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SUMMARY:Canasta Group
DESCRIPTION:Play Canasta at the JCC East Bay! \nThis group is intended for players experienced in classic Canasta\, not modern Canasta. If you are a beginner looking to learn\, please stay tuned for a beginners group! \nThis group will meet weekly\, on Tuesdays\, from 11am – 1pm.\nRSVPs are requested\, limited space each week. \n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/canasta-group/2025-04-22/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Older Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031529
CREATED:20250321T174501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T171402Z
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SUMMARY:I Am Not Afraid: A Holocaust Survivor Story for Teens and Parents
DESCRIPTION:Join the JCC East Bay and the JFCS Holocaust Center\, William J. Lowenberg Speakers Bureau for a valuable opportunity to hear from and engage with local Holocaust Survivor Ralph S.\, and learning the importance of remembering\, honoring\, and commemorating. This event is for teens and their parents. \nWe will begin with an interview with Ralph\, during which he will share his story and wisdom with us. After the interview\, there will be an open Q&A session\, where teens and parents will have the opportunity to engage with Ralph and learn more about his life and experiences. \n________________________________________________ \nRalph was born in Dresden\, Germany\, in 1931 to a Polish father and a mother whose family had lived in Dresden for 150 years. \n \nAt the age of 7½\, he was sent alone on a Kindertransport to England to escape the Holocaust and was later evacuated to the English countryside during the war. Ralph studied at the London School of Economics before immigrating to the United States at 27. He moved to California in 1962 and worked in public agency real estate\, including seven years with BART\, until his retirement in 1997. \nNow residing in Oakland\, Ralph shares his Holocaust experiences as a member of the JFCS Holocaust Center’s William J. Lowenberg Speakers Bureau\, speaking in schools and presenting the Oscar-winning documentary\, Into the Arms of Strangers. He has returned to Germany several times to speak at schools in Dresden and Heidelberg. \n________________________________________________ \nOur interview and discussion with Ralph are part of the annual Zikaron BaSalon (Remembrances in the Living Room) program. This program commemorates the Holocaust through intimate gatherings that allow for meaningful conversations and storytelling\, passing the torch from large ceremonies to conversations and stories told in more intimate\, meaningful spaces. \nThis event is the second in a series of Holocaust remembrance programs for teens and parents presented in partnership with The JFCS Holocaust Center. If you are viewing this page before March 25\, 2025\, we highly encourage you to join us for the first event: I Am Not: Holocaust Education for Teens and Parents. \n________________________________________________ \nRegister here.\n  \nThis program is proudly supported by the Israel Engagement Fund: A JCC Association of North America Program Accelerator and the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/i-am-not-afraid-2/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth & Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031529
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SUMMARY:Zikaron BaSalon
DESCRIPTION:Zikaron BaSalon (Remembrances in the Living Room) is a special way to commemorate the Holocaust. Taking place annually in thousands of private living rooms and public settings\, it passes the torch from official\, large-scale ceremonies to conversations and stories told in more intimate\, meaningful gatherings. \nPlease join us in hearing and honoring the Holocaust story of Paul S. This event will include opportunities to reflect\, ask questions\, and ground our awareness and education about the Holocaust in a warm and supportive community. \nMay the memory of all lost in the Holocaust be a blessing. \nזיכרונם לברכה \n  \nRegister here.\nThe JCC East Bay is grateful for its partnership with Jewish Family and Community Services Holocaust Center and the William J. Lowenberg Speakers Bureau in presenting this important event.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/zikaron-basalon-2025/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031529
CREATED:20240125T231552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T191244Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:A JCC East Bay group that meets weekly on Wednesdays to play American Mah Jongg! \nThis 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. \nFor more information email Gravity (gravity.goldberg@jcceastbay.org).
