Shostakovich's From Jewish Folk Poetry (selections, sung in the poetry's original Yiddish) and the world premiere of Skazka,twisted Russian folktales reinterpreted by emerging composer Alex Malinas, in dialogue with new music by Andrea Casarrubios, Stella G. Gitelman Willoughby, David Garner AND a World Premiere by Mary Bianco.
Mah Jongg Mondays begins Monday, September 28 at the JCC East Bay in Rockridge! This is an ongoing group that meets every Monday from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (except…
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The JCC East Bay drop-in Yiddish Conversation group is a weekly gathering where people read Yiddish stories out loud, share laughs, and keep the Yiddish language alive. All ages and all levels of experience are welcome to schmooze. The group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. beginning September 2. No reservations are required. Join…
Looking to improve your Mama-Loshen? Nu, well head on over to our Yiddish Clinic! We're hosting the clinic on Wednesdays beginning October 14. Under the supervision of Maven-in-Charge Jordan Brown Beyhan, the clinic will offer support for all kinds of Yiddish speakers and students. If you are interested in attending an Introduction to Mama-Loshen drop-in,…
Join us for Death Cafe--a relaxed, agenda-free conversation about death and dying over tea and cake. No experts, or lectures. A Death Cafe isn't a grief support group or counseling session--no theme, no agenda, and no push towards any particular conclusion. The goal is simply to increase awareness of death and comfort talking about it.…
Join us for an exciting in-person gathering at Two Pitchers Brewing Company on November 19, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.! Enjoy great brews, ciders, and soda, and connect with fellow young adult (ages 21-40) Jews in a lively atmosphere. Come experience the perfect blend of craft beer and community in a welcoming setting. We look forward…
Join us for Olamim’s signature bilingual family music program where Jewish learning comes alive through Latin American rhythms, Jewish stories, songs, movement, and play. Led by Tkiya-trained beloved musician Verónica Freidkes, families will sing in Spanish, Hebrew, and English while celebrating multilingualism, Jewish life, and the diversity of the global Jewish community. Designed for children…
LudoLogic Sports is hosting free drop-in sessions for girls ages 4–6, featuring high-energy games and activities that build gross motor skills, confidence, and readiness to try sports. Sundays at 9:00-9:50 a.m., through December 21 Lake Temescal, North Lawn LudoLogic was founded by an Oakland dad who wanted to give his daughters the skills and confidence…
