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SUMMARY:¡Cantamos!
DESCRIPTION:Experience the rhythmic fusion of Jewish and Latin traditions with Verónica Freidkes\, our creative musician\, child educator\, and Argentinian singer. Together\, through joyful singing and movement\, we’ll embrace our shared cultural bond in this lively musical rendezvous. \nTailored especially for families with children ages 0-8. All are welcome! \n_________________________ \nExperimente la fusión rítmica de las tradiciones judía y latina con Verónica Freidkes\, nuestra creativa música\, educadora infantil y cantante argentina. Juntos\, a través del canto y el movimiento alegres\, abrazaremos nuestro vínculo cultural compartido en este animado encuentro musical. \nDiseñado especialmente para familias con niños de 0 a 8 años. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! \nRegister here.\n¡Cantamos! is a collaboration between JCC East Bay\, Olamim\, Jewtina y Co.\, and Tkiya. \n¡Cantamos! es una colaboración entre JCC East Bay\, Olamim\, Jewtina y Co.\, and Tkiya.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/cantamos-9/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Family Engagement,Jewish Life
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SUMMARY:Beginner Mah Jongg Class
DESCRIPTION:The JCC East Bay Beginner Mah Jongg Class is back!\nThis 4-part class is an in-depth\, comprehensive course on how to play American Mah Jongg. Classes are taught by our esteemed JCC East Bay Mah Jongg instructors. \nClass Descriptions: \nClass 1: Introduction to the tiles\, rules on how to play\, and the (Jewish) history of American Mah Jongg\nClass 2: How does the game really work?\nClass 3: Practice Playing – get all your questions answered\nClass 4: Practice Playing – with instructor support as needed \nWhat is provided during this class?: \n\n2025 Mah Jongg Card\nLearning in community!\n\n__________________________________________________ \nBeginner Mah Jongg Class takes place on the following Mondays\, from 10am-12pm:\nNovember 17\, 24 and December 1\, 8 \nParticipants must attend all four sessions. If you are unable to commit to all four sessions\, or are unsure\, please wait to take the class at a later date  \n\nRegister here.\nCost: $100 – $120\nAddress will be shared after registration via confirmation email
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/beginner-mah-jongg-4/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Older Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T180000
DTSTAMP:20260515T110555
CREATED:20251020T150849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T202756Z
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SUMMARY:Sigd Family Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Sigd with the JCC East Bay and Be’chol Lashon!\nJoin us for a joyful\, family-friendly\, and educational celebration of Sigd\, an Ethiopian Jewish holiday that honors community\, renewal\, and connection to tradition. \nStay after school pick-up to learn about Sigd through art-making activities and Ethiopian treats. Taste ginger cookies and spiced tea while exploring a comic book display\, designing colorful umbrellas\, crafts\, music\, and other activities celebrating Ethiopian Jewish heritage! \nBetween 4-5 PM\, Beza Getaneh Abebe will share with Edah and preschool students her story of growing up as part of the Beta Israel community\, as well as teach about Sigd. \nPresented in partnership with Be’chol Lashon\, an organization that celebrates the racial and ethnic diversity of the Jewish people\, and the JCC East Bay\, a welcoming home for Jewish life\, learning\, and community. \nSigd\, observed fifty days after Yom Kippur\, is a day of reflection\, prayer\, and rejoicing—marking the ancient longing for Jerusalem and the strength of Jewish unity. \nCome learn\, create\, and celebrate together! \nRegister here.\nCost: Free!
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/sigd-family-festival/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Family Engagement,Jewish Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251201T203000
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SUMMARY:East Bay Jewish Writing Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow community members for a monthly generative writing experience. With an open theme\, facilitators will bring to the table a genre\, idea\, passion\, or otherwise Jewish-themed passage to inspire the evening’s compositions. \nOur December facilitator will be Sarah Stone. \nRegister here.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/writing-circle-7/
LOCATION:Beit Chabot\, 5939 Chabot Rd\, Oakland\, CA\, 94618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T120000
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SUMMARY:¡Cantamos!
DESCRIPTION:Experimente la fusión rítmica de las tradiciones judías y latinas con Verónica Freidkes!\n\n\n\nExperimente la fusión rítmica de las tradiciones judía y latina con Verónica Freidkes\, nuestra creativa música\, educadora infantil y cantante argentina. Juntos\, a través del canto y el movimiento alegres\, abrazaremos nuestro vínculo cultural compartido en este animado encuentro musical. \n¡Cantamos! es una colaboración entre JCC East Bay\, Olamim \, Jewtina y co \, and Tkiya. \nDiseñado especialmente para familias con niños de 0 a 8 años. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! \n¡REGÍSTRESE HOY!\n\n*** \n\nExperience the rhythmic fusion of Jewish and Latin traditions with Verónica Freidkes\, our creative musician\, child educator\, and Argentinian singer. Together\, through joyful singing and movement\, we’ll embrace our shared cultural bond in this lively musical rendezvous. \n¡Cantamos! is a collaboration between JCC East Bay\, Olamim \, Jewtina y co \, and Tkiya. \nTailored especially for families with children ages 0-8. All are welcome! \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/cantamos-10/2026-01-25/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Family Engagement,Jewish Life
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SUMMARY:¡Cantamos!
