JCC East Bay

Hebrew-Speaking Parent Group
2024-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
Hebrew-speaking parents of early-age kids, babies, and expecting parents are invited to join us for an introductory gathering of our Hebrew-Speaking Parent group! Meetings will be led by emotional therapist and parent counselor, Sharon Grosbard. Light refreshments will be served and little ones are more than welcome!

Register here.

Parenting and Relocation
2024-09-05 19:30 - 21:00 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
Join us for an engaging discussion on parenting and relocation with Sharon Lebi.
Sharon holds a master’s in education (Seminar Hakibbutzim) and served as an educator and VP at Ofira Navon School in Israel for 10 years. She is a certified Adlerian parenting educator. Please note that this lecture will be in Hebrew.
הצטרפו אלינו להרצאה של שרון לבי, על הסתגלות והשתלבות, על פיתוח עצמאות וגמישות מחשבתית אצל ילדינו ועוד. המפגש מתאים להורים צעירים וותיקים (ברילוקיישן ובכלל!) ההרצאה בשפה העברית. על שרון: שרון היא אשת חינוך, מדריכת הורים לצעירים ומתבגרים בגישת אדלר. מתגוררת בקנזינגטון עם משפחתה

Register here.

Israeli Family Gathering
2024-09-15 10:30 - 12:30 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
Join us for a Hebrew-speaking family gathering!
Connect with the community while enjoying Israeli coffee and pastries.
Lots of fun activities and entertainment for the kids!
Ticket cost:
Family: $36
Couple: $20
Single: $10
Register here.

¡Cantamos!
2024-09-15 15:30 - 17:00 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
Come welcome in the Jewish New Year with ¡Cantamos!
Blow the shofar! Dip apples in honey! 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.
Tailored especially for families with children ages 0-8. All are welcome!
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Ven a recibir el Año Nuevo judío con ¡Cantamos!
¡Toca el shofar! ¡Sumerge las manzanas en miel! Experimente la fusión rítmica de las tradiciones judía y latina con Verónica Freidkes, nuestra música creativa, educadora infantil y cantante argentina. Juntos, a través de cantos y movimientos alegres, abrazaremos nuestro vínculo cultural compartido en esta animada cita musical.
Diseñado especialmente para familias con niños de 0 a 8 años. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Register here.

¡Cantamos! is a collaboration between JCC East Bay, Olamim, Jewtina y co, and Tkiya.
¡Cantamos! es una colaboración entre JCC East Bay, Olamim, Jewtina y co, and Tkiya.

Family Sukkot
2024-10-20 15:00 - 17:00 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
Get your shake on!
Celebrate Sukkot with the JCC East Bay. We’ve partnered with Camp Tawonga, Eden Village West, Olamim, Camp Newman, and Jewish Gateways to bring you a fun and very interactive afternoon.

Shake a lulav and etrog, grind some wheat, make pickles, create multicultural sukkah decorations, play Hebrew Sukkot games, and more! This Sukkot program is geared for children 2 – 8 years. All are welcome.

Register here.

¡Cantamos!
2024-10-27 15:30 - 17:00 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
Come celebrate Sukkot at ¡Cantamos!
Shake the lulav and etrog! Sit in our sukkah! 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.
Tailored especially for families with children ages 0-8. All are welcome!
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Ven a celebrar Sucot en ¡Cantamos!
¡Agita el lulav y el etrog! ¡Siéntate en nuestra sucá! Experimente la fusión rítmica de las tradiciones judía y latina con Verónica Freidkes, nuestra música creativa, educadora infantil y cantante argentina. Juntos, a través de cantos y movimientos alegres, abrazaremos nuestro vínculo cultural compartido en esta animada cita musical.
Diseñado especialmente para familias con niños de 0 a 8 años. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Register here.

¡Cantamos! is a collaboration between JCC East Bay, Olamim, Jewtina y Co., and Tkiya.
¡Cantamos! es una colaboración entre JCC East Bay, Olamim, Jewtina y Co., and Tkiya.

