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SUMMARY:Mishpacha and Me: In Partnership With Tkiya
DESCRIPTION:Operated by the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay\, the newly created campus will serve as a cultural hub for local\, regional\, and national Jewish organizations								\n				\n				\n				\n									Oakland\, CA—Marking a historic milestone in its 47-year history\, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the East Bay will realize a long‑held vision with the opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus—the first of its kind in the East Bay region—later this year in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood. Anchored by an expanded JCC and home to a network of Jewish nonprofit organizations\, the three-acre Campus will bring together early childhood education\, arts and culture\, wellness\, learning\, and community in one vibrant location. Rooted in Jewish values\, the Campus will offer a welcoming\, inclusive space for all to come together\, experience\, and celebrate—strengthening belonging\, resilience\, and connection across generations. “I am incredibly excited to welcome the expanded Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and their Campus partners to our Rockridge community\,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. “This facility will provide critical early childcare services\, generate economic returns for the neighborhood\, and serve as a vital cultural gathering point — transforming an underused site into a flourishing hub of activity. This is great news for Oakland\, and we look forward to celebrating the grand opening!” By uniting many Jewish organizations in one central location\, the Campus offers an innovative model for collaboration and engagement across intellectual\, cultural\, spiritual\, and social life. “This Campus represents a transformational investment in Jewish life in the East Bay\,” said Steven Douglas\, JCC East Bay and East Bay Jewish Community Campus Board President. “We are building a vibrant\, welcoming home where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to learn\, celebrate\, and thrive together. This shared home for leading Jewish organizations will strengthen community bonds\, expand partnerships\, and help ensure a strong and dynamic future for generations to come.” The Campus will be located at 5957 Chabot Road\, between College Avenue and Claremont Avenue. The Campus site was previously the office headquarters of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream on the College Avenue side and the original Oakland Yoshi’s restaurant and jazz club on the Claremont Avenue side. The project transforms two familiar East Bay sites into a place where the community can grow and flourish. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for September\, and grand opening events will take place in early 2027\, at which time a full suite of programs and services will be open to the public. The expanded JCC East Bay\, along with up to 20 other Jewish organizations\, will be housed on the Campus\, benefiting from a wide range of amenities and meeting spaces designed to foster co-creation and innovation. The Campus will feature a kosher café; an event center showcasing new arts and culture programs; a catering and teaching kitchen; a health and wellness studio; an intimate library; classrooms for adult learning; a spacious early childhood education center with outdoor play areas and sensory room; and a dedicated teen center. Anchored by a central courtyard with a meadow\, reflection garden\, ball court\, and seating areas\, the Campus will offer inviting spaces for people of all ages to experience Jewish life together in an open\, accessible environment. A highlight of the new Campus will be the thoughtfully designed performance venue\, with capacity to entertain more than 200 patrons. The event center’s collection of flexible\, multi‑use spaces—including an outdoor deck—will provide the East Bay with a sought-after setting for year-round programming. Events will center on arts\, ideas\, and Jewish culture\, featuring local\, national\, and international artists and thinkers. The JCC East Bay will operate an expanded Early Childhood Education Center on the new Campus\, significantly increasing preschool capacity for children ages six months to five years\, with beautifully reconstructed\, spacious\, and well-appointed classrooms. In addition to the preschool\, the Campus will offer a Parent Center with community sessions and classes for both children and their parents or caregivers. All told\, the Campus spans more than 128\,000 square feet\, of which 84\,000 square feet will be building space\, activating a previously underutilized site in Rockridge. Generously funded through grants and individual support—including founding donors and visionaries\, Moses Libitzky and Nathan Petrowsky—more than half of the $125 million campaign goal has been secured and additional funds have been pledged. Building on this momentum\, efforts continue to secure the remaining funding needed to bring the full vision to life. “I am so proud to support this amazing effort to expand East Bay Jewish communal life and create a space where multiple Jewish organizations can operate and thrive collectively\,” said Moses Libitzky. “Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood is an ideal location to host this purpose-driven new Campus.” The unique campus model will harness the collaboration and creativity that emerge when numerous Jewish organizations share one central home. Together\, they will generate a richer\, more diverse portfolio of programs\, services\, and experiences—expanding what is possible for the East Bay community. “The opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus is a landmark moment for our region\, and the Federation is proud to see this dream become reality\,” said Joy Sisisky\, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation Bay Area. “Mazel tov to everyone who helped make this dynamic hub for Jewish life possible. We look forward to building an even stronger presence in the East Bay through our new Federation space on Campus and the deeper partnerships it will make possible.” The JCC East Bay’s Early Childhood Education Center will open its doors in late August\, several months ahead of the Campus’s official grand opening. The JCC East Bay will continue to offer its afterschool and Edah (Jewish and Hebrew experiential) programs at their Berkeley location on Walnut Street through the 2026-27 school year. The organization is in the process of selling the Walnut Street building and exploring options to continue operating some programs at an alternate location in Berkeley. “We believe our new Campus will become a central gathering place\, not only for the Rockridge neighborhood\, but for the entire East Bay Jewish community and the East Bay as a whole\,” said JCC East Bay Chief Executive Officer Susie Cohen Crumpler. “We look forward to expanding our programs and working closely with partner organizations to meet the evolving needs of our community. Now is the time to foster connection and belonging within the Jewish community. Our collective future is bright with opportunity.” Community members interested in Campus updates\, program information\, enrollment opportunities\, or supporting the project can learn more and sign up for updates at jcceastbay.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									About the JCC East Bay: Serving more than 9\,000 people each year\, the JCC East Bay plays an important role as a communal gathering place for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and levels of observance. We welcome and support our diverse Jewish community\, people of all religions\, nationalities\, and socioeconomic backgrounds\, communities of color\, people with disabilities\, and the LGBTQ+ community.      
