The JCC East Bay, A Great Good Place for Books, and Keshet present an evening out with award-winning author Hilary Zaid to celebrate the launch of her new book Forget I Told You This. Joining Hilary in conversation is Alex Green, Editor-in-Chief of Stereo Embers Magazine and host of Stereo Embers: The Podcast. Mood-setting music for the evening provided by The Modest Orchestra (with…
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.
Let musical theater instructor and Broadway trip leader, James Sokol, sneak you in the Stage Door at Stars of David! Meet special guests who bring unique expertise, experiences, and insights to the discussion at our exclusive behind-the-scenes visit. Event dates: September 7, 14, 21, & 28 Register here.
Join the JCC East Bay as we march in the Oakland Pride Parade on Sunday, September 10. The parade starts at 11am and we will begin congregating at 10am on the corner of 14th St and Clay St. Click here to sign up and save your spot!
Join JCC East Bay and Olamim for our monthly Spanish music series! Verónica Freidkes, Argentinian singer and children’s educator will share fun songs in Spanish and music from Latin cultures. Through joyful singing, movement, stories, puppets, and more, we will strengthen our multicultural connections to Jewish culture and community. This program is best for families with…
For this special double-header, let James Sokol zoom you to Argentina to meet our local guide Claudia, who specializes in the country's Jewish history. Part I (September 11): focuses on the immigration & history of the Jews in Argentina between the 16th-century and WWII. Learn about the inquisition in Latin America, Jewish gauchos (re: cowboys) and a pogrom…
Join art educator Nancy Kotz, who brings Rosh Hashanah (Head of the Year) and Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) to life through 1,500 years of Jewish art. The presentation offers a chronological and topical overview of visual art objects and their symbolism related to these two holidays. Enjoy the powerful art included in the slideshow as well as the in-depth narration.…
Join the JCC East Bay and The Magnes for a Performed Reading and Discussion of Selections from The Merchant of Venice (Annotated), or In Sooth I Know Not Why I Am So Sad Wednesday, September 13, 2023 | 7:00 – 9:00 pm What can a play from sixteenth century England tell us about how antisemitism and…
Back by popular demand, the Peaceful Parent Project offers a six-week immersive group experience that teaches, supports, and nourishes parents. Each session integrates Jewish text and wisdom with parenting, teaching, and mindfulness-based practices. Join our second Peaceful Parent cohort and become the parent that you truly desire to be! No prior knowledge or experience with…
Let musical theater instructor and Broadway trip leader, James Sokol, sneak you in the Stage Door at Stars of David! Meet special guests who bring unique expertise, experiences, and insights to the discussion at our exclusive behind-the-scenes visit. Event dates: September 7, 14, 21, & 28 Register here.
Join the JCC East Bay and Jewish Studio Project for Rosh Hashanah Services (in-person and virtually)! Our musical, liturgically-grounded, and justice-themed services will blend the familiar with the original to open your hearts and pave the path for a new year filled with intention and creativity. Erev Rosh Hashanah September 15, 2023 7:00pm-8:30pm Rosh Hashanah…
For this special double-header, let James Sokol zoom you to Argentina to meet our local guide Claudia, who specializes in the country's Jewish history. Part I (September 11): focuses on the immigration & history of the Jews in Argentina between the 16th-century and WWII. Learn about the inquisition in Latin America, Jewish gauchos (re: cowboys) and a pogrom…
Let musical theater instructor and Broadway trip leader, James Sokol, sneak you in the Stage Door at Stars of David! Meet special guests who bring unique expertise, experiences, and insights to the discussion at our exclusive behind-the-scenes visit. Event dates: September 7, 14, 21, & 28 Register here.
In lieu of traditional Yom Kippur services this year, we are thrilled to be launching a brand new offering – The Art of Forgiveness: a Yom Kippur Immersive Studio Experience. Gather with us to explore the theme of forgiveness in core Jewish Studio Project fashion – a deeply creative and personal experience through hands-on art-making, text exploration…
Sukkot (Hebrew for “Tabernacles”) is a seven-day harvest festival; the happiest of biblical holidays, which celebrates the bounty of nature. Each year, a fragile booth and four species of plants is erected to represent the agricultural world. Join art educator Nancy Kotz, for a fascinating program looking at woodcuts, etchings, illuminated manuscripts, papercuts, silver and wood etrog…
Booksmith, Berkeley Arts & Letters and JCC East Bay present the launch event for #1 New York Times bestselling author of Go the F**k to Sleep, Adam Mansbach and his new novel The Golem of Brooklyn, a dazzlingly imaginative, ferociously funny story of an art teacher, a bodega clerk, and a five-thousand-year-old clay crisis monster. Adam will be in conversation with Emmy Award-winning comedian and author, most…
Let musical theater instructor and Broadway trip leader, James Sokol, sneak you in the Stage Door at Stars of David! Meet special guests who bring unique expertise, experiences, and insights to the discussion at our exclusive behind-the-scenes visit. Event dates: September 7, 14, 21, & 28 Register here.
Get your shake on! The JCC East Bay in partnership with Camp Tawonga, Olamim, Jewish Baby Network, Jewish Gateways, PJ Library Bay Area, Hebrew Free Loan, and Music by Heart are teaming up for an interactive celebration. Join us for an afternoon full of fun: Shake a lulav and etrog Grind wheat and make pizza…