Founded in 1978 as the Berkeley-Richmond JCC, we continue to evolve to meet the community’s needs. Serving over 9,000 people each year, the JCC plays an important role as a communal gathering place, celebrating people of all ages, backgrounds, and types of observance.
Over the years, the JCC East Bay has absorbed and strengthened vital programs that originated at other local JCCs, including Oakland afterschool and the JCC Maccabi Games®. In 2006, we became the JCC East Bay to reflect our broad geographic reach in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. The Berkeley branch, which is a historic landmark building, is home to an award-winning preschool, vibrant afterschool programs, and spaces for the entire community to come together. We also offer a multiple afterschool programs in Oakland at Joaquin Miller, Hintil Kuu Ca, and Thornhill Elementary Schools.