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/advanced-mah-jongg/2025-04-23/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life,Older Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031529
CREATED:20240112T205051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T223558Z
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SUMMARY:Yiddish Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Yiddish Conversation!\nParticipants 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! \nPlease email Gravity to RSVP: gravity.goldberg@jcceastbay.org
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/yiddish-conversation/2025-04-23/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life,Older Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031529
CREATED:20241024T155453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T165500Z
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SUMMARY:Older Adults Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join the JCC East Bay Older Adults Book Club!\nOur book club will meet on the third Thursday of each month from 10:30-11:30am\, right before our monthly Nosh With Your Neighbors gathering. The group will collaborate to decide which book they want to read based on the members’ interests and preferences! \nThis month\, the Book Club is reading Antisemitism in America: A Warning by Chuck Schumer. \nParticipation in the book club is free and folks are encouraged to join at any time. \n  \nRegister here.\nQuestions?\nReach out to Noah Curtis-Goldstein: noah.curtisgoldstein@jcceastbay.org.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/oa-book-club-2025-04-17/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031529
CREATED:20250324T193434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T163333Z
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SUMMARY:Remembrance\, Resistance\, and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Older Adults are invited to join us for lunch and a virtual screening of the City of Berkeley’s Holocaust Remembrance Day. \nThe JCC East Bay will be hosting a special screening of the annual Yom HaShoah program. The pre-recorded program – which will be screened in person during this event – will include a welcome from Mayor Adena Ishi\, inspirational stories from Survivors Eva Lukacs and Helen Fixler\, and music from clarinetist Asaf Ophir and accordionist Josh Horowitz. Boxed lunches\, coffee\, tea\, and desserts will be served. \n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/holocaust-remembrance-2025/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Older Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031529
CREATED:20240719T163810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T192047Z
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SUMMARY:¡Cantamos!
DESCRIPTION:It’s our final session of ¡Cantamos! for the 2024-25 season\, you don’t want to miss it! \nExperience the rhythmic fusion of Jewish and Latin traditions with Verónica Freidkes\, our creative musician\, child educator\, and Argentinian singer. Together\, through joyful singing and movement\, we’ll embrace our shared cultural bond in this lively musical rendezvous. \nTailored especially for families with children ages 0-8. All are welcome! \n_________________________ \nEs nuestra última sesión de ¡Cantamos! para la temporada 2024-25\, ¡no te lo querrás perder! \nExperimente la fusión rítmica de las tradiciones judía y latina con Verónica Freidkes\, nuestra música creativa\, educadora infantil y cantante argentina. Juntos\, a través de cantos y movimientos alegres\, abrazaremos nuestro vínculo cultural compartido en esta animada cita musical. \nDiseñado especialmente para familias con niños de 0 a 8 años. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! \n  \nRegister here.\n  \n¡Cantamos! is a collaboration between JCC East Bay\, Olamim\, Jewtina y Co.\, and Tkiya. \n¡Cantamos! es una colaboración entre JCC East Bay\, Olamim\, Jewtina y Co.\, and Tkiya.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/cantamos-2025-04-27/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031529
CREATED:20240910T131656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T190404Z
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SUMMARY:The Joy of Jewish Music and Dance
DESCRIPTION:Join our 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. Bring your instruments and dancing shoes. \nThis month\, we will explore Yeminite music and dance traditions. \nDuring the first 90 minutes\, participants can choose between spaces to learn multi-ethnic music and dance technique and styles. Participants will all come together for a 30 minute dance party focusing on the dances and tunes taught in the prior hour. The remaining segment will be an informal music jam in one or more of the classroom spaces at the JCC East Bay. \n______________ \nMeet our guest teachers: \nDror Sinai is a percussionist and healing music expert. He is a pioneer in the fields of world percussion\, Chi Gong\, and the exploration of music as a therapeutic tool. Over the years Dror Has presented lectures\, clinics\, workshops\, residencies to diverse audiences including universities\, schools\, community gatherings\, and congregations. Dror played \, performed and presented around the world solo and collaborated with other wonderful and famous Musicians and Bands including: Omar Faruk Tekbilek\, Yair Dalal\, Yuval Ron\, Al Moalem Mahmoud