Hygiene Drive
2024-11-15 08:00 - 2024-12-20 17:00 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
Tzedakah and Tikkun Olam at the JCC East Bay!
This winter, we are partnering with Jewish Family & Community Services of the East Bay for a donation drive. Community members are invited to donate new and unopened hygiene products:

Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Floss
Bar soap
Deodorant
Shampoo
Conditioner
Razors
Hand soap

Drop-off bins are located in the JCC East Bay lobby. Your generous donations will be shared with refugees who have recently relocated to the East Bay through JFCS’s Refugee Resettlement Program. Thank you for supporting refugees in the East Bay!

Questions about the product drive?
Please email Noah: noah.curtisgoldstein@jcceastbay.org

¡Cantamos!
2024-12-08 10:00 - 11:30 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
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.
We will be getting ready for Chanukah with songs, crafts, and special snacks!
Tailored especially for families with children ages 0-8. All are welcome!
Please note: this session of ¡Cantamos! runs from 10-11:30am
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Experimente la fusión rítmica de las tradiciones judía y latina con Verónica Freidkes, nuestra música creativa, educadora infantil y cantante argentina. Juntos, a través de cantos y movimientos alegres, abrazaremos nuestro vínculo cultural compartido en esta animada cita musical.
¡Nos estaremos preparando para Janucá con canciones, manualidades, y refrigerios especiales!
Diseñado especialmente para familias con niños de 0 a 8 años. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Register here.

¡Cantamos! is a collaboration between JCC East Bay, Olamim, Jewtina y Co., and Tkiya.
¡Cantamos! es una colaboración entre JCC East Bay, Olamim, Jewtina y Co., and Tkiya.

Chanukah Around the World
2024-12-15 14:00 - 17:00 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
Light up your Chanukah!
Join us at the JCC East Bay with our partners Camp Tawonga, Maccabi Sports Camp, Eden Village West, Camp Newman, The J, Jewish Contemporary Museum, and Berkeley Moshav on a journey around the world. We’ll have crafts, music, games, food, and more!

Collect passport stamps as you explore a variety of global Chanukah customs and traditions
Learn how to play Toma Todo – the Mexican six-sided dreidel game
Create a hanging menorah like those from Morocco
Decorate yourself with henna tattoos from India
Sample fried treats from around the world
Plus: candle-making, olive-pressing, and dreidel spinning smoothies

Come celebrate the amazing diversity of the Festival of Lights!
Register here.

Intergenerational Chanukah Lantern Walk
2024-12-18 16:30 - 17:30 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
Join us for the JCC East Bay Intergenerational Chanukah Lantern Walk!
This brand new collaboration between the JCC East Bay Preschool and our Community Engagement team will bring together our preschool students, their families, and our Older Adult community. We will begin by gathering at the JCC East Bay for coffee and hot cocoa and a caroling practice before embarking on a short (less than one mile) walk around the neighborhood. Our preschoolers will light the way with lanterns they made in class, and we will all sing lively Chanukah songs. Lanterns for parents and older adults will be provided!

Register here.

MLK Weekend Day of Service
2025-01-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Tiny House Village, Richmond, CA
We are thrilled to partner with Repair The World on this Day of Service project.
Join us on MLK Weekend to help construct the new Richmond Tiny House Village Garden and Farm. We will be building, planting, and offering prayers and blessings for this new home.
This event is suitable for children ages 10 and up. Parents/guardians will need to sign an additional waiver for their children to participate.

Register here.

¡Cantamos!
2025-01-26 10:30 - 12:00 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
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.
We will be getting ready for Tu B’Shvat with songs, crafts, and special snacks!
Tailored especially for families with children ages 0-8. All are welcome!
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Experimente la fusión rítmica de las tradiciones judía y latina con Verónica Freidkes, nuestra música creativa, educadora infantil y cantante argentina. Juntos, a través de cantos y movimientos alegres, abrazaremos nuestro vínculo cultural compartido en esta animada cita musical.
¡Nos estaremos preparando para Tu B’Shevat con canciones, manualidades, y refrigerios especiales!
Diseñado especialmente para familias con niños de 0 a 8 años. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Register here.

¡Cantamos! is a collaboration between JCC East Bay, Olamim, Jewtina y Co., and Tkiya.
¡Cantamos! es una colaboración entre JCC East Bay, Olamim, Jewtina y Co., and Tkiya.

