JCC Parent Club Chevrutah (Yom Hashoah)
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…
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…
We're excited to invite JCC East Bay Older Adults to a Passover Luncheon! This Passover Luncheon will include a delicious Kosher-for-Pesach catered lunch, live Klezmer music, and a special appearance from a local Jewish storyteller to guide us through the story of Passover. Gather in community this Pesach by reconnecting with old friends, seeing new…
Our last session until the fall! Join JCC East Bay, Olamim, Jewtina y Co. , and Tkiya for our monthly Spanish music series! Come experience the rhythmic fusion of Jewish and…
Jewish Views of the Soul, Afterlife, and Remembering with Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan. 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 topic for all to explore within the safety and support…
The City of Berkeley, Jewish Family and Community Services East Bay, and the JCC East Bay present the 21st Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day. This year’s program features reflections and memories from acclaimed artist, Kitty Klaidman. Her story reveals her family’s resilience and the extraordinary courage and kindness of the family that saved them. Ethan Katz,…
Remembering the Holocaust | Zikaron BaSalon Eva Lukacs, a Hungarian Holocaust survivor, will share her story. 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 remembrance ceremonies to conversations…
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. Please join us in hearing and honoring the Holocaust story of…
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…
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…