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/mishpacha-and-me-in-partnership-with-tkiya/2026-10-20/
CATEGORIES:Family Engagement,Jewish Life
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SUMMARY:Yiddish Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Operated by the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay\, the newly created campus will serve as a cultural hub for local\, regional\, and national Jewish organizations								\n				\n				\n				\n									Oakland\, CA—Marking a historic milestone in its 47-year history\, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the East Bay will realize a long‑held vision with the opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus—the first of its kind in the East Bay region—later this year in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood. Anchored by an expanded JCC and home to a network of Jewish nonprofit organizations\, the three-acre Campus will bring together early childhood education\, arts and culture\, wellness\, learning\, and community in one vibrant location. Rooted in Jewish values\, the Campus will offer a welcoming\, inclusive space for all to come together\, experience\, and celebrate—strengthening belonging\, resilience\, and connection across generations. “I am incredibly excited to welcome the expanded Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and their Campus partners to our Rockridge community\,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. “This facility will provide critical early childcare services\, generate economic returns for the neighborhood\, and serve as a vital cultural gathering point — transforming an underused site into a flourishing hub of activity. This is great news for Oakland\, and we look forward to celebrating the grand opening!” By uniting many Jewish organizations in one central location\, the Campus offers an innovative model for collaboration and engagement across intellectual\, cultural\, spiritual\, and social life. “This Campus represents a transformational investment in Jewish life in the East Bay\,” said Steven Douglas\, JCC East Bay and East Bay Jewish Community Campus Board President. “We are building a vibrant\, welcoming home where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to learn\, celebrate\, and thrive together. This shared home for leading Jewish organizations will strengthen community bonds\, expand partnerships\, and help ensure a strong and dynamic future for generations to come.” The Campus will be located at 5957 Chabot Road\, between College Avenue and Claremont Avenue. The Campus site was previously the office headquarters of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream on the College Avenue side and the original Oakland Yoshi’s restaurant and jazz club on the Claremont Avenue side. The project transforms two familiar East Bay sites into a place where the community can grow and flourish. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for September\, and grand opening events will take place in early 2027\, at which time a full suite of programs and services will be open to the public. The expanded JCC East Bay\, along with up to 20 other Jewish organizations\, will be housed on the Campus\, benefiting from a wide range of amenities and meeting spaces designed to foster co-creation and innovation. The Campus will feature a kosher café; an event center showcasing new arts and culture programs; a catering and teaching kitchen; a health and wellness studio; an intimate library; classrooms for adult learning; a spacious early childhood education center with outdoor play areas and sensory room; and a dedicated teen center. Anchored by a central courtyard with a meadow\, reflection garden\, ball court\, and seating areas\, the Campus will offer inviting spaces for people of all ages to experience Jewish life together in an open\, accessible environment. A highlight of the new Campus will be the thoughtfully designed performance venue\, with capacity to entertain more than 200 patrons. The event center’s collection of flexible\, multi‑use spaces—including an outdoor deck—will provide the East Bay with a sought-after setting for year-round programming. Events will center on arts\, ideas\, and Jewish culture\, featuring local\, national\, and international artists and thinkers. The JCC East Bay will operate an expanded Early Childhood Education Center on the new Campus\, significantly increasing preschool capacity for children ages six months to five years\, with beautifully reconstructed\, spacious\, and well-appointed classrooms. In addition to the preschool\, the Campus will offer a Parent Center with community sessions and classes for both children and their parents or caregivers. All told\, the Campus spans more than 128\,000 square feet\, of which 84\,000 square feet will be building space\, activating a previously underutilized site in Rockridge. Generously funded through grants and individual support—including founding donors and visionaries\, Moses Libitzky and Nathan Petrowsky—more than half of the $125 million campaign goal has been secured and additional funds have been pledged. Building on this momentum\, efforts continue to secure the remaining funding needed to bring the full vision to life. “I am so proud to support this amazing effort to expand East Bay Jewish communal life and create a space where multiple Jewish organizations can operate and thrive collectively\,” said Moses Libitzky. “Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood is an ideal location to host this purpose-driven new Campus.” The unique campus model will harness the collaboration and creativity that emerge when numerous Jewish organizations share one central home. Together\, they will generate a richer\, more diverse portfolio of programs\, services\, and experiences—expanding what is possible for the East Bay community. “The opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus is a landmark moment for our region\, and the Federation is proud to see this dream become reality\,” said Joy Sisisky\, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation Bay Area. “Mazel tov to everyone who helped make this dynamic hub for Jewish life possible. We look forward to building an even stronger presence in the East Bay through our new Federation space on Campus and the deeper partnerships it will make possible.” The JCC East Bay’s Early Childhood Education Center will open its doors in late August\, several months ahead of the Campus’s official grand opening. The JCC East Bay will continue to offer its afterschool and Edah (Jewish and Hebrew experiential) programs at their Berkeley location on Walnut Street through the 2026-27 school year. The organization is in the process of selling the Walnut Street building and exploring options to continue operating some programs at an alternate location in Berkeley. “We believe our new Campus will become a central gathering place\, not only for the Rockridge neighborhood\, but for the entire East Bay Jewish community and the East Bay as a whole\,” said JCC East Bay Chief Executive Officer Susie Cohen Crumpler. “We look forward to expanding our programs and working closely with partner organizations to meet the evolving needs of our community. Now is the time to foster connection and belonging within the Jewish community. Our collective future is bright with opportunity.” Community members interested in Campus updates\, program information\, enrollment opportunities\, or supporting the project can learn more and sign up for updates at jcceastbay.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									About the JCC East Bay: Serving more than 9\,000 people each year\, the JCC East Bay plays an important role as a communal gathering place for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and levels of observance. We welcome and support our diverse Jewish community\, people of all religions\, nationalities\, and socioeconomic backgrounds\, communities of color\, people with disabilities\, and the LGBTQ+ community.      
