Nosh With Your Neighbors
2024-05-16 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-06-20 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
Join us at the JCC East Bay library and courtyard space for a bring-your-own-lunch gathering on the third Thursday of every month. Be sure to bring your own Kosher-style lunch – a delicious dessert will be provided!
Register here.

Exploring Music: Jewish Composers & Jewish Influences in Classical Music
2024-05-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-30 13:00 - 14:00 | CA
Pianist and instructor Clint Edwards has created a series specifically for JCC communities! Dive into masterpieces by J. Strauss, Copland, Shostakovich and Mendelssohn.

May 9: Johann Strauss II – the Waltz-King of Vienna: Exploring the life and works of the 19th century master of the waltz, the stories behind his greatest works, and the rich cultural scene of Vienna.
May 16: Aaron Copland – Appalachian Spring: Exploring one of Aaron Copland’s greatest ballet scores, the history behind the piece, and analysis of Copland’s remarkable compositional methods, in the creation of a 20th century masterpiece.
May 23: Dmitri Shostakovich and the Holocaust – Symphony 13 “Babi Yar”: Though not jewish himself, Dmitri Shostakovich was profoundly impacted by the events of WWII and the Holocaust. As we analyze his monumental 13th symphony (“Babi Yar”), itself a commemoration of the atrocities committed upon Jews in the Soviet Ukraine, we will trace Shostakovich’s commemoration and empathy for the victims of these events.
May 30: Felix Mendelssohn – The Italian Symphony: Exploring the creation of one of Mendelssohn’s greatest works – with musical analysis and biographical insights into his creative process.

This event is presented in partnership with Osher Marin JCC and will take place over Zoom.
Register here.

The Joy of Jewish Music and Dance
2024-05-19 13:00 - 16:00 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, 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.
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Each session has three parts:
First hour: participants can choose between two spaces to learn multi-ethnic music and dance technique and styles.
Second hour: Participants will come together for a dance party focusing on the dances and tunes taught in the prior hour.
Third hour: an informal music jam in one or more of the classroom spaces at the JCC.
Music and Dance performance/teacher schedule:
January 28, 2024 – Qadim Ensemble and Miriam Peretz
February 25, 2024 – Asaf Ophir, Zina Pozen, Ivan Velev, and Bruce Bierman
March 24, 2024 – Zoe Aqua, Dmitri Gaskin, Misha Khalikulov, and Bruce Bierman
April 21, 2024 – Veretski Pass and Bruce Bierman
May 19, 2024 – Saul Goodman’s Klezmer Band and Bruce Bierman
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5-session series: $72.00
Drop-in admission: $18.00-$54.00 sliding scale
100% ticket revenue goes to cover musician/dance teacher fees.
No one turned away for lack of funds. Kids are free.
Presented in association with KlezCalifornia and with support from the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and KlezCalifornia’s Yiddish Culture Fund.
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Click here for full series registration.
Individual session registration:
May 19

Beginner Mah Jongg Class
2024-05-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-11 13:00 - 15:00 | CA
Learn how to play American Mah Jongg!
Join us for a 4-part comprehensive tutorial on how to play American Mah Jongg. This in-depth class will be led by esteemed JCC East Bay Mah Jongg instructors. Sign up today for the JCC East Bay Beginner Mah Jongg Class!

Class Descriptions:
Class 1: Introduction to the tiles, rules on how to play, and the (Jewish) history of American Mah Jongg
Class 2: Practice Playing (close instructor supervision)
Class 3: Practice Playing (instructor supervision as needed)
Class 4: Play in community! (no instructor supervision)

Dates: May 21, May 29, June 4, and June 11
Series fee (all 4 sessions): $80
Registration is required.

Register here.

Advanced Mah Jongg
2024-05-22 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-29 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-05 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-26 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-03 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-10 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-17 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-24 10:00 - 13:00 and 1 more date | 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
2024-05-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-05-29 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-06-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-06-26 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-07-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-07-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-07-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-07-24 10:30 - 11:30 and 1 more date | 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

Older Adults Flower Arrangements Workshop
2024-05-30 13:30 - 15:00 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
Spring into action!
Find your inner florist while learning about the significance of connecting to nature in Judaism.
This colorful, joyful, and fragrant workshop will be led by a local Jewish florist, paired with teachings from a Jewish nature educator.

Indoor event.
Cost: $10
Registration required.

Click here to register via Eventbrite.
Or email Sara: sara.feinman@jcceastbay.org

The 36th Annual East Bay Tikkun: A Day of Learning on Shavuot
2024-06-09 14:00 - 20:00 | JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
The 36th Annual East Bay Tikkun:
A Day of Learning in Honor of Shavuot
The JCC East Bay is excited to welcome you to this beloved community event!
Once 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.

VENUE
All classes will be held at the JCC East Bay on 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley.

CLASS SCHEDULE
Shortly before the event, all pre-registered attendees will receive a PDF schedule of classes emailed to the email address with which they registered.

SPACE FOR FAMILIES DURING OUR EVENT
Some organized programming is available for families between 3-5pm. Please note that our Preschool yard will be also 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.

QUESTIONS?
Email tikkun@jcceastbay.org and we’ll respond in a timely manner.

Register here.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS
As community organizations confirm their partnership, they will be added to this list below:

Assembly
Aquarian Minyan
Base Bay

Camp Tawonga
Chabad of El Cerrito

Chochmat HaLev
Congregation Beth El
Congregation Beth Israel
Congregation Netivot Shalom
Derech HaAretz – Way of the Earth

Eden Village West

Embodied Jewish Learning
Hebrew Free Loan

In-The-Know Club
Jew Oughta Know
Jewish Arts and Culture School
Jewish Baby Network
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco
Jewish Gateways
Jewish LearningWorks
KlezCalifornia
The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life
Moishe House Rockridge
New Lehrhaus
Nigunim Chorus
Shalom Bayit

Sinai Memorial Chapel

Temple Beth Sholom

Torah of Awakening

Urban Adamah

YeaShOre Community
