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SUMMARY:Older Adult and JFI Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join the JCC East Bay and Jewish Film Institute for an Older Adults Film Screening!\nJFI will be visiting the JCC East Bay to screen PERIPHERY – a Canadian documentary that bears witness to ethnic diversity in the Jewish community. \n\n\nTo attend\, please RSVP via email: sara.feinman@jcceastbay.org
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/older-adult-film-screening/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Older Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240117T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240117T113000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013449
CREATED:20240112T205051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T185302Z
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SUMMARY:Yiddish Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Yiddish Conversation!\nParticipants 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! \nPlease email Gravity to RSVP: gravity.goldberg@jcceastbay.org
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/yiddish-conversation/2024-01-17/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life,Older Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013449
CREATED:20230920T173407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T212939Z
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SUMMARY:Hebrew-Speaking Parent Group
DESCRIPTION: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! \n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/hebrew-speaking-parent-group-5/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231214T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013449
CREATED:20231114T225738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T203804Z
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SUMMARY:Older Adult Chanukah Lunch
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to rejoice in Jewish joy at our Older Adult Chanukah Lunch. Celebrate the festival of lights with a catered lunch and live music at the JCC East Bay! \nRSVPs are required to attend this event–friends and family welcome. \nContact Sara (sara.feinman@jcceastbay.org) to RSVP.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/older-adult-chanukah-lunch/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:CHANUKAH,Older Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231210T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013449
CREATED:20230913T221032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T221721Z
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SUMMARY:¡Cantamos!
DESCRIPTION:Join JCC East Bay\, Olamim\, and Jewtina y Co. 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 children ages 0-6 and all are welcome! \n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/cantamos-4/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013449
CREATED:20230920T172957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T225130Z
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SUMMARY:Hebrew-Speaking Parent Group
DESCRIPTION: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! \n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/hebrew-speaking-parent-group-4/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231203T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013449
CREATED:20231011T182238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T232927Z
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SUMMARY:Chanukah Around the World
DESCRIPTION:Light up your Chanukah!\nJoin us at the JCC East Bay with our partners Camp Tawonga\, Jewish Gateways\, Berkeley Public Library\, Olamim\, PJ Library Bay Area\, Be’chol Lashon\, Camp Newman\, and CJM on a journey around the world. Engaging activities\, crafts\, music\, and food – collect passport stamps as you explore a variety of global Chanukah customs and traditions. \n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/chanukah-world/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:CHANUKAH,Family Engagement,HOLIDAY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231112T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013449
CREATED:20230913T220804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T222856Z
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SUMMARY:¡Cantamos!
DESCRIPTION:Join JCC East Bay\, Olamim\, and Jewtina y Co. 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 children ages 0-6 and all are welcome! \n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/cantamos-3/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013449
CREATED:20230920T172859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T222920Z
UID:11594-1699524000-1699531200@jcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:Hebrew-Speaking Parent Group
DESCRIPTION: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! \n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/hebrew-speaking-parent-group-3/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231022T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013449
CREATED:20230913T220210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T180117Z
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SUMMARY:¡Cantamos!