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/yiddish-conversation-2/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:East Bay Jewish Community Campus\, 5957 Chabot Road\, Oakland\, CA\, 94618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Mama-Loshen: How to Talk Yiddish
DESCRIPTION:Operated by the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay\, the newly created campus will serve as a cultural hub for local\, regional\, and national Jewish organizations								\n				\n				\n				\n									Oakland\, CA—Marking a historic milestone in its 47-year history\, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the East Bay will realize a long‑held vision with the opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus—the first of its kind in the East Bay region—later this year in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood. Anchored by an expanded JCC and home to a network of Jewish nonprofit organizations\, the three-acre Campus will bring together early childhood education\, arts and culture\, wellness\, learning\, and community in one vibrant location. Rooted in Jewish values\, the Campus will offer a welcoming\, inclusive space for all to come together\, experience\, and celebrate—strengthening belonging\, resilience\, and connection across generations. “I am incredibly excited to welcome the expanded Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and their Campus partners to our Rockridge community\,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. “This facility will provide critical early childcare services\, generate economic returns for the neighborhood\, and serve as a vital cultural gathering point — transforming an underused site into a flourishing hub of activity. This is great news for Oakland\, and we look forward to celebrating the grand opening!” By uniting many Jewish organizations in one central location\, the Campus offers an innovative model for collaboration and engagement across intellectual\, cultural\, spiritual\, and social life. “This Campus represents a transformational investment in Jewish life in the East Bay\,” said Steven Douglas\, JCC East Bay and East Bay Jewish Community Campus Board President. “We are building a vibrant\, welcoming home where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to learn\, celebrate\, and thrive together. This shared home for leading Jewish organizations will strengthen community bonds\, expand partnerships\, and help ensure a strong and dynamic future for generations to come.” The Campus will be located at 5957 Chabot Road\, between College Avenue and Claremont Avenue. The Campus site was previously the office headquarters of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream on the College Avenue side and the original Oakland Yoshi’s restaurant and jazz club on the Claremont Avenue side. The project transforms two familiar East Bay sites into a place where the community can grow and flourish. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for September\, and grand opening events will take place in early 2027\, at which time a full suite of programs and services will be open to the public. The expanded JCC East Bay\, along with up to 20 other Jewish organizations\, will be housed on the Campus\, benefiting from a wide range of amenities and meeting spaces designed to foster co-creation and innovation. The Campus will feature a kosher café; an event center showcasing new arts and culture programs; a catering and teaching kitchen; a health and wellness studio; an intimate library; classrooms for adult learning; a spacious early childhood education center with outdoor play areas and sensory room; and a dedicated teen center. Anchored by a central courtyard with a meadow\, reflection garden\, ball court\, and seating areas\, the Campus will offer inviting spaces for people of all ages to experience Jewish life together in an open\, accessible environment. A highlight of the new Campus will be the thoughtfully designed performance venue\, with capacity to entertain more than 200 patrons. The event center’s collection of flexible\, multi‑use spaces—including an outdoor deck—will provide the East Bay with a sought-after setting for year-round programming. Events will center on arts\, ideas\, and Jewish culture\, featuring local\, national\, and international artists and thinkers. The JCC East Bay will operate an expanded Early Childhood Education Center on the new Campus\, significantly increasing preschool capacity for children ages six months to five years\, with beautifully reconstructed\, spacious\, and well-appointed classrooms. In addition to the preschool\, the Campus will offer a Parent Center with community sessions and classes for both children and their parents or caregivers. All told\, the Campus spans more than 128\,000 square feet\, of which 84\,000 square feet will be building space\, activating a previously underutilized site in Rockridge. Generously funded through grants and individual support—including founding donors and visionaries\, Moses Libitzky and Nathan Petrowsky—more than half of the $125 million campaign goal has been secured and additional funds have been pledged. Building on this momentum\, efforts continue to secure the remaining funding needed to bring the full vision to life. “I am so proud to support this amazing effort to expand East Bay Jewish communal life and create a space where multiple Jewish organizations can operate and thrive collectively\,” said Moses Libitzky. “Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood is an ideal location to host this purpose-driven new Campus.” The unique campus model will harness the collaboration and creativity that emerge when numerous Jewish organizations share one central home. Together\, they will generate a richer\, more diverse portfolio of programs\, services\, and experiences—expanding what is possible for the East Bay community. “The opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus is a landmark moment for our region\, and the Federation is proud to see this dream become reality\,” said Joy Sisisky\, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation Bay Area. “Mazel tov to everyone who helped make this dynamic hub for Jewish life possible. We look forward to building an even stronger presence in the East Bay through our new Federation space on Campus and the deeper partnerships it will make possible.” The JCC East Bay’s Early Childhood Education Center will open its doors in late August\, several months ahead of the Campus’s