Guinea. \nAvraham (Avi) David Sinai is a percussionist\, vocalist\, and visual artist from Santa Cruz\, California\, combines traditional Arabic Yemeni Jewish chants with a contemporary flair. Learning these songs from his father Dror from the age of four\, Avi creates a unique fusion of ancient and modern melodies\, embodying the spirit of Yemen. He has performed with bands such as Zirzuvi and Phreeborn and the Phrequency. Avi and his father Dror performing regularly as a duo. \nRachel Valfer is a passionate singer and oud (Arabic lute) player who brings depth of feeling to every song. She studied Maqam and Persian dastgah modal systems in Israel and Palestine for six years at the Center for Middle Eastern Studies\, and sings with several ensembles in the Bay Area. Gifted in the art of language\, Rachel sings in Hebrew\, Arabic\, Farsi\, Greek\, Turkish\, Ladino\, and Armenian. \nBruce Bierman is a celebrated Jewish dance master\, theater director\, and arts educator. He is co-artistic director of the award-winning Yiddish Theatre Ensemble in Berkeley where he has directed and choreographed The Megilleh of Itzik Manger for the Berkeley Jewish Music Festival\, Sholem Asch’s God of Vengeance\, and most recently Between Worlds starring Naomi Newman. He served as Yiddish dance and theater dramaturg for Paula Vogel’s Tony Award winning play\, Indecent at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival\, Arena Stage and the most recent production at the San Francisco Playhouse which YTE also co-produced. Bruce was also a lead dancer and teaching artist with the Los Angeles Aman Folk Ensemble bringing world music and dance to youth throughout the L.A. Unified School District. \n______________ \nSingle session tickets: Sliding scale $25-54\nFull series ticket: $180 \nFull series tickets: Register here \nSingle session tickets:\nApril 27\, 2025  – Dror Sinai\, Avi Sinai\, Rachel Valfer\, and Bruce Bierman\nMay 18\, 2025  –  Dmitri Gaskin\, Misha Khalikulov\, and Bruce Bierman\n \n  \nThe Joy of Jewish Music and Dance is co-presented by JCC East Bay and KlezCalifornia\, and funded in part by a generous grant from the KlezCalifornia Yiddish Culture Fund.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/joy-4-2025/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Jewish Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250428T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031529
CREATED:20250402T210705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T210725Z
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SUMMARY:East Bay Jewish Writing Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow community members for a monthly generative writing experience. With an open theme\, facilitators will bring to the table a genre\, idea\, passion\, or otherwise Jewish-themed passage to inspire the evening’s compositions. \nOur April session will be facilitated by Caroline Kessler. \n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/writing-circle-1/
LOCATION:Beit Chabot\, 5939 Chabot Rd\, Oakland\, CA\, 94618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031529
CREATED:20241007T160005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T214216Z
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SUMMARY:Canasta Group
DESCRIPTION:Play Canasta at the JCC East Bay! \nThis group is intended for players experienced in classic Canasta\, not modern Canasta. If you are a beginner looking to learn\, please stay tuned for a beginners group! \nThis group will meet weekly\, on Tuesdays\, from 11am – 1pm.\nRSVPs are requested\, limited space each week. \n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/canasta-group/2025-04-29/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Older Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031529
CREATED:20240125T231552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T191245Z
UID:15585-1746007200-1746018000@jcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:A JCC East Bay group that meets weekly on Wednesdays to play American Mah Jongg! \nThis 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. \nFor more information email Gravity (gravity.goldberg@jcceastbay.org).
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/advanced-mah-jongg/2025-04-30/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life,Older Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250430T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250430T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031529
CREATED:20240112T205051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T223558Z
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SUMMARY:Yiddish Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Yiddish Conversation!\nParticipants 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! \nPlease email Gravity to RSVP: gravity.goldberg@jcceastbay.org
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/yiddish-conversation/2025-04-30/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life,Older Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031529
CREATED:20240125T231552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T191246Z
UID:15586-1746612000-1746622800@jcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:A JCC East Bay group that meets weekly on Wednesdays to play American Mah Jongg! \nThis 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. \nFor more information email Gravity (gravity.goldberg@jcceastbay.org).