DESCRIPTION:Join JCC East Bay\, Olamim\, and Jewtina y Co. 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 children ages 0-6 and all are welcome! \n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/cantamos-2/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013449
CREATED:20230920T170801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T170801Z
UID:11592-1697104800-1697112000@jcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:Hebrew-Speaking Parent Group
DESCRIPTION: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! \n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/hebrew-speaking-parent-group-2/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231001T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013449
CREATED:20230906T165620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T212538Z
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SUMMARY:Family Sukkot
DESCRIPTION: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.\nJoin us for an afternoon full of fun: \nShake a lulav and etrog\nGrind wheat and make pizza\nPeddle bike blender smoothies\nCreate multicultural sukkah decorations\nNature crafts\nEdible sukkahs\nHebrew Sukkot games\nSing and dance with special guest musician\, Lior Ben-Hur\nMitzvah project – fill backpacks full of school supplies \nJewish Baby Network will have a special space and program for families with babies and toddlers. \nOlamim will offer a space for families to meet up with other Latin Jewish and Spanish-speaking families and offer activities with a Latin Jewish flare. \nMusic by Heart\, our new music education program at the JCC East Bay will provide a special presentation for all of our afterschool and preschool families. \nThis Sukkot program is geared for children 0 – 8 years. \n  \nRegister here.\n  \nThis event is presented in partnership by the JCC East Bay\, Camp Tawonga\, Olamim\, Jewish Baby Network\, Jewish Gateways\, PJ Library Bay Area\, Hebrew Free Loan\, and Music by Heart.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/family-sukkot/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:SUKKOT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013449
CREATED:20230807T170933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T205211Z
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SUMMARY:Yom Kippur 5784/2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGather 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 and song.\nClick here for a note about JSP’s Yom Kippur offering this year\n  \nKol Nidre\nSeptember 24\, 2023\n6:00pm-9:00pm\n\n  \nYom Kippur Day\nSeptember 25\, 2023\n10:00am-2:00pm: Immersive Day Program\n5:30pm-7:00pm: Immersive Closing Program\n(Yizkor & Ne’ilah)\n  \n 
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/yom-kippur-5784/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:HIGH HOLIDAYS,Jewish Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013449
CREATED:20230807T170935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T170935Z
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SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah 5784/2023
DESCRIPTION:Join the JCC East Bay and Jewish Studio Project for Rosh Hashanah Services (in-person and virtually)!\n\nOur 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.\n\n\n  \nErev Rosh Hashanah\nSeptember 15\, 2023\n7:00pm-8:30pm\n  \nRosh Hashanah Day 1\nSeptember 16\, 2023\n10:00am-2:00pm\n 
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/rosh-hashanah-5784/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:HIGH HOLIDAYS,Jewish Life
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013449
CREATED:20230829T164134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T232646Z
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SUMMARY:Hebrew-Speaking Parent Group
DESCRIPTION: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! \n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/hebrew-speaking-parents/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230831T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230831T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013449
CREATED:20230801T224450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T195204Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening Out with Hilary Zaid & Alex Green
DESCRIPTION: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.\nJoining 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 Mike Waters\, Lee Bloom\, and Carla Kaufman). \n\nIn Forget I Told You This\, Amy Black\, a queer\, single mother and an aspiring artist in love with calligraphy\, dreams of a coveted artist’s residency at the world’s largest social media company\, Q. When a stranger asks Amy to transcribe a love letter for him\, his disappearance leads her straight to Q—with the chance to style herself a 21st-century soferet — and to a group of data privacy vigilantes who want her to burn Q to the ground. A very contemporary Jewish novel about faith\, free will and what it means to believe in an age of Artificial Intelligence\, Forget I Told You This asks us what it means to see and be seen in a world in which our every move is surveilled. \n  \nHilary Zaid has been a Tennessee Williams Scholar at the Sewanee Writers’ Conference\, a James D. Houston Fellow at the Squaw Valley Community of Writers and two-time attendee of Tin House Writers’ Workshop. Her work has appeared in Mother Jones\, Ecotone\, Day One\, The Southwest Review\, and The Utne Reader and elsewhere. Hilary’s novel Paper is White was long-listed for the 2018 Northern California Independent Booksellers’ Award for Fiction\, is a 2018 Foreword Indies silver medalist and the winner of the 2018 Independent Publishers’ Book Awards (IPPY) in LGBT+ Fiction. Forget I Told You This is the inaugural winner of the Barbara DiBernard Award. \n  \nAlex Green is a professor at St. Mary’s College of California\, Alex is the Editor-In-Chief of Stereo Embers Magazine\, the author of five books and has served as a Speaker/Moderator for LitQuake\, Yahoo!