official grand opening. The JCC East Bay will continue to offer its afterschool and Edah (Jewish and Hebrew experiential) programs at their Berkeley location on Walnut Street through the 2026-27 school year. The organization is in the process of selling the Walnut Street building and exploring options to continue operating some programs at an alternate location in Berkeley. “We believe our new Campus will become a central gathering place\, not only for the Rockridge neighborhood\, but for the entire East Bay Jewish community and the East Bay as a whole\,” said JCC East Bay Chief Executive Officer Susie Cohen Crumpler. “We look forward to expanding our programs and working closely with partner organizations to meet the evolving needs of our community. Now is the time to foster connection and belonging within the Jewish community. Our collective future is bright with opportunity.” Community members interested in Campus updates\, program information\, enrollment opportunities\, or supporting the project can learn more and sign up for updates at jcceastbay.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									About the JCC East Bay: Serving more than 9\,000 people each year\, the JCC East Bay plays an important role as a communal gathering place for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and levels of observance. We welcome and support our diverse Jewish community\, people of all religions\, nationalities\, and socioeconomic backgrounds\, communities of color\, people with disabilities\, and the LGBTQ+ community.      
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/introduction-to-mama-loshen-how-to-talk-yiddish/2026-10-21/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life
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SUMMARY:¡CANTAMOS! A LATIN JEWISH MUSICAL JOURNEY FOR KIDS
DESCRIPTION:Operated by the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay\, the newly created campus will serve as a cultural hub for local\, regional\, and national Jewish organizations								\n				\n				\n				\n									Oakland\, CA—Marking a historic milestone in its 47-year history\, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the East Bay will realize a long‑held vision with the opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus—the first of its kind in the East Bay region—later this year in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood. Anchored by an expanded JCC and home to a network of Jewish nonprofit organizations\, the three-acre Campus will bring together early childhood education\, arts and culture\, wellness\, learning\, and community in one vibrant location. Rooted in Jewish values\, the Campus will offer a welcoming\, inclusive space for all to come together\, experience\, and celebrate—strengthening belonging\, resilience\, and connection across generations. “I am incredibly excited to welcome the expanded Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and their Campus partners to our Rockridge community\,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. “This facility will provide critical early childcare services\, generate economic returns for the neighborhood\, and serve as a vital cultural gathering point — transforming an underused site into a flourishing hub of activity. This is great news for Oakland\, and we look forward to celebrating the grand opening!” By uniting many Jewish organizations in one central location\, the Campus offers an innovative model for collaboration and engagement across intellectual\, cultural\, spiritual\, and social life. “This Campus represents a transformational investment in Jewish life in the East Bay\,” said Steven Douglas\, JCC East Bay and East Bay Jewish Community Campus Board President. “We are building a vibrant\, welcoming home where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to learn\, celebrate\, and thrive together. This shared home for leading Jewish organizations will strengthen community bonds\, expand partnerships\, and help ensure a strong and dynamic future for generations to come.” The Campus will be located at 5957 Chabot Road\, between College Avenue and Claremont Avenue. The Campus site was previously the office headquarters of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream on the College Avenue side and the original Oakland Yoshi’s restaurant and jazz club on the Claremont Avenue side. The project transforms two familiar East Bay sites into a place where the community can grow and flourish. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for September\, and grand opening events will take place in early 2027\, at which time a full suite of programs and services will be open to the public. The expanded JCC East Bay\, along with up to 20 other Jewish organizations\, will be housed on the Campus\, benefiting from a wide range of amenities and meeting spaces designed to foster co-creation and innovation. The Campus will feature a kosher café; an event center showcasing new arts and culture programs; a catering and teaching kitchen; a health and wellness studio; an intimate library; classrooms for adult learning; a spacious early childhood education center with outdoor play areas and sensory room; and a dedicated teen center. Anchored by a central courtyard with a meadow\, reflection garden\, ball court\, and seating areas\, the Campus will offer inviting spaces for people of all ages to experience Jewish life together in an open\, accessible environment. A highlight of the new Campus will be the thoughtfully designed performance venue\, with capacity to entertain more than 200 patrons. The event center’s collection of flexible\, multi‑use spaces—including an outdoor deck—will provide the East Bay with a sought-after setting for year-round programming. Events will center on arts\, ideas\, and Jewish culture\, featuring local\, national\, and international artists and thinkers. The JCC East Bay will operate an expanded Early Childhood Education Center on the new Campus\, significantly increasing preschool capacity for children ages six months to five years\, with beautifully reconstructed\, spacious\, and well-appointed classrooms. In addition to the preschool\, the Campus will offer a Parent Center with community sessions and classes for both children and their parents or caregivers. All told\, the Campus spans more than 128\,000 square feet\, of which 84\,000 square feet will be building space\, activating a previously underutilized site in Rockridge. Generously funded through grants and individual support—including