Hebrew-Speaking Mom's Group
2025-01-30 10:00 - 12:00 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
Hebrew speaking mothers are invited to join us for a morning gathering.
This new parenting group will be facilitated in Hebrew and dedicated to issues regarding parenting and living abroad. Our January session will focus on how to cultivate homey environments where we live.
These meetings are geared towards mothers of toddlers, babies, and expecting mothers. Little ones are more than welcome to attend! Light refreshments will be served.
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Register below:
Thursday, January 30 – How to create a homey environment in our houses.
Led by Sharon Grosbard – emotional therapist, parent counselor, and group facilitator.
Thursday, February 20 – The importance of our relationships with our children.
Led by Sharon Lebi – educator and parent counselor.
Thursday, May 15 – Our motherhood as Israelis in the USA.
Led by Zohar Keissar – social worker and parent counselor.
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Single-session cost: $10/person
Full series cost: $18/person

Family Tu B’Shvat
2025-02-09 14:00 - 16:00 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
Let’s plant a tree…. It’s Tu B’Shvat!
Join us for an afternoon of celebration, exploration, and creativity as we celebrate the birthday of the trees with Camp Tawonga, Eden Village West, Jewish Gateways, and Berkeley Moshav.
Explore the Jewish value of Caring of the Earth – Shmirat ha-adamah with nature-based crafts, tree and seed planting, recycling projects, fruit sampling, a tree birthday party, and an optional multilingual (English/Spanish/Hebrew) nature walk to Live Oak Park.
This Tu B’Shvat event is geared for children ages 3 – 8 years. Everyone is welcome!

Register here.
Cost: $6/person (No cost for children under 2)

¡Cantamos!
2025-02-23 10:30 - 12:00 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
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.
We will be getting ready for Purim with songs, games, crafts, and special snacks!
Tailored especially for families with children ages 0-8. All are welcome!
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Experimente la fusión rítmica de las tradiciones judía y latina con Verónica Freidkes, nuestra música creativa, educadora infantil y cantante argentina. Juntos, a través de cantos y movimientos alegres, abrazaremos nuestro vínculo cultural compartido en esta animada cita musical.
¡Nos estaremos preparando para Purim con canciones, manualidades, y refrigerios especiales!
Diseñado especialmente para familias con niños de 0 a 8 años. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Register here.

¡Cantamos! is a collaboration between JCC East Bay, Olamim, Jewtina y Co., and Tkiya.
¡Cantamos! es una colaboración entre JCC East Bay, Olamim, Jewtina y Co., and Tkiya.

Purim Carnival!
2025-03-09 14:00 - 17:00 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
Let’s celebrate Purim!
Purim is a holiday celebrating Queen Esther, who saved the Jewish people in ancient Persia. Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at the JCC East Bay – costumes are encouraged!
We’ll have:
✅ Carnival games
✅ Crafts
✅ Face painting
✅ Hamantaschen
✅ Mishloach manot
✅ Purim spiel
Plus, a very special kids’ talent show!
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Register here.
Cost: $36 per family

¡Cantamos!
2025-03-23 10:30 - 12:00 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
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.
We will be getting ready for Passover with songs, crafts, and special snacks!
Tailored especially for families with children ages 0-8. All are welcome!
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Experimente la fusión rítmica de las tradiciones judía y latina con Verónica Freidkes, nuestra música creativa, educadora infantil y cantante argentina. Juntos, a través de cantos y movimientos alegres, abrazaremos nuestro vínculo cultural compartido en esta animada cita musical.
¡Nos estaremos preparando para Passover con canciones, manualidades, y refrigerios especiales!
Diseñado especialmente para familias con niños de 0 a 8 años. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Register here.

¡Cantamos! is a collaboration between JCC East Bay, Olamim, Jewtina y Co., and Tkiya.
¡Cantamos! es una colaboración entre JCC East Bay, Olamim, Jewtina y Co., and Tkiya.

¡Cantamos!
2025-04-27 10:30 - 12:00 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
It’s our final session of ¡Cantamos! for the 2024-25 season, you don’t want to miss it!
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.
Tailored especially for families with children ages 0-8. All are welcome!
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Es nuestra última sesión de ¡Cantamos! para la temporada 2024-25, ¡no te lo querrás perder!
Experimente la fusión rítmica de las tradiciones judía y latina con Verónica Freidkes, nuestra música creativa, educadora infantil y cantante argentina. Juntos, a través de cantos y movimientos alegres, abrazaremos nuestro vínculo cultural compartido en esta animada cita musical.
Diseñado especialmente para familias con niños de 0 a 8 años. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Register here.

