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  • Hebrew-Speaking Parent Group

    JCC East Bay 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 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…

  • Walking in the Valley of the Shadow: Dying, Death, and Burial

    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…

  • Self Defense Class for Teens

    JCC East Bay 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

    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 Carnival!

    JCC East Bay 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

    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.

  • The Joy of Jewish Music and Dance

    JCC East Bay 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 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. ______________________________________________ Each session has three parts: First hour: participants can choose between two spaces to learn multi-ethnic music and dance technique and…

  • ¡Cantamos!

    JCC East Bay 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Join JCC East Bay, Olamim, Jewtina y Co., and Tkiya for our monthly Spanish music series! Come experience the rhythmic fusion of Jewish and Latin traditions with Aviva Jinich, our…

  • JCC Parent Club Chevrutah (Passover)

    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…

  • From Lodz to Tel Aviv: The Satirical World of Dzigan and Shumacher, the Most Famous Yiddish Comedy Duo of the 20th Century

    The Magnes Collection 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, United States

    Please join us for the Second Annual Eva and Martin Libitzky Memorial Lecture. Taube Philanthropies, the Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, and Berkeley Center for Jewish Studies present: From Lodz to Tel Aviv: The Satirical World of Dzigan and Shumacher, the Most Famous Yiddish Comedy Duo of the 20th Century, featuring John Efron is the Koret…

  • Advanced Mah Jongg

    Recurring
    JCC East Bay 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

    A JCC East Bay group that meets weekly on Wednesdays to play American Mah Jongg! This 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. For more information email Gravity (gravity.goldberg@jcceastbay.org).