founding donors and visionaries\, Moses Libitzky and Nathan Petrowsky—more than half of the $125 million campaign goal has been secured and additional funds have been pledged. Building on this momentum\, efforts continue to secure the remaining funding needed to bring the full vision to life. “I am so proud to support this amazing effort to expand East Bay Jewish communal life and create a space where multiple Jewish organizations can operate and thrive collectively\,” said Moses Libitzky. “Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood is an ideal location to host this purpose-driven new Campus.” The unique campus model will harness the collaboration and creativity that emerge when numerous Jewish organizations share one central home. Together\, they will generate a richer\, more diverse portfolio of programs\, services\, and experiences—expanding what is possible for the East Bay community. “The opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus is a landmark moment for our region\, and the Federation is proud to see this dream become reality\,” said Joy Sisisky\, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation Bay Area. “Mazel tov to everyone who helped make this dynamic hub for Jewish life possible. We look forward to building an even stronger presence in the East Bay through our new Federation space on Campus and the deeper partnerships it will make possible.” The JCC East Bay’s Early Childhood Education Center will open its doors in late August\, several months ahead of the Campus’s official grand opening. The JCC East Bay will continue to offer its afterschool and Edah (Jewish and Hebrew experiential) programs at their Berkeley location on Walnut Street through the 2026-27 school year. The organization is in the process of selling the Walnut Street building and exploring options to continue operating some programs at an alternate location in Berkeley. “We believe our new Campus will become a central gathering place\, not only for the Rockridge neighborhood\, but for the entire East Bay Jewish community and the East Bay as a whole\,” said JCC East Bay Chief Executive Officer Susie Cohen Crumpler. “We look forward to expanding our programs and working closely with partner organizations to meet the evolving needs of our community. Now is the time to foster connection and belonging within the Jewish community. Our collective future is bright with opportunity.” Community members interested in Campus updates\, program information\, enrollment opportunities\, or supporting the project can learn more and sign up for updates at jcceastbay.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									About the JCC East Bay: Serving more than 9\,000 people each year\, the JCC East Bay plays an important role as a communal gathering place for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and levels of observance. We welcome and support our diverse Jewish community\, people of all religions\, nationalities\, and socioeconomic backgrounds\, communities of color\, people with disabilities\, and the LGBTQ+ community.      
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/cantamos-a-latin-jewish-musical-journey-for-kids/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:JCC San Francisco\, 3200 California Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Bulletin
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SUMMARY:KAVOD: Contact Dance for Families
DESCRIPTION:Operated by the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay\, the newly created campus will serve as a cultural hub for local\, regional\, and national Jewish organizations								\n				\n				\n				\n									Oakland\, CA—Marking a historic milestone in its 47-year history\, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the East Bay will realize a long‑held vision with the opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus—the first of its kind in the East Bay region—later this year in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood. Anchored by an expanded JCC and home to a network of Jewish nonprofit organizations\, the three-acre Campus will bring together early childhood education\, arts and culture\, wellness\, learning\, and community in one vibrant location. Rooted in Jewish values\, the Campus will offer a welcoming\, inclusive space for all to come together\, experience\, and celebrate—strengthening belonging\, resilience\, and connection across generations. “I am incredibly excited to welcome the expanded Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and their Campus partners to our Rockridge community\,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. “This facility will provide critical early childcare services\, generate economic returns for the neighborhood\, and serve as a vital cultural gathering point — transforming an underused site into a flourishing hub of activity. This is great news for Oakland\, and we look forward to celebrating the grand opening!” By uniting many Jewish organizations in one central location\, the Campus offers an innovative model for collaboration and engagement across intellectual\, cultural\, spiritual\, and social life. “This Campus represents a transformational investment in Jewish life in the East Bay\,” said Steven Douglas\, JCC East Bay and East Bay Jewish Community Campus Board President. “We are building a vibrant\, welcoming home where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to learn\, celebrate\, and thrive together. This shared home for leading Jewish organizations will strengthen community bonds\, expand partnerships\, and help ensure a strong and dynamic future for generations to come.” The Campus will be located at 5957 Chabot Road\, between College Avenue and Claremont Avenue. The Campus site was previously the office headquarters of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream on the College Avenue side and the original Oakland Yoshi’s restaurant and jazz club on the Claremont Avenue side. The project transforms two familiar East Bay sites into a place where the community can grow and flourish. