Internationally renowned, the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) houses a diverse permanent collection of more than 61,000 works of art from around the world. Join CMA educator, Arielle Levine, for a mini-series of three lectures, each focusing on highlights of one of the CMA’s beautiful collections. This special series follows the theme of "Gods and Heroes"…
Join us for lunch at Wise Sons and a tour of the Contemporary Jewish Museum. We’ll meet at the JCC at 11am and drive into the city together for lunch (with a 15% discount!) at Wise Sons Jewish Deli. After lunch, we’ll join a one-hour docent-led tour which will examine the symbolism imbued in the…
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.
The JCC East Bay, A Great Good Place for Books, and Keshet present an evening out with award-winning author Hilary Zaid to celebrate the launch of her new book Forget I Told You This. Joining Hilary in conversation is Alex Green, Editor-in-Chief of Stereo Embers Magazine and host of Stereo Embers: The Podcast. Mood-setting music for the evening provided by The Modest Orchestra (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.
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.
Join the JCC East Bay as we march in the Oakland Pride Parade on Sunday, September 10. The parade starts at 11am and we will begin congregating at 10am on the corner of 14th St and Clay St. Click here to sign up and save your spot!
Join JCC East Bay and Olamim 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…
For this special double-header, let James Sokol zoom you to Argentina to meet our local guide Claudia, who specializes in the country's Jewish history. Part I (September 11): focuses on the immigration & history of the Jews in Argentina between the 16th-century and WWII. Learn about the inquisition in Latin America, Jewish gauchos (re: cowboys) and a pogrom…
