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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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SUMMARY:Family Chanukah Festival: Spark!
DESCRIPTION:Make Your Chanukah Sparkle!\nRegistration required: Click here to purchase tickets on Eventbrite\nLight up your Chanukah with hands-on discovery\, joyful Jewish learning\, and STEM-based activities that illuminate the magic of the holiday! Join us at the JCC East Bay — along with our wonderful partners Camp Tawonga\, Wilderness Torah\, Eden Village West\, Oakland Hebrew Day School\, The Contemporary Jewish Museum\, and Camp Newman — for an afternoon full of creativity\, community\, and festive fun. \nFamilies will enjoy crafts\, music\, games\, and delicious treats while exploring the themes of Chanukah through science and art. Spark excitement with activities such as: \n✨ Circuit-powered hanukiyas \n✨ Window art and other sparkly decorative crafts \n✨ Dreidel games for all ages \n✨ Glow-in-the-dark games\, hula hoops\, and face painting \n✨ Making — and tasting! — gooey sufganiyot\, sizzling latkes\, and spun-sugar cotton candy \n✨ …and so much more! \nPerfect for families with children ages 2-8\, this celebration blends joyful play with meaningful Jewish learning about light\, resilience\, and creativity. \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about our partners here:\n\nCamp Tawonga\nWilderness Torah\nEden Village West\nThe Contemporary Jewish Museum\nOakland Hebrew Day School\nCamp Newman
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/family-chanukah-festival-spark/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:CHANUKAH,Family Engagement,Jewish Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T120000
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CREATED:20251207T191904Z
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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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CREATED:20251222T222702Z
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SUMMARY:Tu B'Shvat Family Celebration (CANCELED)
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This event has been canceled.\nLet’s plant a tree…. It’s Tu B’Shvat!\nCome delight in p’ri ha-etz (the fruit of the trees) with JCC East Bay & Wilderness Torah for a Tu B’Shvat celebration! \nConnect with the trees through making tea blends\, recycled paper seed balls\, bicycle-powered smoothies & other nature-based activities\, followed by a Tu B’Shvat mini-seder! The short\, kabbalistic-inspired\, Tu B’Shvat seder\, will include 4 fruit tastings with guided\, nature-connected\, sensory exploration. The celebration concludes with an optional nature walk to Live Oak Park. \n2–3 PM Activities and Tu B’Shvat seder \n3–3:30 Optional tour of the tree in Live Oak Park \nJoin the JCC East Bay\, Wilderness Torah\, Keshet\, Olamim and Camp Tawonga for an afternoon of celebration\, exploration\, and creativity! \nThis event is geared for children ages 3 – 8 years. Everyone is welcome!
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/family-tu-bshvat-2026/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Engagement,HOLIDAY
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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:Purim Carnival: Under the Sea
DESCRIPTION:Dive into a fin-tastic Purim celebration at the JCC East Bay! Our Under the Sea Purim Carnival is packed with color\, costumes\, and joyful chaos for kids and families alike. \n🐙 Bounce your way through the afternoon\n🐟  Explore a glowing black-light “aquarium”\n🎯 Play carnival games and win prizes\n🎨 Get face-painted in ocean-inspired style\n🎭 Cheer on a kid-run Purim Spiel\n🎁 Enjoy Mishloach Manot\n🍕 Make pizza hamantaschen & other holiday treats \nPlus\, even more fun with Camp Tawonga\, Maccabi Sports\, and other fantastic community partners! \nCostumes encouraged. Mermaids\, pirates\, sea creatures\, and superheroes welcome. 🐳⚓ \nRegister Here
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/purim-carnival-under-the-sea/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Family Engagement,PURIM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T120000
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CREATED:20251207T191904Z
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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
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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/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Family Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091340
CREATED:20260309T213239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T163721Z
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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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