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for September\, and grand opening events will take place in early 2027\, at which time a full suite of programs and services will be open to the public. The expanded JCC East Bay\, along with up to 20 other Jewish organizations\, will be housed on the Campus\, benefiting from a wide range of amenities and meeting spaces designed to foster co-creation and innovation. The Campus will feature a kosher café; an event center showcasing new arts and culture programs; a catering and teaching kitchen; a health and wellness studio; an intimate library; classrooms for adult learning; a spacious early childhood education center with outdoor play areas and sensory room; and a dedicated teen center. Anchored by a central courtyard with a meadow\, reflection garden\, ball court\, and seating areas\, the Campus will offer inviting spaces for people of all ages to experience Jewish life together in an open\, accessible environment. A highlight of the new Campus will be the thoughtfully designed performance venue\, with capacity to entertain more than 200 patrons. The event center’s collection of flexible\, multi‑use spaces—including an outdoor deck—will provide the East Bay with a sought-after setting for year-round programming. Events will center on arts\, ideas\, and Jewish culture\, featuring local\, national\, and international artists and thinkers. The JCC East Bay will operate an expanded Early Childhood Education Center on the new Campus\, significantly increasing preschool capacity for children ages six months to five years\, with beautifully reconstructed\, spacious\, and well-appointed classrooms. In addition to the preschool\, the Campus will offer a Parent Center with community sessions and classes for both children and their parents or caregivers. All told\, the Campus spans more than 128\,000 square feet\, of which 84\,000 square feet will be building space\, activating a previously underutilized site in Rockridge. Generously funded through grants and individual support—including founding donors and visionaries\, Moses Libitzky and Nathan Petrowsky—more than half of the $125 million campaign goal has been secured and additional funds have been pledged. Building on this momentum\, efforts continue to secure the remaining funding needed to bring the full vision to life. “I am so proud to support this amazing effort to expand East Bay Jewish communal life and create a space where multiple Jewish organizations can operate and thrive collectively\,” said Moses Libitzky. “Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood is an ideal location to host this purpose-driven new Campus.” The unique campus model will harness the collaboration and creativity that emerge when numerous Jewish organizations share one central home. Together\, they will generate a richer\, more diverse portfolio of programs\, services\, and experiences—expanding what is possible for the East Bay community. “The opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus is a landmark moment for our region\, and the Federation is proud to see this dream become reality\,” said Joy Sisisky\, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation Bay Area. “Mazel tov to everyone who helped make this dynamic hub for Jewish life possible. We look forward to building an even stronger presence in the East Bay through our new Federation space on Campus and the deeper partnerships it will make possible.” The JCC East Bay’s Early Childhood Education Center will open its doors in late August\, several months ahead of the Campus’s official grand opening. The JCC East Bay will continue to offer its afterschool and Edah (Jewish and Hebrew experiential) programs at their Berkeley location on Walnut Street through the 2026-27 school year. The organization is in the process of selling the Walnut Street building and exploring options to continue operating some programs at an alternate location in Berkeley. “We believe our new Campus will become a central gathering place\, not only for the Rockridge neighborhood\, but for the entire East Bay Jewish community and the East Bay as a whole\,” said JCC East Bay Chief Executive Officer Susie Cohen Crumpler. “We look forward to expanding our programs and working closely with partner organizations to meet the evolving needs of our community. Now is the time to foster connection and belonging within the Jewish community. Our collective future is bright with opportunity.” Community members interested in Campus updates\, program information\, enrollment opportunities\, or supporting the project can learn more and sign up for updates at jcceastbay.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									About the JCC East Bay: Serving more than 9\,000 people each year\, the JCC East Bay plays an important role as a communal gathering place for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and levels of observance. We welcome and support our diverse Jewish community\, people of all religions\, nationalities\, and socioeconomic backgrounds\, communities of color\, people with disabilities\, and the LGBTQ+ community.      
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/kavod-contact-dance-for-families/
LOCATION:Athletic Playground\, 4770 San Pablo Avenue\, Emeryville\, CA\, 94608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Bulletin
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olamim":MAILTO:info@olamim.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T100000
DTSTAMP:20260929T155501Z
CREATED:20260929T155501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T155501Z
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SUMMARY:Free movement and sports sessions for girls
DESCRIPTION:Operated by the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay\, the newly created campus will serve as a cultural hub for local\, regional\, and national Jewish organizations								\n				\n				\n				\n									Oakland\, CA—Marking a historic milestone in its 47-year history\, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the East Bay will realize a long‑held vision with the opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus—the first of its kind in the East Bay region—later this year in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood. Anchored by an expanded JCC and home to a network of Jewish nonprofit organizations\, the three-acre Campus will bring together early childhood education\, arts and culture\, wellness\, learning\, and community in one vibrant location. Rooted in Jewish values\, the Campus will offer a welcoming\, inclusive space for all to come together\, experience\, and celebrate—strengthening belonging\, resilience\, and connection across generations. “I am incredibly excited to welcome the expanded Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and their Campus partners to our Rockridge community\,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. “This facility will provide