DESCRIPTION:Experimente la fusión rítmica de las tradiciones judías y latinas con Verónica Freidkes!\n\n\n\nExperimente la fusión rítmica de las tradiciones judía y latina con Verónica Freidkes\, nuestra creativa música\, educadora infantil y cantante argentina. Juntos\, a través del canto y el movimiento alegres\, abrazaremos nuestro vínculo cultural compartido en este animado encuentro musical. \n¡Cantamos! es una colaboración entre JCC East Bay\, Olamim \, Jewtina y co \, and Tkiya. \nDiseñado especialmente para familias con niños de 0 a 8 años. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! \n¡REGÍSTRESE HOY!\n\n*** \n\nExperience the rhythmic fusion of Jewish and Latin traditions with Verónica Freidkes\, our creative musician\, child educator\, and Argentinian singer. Together\, through joyful singing and movement\, we’ll embrace our shared cultural bond in this lively musical rendezvous. \n¡Cantamos! is a collaboration between JCC East Bay\, Olamim \, Jewtina y co \, and Tkiya. \nTailored especially for families with children ages 0-8. All are welcome! \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/cantamos-10/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Family Engagement,Jewish Life
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SUMMARY:¡Cantamos!
DESCRIPTION:It’s Time for ¡Cantamos! \nThis is a free event.\nExperimente la fusión rítmica de las tradiciones judía y latina con Verónica Freidkes\, nuestra creativa música\, educadora infantil y cantante argentina. Juntos exploraremos varios temas de Pesaj\, cantando en diferentes lenguajes y compartiendo cuentos relacionados con la festividad. \nDiseñado especialmente para familias con niños de 0 a 8 años. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! \n¡Cantamos! es una colaboración entre JCC East Bay\, Olamim \, Jewtina y co \, and Tkiya. \nDiseñado especialmente para familias con niños de 0 a 8 años. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! \n¡REGÍSTRESE HOY!\n\n*** \n\nExperience the rhythmic fusion of Jewish and Latin traditions with Verónica Freidkes\, our creative musician\, child educator\, and Argentinian singer. This session we’ll explore the many themes of Passover through multilingual singing and storytelling. \nTailored especially for families with children ages 0–8. All are welcome! \n¡Cantamos! is presented through a partnership among JCC East Bay\, Olamim \, Jewtina y co \, and Tkiya. \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/cantamos-10-2026-03-22/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Family Engagement,Jewish Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T200000
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CREATED:20260331T162607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T194545Z
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SUMMARY:Yom Ha'atzmaut
DESCRIPTION:Yom Ha’atzmaut: Let’s find JOY in our culture\, community\, and connections!\nCelebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel’s Independence Day) with a fun-filled and meaningful evening with your community. We’ll have Israel-themed activities for kids\, Israeli dinner from the Hummus Bodega food truck\, Hora dancing\, music from Chavurat Hazemer\, a community sing-a-long\, Leila Tov for kids\, and more! \nTo help make this event successful\, we will need the support of volunteers. Please consider signing up using this form. \nRegister here\nCost: $25/per adult\, $15/per child
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/yom-haatzmaut-2026/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Family Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T120000
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CREATED:20260309T213239Z
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SUMMARY:¡Cantamos!
