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…
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).
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
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…
Please note the Intermediate Mah Jongg group will meet at the JCC East Bay campus in Berkeley through the end of 2025. A JCC East Bay group that meets each Monday to play American Mah Jongg. This group is for newer players or those wanting to practice playing in community. Join for good company, tea,…
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).
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
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.