critical early childcare services\, generate economic returns for the neighborhood\, and serve as a vital cultural gathering point — transforming an underused site into a flourishing hub of activity. This is great news for Oakland\, and we look forward to celebrating the grand opening!” By uniting many Jewish organizations in one central location\, the Campus offers an innovative model for collaboration and engagement across intellectual\, cultural\, spiritual\, and social life. “This Campus represents a transformational investment in Jewish life in the East Bay\,” said Steven Douglas\, JCC East Bay and East Bay Jewish Community Campus Board President. “We are building a vibrant\, welcoming home where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to learn\, celebrate\, and thrive together. This shared home for leading Jewish organizations will strengthen community bonds\, expand partnerships\, and help ensure a strong and dynamic future for generations to come.” The Campus will be located at 5957 Chabot Road\, between College Avenue and Claremont Avenue. The Campus site was previously the office headquarters of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream on the College Avenue side and the original Oakland Yoshi’s restaurant and jazz club on the Claremont Avenue side. The project transforms two familiar East Bay sites into a place where the community can grow and flourish. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for September\, and grand opening events will take place in early 2027\, at which time a full suite of programs and services will be open to the public. The expanded JCC East Bay\, along with up to 20 other Jewish organizations\, will be housed on the Campus\, benefiting from a wide range of amenities and meeting spaces designed to foster co-creation and innovation. The Campus will feature a kosher café; an event center showcasing new arts and culture programs; a catering and teaching kitchen; a health and wellness studio; an intimate library; classrooms for adult learning; a spacious early childhood education center with outdoor play areas and sensory room; and a dedicated teen center. Anchored by a central courtyard with a meadow\, reflection garden\, ball court\, and seating areas\, the Campus will offer inviting spaces for people of all ages to experience Jewish life together in an open\, accessible environment. A highlight of the new Campus will be the thoughtfully designed performance venue\, with capacity to entertain more than 200 patrons. The event center’s collection of flexible\, multi‑use spaces—including an outdoor deck—will provide the East Bay with a sought-after setting for year-round programming. Events will center on arts\, ideas\, and Jewish culture\, featuring local\, national\, and international artists and thinkers. The JCC East Bay will operate an expanded Early Childhood Education Center on the new Campus\, significantly increasing preschool capacity for children ages six months to five years\, with beautifully reconstructed\, spacious\, and well-appointed classrooms. In addition to the preschool\, the Campus will offer a Parent Center with community sessions and classes for both children and their parents or caregivers. All told\, the Campus spans more than 128\,000 square feet\, of which 84\,000 square feet will be building space\, activating a previously underutilized site in Rockridge. Generously funded through grants and individual support—including founding donors and visionaries\, Moses Libitzky and Nathan Petrowsky—more than half of the $125 million campaign goal has been secured and additional funds have been pledged. Building on this momentum\, efforts continue to secure the remaining funding needed to bring the full vision to life. “I am so proud to support this amazing effort to expand East Bay Jewish communal life and create a space where multiple Jewish organizations can operate and thrive collectively\,” said Moses Libitzky. “Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood is an ideal location to host this purpose-driven new Campus.” The unique campus model will harness the collaboration and creativity that emerge when numerous Jewish organizations share one central home. Together\, they will generate a richer\, more diverse portfolio of programs\, services\, and experiences—expanding what is possible for the East Bay community. “The opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus is a landmark moment for our region\, and the Federation is proud to see this dream become reality\,” said Joy Sisisky\, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation Bay Area. “Mazel tov to everyone who helped make this dynamic hub for Jewish life possible. We look forward to building an even stronger presence in the East Bay through our new Federation space on Campus and the deeper partnerships it will make possible.” The JCC East Bay’s Early Childhood Education Center will open its doors in late August\, several months ahead of the Campus’s official grand opening. The JCC East Bay will continue to offer its afterschool and Edah (Jewish and Hebrew experiential) programs at their Berkeley location on Walnut Street through the 2026-27 school year. The organization is in the process of selling the Walnut Street building and exploring options to continue operating some programs at an alternate location in Berkeley. “We believe our new Campus will become a central gathering place\, not only for the Rockridge neighborhood\, but for the entire East Bay Jewish community and the East Bay as a whole\,” said JCC East Bay Chief Executive Officer Susie Cohen Crumpler. “We look forward to expanding our programs and working closely with partner organizations to meet the evolving needs of our community. Now is the time to foster connection and belonging within the Jewish community. Our collective future is bright with opportunity.” Community members interested in Campus updates\, program information\, enrollment opportunities\, or supporting the project can learn more and sign up for updates at jcceastbay.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									About the JCC East Bay: Serving more than 9\,000 people each year\, the JCC East Bay plays an important role as a communal gathering place for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and levels of observance. We welcome and support our diverse Jewish community\, people of all religions\, nationalities\, and socioeconomic backgrounds\, communities of color\, people with disabilities\, and the LGBTQ+ community.      
