Welcome to the JCC of the East Bay
The Jewish Community Center of the East Bay has provided a Jewish gateway and home to a large community since 1978. People of all ages, faiths and backgrounds are invited to join us as we build community, meet new friends, and celebrate together. Our outstanding programming includes evening arts & culture events, as well as musical performances and holiday celebrations. The JCC is home to a year-round preschool, afterschool, summer and vacation camps, senior lunches, clubs and activities, and fitness classes.
Upcoming Events
March 12, 2014
Engaging Israel: Foundations for a New Relationship
March 12, 2014 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Engaging Israel: Foundations for a New Relationship
A Hartman Institute Study Series at the JCC East Bay Led by Ron H. Feldman (JCC East Bay) and Peretz Wolf-Prusan (Lehrhaus Judaica)
Wednesdays | Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5,March 16, 2014
Purim Carnival
March 16, 2014 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Admission is an act of tzedakah, please bring canned goods to donate
$1 tickets for carnival games & activities
The JCC East Bay’s annual Purim Carnival is jam-packed full of fun activities for the whole familyMarch 19, 2014
Engaging Israel: Foundations for a New Relationship
March 19, 2014 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Engaging Israel: Foundations for a New Relationship
A Hartman Institute Study Series at the JCC East Bay Led by Ron H. Feldman (JCC East Bay) and Peretz Wolf-Prusan (Lehrhaus Judaica)
Wednesdays | Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5,March 21, 2014
Older Adult Trip to the De Young Museum
March 21, 2014 9:00 am
Cost: $30 (includes museum admission and round trip transportation)
Join the JCC East Bay for an afternoon at the De Young Museum, where we will attend the Georgia O’Keefe Modern Nature and Lake George exhibit and see the DeApril 14, 2014
Passover Seders 2014
April 14, 2014
The JCC East Bay offers a wide variety of Passover Seders at both Berkeley and Oakland branches. To find out more about each Seder, click the links below. For more information about work trade opportunity, please contact Emma Stern atBerkeley Passover Seder for Young Children
April 14, 2014 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Seder led by Rabbi Bridget Wynne. Celebrate the 1st night of Passover at the JCC East Bay. Especially for 2-7 year olds, though younger and older children are also welcome. No Jewish knowledge or experience is necessary. The Seder willOakland Passover Seder for Young Children
April 14, 2014 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Celebrate the 1st night of Passover at the JCC East Bay. Especially for 2-7 year olds, though younger and older children are also welcome. No Jewish knowledge or experience is necessary. The Seder will include a light, kid-friendly meal,Berkeley Community Passover Seder
April 14, 2014 7:30 pm
Join us for a friendly, lively, and interactive celebration led by Rabbi Bridget Wynne. All are welcome and no Jewish experience or knowledge is necessary. Full seder meal including chicken, matzoh ball soup and wine.
*Vegetarian optionOakland Community Passover Seder
April 14, 2014 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join us for a friendly, lively, and interactive celebration. All are welcome and no Jewish experience or knowledge is necessary. Full seder meal including chicken, matzoh ball soup and wine.
*Vegetarian option available. **Volunteer andApril 17, 2014
Passover Seders 2014
April 17, 2014
The JCC East Bay offers a wide variety of Passover Seders at both Berkeley and Oakland branches. To find out more about each Seder, click the links below. For more information about work trade opportunity, please contact Emma Stern atOlder Adult Passover Seder
April 17, 2014 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
$10 Member | $13 GeneralRSVP by April 10 to Emma Stern at emmas@jcceastbay.org or call 510-848-0237 x148
Join us for our annual Older Adult Passover Seder. Kosher meal will include chicken and matzo ball soup, gefilte fish with horseradishApril 26, 2014
Preschool Auction Party
April 26, 2014 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
ONLINE BIDDING BEGINS: MARCH 27 LIVE & SILENT AUCTION PARTY: APRIL 26
Purchase tickets online!
Don't miss out on our Monte-Carlo themed live auction party! We'll have delicious food, cocktails, and casino games, a live auction, aApril 27, 2014
Yes, We Sang!
April 27, 2014 4:00 pm
Yes, We Sang!
Songs of Communities that Disappeared A Musical Yom Hashoah Commemoration Three Choruses and special guests will collaborate for a musical offering of Pre-Holocaust songs in Yiddish, Ladino and Hebrew, telling the storiesJune 3, 2014
Tikkun Leyl Shavuot
June 3 - 4, 2014
A unique community-wide celebration and night of learning, a spiritual journey bringing together people of all varied perspectives and affiliations. Stay for an hour—or stay until dawn! We will be led in study by teachers from ourJune 4, 2014
Tikkun Leyl Shavuot
June 3 - 4, 2014
A unique community-wide celebration and night of learning, a spiritual journey bringing together people of all varied perspectives and affiliations. Stay for an hour—or stay until dawn! We will be led in study by teachers from ourRecent Photos 
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- Ask a Rabbi your Hanukah Questions
- Making a menorah!
- Isaac Zones Concert
- PJ Library stories
- Rabbi Bridget Wynne
- Hanukah crafts
- Menorah and latkes!
- Happy Hanukah!!
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