Join JCC East Bay, Olamim, and Jewtina y Co. for our monthly Spanish music series! Come experience the rhythmic fusion of Jewish and Latin traditions with Aviva Jinich, our creative musician and child educator. Embrace our shared cultural bond in this lively musical rendezvous. Tailored especially for families with children ages 0-7. All are welcome!…
Join us for a stunning virtual journey down Scotland’s Great Glen. We’ll travel the lochs and rivers from Inverness to Fort William. This route through the Scottish Highlands boasts exceptional scenery, gorgeous forests, and sites full of history! This event has been rescheduled to February 2024 NEW Event dates: February 5, 12, 19, & 26…
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…
JCC East Bay Older Adults are invited to a free, guided tour at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive! Come explore BAMPFA’s exhibition, What Has Been and What Could Be – a contemporary perspective of artworks that span multiple generations and geographies. This collection showcases a variety of historical and modern day art,…
A new program from the JCC East Bay that centers on teens, and parents of teens, to be in community as we learn and grow through diverse discussions. ______________________________________________________ March 3, 2024 - Understanding Jewish Life on Campus What can it look like to be Jewish on school campuses? How are academic institutions helping to…
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.
Dying, Death, and Burial: What Have Jews Done Traditionally & What Some Do Now with Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan and Yael Galinson. In partnership with New Lehrhaus, learn about the Jewish approach to death and dying, from the traditional to the contemporary, concepts and practices, burial, grief and comforting the bereaved – this is an important…
Teens of the East Bay are invited to join us for a self-defense class taught by the Krav Maga Xtreme team! Learn the foundations of krav maga including how to de-escalate life threatening situations and the basics of strike and evasion techniques. Light refreshments provided. Limited spots available - registration required. Register here.
Purim Extravaganza! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at the JCC East Bay. We'll have everything from carnival games and Purim crafts to face painting, hamantaschen, and a very special kids’ talent show. Costumes are encouraged! Register here.