\, The Bay Area Book Festival\, A Great Good Place For Books\, Green Apple Books\, and The St. Mary’s College Of California MFA Reading Series. He’s the host of Stereo Embers: The Podcast\, a weekly program airing exclusively on Bombshell Radio that features interviews with musicians\, authors\, artists\, and actors talking about the current creative moment in their lives. Past guests include Taylor Jenkins-Reid\, Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls\, Juliana Hatfield\, David Duchovny\, and Congresswoman Jackie Speier. \n  \nRegister here.\n  \nThis event is presented in partnership by the JCC East Bay\, A Great Good Place for Books\, and Keshet. \n                              
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/an-evening-out-with-hilary-zaid-alex-green/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230817T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230817T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013449
CREATED:20230809T190400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T000356Z
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SUMMARY:Nosh With Your Neighbors
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the JCC East Bay library and courtyard space for a bring-your-own-lunch gathering on the third Thursday of every month. Be sure to bring your own Kosher-style lunch – a delicious dessert will be provided! \nEmail Sara (sara.feinman@jcceastbay.org) to confirm your attendance.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/nosh-with-your-neighbors/2023-08-17/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Older Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230521T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013449
CREATED:20220705T223713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230430T004429Z
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SUMMARY:Movie\, Nosh\, Discuss
DESCRIPTION:Swifties rejoice! We’re closing out our year of teen films with the Taylor Swift documentary\, Miss Americana\, which covers a transformational year of the iconic pop artists’s life. After the film\, teens are welcome to join in the group discussions over snacks. \n*All food provided will be vegetarian. Please email our Director of Youth & Teen Programs Brianna with any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/movie-nosh-discuss-april/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth & Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221218T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013449
CREATED:20221207T000541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T000541Z
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SUMMARY:LABAlive: Original art inspired by Jewish texts
DESCRIPTION:Join us on December 18\, 2022 at Osher Marin JCC to celebrate the first night of Chanukah among the visual arts LABA fellows’ installations!
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/labalive-original-art-inspired-by-jewish-texts/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:LABA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221203T213000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013449
CREATED:20220907T172335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T234304Z
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SUMMARY:LABAlive: Original art inspired by Jewish texts
DESCRIPTION:Join LABA East Bay: A Laboratory for Jewish Culture at the JCC East Bay for a two-part series of art\, performance\, ancient Jewish text teachings\, wine and schmoozing. The works featured in LABAlive come from the 2022 LABA East Bay artist fellows\, and are inspired by their study of the theme of “BROKEN” in our open-minded\, non-dogmatic beit midrash. Come to one–or both! \nPART 2\n1) Filmmaker Sari Gilman shares a sample of her film-in-progress\, which explores the benefits and costs of belonging and her sometimes painfully\, other times beautifully\, fractured nature of her Jewish identity through an examination of her family’s divergent views on Israel.\n2) Choreographer/dancer Risa Jaroslow and two dancers will be performing “shards” of movement that Risa collected during the pandemic\, which\, together\, they have built into new choreography.\n3) Artist Leah Koransky presents a series of two-dimensional artworks which will incorporate light\, shadows\, and glass to explore “brokenness” as a visual language.\n4) Multidisciplinary artist David Israel Katz presents an installation based on the Aleinu\, underlining the elements of befuddlement and breakdown found in this notorious prayer text.\n5) Filmmaker Ken Paul Rosenthal presents a graphic video portrait of poet Julia Vinograd that is constructed from the individual letters of a poem she recites about God and Jerusalem’s broken romance.\n6) LABA scholar Sam Shonkoff will talk about that time the vessels of light containing the universe shattered into a million pieces. \nClick here to purchase tickets. \nClick here to view the line-up for Part 1.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/labalive-part-2/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:LABA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221030T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013449
