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  • JCRC Freedom Seder

    Join JCRC for their 26th annual seder, this year proudly co-sponsored by the JCC East Bay. The seder is a participatory, cross-cultural, interfaith Passover seder experience. The event will be in-person, with a Zoom option offered. Click here to register.

  • [Re-scheduled from 5/3] Virtual Tour of Anu Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv

    Join together with members of all the Bay Area JCCs and the Taube Center for Jewish Peoplehood for a virtual tour of the brand new Anu Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv! Together, we'll explore highlights of the brand new museum (formerly Beit Hatfutsot) to learn about the unique and ongoing story of…

  • 34th Annual East Bay Tikkun: A Day of Learning on Shavuot

    Due to the forecast of rain on Sunday, all classes and venues are prepared to pivot to indoors with masks required. We intend to keep people as comfortable and safely-spaced as possible and will be making indoor/outdoor decisions as close to the start of classes as we can, but please be prepared to be indoors…

  • Community High Holidays Services 5783/2022

    JCC East Bay 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

    The High Holidays have the power to lift us out of our individual worlds and connect us deeply to one another and to that which connects us all. We are thrilled to be partnering with Jewish Studio Project and the Berkeley High Holy Day Community again this year to bring you a moving and heart-opening…

  • Rosh Hashanah 5784/2023

    JCC East Bay 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Join the JCC East Bay and Jewish Studio Project for Rosh Hashanah Services (in-person and virtually)! Our musical, liturgically-grounded, and justice-themed services will blend the familiar with the original to open your hearts and pave the path for a new year filled with intention and creativity.   Erev Rosh Hashanah September 15, 2023 7:00pm-8:30pm   Rosh Hashanah…

  • Yom Kippur 5784/2023

    JCC East Bay 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

    In lieu of traditional Yom Kippur services this year, we are thrilled to be launching a brand new offering – The Art of Forgiveness: a Yom Kippur Immersive Studio Experience.  Gather with us to explore the theme of forgiveness in core Jewish Studio Project fashion – a deeply creative and personal experience through hands-on art-making, text exploration…

  • JCC Parent Club Chevrutah (Shabbat)

    How does the Jewish holiday cycle work? What are the animating ideas, themes, and visions of its practice? Is there space for dissent, doubt, or disaffection in the calendar? How do we carry out Jewish celebrations if we are not yet experts? Join the JCC Parent Club Chevruta* (group of learners), as we discuss these…

  • JCC Parent Club Chevrutah (Chanukah)

    How does the Jewish holiday cycle work? What are the animating ideas, themes, and visions of its practice? Is there space for dissent, doubt, or disaffection in the calendar? How do we carry out Jewish celebrations if we are not yet experts? Join the JCC Parent Club Chevruta* (group of learners), as we discuss these…