JCC East Bay

The Joy of Jewish Music and Dance
2024-01-28 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
Join our new monthly series celebrating “The Joy of Jewish Music and Dance!”
Great for musicians, dancers, and enthusiasts to meet, schmooze, or simply to take in the beauty of these rich traditions.
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Each session has three parts:
First hour: participants can choose between two spaces to learn multi-ethnic music and dance technique and styles.
Second hour: Participants will come together for a dance party focusing on the dances and tunes taught in the prior hour.
Third hour: an informal music jam in one or more of the classroom spaces at the JCC.
Music and Dance performance/teacher schedule:
January 28, 2024 – Qadim Ensemble and Miriam Peretz
February 25, 2024 – Asaf Ophir, Sean Tergis, Zina Pozen, and Bruce Bierman
March 24, 2024 – Zoe Aqua, Dmitri Gaskin, Misha Khalikulov, and Bruce Bierman
April 21, 2024 – Veretski Pass and Bruce Bierman
May 19, 2024 – Saul Goodman’s Klezmer Band and Bruce Bierman
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5-session series: $72.00
Drop-in admission: $18.00-$54.00 sliding scale
100% ticket revenue goes to cover musician/dance teacher fees.
No one turned away for lack of funds. Kids are free.
Presented in association with KlezCalifornia and with support from the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and KlezCalifornia’s Yiddish Culture Fund.
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Click here for full series registration.
Individual session registration:
January 28, February 25, March 24, April 21, May 19

Older Adult and JFI Film Screening
2024-01-25 13:30 - 15:00 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
Join the JCC East Bay and Jewish Film Institute for an Older Adults Film Screening!
JFI will be visiting the JCC East Bay to screen PERIPHERY – a Canadian documentary that bears witness to ethnic diversity in the Jewish community.

To attend, please RSVP via email: sara.feinman@jcceastbay.org

Yiddish Conversation
2024-01-24 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-01-17 10:30 - 11:30 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
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

Art & Artists: 100 Jewish Artists - Part I
2024-01-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-08 11:00 - 12:00 | CA
Join art educator Nancy Kotz for an interesting overview of artworks which tell the stories of Jewish culture from many different artists of the 19th and early 20th centuries including Leibermann, Pissarro, Chagall, Stiglitz, Delaunay, Weber and others. This 3-part series meets on January 8, January 15, and January 22.
Register here.

Family Tu B'Shevat 2024
2024-01-21 14:00 - 16:00 | CA
Due to the predicted rain, our celebration has been moved into our auditorium at the JCC East Bay!
Let’s plant a tree…. It’s Tu B’Shevat!
Rain or shine, come celebrate the birthday of the trees with the JCC East Bay and PJ Library Bay Area! Explore the Jewish value of Caring of the Earth – Shmirat ha-adamah with nature-based crafts, tree and seed planting, recycling projects, fruit sampling, the trees’ birthday party, and an optional multi-lingual (English/Hebrew/Spanish) nature walk to Live Oak Park.
Join us for an afternoon of celebration, exploration, and creativity 🌳
Register here.

Nosh With Your Neighbors
2024-01-18 11:30 - 13:00, 2023-12-21 11:30 - 13:00 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
Join us at the JCC East Bay library and courtyard space for a bring-your-own-lunch gathering on the third Thursday of every month. Be sure to bring your own Kosher-style lunch – a delicious dessert will be provided!
Email Sara (sara.feinman@jcceastbay.org) to confirm your attendance.

JCC Parent Club Chevrutah (Shabbat II)
2024-01-16 16:00 - 17:00 | CA
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 big questions, talk about parenting, learn about Jewish Holidays, and connect as a community.

Register here.

Hebrew-Speaking Parent Group
2024-01-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-12 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Still Traveling: Beguiling Berlin
2023-12-18 11:00 - 12:15, 2023-12-11 11:00 - 12:15, 2023-12-04 11:00 - 12:15, 2023-11-27 11:00 - 12:15 | CA
Germany’s vibrant capital city is renowned for its exceptional range of landmarks, vibrant cultural scene and way of life that’s somehow all go yet relaxed. In fact, the city is best known for its striking contrasts. Historical buildings stand alongside modern architecture as the past and present intermingle. After his last series with us which inspired raves, our professional, local guide Jamie is back to lead more fascinating, virtual “trips” to experience diverse parts of the city.
Register before November 25 for “Early Bird” pricing!
Register here.

