It's a teen-led Chanukah Party brought to you by Midrasha! Join us for a Chanukah party featuring delicious sufganiyot, Israeli Chanukah rituals, a dreidel competition, dancing, and so much more. This event has been planned by the Midrasha Holiday and Event Planning Leadership Track. Register here. Cost: $5/person This event is open to teens in…
Light up your Chanukah! Join us at the JCC East Bay with our partners Camp Tawonga, Maccabi Sports Camp, Eden Village West, Camp Newman, The J, Jewish Contemporary Museum, and Berkeley Moshav on a journey around the world. We'll have crafts, music, games, food, and more! Collect passport stamps as you explore a variety of global Chanukah customs…
Join the JCC East Bay Older Adults Book Club! Our book club will meet on the third Thursday of each month from 10:30-11:30am, right before our monthly Nosh With Your Neighbors gathering. The group will collaborate to decide which book they want to read based on the members' interests and preferences! Participation in the book…
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
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).
Play Canasta at the JCC East Bay! This group is intended for players experienced in classic Canasta, not modern Canasta. If you are a beginner looking to learn, please stay tuned for a beginners group! This group will meet weekly, on Tuesdays, from 11am - 1pm. RSVPs are requested, limited space each week. Register…
Join our 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. Bring your instruments and dancing shoes. This month’s workshop is all about Sephardic music and dance! Dror and Jamie will teach beautiful Sephardic…
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. We will be getting ready for Chanukah with songs, crafts, and special snacks! Tailored especially for families with…
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