¡Cantamos! is a collaboration between JCC East Bay, Olamim, Jewtina y Co., and Tkiya.
¡Cantamos! es una colaboración entre JCC East Bay, Olamim, Jewtina y Co., and Tkiya.

Israeli Welcome Brunch and Gathering
2025-08-10 10:30 - 12:00 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
הנכם מוזמנים לבראנץ’ פתיחת השנה וקבלת פנים למשפחות ישראליות שתערך ב JCC בברקלי!
ברוכים הבאים לברקלי! אנחנו כל כך שמחים שהגעתם, נשמח להזמין אתכם לבראנץ’ קבלת פנים ומפגש למשפחות ישראליות ב-JCC East Bay.
האירוע יהווה הזדמנות ל:
להכיר משפחות ישראליות חדשות באיזור
להתחבר למשפחות ותיקות באזור שתוכלנה להציע תמיכה והכוונה לחיים באזור
לגלות משאבים שיכולים לעזור במעבר ולהקל על ההשתלבות בקהילה
וסתם הזדמנות נהדרת לבלות עם אנשים נהדרים מהקהילה, לחבר ילדים ומבוגרים
אנחנו נרגשים לקבל את פניכם באופן אישי ולעזור לכם להרגיש בבית בקהילה החמה והתוססת שלנו.
אם יש לכם שאלות, אל תהססו לפנות ל-Gravity בכתובת: gravity.goldberg@jcceastbay.org
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Dear Families,
Welcome to Berkeley! We’re so glad you’re here, and we’d love to invite you to a Welcome Brunch and Gathering for Israeli Families at the JCC East Bay.
This casual and friendly event is a chance to:
Meet other Israeli families who are also new to the area
Connect with longtime local families who can offer friendship, support, and insight into life in the East Bay
Discover helpful resources to ease your transition and build community.
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Register here

¡Cantamos!
2025-09-28 10:30 - 12:00 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
Come welcome the Jewish New Year at ¡Cantamos!
Blow the shofar! Dip apples in honey! 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.
Tailored especially for families with children ages 0-8. All are welcome!
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¡Ven a recibir el Año Nuevo Judío en ¡Cántamos!
¡Toca el shofar! ¡Moja las manzanas en miel! Experimente la fusión rítmica de las tradiciones judía y latina con Verónica Freidkes, nuestra música creativa, educadora infantil y cantante argentina.
Juntos, a través de cantos y movimientos alegres, abrazaremos nuestro vínculo cultural compartido en esta animada cita musical.
Diseñado especialmente para familias con niños de 0 a 8 años. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
Register here.
¡Cantamos! is a collaboration between JCC East Bay, Olamim, Jewtina y Co., and Tkiya.
¡Cantamos! es una colaboración entre JCC East Bay, Olamim, Jewtina y Co., and Tkiya.

Sukkot Community Celebration
2025-10-05 15:00 - 17:00 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
Get your shake on!
Celebrate Sukkot with the JCC East Bay. We’ve partnered with Berkeley Moshav, Jewtina y Co., Eden Village West, Wilderness Torah, and Camp Tawonga to bring you a fun and interactive afternoon.

Shake a lulav and etrog, make a delicious smoothie, decorate a family picture frame, create multicultural sukkah decorations, play Sukkot games, and more!

Register here.
Cost: $12/per adult

¡Cantamos!
2025-11-09 10:30 - 12:00 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
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.
Tailored especially for families with children ages 0-8. All are welcome!
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Experimente 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.
Diseñado especialmente para familias con niños de 0 a 8 años. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
Register here.
¡Cantamos! is a collaboration between JCC East Bay, Olamim, Jewtina y Co., and Tkiya.
¡Cantamos! es una colaboración entre JCC East Bay, Olamim, Jewtina y Co., and Tkiya.