CREATED:20221006T230841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T230841Z
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SUMMARY:Family Funday
DESCRIPTION:Grab your blanket and join us in the JCC courtyard with Risa Lenore of Jelly Jam Time\, for our Family Funday! Risa will lead us in songs\, interactive stories\, dancing\, crafts\, and more! This event is for children 2-7 years old (younger and older siblings are always welcome) and their families. Each Family Funday we will embrace a Jewish value. In October we will explore the Jewish value Kavod (Respect). Registration is required. \nCOVID Guidelines:\n1) All JCC staff are fully vaccinated (including boosters).\n2) All attendees will have to show proof of vaccination (including boosters\, if eligible) prior to entering.\n3) Proof of vaccination is required for those 5 years of age or older at the door.\n4) Well-fitting masks are required indoors\, masks are optional outdoors.\n5) Please be mindful of social distancing.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/family-funday/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Engagement,JCC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221022T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221022T213000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013449
CREATED:20220907T170607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T195919Z
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SUMMARY:LABAlive: Original art inspired by Jewish texts
DESCRIPTION:Join LABA East Bay: A Laboratory for Jewish Culture at the JCC East Bay for a two-part series of art\, performance\, ancient Jewish text teachings\, wine and schmoozing. The works featured in LABAlive come from the 2022 LABA East Bay artist fellows\, and are inspired by their study of the theme of “BROKEN” in our open-minded\, non-dogmatic beit midrash. Come to one–or both! \nPART 1\n1) Director and circus performer Jeff Raz presents “Circus/Borders\,” a community-based circus/theater exploration of borders. (Co-created by theater director Rebecca Novick)\n2) Writer Michael David Lukas reads from his new novel manuscript\, a post-apocalyptic retelling of the biblical Book of Esther.\n3) Artist Lauren Ari presents new painting and sculpture\, and “Moving Red Earth\,” a collective ritual.\n4) Harpist Jennifer Ellis plays new\, original music that embraces the joyfully rich sounds of a “broken” harp.\n5) Writer\, teacher\, and illustrator Meg Adler explores midrash (creative interpretation) as the filling in of the Torah’s narrative cracks with “story spackle.”\n6) LABA scholar Deena Aranoff talks about that time when Moses broke the tablets. \nClick here to purchase tickets. \nClick here to view the line-up for Part 2.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/labalive-part-1/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:LABA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221021T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013449
CREATED:20220826T212400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T212501Z
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SUMMARY:Movie\, Nosh\, Discuss: Teen Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:Our monthly film series of the year returns for October! Join us as we continue the epic saga of Obi-Wan Kenobi – whether you’re a first-timer joining the galaxy far\, far away or can recite every Jedi by name and rank\, everyone is welcome! After watching Part III & Part IV\, teens are welcome to join in group discussions over snacks. \nPlease note that registration is required and all teens must provide proof of vaccine prior to entering and remain masked. *Light refreshments (all vegetarian) will be provided and consumed outside. We recommend warm layers and a reusable thermos to fill up on hot beverages post-film. \nClick here to register. \nCOVID Guidelines:\n1) All JCC staff are fully vaccinated (including boosters).\n2) All attendees will have to show proof of vaccination (including boosters\, if eligible) prior to entering.\n3) Proof of vaccination is required for those 5 years of age or older at the door.\n4) Well-fitting masks are required indoors\, masks are optional outdoors.\n5) Please be mindful of social distancing.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/movie-nosh-discuss-teen-movie-night/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth & Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221009T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013449
CREATED:20220921T213917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T234829Z
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SUMMARY:Family Sukkot: Shake Your Lulav and Etrog!
