JCC East Bay

Book Talk by Mark Cohen

Author of "Overweight Sensation: The Life and Comedy of Allan Sherman"

Bay Area writer Mark Cohen's articles have appeared in American Jewish History, Saul Bellow Journal, History of Photography, Modern Judaism and newspapers such as the Forward, Los Angeles Times, Daily News and Newsday.

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Israel's Remarkable Reforestation and What it Can Teach the World

Join Israeli environmentalist and author Alon Tal on the eve of Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish new year for trees, as he traces the history of Israel's forests.

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School's Out!

Where Kids Have Fun

We offer all-day programming with fun activities and theme days and field trips to exciting destinations like museums and parks!

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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

December 16, 2013

Reading Yiddish Texts

December 16, 2013 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm

Mondays, September 30-December 16. Please note class will not be held on 10/7, 10/14, and 11/11. Cost: $135 General │$105 Members and those registered by September 15. Register online with Lehrhaus Judaica here. In this course, we

Intermediate Hebrew

December 16, 2013 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm

Mondays, September 30-December 16 No Class 10/7, 10/14. 11/11 Register online with Lehrhaus Judaica here. This course is for students who have already learned the Hebrew alphabet and basic vocabulary. We will focus on the four major

December 17, 2013

Book Talk by Mark Cohen, author of "Overweight Sensation: The Life and Comedy of Allan Sherman"

December 17, 2013 7:00 pm

View Event Flyer Buy Tickets Here! Book Talk by Mark Cohen, author of "Overweight Sensation: The Life and Comedy of Allan Sherman" $10 General │$8 Member "Overweight Sensation: The Life and Comedy of Allan Sherman" (Brandeis U.

December 18, 2013

Beginning Modern Hebrew

December 18, 2013 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Mondays, September 30-December 16 No Class 10/7, 10/14. 11/11 Register online with Lehrhaus Judaica here. This class is for students brand new to Hebrew and wanting to learn the alphabet and basic vocabulary. In this course, we will focus

January 8, 2014

Fiddler on the Roof Community Sing-Along and Film Showing with Josh Kornblith

January 8, 2014 6:30 pm

Fiddler on the Roof Community Sing-Along and Film Showing with Josh Kornbluth and Post Film Reception and Klezmer Dance Party 6:30 PM (film) 9:00 (reception and dance party) California Theatre, 2113 Kittredge St, Berkeley $12

January 14, 2014

Israel's Remarkable Reforestation and What it Can Teach the World

January 14, 2014 7:30 pm

$8 Member, Senior, Student │$10 General Join Israeli environmentalist and author Alon Tal on the eve of Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish new year for trees, as he traces the history of Israel's forests from biblical times and derives

January 22, 2014

Engaging Israel: Foundations for a New Relationship

January 22, 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,