Older Adult Chanukah Lunch
2023-12-14 11:30 - 13:00 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
You’re invited to rejoice in Jewish joy at our Older Adult Chanukah Lunch. Celebrate the festival of lights with a catered lunch and live music at the JCC East Bay!
RSVPs are required to attend this event–friends and family welcome.
Contact Sara (sara.feinman@jcceastbay.org) to RSVP.

¡Cantamos!
2023-12-10 15:30 - 17:00, 2023-11-12 15:30 - 17:00, 2023-10-22 15:30 - 17:00 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
Join JCC East Bay, Olamim, and Jewtina y Co. for our monthly Spanish music series! Verónica Freidkes, Argentinian singer and children’s educator will share fun songs in Spanish and music from Latin cultures. Through joyful singing, movement, stories, puppets, and more, we will strengthen our multicultural connections to Jewish culture and community. This program is best for families with children ages 0-6 and all are welcome!

Register here.

Art & Artists: The Art of Chanukah
2023-12-05 11:00 - 12:00 | CA
Join art educator Kara Klein for an interesting overview of artworks related to the miracle of the oil and the re-dedication of the Holy Temple. It is both the ‘Holiday of Freedom’ and the ‘Holiday of Lights.’ Illuminated manuscripts, etchings, woodcuts, photographs, paintings, and Chanukah Lamps of marble, brass, silver, stone, iron, and glass are all included. Experience the story of this holiday through art objects from many centuries.

Register by Dec 3rd for “Early Bird” pricing!
Register here.

Chanukah Around the World
2023-12-03 15:00 - 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, Jewish Gateways, Berkeley Public Library, Olamim, PJ Library Bay Area, Be’chol Lashon, Camp Newman, and CJM on a journey around the world. Engaging activities, crafts, music, and food – collect passport stamps as you explore a variety of global Chanukah customs and traditions.

Register here.

JCC Parent Club Chevrutah (Chanukah)
2023-11-28 16:00 - 17:00 | CA

Older Adult Tour: The Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art
2023-11-09 13:30 - 15:00 | The Magnes Collection, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, 94720, United States
Join us for a free, guided tour of Cities and Wars: Roman Vishniac in Berlin and Jerusalem (1947/1967) at The Magnes. This exhibition features never before seen work by Russian-Jewish photographer Roman Vishniac. A small snack will be provided.

Email Sara to learn more and RSVP.

Z3 Conference 2023
2023-11-05 08:00 - 17:30 | Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, 94303, United States
On November 5th, come together in Palo Alto for the 9th annual Z3 Conference, the home and hub for honest dialogue between Israeli and the Diaspora Jewish communities.
As we go forward, considering how the situation in Israel has changed, so inevitably will the relationship between the Diaspora and Israelis, in ways we cannot foresee. Z3 programming and content always aim to create an environment for learning, debate and growth. The Z3 Conference is proceeding with a renewed focus. We are redesigning the conference to respond to these unfolding unimaginable events in a way that will help us heal and draw strength from one another.
The Z3 Project is an initiative of the Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto, CA. Promoting a stronger relationship between Diaspora Jewry and Israel, the Z3 project is dedicated to modeling how Zionism can evolve, and how Jewish communities can come together for meaningful discussions about the Diaspora and Israel.
Since 2015, Z3 has gathered leading voices from across the political spectrums of Israel and America for a day of debate and conversation, aimed at creating a new model of Jewish engagement in the 21st century.

Register here.

JCC Parent Club Chevrutah (Shabbat)
2023-10-24 16:00 - 17:00 | CA

Still Traveling: Significant Salem
2023-10-23 11:00 - 12:15 | CA
After his fantastic series of virtual “trips” to Boston, our professional guide, Christian, returns to evoke the ambiance of Halloween with a virtual trip to Salem, Massachusetts. Home to the infamous Witch Trials of 1692, Salem is a city rich in tradition and history.
Register here.