DESCRIPTION:It’s Time for ¡Cantamos! \nExperimente la fusión rítmica de las tradiciones judía y latina con Verónica Freidkes\, nuestra creativa música\, educadora infantil y cantante argentina. Juntos celebraremos la primavera\, sus flores y colores\, y nuestra responsabilidad de cuidar a nuestro planeta\, “Shomrei Adamah.” \nDiseñado especialmente para familias con niños de 0 a 8 años. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! \n¡Cantamos! es una colaboración entre JCC East Bay\, Olamim \, Jewtina y co \, and Tkiya. \n¡REGÍSTRESE HOY!\n\n*** \n\nExperience the rhythmic fusion of Jewish and Latin traditions with Verónica Freidkes\, our creative musician\, child educator\, and Argentinian singer. This session we’ll celebrate the many colors and blooms of springtime through multilingual songs and stories exploring the natural world and our commitment to “Shomrei Adamah” – protecting our planet. \nTailored especially for families with children ages 0-8. All are welcome! \n¡Cantamos! is presented through a partnership among JCC East Bay\, Olamim \, Jewtina y co \, and Tkiya. \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/cantamos-2026-04-26/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Family Engagement,Jewish Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T200000
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SUMMARY:Moving Together: Grounding\, Hope\, and Inner Connection
DESCRIPTION:נעים יחד: עוגן\, תקווה וחיבור פנימה\nבתקופות מאתגרות\, הכוח שלנו מתגלה דרך הנשימה\, דרך החיבור לעצמנו ולגוף.\nבואו להצטרף לסדנת תנועה שמציעה מרחב לנשום\, לנוע ולהתחבר — לעצמנו\, לגוף שלנו\, ולמה שחשוב לנו באמת. \nהסדנה פתוחה לכל גוף\, אין צורך בניסיון מוקדם.\nאין צעדים ללמוד ואין הופעה — רק נוכחות\, מוזיקה\, והריפוי הפשוט שמתאפשר דרך מפגש עם הגוף בתנועה.\n__________________ \nMoving Together: Grounding\, Hope\, and Inner Connection\nIn challenging times\, our strength emerges through the breath and through reconnecting with ourselves and our bodies. \nJoin us for a movement workshop that offers space to breathe\, to move\, and to reconnect — with your body\, your inner experience\, and what truly matters to you. \nThis workshop is open to all bodies\, with no prior experience needed. \nNo steps to memorize\, no performance to give — just presence\, music\, and the simple healing that unfolds through meeting yourself in movement. \n__________________ \nPreregistration required. \nThis free workshop is presented in Hebrew. \nMichal Rokach Shamay\, LMFT\, RDMT\, MA\, is a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Berkeley\, CA. She teaches in the Somatic Psychology program at the California Institute for Integral Studies and creates experiential workshops that foster connection\, vitality\, and shared well-being. Michal guides groups and communities in exploring mindful movement\, expressive arts\, and somatic practices that cultivate joy\, resilience\, and embodied presence.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/moving-together/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Jewish Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T130000
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SUMMARY:Beginner Mah Jongg Class
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to play American Mah Jongg on Tuesdays at the JCC East Bay with a 4-part class.\nThis 4-part class provides an in-depth\, comprehensive tutorial/course on how to play American Mah Jongg by our esteemed JCC East Bay Mah Jongg instructors. \nBeginner Mah Jongg Class takes place the following four dates and times: \nTuesday\, May 19\, 11am–1pm \nTuesday\, May 26\, 11am–1pm \nTuesday\, June 2\, 11am–1pm \nTuesday\, June 9\, 11am–1pm \nSign up for JCC East Bay Beginner Mah Jongg Class! \nRegister here.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/beginner-mah-jongg-class-4/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Older Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T200000
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CREATED:20260508T013513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T135207Z
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SUMMARY:Sleep with me: On Rest and Insomnia in Hebrew Literature
DESCRIPTION:לישון על זה: מנוחה ונדודי שינה בספרות העברית \nבשנים האחרונות\, העולם מצפה מאיתנו לדריכות ועירנות אין קץ. השינה נתפסת לא פעם כהפרעה\, דבר מה שיש לצמצמו לטובת יצרנות (כדי ש”נספיק” יותר). בהרצאה נפנה לספרות העברית כדי לחשוב על השינה באופן אחר: כצורת מחשבה ואופן חיוני של התמודדות עם העולם. בהשראת המחשבה הפסיכואנליטית\, ובעיקר זו של וילפרד ביון\, נקרא סצינות של שינה ביצירות של עמליה כהנא־כרמון\, דליה רביקוביץ ורונית מטלון בהן המנוחה מופיעה כתהליך של התמודדות\, יצירתיות\, ואפילו תקשורת. מול מציאות המצפה מאיתנו להיות ללא הפוגה על המשמר\, הספרות מזמינה אותנו לחשוב על שינה ככוח עדין של תיקון. \n__________________________________ \nSleep with me: On Rest and Insomnia in Hebrew Literature\nIn recent years\, we have been constantly asked to remain alert and responsive. Sleep\, in this context\, is often treated as a disruption: something to minimize in the name of productivity so that we can “get more done.” This talk turns to Hebrew literature to propose a different way of thinking about sleep: as a mode of thought and relation\, a vital way of engaging with the world. \nDrawing on psychoanalytic theory\, especially the work of Wilfred Bion\, we will read scenes of sleep in works by the Hebrew writers Amalia Kahana-Carmon\, Dalia Ravikovitch\, and Ronit Matalon\, in which rest appears as a process of coping\, creativity\, and even communication. In a reality that demands constant vigilance\, these literary texts invite us to reconsider sleep as an unexpected site of healing and repair. \nRegister here\nThis free workshop is presented in Hebrew.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/hebrew-lecture-sleep/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Jewish Life
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