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/advanced-mah-jongg/2025-05-07/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life,Older Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031529
CREATED:20240112T205051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T223559Z
UID:15696-1746613800-1746617400@jcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Yiddish Conversation!\nParticipants 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! \nPlease email Gravity to RSVP: gravity.goldberg@jcceastbay.org
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/yiddish-conversation/2025-05-07/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life,Older Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031529
CREATED:20250320T231150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T231150Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner Mah Jongg Class
DESCRIPTION:The JCC East Bay Beginner Mah Jongg Class is back!\nThis 4-part class is an in-depth\, comprehensive course on how to play American Mah Jongg. Classes are taught by our esteemed JCC East Bay Mah Jongg instructors. \nClass Descriptions: \nClass 1: Introduction to the tiles\, rules on how to play\, and the (Jewish) history of American Mah Jongg\nClass 2: How does the game really work?\nClass 3: Practice Playing – get all your questions answered\nClass 4: Practice Playing – with instructor support as needed \nWhat is provided during this class?: \n\n2025 Mah Jongg Card\nLearning in community!\n\n__________________________________________________ \nBeginner Mah Jongg Class takes place on the following Fridays\, from 10am-12pm:\nMay 9\, May 16\, May 23\, and May 30\nParticipants must attend all four sessions. \n\nRegister here.\nAddress will be shared via confirmation email\, after registration
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/beginner-mah-jongg-class-3/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Older Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031529
CREATED:20240125T231552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T191246Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:A JCC East Bay group that meets weekly on Wednesdays to play American Mah Jongg! \nThis 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. \nFor more information email Gravity (gravity.goldberg@jcceastbay.org).
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/advanced-mah-jongg/2025-05-14/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life,Older Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031529
CREATED:20240112T205051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T223600Z
UID:15697-1747218600-1747222200@jcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Yiddish Conversation!\nParticipants 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! \nPlease email Gravity to RSVP: gravity.goldberg@jcceastbay.org
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/yiddish-conversation/2025-05-14/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life,Older Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031529
CREATED:20241212T175441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T175441Z
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SUMMARY:Nosh With Your Neighbors
DESCRIPTION:Each month we invite you to join us at the JCC East Bay to enjoy lunch with your community! This is a BYOL (bring-your-own-lunch) with delicious dessert\, coffee\, and tea provided. RSVP is required. \n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/nosh-with-your-neighbors-2025-5-15/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Older Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031529
CREATED:20240910T131728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T190658Z
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SUMMARY:The Joy of Jewish Music and Dance
DESCRIPTION:Join our 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. Bring your instruments and dancing shoes. \nThis month’s workshop is all about Klezmer music! The workshop will be led by teaching artists Dmitri Gaskin\, Misha Khalikulov\, and Bruce Bierman \nDuring the first 90 minutes\, participants can choose between spaces to learn multi-ethnic music and dance technique and styles. Participants will all come together for a 30 minute dance party focusing on the dances and tunes taught in the prior hour. The remaining segment will be an informal music jam in one or more of the classroom spaces at the JCC East Bay. \n______________ \nDmitri Gaskin (he/him) is an accordion player and composer specializing in Klezmer music. He performs with bands Tsvey Brider\, Baymele\, and Saul Goodman’s Klezmer Band. With his duo Tsvey Brider (“two brothers” in Yiddish)\, Dmitri has co-written an album of new Yiddish song\, Kosmopolitn (Borscht Beat\, 2022). He has also performed and taught at  music festivals including Yidstock\, Yiddish Summer Weimar\, KlezCalifornia\, Klezmer on Ice\, and others. Outside of Klezmer\, Dmitri won the ASCAP Foundation Morton Gould Young Composer Award for contemporary classical music. He studied accordion with Josh Horowitz and Alan Bern. Dmitri lives in rural Santa Cruz county with his wife and their four goats. \nMisha Khalikulov is a cellist and music educator born in Soviet Uzbekistan and raised in San Francisco. