Let musical theater instructor and Broadway trip leader, James Sokol, sneak you in the Stage Door at Stars of David! Meet special guests who bring unique expertise, experiences, and insights to the discussion at our exclusive behind-the-scenes visit. Event dates: September 7, 14, 21, & 28 Register here.
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…
Sukkot (Hebrew for “Tabernacles”) is a seven-day harvest festival; the happiest of biblical holidays, which celebrates the bounty of nature. Each year, a fragile booth and four species of plants is erected to represent the agricultural world. Join art educator Nancy Kotz, for a fascinating program looking at woodcuts, etchings, illuminated manuscripts, papercuts, silver and wood etrog…
Booksmith, Berkeley Arts & Letters and JCC East Bay present the launch event for #1 New York Times bestselling author of Go the F**k to Sleep, Adam Mansbach and his new novel The Golem of Brooklyn, a dazzlingly imaginative, ferociously funny story of an art teacher, a bodega clerk, and a five-thousand-year-old clay crisis monster. Adam will be in conversation with Emmy Award-winning comedian and author, most…
Let musical theater instructor and Broadway trip leader, James Sokol, sneak you in the Stage Door at Stars of David! Meet special guests who bring unique expertise, experiences, and insights to the discussion at our exclusive behind-the-scenes visit. Event dates: September 7, 14, 21, & 28 Register here.
Get your shake on! The JCC East Bay in partnership with Camp Tawonga, Olamim, Jewish Baby Network, Jewish Gateways, PJ Library Bay Area, Hebrew Free Loan, and Music by Heart are teaming up for an interactive celebration. Join us for an afternoon full of fun: Shake a lulav and etrog Grind wheat and make pizza…
Join our guide, Celia, for a journey to the continent of snow and ice that lies at the southernmost point of our planet. Discover Antarctica's thrilling history of exploration, the abundant wildlife that thrives, and its promise of scientific discovery. Register here.
Back by popular demand, the Peaceful Parent Project offers a six-week immersive group experience that teaches, supports, and nourishes parents. Each session integrates Jewish text and wisdom with parenting, teaching, and mindfulness-based practices. Join our second Peaceful Parent cohort and become the parent that you truly desire to be! No prior knowledge or experience with…
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.
