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…
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…
Join us for Yiddish Conversation! Participants will take turns reading various Yiddish passages aloud – laughing at the stories together, connecting with like-minded community members, and keeping the art of the Yiddish language alive! Please email Gravity to RSVP: gravity.goldberg@jcceastbay.org
A new program from the JCC East Bay that centers on teens, and parents of teens, to be in community as we learn and grow through diverse discussions. ______________________________________________________ January 28, 2024 - Navigating Conversations on Antisemitism Join us as we learn about the historical roots of antisemitism and how it shows up in school…
A JCC East Bay group that meets weekly on Wednesdays to play American Mah Jongg! This group is for more experienced players or those wanting to sharpen their competitive edge. Join for good company, tea, and fierce games of Mah Jongg. Drop-ins are welcome. For more information email Gravity (gravity.goldberg@jcceastbay.org).
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…
A new program from the JCC East Bay that centers on teens, and parents of teens, to be in community as we learn and grow through diverse discussions. ______________________________________________________ March 3, 2024 - Understanding Jewish Life on Campus What can it look like to be Jewish on school campuses? How are academic institutions helping to…
Dying, Death, and Burial: What Have Jews Done Traditionally & What Some Do Now with Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan and Yael Galinson. In partnership with New Lehrhaus, learn about the Jewish approach to death and dying, from the traditional to the contemporary, concepts and practices, burial, grief and comforting the bereaved – this is an important…
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…