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Cello Performance from UCLA\, studying under Antonio Lysy. Misha spent nearly 14 years with the internationally touring group The April Fishes\, performing extensively in Europe and Asia. He is also a member of the Klezmer trio Baymele\, alongside accordionist Dmitri Gaskin and violinist Matthew Stein\, and has performed with acclaimed artists like Anthony Russell. Misha plays with contemporary group StringQuake and Hungarian folk group Vadalma. In January 2019\, he toured Vietnam with Vietnamese musician Van-Anh Vo. Passionate about bridging divides through music\, Misha teaches children through several non-profit organizations\, including Harmony Project Bay Area and Bay Area Music Project. He has recorded on over 40 albums across various styles. \nBruce Bierman is a celebrated Jewish dance master\, theater director\, and arts educator. He is co-artistic director of the award-winning Yiddish Theatre Ensemble in Berkeley where he has directed and choreographed The Megilleh of Itzik Manger for the Berkeley Jewish Music Festival\, Sholem Asch’s God of Vengeance\, and most recently Between Worlds starring Naomi Newman. He served as Yiddish dance and theater dramaturg for Paula Vogel’s Tony Award winning play\, Indecent at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival\, Arena Stage and the most recent production at the San Francisco Playhouse which YTE also co-produced. Bruce was also a lead dancer and teaching artist with the Los Angeles Aman Folk Ensemble bringing world music and dance to youth throughout the L.A. Unified School District. \n______________ \nRegister here.\nSingle session tickets: Sliding scale $25-54\n \n  \nCo-presented by KlezCalifornia
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/joy-5-2025/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Jewish Life
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031529
CREATED:20250430T190011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T190011Z
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SUMMARY:Be Mitzvah Open House
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join us for a taste of JCC East Bay Be Mitzvah program!\nThe Be Mitzvah journey is a meaningful time of growth\, reflection\, and learning. Finding the right community and program can be challenging\, but we’re here to help. \n__________________________________ \nJCC East Bay is excited to partner with Judaism Your Way to offer 6th – 7th graders a new Be Mitzvah program. \nThe Be Mitzvah program offers a two-year\, in-person small group learning program that guides students through this pivotal coming-of-age experience\, offering a customizable approach that prioritizes their personal connection to Judaism. This experience prepares students for a distinctive\, meaningful\, and personally curated Be Mitzvah ceremony that focuses on helping youth discover their individual identity within a Jewish context. \nThis event is designed for parents and tweens to learn more about this special program. \n__________________________________ \nRegister here.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/be-mitzvah-open-house/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth & Teens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031529
CREATED:20240125T231552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T191246Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:A JCC East Bay group that meets weekly on Wednesdays to play American Mah Jongg! \nThis 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. \nFor more information email Gravity (gravity.goldberg@jcceastbay.org).
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/advanced-mah-jongg/2025-05-21/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life,Older Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031529
CREATED:20240112T205051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T223600Z
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SUMMARY:Yiddish Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Yiddish Conversation!\nParticipants 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! \nPlease email Gravity to RSVP: gravity.goldberg@jcceastbay.org
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/yiddish-conversation/2025-05-21/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life,Older Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031529
CREATED:20250425T155121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T155121Z
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SUMMARY:Flower Arranging Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the JCC East Bay for a Flower Arranging Workshop!\nWe’re hosting a fun and interactive workshop where you’ll learn the art of creating beautiful floral arrangements. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience\, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to unleash their creativity and learn new skills. \nDuring the workshop\, you’ll get hands-on experience arranging different types of flowers and foliage. Expert instructor April Schlanger will provide guidance and tips to help you create stunning bouquets and centerpieces. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore your passion for flowers and connect with fellow flower enthusiasts. Let your creativity bloom! \n  \nRegister here.\nCost: $10\nAll the flowers you need are included in the ticket price\, as well as a basic glass vase. If you would like\, you are welcome to bring your own vase.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/flower-workshop-2/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Older Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031529
CREATED:20240125T231552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T191247Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:A JCC East Bay group that meets weekly on Wednesdays to play American Mah Jongg! \nThis 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. \nFor more information email Gravity (gravity.goldberg@jcceastbay.org).