Sigd Family Festival
2025-11-18 16:30 - 18:00 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
Celebrate Sigd with the JCC East Bay and Be’chol Lashon!
Join us for a joyful, family-friendly, and educational celebration of Sigd, an Ethiopian Jewish holiday that honors community, renewal, and connection to tradition.
Stay 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!
Between 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.
Presented 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.
Sigd, 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.
Come learn, create, and celebrate together!
Register here.
Cost: Free!

Family Chanukah Festival: Spark!
2025-12-14 14:00 - 16:30 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
Make Your Chanukah Sparkle!
Registration required: Click here to purchase tickets on Eventbrite
Light 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.
Families will enjoy crafts, music, games, and delicious treats while exploring the themes of Chanukah through science and art. Spark excitement with activities such as:
✨ Circuit-powered hanukiyas
✨ Window art and other sparkly decorative crafts
✨ Dreidel games for all ages
✨ Glow-in-the-dark games, hula hoops, and face painting
✨ Making — and tasting! — gooey sufganiyot, sizzling latkes, and spun-sugar cotton candy
✨ …and so much more!
Perfect for families with children ages 2-8, this celebration blends joyful play with meaningful Jewish learning about light, resilience, and creativity.

Learn more about our partners here:

Camp Tawonga
Wilderness Torah
Eden Village West
The Contemporary Jewish Museum
Oakland Hebrew Day School
Camp Newman

¡Cantamos!
2026-01-25 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-02-22 10:30 - 12:00 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
Experimente la fusión rítmica de las tradiciones judías y latinas con Verónica Freidkes!

Experimente 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.
¡Cantamos! es una colaboración entre JCC East Bay, Olamim , Jewtina y co , and Tkiya.
Diseñado especialmente para familias con niños de 0 a 8 años. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
¡REGÍSTRESE HOY!

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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.
¡Cantamos! is a collaboration between JCC East Bay, Olamim , Jewtina y co , and Tkiya.
Tailored especially for families with children ages 0-8. All are welcome!
REGISTER TODAY!

Tu B'Shvat Family Celebration (CANCELED)
2026-02-01 14:00 - 16:00 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
Please note: This event has been canceled.
Let’s plant a tree…. It’s Tu B’Shvat!
Come delight in p’ri ha-etz (the fruit of the trees) with JCC East Bay & Wilderness Torah for a Tu B’Shvat celebration!
Connect 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.
2–3 PM Activities and Tu B’Shvat seder
3–3:30 Optional tour of the tree in Live Oak Park
Join the JCC East Bay, Wilderness Torah, Keshet, Olamim and Camp Tawonga for an afternoon of celebration, exploration, and creativity!
This event is geared for children ages 3 – 8 years. Everyone is welcome!

Purim Carnival: Under the Sea
2026-03-01 14:00 - 16:30
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.
🐙 Bounce your way through the afternoon
🐟 Explore a glowing black-light “aquarium”
🎯 Play carnival games and win prizes
🎨 Get face-painted in ocean-inspired style
🎭 Cheer on a kid-run Purim Spiel
🎁 Enjoy Mishloach Manot
🍕 Make pizza hamantaschen & other holiday treats
Plus, even more fun with Camp Tawonga, Maccabi Sports, and other fantastic community partners!
Costumes encouraged. Mermaids, pirates, sea creatures, and superheroes welcome. 🐳⚓
Register Here

¡Cantamos!
2026-03-22 10:30 - 12:00 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
It’s Time for ¡Cantamos!
This is a free event.
Experimente 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.
Diseñado especialmente para familias con niños de 0 a 8 años. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
¡Cantamos! es una colaboración entre JCC East Bay, Olamim , Jewtina y co , and Tkiya.
Diseñado especialmente para familias con niños de 0 a 8 años. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
¡REGÍSTRESE HOY!

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Experience 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.
Tailored especially for families with children ages 0–8. All are welcome!
¡Cantamos! is presented through a partnership among JCC East Bay, Olamim , Jewtina y co , and Tkiya.
REGISTER TODAY!

Yom Ha'atzmaut
2026-04-22 17:30 - 20:00
Yom Ha’atzmaut: Let’s find JOY in our culture, community, and connections!
Celebrate 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!
To help make this event successful, we will need the support of volunteers. Please consider signing up using this form.
Register here
Cost: $25/per adult, $15/per child
