The JCC East Bay creates healthy communities inspired by Jewish values, culture, and tradition.
Our vision is to be a geographically accessible home that provides high-quality programs and gathering spaces throughout the East Bay to advance, nurture, and evolve Jewish communal life and contribute to the vitality of the broader community.
At the JCC East Bay, we strive to create a vibrant and inclusive kehillah (community) of learners, rooted in the value of hachnasat orchim (welcoming all). Together, we build a culture of kavod (respect), collaboration, and mutual learning, where everyone is empowered to contribute to our community’s collective strength and growth. We are committed to seeing the whole student— emotionally, socially, and intellectually. We work to foster a learning environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported on their personal and educational paths
The plurality of Jewish life, values, and wisdom serve as the core foundation of our work. Our students explore the rich history of the Jewish people while developing a sense of identity and belonging to the broader global Jewish community. This educational approach is grounded in joyful learning, where sakranut (curiosity) drives exploration, reflective leadership, and taking achrayut (responsibility) for ourselves, our learning, and the world around us.
The Jewish Community Center of the East Bay serves a diverse community and people with various points of view. We provide space for civic discourse, offering opportunities to talk across differences, discover shared values, and establish respectful engagement.