It’s Adar, the Jewish month of joy, and LABA East Bay, a laboratory for Jewish culture, would very much like to bring you some joy. “When Adar enters, joy increases.” -Talmud, Ta’anit 29a Join LABA East Bay fellows and faculty for TIPSY, an afternoon of wine-tasting, mini Jewish text teachings, art, music, dance, film, and…
Calling all middle schoolers! 6th-8th graders are invited to join our three-part mental health workshop. Each of the 3 sessions will dive into different topics relating to mental health including: understanding and destigmatizing mental health, debunking myths, supporting our friends and ourselves through challenging times, and how to set boundaries for our well-being. Sessions will…
Get ready for the family costume party of the year! Celebrate Purim with the JCC East Bay and PJ Library Bay Area at this FREE and fun holiday event! Bring your family to the JCC East Bay for fun activities including Purim songs and dancing with Tkiya Music, grogger making, scavenger hunt, costume parade, balloon art,…
Join the JFI Teen Social Justice Film Fellows for an afternoon of film and conversation prompted by a screening of the short film Her Dance at JCC East Bay. Screening includes a live Q&A on Zoom with director Bar Cohen and a panel conversation with Bay Area teen activists about LGBTQ+ issues. This program is curated by the…
Grab a blanket and bring your family to the JCC to join Faith Kramer, author of 52 Shabbats: Friday Night Dinners Inspired by a Global Jewish Kitchen, in a truffle-making demonstration! In 52 Shabbats, Faith Kramer outlines recipe pairings in a mix-and-match friendly format, incorporating easy substitutes throughout the cookbook to make Shabbat accessible for…