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/advanced-mah-jongg/2025-05-28/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life,Older Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031529
CREATED:20240112T205051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T223601Z
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SUMMARY:Yiddish Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Yiddish Conversation!\nParticipants 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! \nPlease email Gravity to RSVP: gravity.goldberg@jcceastbay.org
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/yiddish-conversation/2025-05-28/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life,Older Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031529
CREATED:20250501T165556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T163514Z
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SUMMARY:The 37th Annual East Bay Tikkun: A Day of Learning on Shavuot
DESCRIPTION:The 37th Annual East Bay Tikkun:\nA Day of Learning in Honor of Shavuot\nThe JCC East Bay is excited to welcome you to this beloved community event!\nOnce again\, in partnership with dozens of Bay Area synagogues and organizations\, we will offer a day of community learning in honor of Shavuot. For safety and security\, event pre-registration is required. \n  \nVENUE\nAll classes will be held at the JCC East Bay on 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley. \n  \nCLASS SCHEDULE\nShortly before the event\, all pre-registered attendees will receive a schedule of classes emailed to the email address with which they registered. \n  \nCOMMUNITY PARTNERS\nPlease visit the JCC East Bay Shavuot page for an updated list of partners and more information about the JCC East Bay. \n  \nSPACE FOR FAMILIES DURING OUR EVENT\nPlease note that our Preschool yard will be available for play time should families choose to bring their children\, however\, the yard will not be supervised\, so we require that an adult stay with their child(ren). Please respect and enjoy our space\, recognizing that classes will be in session around the Preschool yard. Your cooperation in helping to keep children as quiet as possible is greatly appreciated. \n  \nQUESTIONS?\nEmail tikkun@jcceastbay.org and we’ll respond in a timely manner. \n  \nIMAGE\nSpecial thanks to JCC East Bay Artist-in-Residence\, Rebecca Schisler\, for the generous use of her image\, “Walk Humbly with your G-d.” \n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/the-37th-annual-tikkun/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,HOLIDAY,Jewish Life,SHAVUOT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031529
CREATED:20250402T211008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T211008Z
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SUMMARY:East Bay Jewish Writing Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow community members for a monthly generative writing experience. With an open theme\, facilitators will bring to the table a genre\, idea\, passion\, or otherwise Jewish-themed passage to inspire the evening’s compositions. \nOur June session will be facilitated by Dan Schifrin. \n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/writing-circle-2/
LOCATION:Beit Chabot\, 5939 Chabot Rd\, Oakland\, CA\, 94618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250810T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250810T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031529
CREATED:20250716T165912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T165912Z
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SUMMARY:Israeli Welcome Brunch and Gathering
DESCRIPTION:הנכם מוזמנים לבראנץ’ פתיחת השנה וקבלת פנים למשפחות ישראליות שתערך ב JCC בברקלי! \nברוכים הבאים לברקלי! אנחנו כל כך שמחים שהגעתם\, נשמח להזמין אתכם לבראנץ’ קבלת פנים ומפגש למשפחות ישראליות ב-JCC East Bay. \nהאירוע יהווה הזדמנות ל: \nלהכיר משפחות ישראליות חדשות באיזור\nלהתחבר למשפחות ותיקות באזור שתוכלנה להציע תמיכה והכוונה לחיים באזור\nלגלות משאבים שיכולים לעזור במעבר ולהקל על ההשתלבות בקהילה\nוסתם הזדמנות נהדרת לבלות עם אנשים נהדרים מהקהילה\, לחבר ילדים ומבוגרים \nאנחנו נרגשים לקבל את פניכם באופן אישי ולעזור לכם להרגיש בבית בקהילה החמה והתוססת שלנו. \nאם יש לכם שאלות\, אל תהססו לפנות ל-Gravity בכתובת: gravity.goldberg@jcceastbay.org \n____________________________ \nDear Families\, \nWelcome to Berkeley! We’re so glad you’re here\, and we’d love to invite you to a Welcome Brunch and Gathering for Israeli Families at the JCC East Bay. \nThis casual and friendly event is a chance to: \nMeet other Israeli families who are also new to the area\nConnect with longtime local families who can offer friendship\, support\, and insight into life in the East Bay\nDiscover helpful resources to ease your transition and build community. \n____________________________ \nRegister here
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/israeli-welcome-brunch/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Engagement,Jewish Life
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250825T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250825T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031529
CREATED:20250402T211311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T211311Z
UID:16376-1756148400-1756153800@jcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:East Bay Jewish Writing Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow community members for a monthly generative writing experience. With an open theme\, facilitators will bring to the table a genre\, idea\, passion\, or otherwise Jewish-themed passage to inspire the evening’s compositions. \nOur August session will be facilitated by Ali Michael Cannon. \n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/writing-circle-4/
LOCATION:Beit Chabot\, 5939 Chabot Rd\, Oakland\, CA\, 94618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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