful
Campaign for Japanese American Reparations
Author John Tateishi in dialogue with award-winning journalist Wendy Tokuda
Saturday, March 21, 2020 2-4pm —to be rescheduled
J-Sei, 1285 66th St, Emeryville
Co-presented by Berkeley JACL and J-Sei
Redress is the story of a community reckoning with what it means to be both culturally Japanese and American citizens; how to restore honor; and what duty it has to protect such harms from happening again. This book has powerful implications as the idea of reparations shapes our national conversation.
Redress is the unlikely but true story of the Japanese American Citizens League’s fight for an official government apology and compensation for the imprisonment of more than 100,000 Japanese Americans during World War II.
Author John Tateishi, the leader of the JACL Redress Committee for many years, is the first to admit that the task was herculean in scale. The campaign was seeking an unprecedented admission of wrongdoing from Congress. It depended on a unified effort but began with an acutely divided community: for many, the shame of “camp” was so deep that they could not even speak of it; money was a taboo subject; the question of the value of liberty was insulting.
Book talk, sales, signing, and light refreshments.
RSVP requested to jill@j-sei.org. Or call 510-654-4000.
John Tateishi, born in Los Angeles, was incarcerated from ages three to six at Manzanar, one of America’s ten World War II concentration camps. He studied English Lit at UC Berkeley and attended UC Davis for graduate studies. He played important roles in leading the campaign for Japanese American redress, and as the JACL director, used the lessons of the campaign to help ensure that the rights of this nation’s Arab and Muslim communities were protected after 9/11.
Wendy Tokuda (Guest Moderator) is an award-winning journalist who worked as a primetime anchor in local TV news for almost 40 years, primarily in the Bay Area. Her signature series, “Students Rising Above” grew into a non-profit that is now helping send low-income students to college. it won both a Peabody and a National Emmy for Public Service. Wendy was the first prime time Asian American anchor in the bay area and reported widely on the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII.
Heyday is an independent, nonprofit publisher founded in 1974 in Berkeley, California. We are a diverse community of writers and readers, activists and thinkers. Heyday promotes civic engagement and social justice, celebrates nature’s beauty, supports California Indian cultural renewal, and explores the state’s rich history, culture, and influence. Heyday works to realize the California dream of equity and enfranchisement. More on Heyday.
by Jill Shiraki | Jan 29, 2020 | Classes & Events, Other News
Support for the Family Caregiver
Wednesday, February 5th, 12:30-2
J-Sei, 1285 66th St, Emeryville (510) 654-4000
Giving back and taking care of a loved one requires energy, stamina, and constancy for the family caregiver. We are fueled by love, but often at a sacrifice. Hear from individuals who will share their experiences as family caregivers and the type of support that is needed to sustain themselves. Learn how you can help or participate.
Alan Maeda, a retired therapist and family caregiver, facilitates a weekly Family Caregiver Support Group at J-Sei. RSVP requested. Contact jill@j-sei.org or call 510-654-4000.
by Jill Shiraki | Jan 29, 2020 | Classes & Events
Who Are the Japanese American Millennials?
A book event presented by Berkeley JACL and J-Sei
Sunday, February 9th, 2 pm
J-Sei, 1285 66th Street, Emeryville
Hear from contributing writers Lisa Hirai Tsuchitani and Jane Yamashiro with editors Michael Omi and Dana Nakano.
Whereas most scholarship on Japanese Americans looks at historical case studies or the 1.5 generation assimilating, Japanese American Millennials captures the experiences, perspectives, and aspirations of Asian Americans born between 1980 and 2000.
The editors and contributors present multiple perspectives on who Japanese Americans are, how they think about notions of community and culture, and how they engage and negotiate multiple social identities. The essays by scholars both in the United States and Japan draw upon the Japanese American millennial experience to examine how they find self-expression in Youth Basketball Leagues or Christian youth camps as well as how they grapple with being mixed-race, bicultural, or queer.
Book sales, signing and refreshments to follow. RSVP requested to jill@j-sei.org
Editors
- Michael Omi is an Associate Professor of Ethnic Studies at the University of California, Berkeley, and the co-author (with Howard Winant) of Racial Formation in the United States (3rd edition).
- Dana Y. Nakano is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, Gerontology, and Gender Studies at California State University, Stanislaus.
- Jeffrey T. Yamashita is a Ph.D. Candidate in Ethnic Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. (unable to attend)
Presenting Contributors
- Lisa Hirai Tsuchitani is a Lecturer in the Asian American & Asian Diaspora Studies Program of the UC Berkeley Department of Ethnic Studies and co-editor of Mountain Movers: Student Activism & The Emergence of Asian American Studies(UCLA Asian American Studies Center Press, 2019).
- Jane H. Yamashiro is a Research Justice at the Intersections Fellow at Mills College, and author of Redefining Japaneseness: Japanese Americans in the Ancestral Homeland.
by Kathleen Wong | Nov 6, 2019 | Classes & Events
Looking for new visions and inspiration for family gatherings? Come to this holiday demo and tasting workshop!
Join our in-house bakers who will share some tried and true recipes for breads, cakes, and desserts that delight family members and warm hearts. Sample the sweets, take home a treat, and add a new recipe to your own repertoire.
Featured treats include
breakfast rolls, holiday cakes, galette and tarts.
Workshop Fee: $15 RSVP required. Limited space available.
The popular cooking series with avid home chef Sarah Kim-Lee continues at J-Sei with a fall/winter comfort dish of Soon DoBu
Jigae (Soft Tofu Stew) that can be prepared various ways with pleasing results!
Be warmed from the inside out and enjoy this hearty and healthy dish with the delightful flavors and values of Korean cooking.
Class Fee: $40 RSVP required. Limited space available.
by Kathleen Wong | Sep 13, 2019 | Classes & Events
J-Sei is offering seminar and workshops on a variety of Family Caregiving lectures. Please RSVP to jill@j-sei.org or call (510) 652-4000 if you’re interested in attending. Listed below are the following topics along with their respective dates and times:
Monday, September 16 12:30PM – 2PM
Family Caregiving: Memory Loss, Memory Care
Does any loss of memory signify dementia? Isn’t memory loss a normal part of aging? We often hear that because someone is old, memory problems are “just natural” and are to be expected. But we know that serious memory loss is not a normal part of aging, and should not be ignored. .
In this informational workshop with the Family Caregiver Alliance, we will learn about memory issues and dementia. We will explore ways we can provide support and ensure the safety and care with those with dementia as caregivers, family members, and friends. RSVP requested to jill@j-sei.org.
Monday, October 21 12:30PM – 2PM
Go Wish: Advanced Care Planning
What wishes and choices do we have as we prepare for end-of-life care in advance? How do we begin the conversation and share our wishes with family, friends and health care professionals.
The East Bay Conversation Project is a community-wide coalition dedicated to promoting understanding about advance care planning. RSVP requested to jill@j-sei.org.
Tuesdays, 10:30 – 12 pm (on-going)
Family Caregiver Support Group
Caring for a parent or loved one is a wonderful thing to do. They’ve given so much to us, it’s only right to give back, to show our gratitude and appreciation. Ideally, we would like to feel love and compassion in our heart all the time but often times, in the reality of the moment, uncomfortable feelings surface.
Come share your feelings and experiences in a safe space. Alan Maeda, a retired family therapist and former family caregiver, is the facilitator. RSVP to jill@j-sei.org.
