JCC East Bay

Israeli Welcome Brunch and Gathering
2025-08-10 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
הנכם מוזמנים לבראנץ’ פתיחת השנה וקבלת פנים למשפחות ישראליות שתערך ב JCC בברקלי!
ברוכים הבאים לברקלי! אנחנו כל כך שמחים שהגעתם, נשמח להזמין אתכם לבראנץ’ קבלת פנים ומפגש למשפחות ישראליות ב-JCC East Bay.
האירוע יהווה הזדמנות ל:
להכיר משפחות ישראליות חדשות באיזור
להתחבר למשפחות ותיקות באזור שתוכלנה להציע תמיכה והכוונה לחיים באזור
לגלות משאבים שיכולים לעזור במעבר ולהקל על ההשתלבות בקהילה
וסתם הזדמנות נהדרת לבלות עם אנשים נהדרים מהקהילה, לחבר ילדים ומבוגרים
אנחנו נרגשים לקבל את פניכם באופן אישי ולעזור לכם להרגיש בבית בקהילה החמה והתוססת שלנו.
אם יש לכם שאלות, אל תהססו לפנות ל-Gravity בכתובת: gravity.goldberg@jcceastbay.org
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Dear Families,
Welcome 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.
This casual and friendly event is a chance to:
Meet other Israeli families who are also new to the area
Connect with longtime local families who can offer friendship, support, and insight into life in the East Bay
Discover helpful resources to ease your transition and build community.
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Register here

East Bay Jewish Writing Circle
2025-08-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Beit Chabot, 5939 Chabot Rd, Oakland, CA, 94618, United States
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.
Our August session will be facilitated by Ali Michael Cannon.

Register here.

Advanced Mah Jongg
2025-09-03 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-10 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-17 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-24 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-01 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-08 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-15 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-22 10:00 - 13:00 and 2 more dates | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, 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).

Yiddish Conversation
2025-09-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-09-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-09-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-09-24 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-01 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-22 10:30 - 11:30 and 2 more dates | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
Join us for Yiddish Conversation!
Participants 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!
Please email Gravity to RSVP: gravity.goldberg@jcceastbay.org

Nosh With Your Neighbors
2025-09-18 11:30 - 13:00 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
Join fellow Older Adults for a bring-your-own Kosher style lunch. This is a great place to meet your neighbors, connect with your Jewish community, and enjoy a meal in the company of friends new and old! Desserts, coffee, and tea are provided.
Each month will feature a guest speaker. In September, we will hear from a Regional Parks Nature Specialist who will provide exciting early insights into our upcoming Nature Walk activity.
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For more information email Gravity: gravity.goldberg@jcceastbay.org

¡Cantamos!
2025-09-28 10:30 - 12:00 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
Come welcome the Jewish New Year at ¡Cantamos!
Blow the shofar! Dip apples in honey! Experience 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.
Tailored especially for families with children ages 0-8. All are welcome!
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¡Ven a recibir el Año Nuevo Judío en ¡Cántamos!
¡Toca el shofar! ¡Moja las manzanas en miel! Experimente 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.
Diseñado especialmente para familias con niños de 0 a 8 años. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
Register here.
¡Cantamos! is a collaboration between JCC East Bay, Olamim, Jewtina y Co., and Tkiya.
¡Cantamos! es una colaboración entre JCC East Bay, Olamim, Jewtina y Co., and Tkiya.

East Bay Jewish Writing Circle
2025-09-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Beit Chabot, 5939 Chabot Rd, Oakland, CA, 94618, United States
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.
Our September facilitator will be Gahl Pratt-Pardes.
Register here.

Sukkot Community Celebration
2025-10-05 15:00 - 17:00 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
Get your shake on!
Celebrate Sukkot with the JCC East Bay. We’ve partnered with Berkeley Moshav, Jewtina y Co., Eden Village West, Wilderness Torah, and Camp Tawonga to bring you a fun and interactive afternoon.

Shake a lulav and etrog, make a delicious smoothie, decorate a family picture frame, create multicultural sukkah decorations, play Sukkot games, and more!

Register here.
Cost: $12/per adult

Nosh With Your Neighbors
2025-10-09 11:30 - 13:00 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
Join fellow Older Adults for a bring-your-own Kosher style lunch. This is a great place to meet your neighbors, connect with your Jewish community, and enjoy a meal in the company of friends new and old! Desserts, coffee, and tea are provided.
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For more information email Gravity: gravity.goldberg@jcceastbay.org

740: Remembering October 7
2025-10-16 18:30 - 20:00 | CA
Join us in song, prayer, reflection, therapeutic art, and community to commemorate October 7.
Appropriate for ages 12 and over.
Location of event will be shared to registrants on the day of the event.

Register here.

This event is made possible through partnership with Netivot Shalom, Congregation Beth Israel, JCOB, JCRC, Congregation Beth El, and support from the JCC Association, Jewish Federation Bay Area, and MODA.

Nature Walk at Tilden Park
2025-10-23 10:00 - 13:30 | CA
In collaboration with East Bay Regional Parks, join the JCC East Bay for our second Older Adults Nature Walk at Tilden Park!
We’ll start off with a lecture from a Regional Parks Nature Specialist about the East Bay’s natural world. From there, you’ll have the option to join a group walk or visit Tilden Park’s Visitor Center to meet local farm animals.
Round trip transportation is provided to and from the JCC East Bay. Meet at the JCC East Bay at 10AM to board the bus! Lunch will be provided.
RSVP required.
Cost: $10 per person

Register here.

Z3 Conference 2025
2025-11-09 | Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, 94303, United States
Join us at the Z3 Conference!
We’re excited to announce that we are participating as a Community Partner for the Z3 Conference 2025 on Sunday, November 9! Join us to experience a full day of speakers and vital conversations.
For over a decade now, the Z3 Conference has brought together top thinkers, educators, activists, artists, community leaders and more from across the Jewish world. Through bold conversations and dynamic panels, we explore the biggest questions facing Israel, the Diaspora, and the Jewish future.
Tickets for the Z3 Conference are now on sale.
Register here.
Can’t make it in person? You can still register to join the opening plenary online for free.