DESCRIPTION:Get your shake on! The JCC East Bay\, Jewish Baby Network of the East Bay\, PJ Library Bay Area\, and Jewish Gateways are teaming up for a fun and interactive morning of shaking the lulav\, storytelling\, crafts*\, singing\, dancing\, and puppets. This program is geared for children 0 – 7 years\, with a special space and program provided for families with babies by Jewish Baby Network of the East Bay. \n*Please note that some activities may include food products. While peanut butter will not be used\, please be mindful if your child has food allergies. \nClick here to register. \nCOVID Guidelines:\n1) All JCC staff are fully vaccinated (including boosters).\n2) All attendees will have to show proof of vaccination (including boosters\, if eligible) prior to entering.\n3) Proof of vaccination is required for those 5 years of age or older at the door.\n4) Well-fitting masks are required indoors\, masks are optional outdoors.\n5) Please be mindful of social distancing.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/family-sukkot-shake-your-lulav-and-etrog/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:SUKKOT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221005T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013449
CREATED:20220801T173911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T181331Z
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SUMMARY:Community High Holidays Services 5783/2022
DESCRIPTION:The High Holidays have the power to lift us out of our individual worlds and connect us deeply to one another and to that which connects us all. We are thrilled to be partnering with Jewish Studio Project and the Berkeley High Holy Day Community again this year to bring you a moving and heart-opening High Holiday experience this September and October! Mark your calendars to join us — in-person or virtually — for our uplifting\, musical\, liturgically-grounded\, and justice-themed services throughout Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. \nWhether you’ve joined us in years past or this will be your first time at our services—welcome! Open to all\, these services bring together an intergenerational\, cross-denominational community seeking depth and connection during these sacred days. \nYou only need to register once to be able to access all of the services:\n1) Erev Rosh Hashanah: Sunday\, September 25 at 7pm\n2) Rosh Hashanah Day: Monday\, September 26 at 10am\n3) Kol Nidre: Tuesday\, October 4 at 6:30pm\n4) Yom Kippur Day: Wednesday\, October 5 at 10am\n5) Ne’ilah: Wednesday\, October 5 at 5:30pm \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMore Details\n1) We require registration through the Eventbrite platform both for virtual and in-person attendance.\n2) Please note that seating capacity will be limited this year due to Covid considerations.\n3) Registering early gives you access to virtual services and ensures that you will be the first to know all the details about in-person services as more information becomes available.\n4) Services will be accessible online through a high-quality live stream\, as well as in-person at our JCC East Bay location in Berkeley. More information about in-person services is coming soon. \n  \n 
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/east-bay-high-holidays-5783/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:HIGH HOLIDAYS,Jewish Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220909T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220909T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013449
CREATED:20220705T222044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T222703Z
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SUMMARY:Movie\, Nosh\, Discuss
DESCRIPTION:Our first film series of the year is back! Join us as we dive into the epic saga of Obi-Wan Kenobi – whether you’re a first-timer joining the galaxy far\, far away or can recite every Jedi by name and rank\, everyone is welcome! After the film\, teens are welcome to join in group discussions over snacks. \nPlease note that registration is required and all teens must provide proof of vaccine prior to entering and remain masked. Light refreshments* will be provided and consumed outside. We recommend warm layers and a reusable thermos to fill up on hot beverages post-film. \nClick here for registration. \nQuestions? Please reach out to Brianna Sommer\, Director of Youth & Teen Programs at briannas@jcceastbay.org! \nCOVID Guidelines\n1) All JCC staff are fully vaccinated (including boosters).\n2) All attendees will have to show proof of vaccination (including boosters\, if eligible) prior to entering.\n3) Proof of vaccination required for those 5 years of age or older at the door.\n4) Well-fitting masks are required indoors\, masks are optional outdoors.\n5) Please be mindful of social distancing. \n*All food provided will be vegetarian. Please email our Director of Youth & Teen Programs Brianna with any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/movie-nosh-discuss-sept/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth & Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220612T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013449
CREATED:20220526T230032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T230742Z
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SUMMARY:Family Fundays!
DESCRIPTION:Grab your blanket and join us in the JCC courtyard as Risa Lenore (of Jelly Jam Time) our Family Fundays! teacher leads us in children’s songs\, interactive stories\, dancing\, crafts\, and more! This event is for children 2-7 years old (younger and older siblings are always welcome) and their families. \nEach Family Fundays! we will explore a Jewish value. This Sunday we will explore the Jewish value Kehilla (Community). \nRegistration is required. Click here to register.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/family-fundays-june/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220522T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220522T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013449
CREATED:20220405T195710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T195813Z
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SUMMARY:Family Fundays!
DESCRIPTION:Grab your blanket and join us in the JCC courtyard as Risa Lenore of Jelly Jam Time\, our new Family Fundays! teacher leads us children’s songs\, interactive stories\, dancing\, crafts and more! For children 2-7 years old and their families. (younger and older siblings are always welcome!) Each Family Fundays! we will explore a Jewish Value. \nRisa Lenore Anderson Dye is known for her creative energy in teaching and for her engaging puppet shows. Her business\, Jelly Jam Time congeals her passions into a practice of teaching story-dancing and performing puppet shows for young audiences. She plans to bring many more stories to life. \nClick here for tickets and information.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/family-fundays-4/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220515T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013449
CREATED:20220405T195258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T195636Z
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SUMMARY:B is for Bagel with author Rachel Teichman!
DESCRIPTION:Join JCC East Bay\, PJ Library Bay Area\, the Collective Book Studio\, and Mrs. Dalloway’s for a bagel-baking event with B is for Bagel author Rachel Teichman! Learn how to make Rachel’s quick bagel recipe\, and discover bagel flavors from A-Z in this new children’s book. Decorate your own mini-bagel with fun toppings for a sweet snack! \nAll book purchases will come signed with free scratch n sniff bagel stickers\, plus attendees will have the chance to win even more bagel goodies. \nClick here for tickets and more information. \n  \nCOVID Guidelines:\nAll event staff are fully vaccinated (including boosters). All attendees will have to show proof of vaccination (including boosters\, if eligible) prior to entering and remain masked throughout the event. Attendees will be able to remove their masks when eating/drinking\, which will take place outdoors. \n\nRegistration required (no drop-ins)\nProof of vaccination required for those 12 years of age or older at the door\nMasks required for participants 2 years of age or older\nPlease be mindful of social distancing
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/b-is-for-bagel-with-author-rachel-teichman/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220511T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013449
CREATED:20220420T202157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T195418Z
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SUMMARY:From Ukraine to the Bay: The Jewish Community Response to Refugee Crises
DESCRIPTION:Join the conversation about the Jewish community’s response to refugee crises at a joint event with JCC East Bay\, HIAS\, & JFCS East Bay! \nHear from refugee crisis advocates\, Joe Goldman of HIAS and Robin Mencher of JFCS East Bay\, about their organizations’ efforts to support refugees with resettlement programs\, legal assistance\, and humanitarian crisis campaigns. This event will feature a moderated panel discussion between Goldman\, Mencher\, and Melissa Chapman\, CEO of the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay. \nClick here for registration information. \nHIAS is a Jewish humanitarian organization that offers assistance to refugees of all backgrounds.\nJFCS East Bay is a social services agency that supports individuals\, families\, older adults\, and refugees/immigrants in the East Bay region. \nFeatured Panelists: \nJoe Goldman is the Community Engagement Director for the Western Region at HIAS\, the world’s oldest – and only Jewish – international humanitarian agency serving refugees and asylum seekers of all backgrounds. He mobilizes activists\, organizations\, and lawmakers across California to ensure that displaced people are treated with the dignity they deserve. Before joining HIAS\, Joe worked at MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger\, the San Francisco-based Jewish Community Relations Council\, and began his career working on several political campaigns and progressive advocacy efforts. Joe holds both a BA in Political Communication and Master’s of Political Management from The George Washington University in Washington\, DC and lives in his native Los Angeles with his husband\, Adam. \nRobin Mencher is the CEO of JFCS East Bay\, and has served in this role since December 2020. Prior to JFCS East Bay\, Robin served as executive director of KQED Education where she led the public media organization’s service to the education community in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. She has also worked as a program director at the San Francisco Education Fund\, where she focused on media and digital literacies\, youth voice\, technology integration\, teaching English learners\, and educational equity. As an active member of the Jewish community\, she has served on the New Generations and SF Bay Area regional board of directors of the New Israel Fund. Mencher earned her M.A. in Education at Mills College and her B.A. in American Studies at U.C. Santa Cruz. She also studied at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies year program and attended Hebrew University for a year as an undergrad. \nAdditional Information:\nDoors open at 6:30pm and the event starts promptly at 6:45pm. Light refreshments will be provided.\nVaccination and booster required\, masks encouraged. Event will be held outdoors.
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/from-ukraine-to-the-bay-the-jewish-community-response-to-refugee-crises/
LOCATION:JCC East Bay\, 1414 Walnut Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement
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