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/free-movement-and-sports-sessions-for-girls/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:Lake Temescal North Lawn\, 6500 Broadway\, Oakland\, CA\, 94618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Bulletin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T170000
DTSTAMP:20261015T182415Z
CREATED:20261015T182415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T182415Z
UID:22312-1792918800-1792947600@jcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:Greeter Training
DESCRIPTION:Operated by the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay\, the newly created campus will serve as a cultural hub for local\, regional\, and national Jewish organizations								\n				\n				\n				\n									Oakland\, CA—Marking a historic milestone in its 47-year history\, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the East Bay will realize a long‑held vision with the opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus—the first of its kind in the East Bay region—later this year in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood. Anchored by an expanded JCC and home to a network of Jewish nonprofit organizations\, the three-acre Campus will bring together early childhood education\, arts and culture\, wellness\, learning\, and community in one vibrant location. Rooted in Jewish values\, the Campus will offer a welcoming\, inclusive space for all to come together\, experience\, and celebrate—strengthening belonging\, resilience\, and connection across generations. “I am incredibly excited to welcome the expanded Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and their Campus partners to our Rockridge community\,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. “This facility will provide critical early childcare services\, generate economic returns for the neighborhood\, and serve as a vital cultural gathering point — transforming an underused site into a flourishing hub of activity. This is great news for Oakland\, and we look forward to celebrating the grand opening!” By uniting many Jewish organizations in one central location\, the Campus offers an innovative model for collaboration and engagement across intellectual\, cultural\, spiritual\, and social life. “This Campus represents a transformational investment in Jewish life in the East Bay\,” said Steven Douglas\, JCC East Bay and East Bay Jewish Community Campus Board President. “We are building a vibrant\, welcoming home where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to learn\, celebrate\, and thrive together. This shared home for leading Jewish organizations will strengthen community bonds\, expand partnerships\, and help ensure a strong and dynamic future for generations to come.” The Campus will be located at 5957 Chabot Road\, between College Avenue and Claremont Avenue. The Campus site was previously the office headquarters of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream on the College Avenue side and the original Oakland Yoshi’s restaurant and jazz club on the Claremont Avenue side. The project transforms two familiar East Bay sites into a place where the community can grow and flourish. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for September\, and grand opening events will take place in early 2027\, at which time a full suite of programs and services will be open to the public. The expanded JCC East Bay\, along with up to 20 other Jewish organizations\, will be housed on the Campus\, benefiting from a wide range of amenities and meeting spaces designed to foster co-creation and innovation. The Campus will feature a kosher café; an event center showcasing new arts and culture programs; a catering and teaching kitchen; a health and wellness studio; an intimate library; classrooms for adult learning; a spacious early childhood education center with outdoor play areas and sensory room; and a dedicated teen center. Anchored by a central courtyard with a meadow\, reflection garden\, ball court\, and seating areas\, the Campus will offer inviting spaces for people of all ages to experience Jewish life together in an open\, accessible environment. A highlight of the new Campus will be the thoughtfully designed performance venue\, with capacity to entertain more than 200 patrons. The event center’s collection of flexible\, multi‑use spaces—including an outdoor deck—will provide the East Bay with a sought-after setting for year-round programming. Events will center on arts\, ideas\, and Jewish culture\, featuring local\, national\, and international artists and thinkers. The JCC East Bay will operate an expanded Early Childhood Education Center on the new Campus\, significantly increasing preschool capacity for children ages six months to five years\, with beautifully reconstructed\, spacious\, and well-appointed classrooms. In addition to the preschool\, the Campus will offer a Parent Center with community sessions and classes for both children and their parents or caregivers. All told\, the Campus spans more than 128\,000 square feet\, of which 84\,000 square feet will be building space\, activating a previously underutilized site in Rockridge. Generously funded through grants and individual support—including founding donors and visionaries\, Moses Libitzky and Nathan Petrowsky—more than half of the $125 million campaign goal has been secured and additional funds have been pledged. Building on this momentum\, efforts continue to secure the remaining funding needed to bring the full vision to life. “I am so proud to support this amazing effort to expand East Bay Jewish communal life and create a space where multiple Jewish organizations can operate and thrive collectively\,” said Moses Libitzky. “Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood is an ideal location to host this purpose-driven new Campus.” The unique campus model will harness the collaboration and creativity that emerge when numerous Jewish organizations share one central home. Together\, they will generate a richer\, more diverse portfolio of programs\, services\, and experiences—expanding what is possible for the East Bay community. “The opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus is a landmark moment for our region\, and the Federation is proud to see this dream become reality\,” said Joy Sisisky\, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation Bay Area. “Mazel tov to everyone who helped make this dynamic hub for Jewish life possible. We look forward to building an even stronger presence in the East Bay through our new Federation space on Campus and the deeper partnerships it will make possible.” The JCC East Bay’s Early Childhood Education Center will open its doors in late August\, several months ahead of the Campus’s official grand opening. The JCC East Bay will continue to offer its afterschool and Edah (Jewish and Hebrew experiential) programs at their Berkeley location on Walnut Street through the 2026-27 school year. The organization is in the process of selling the Walnut Street building and exploring options to continue operating some programs at an alternate location in Berkeley. “We believe our new Campus will become a central gathering place\, not only for the Rockridge neighborhood\, but for the entire East Bay Jewish community and the East Bay as a whole\,” said JCC East Bay Chief Executive Officer Susie Cohen Crumpler. “We look forward to expanding our programs and working closely with partner organizations to meet the evolving needs of our community. Now is the time to foster connection and belonging within the Jewish community. Our collective future is bright with opportunity.” Community members interested in Campus updates\, program information\, enrollment opportunities\, or supporting the project can learn more and sign up for updates at jcceastbay.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									About the JCC East Bay: Serving more than 9\,000 people each year\, the JCC East Bay plays an important role as a communal gathering place for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and levels of observance. We welcome and support our diverse Jewish community\, people of all religions\, nationalities\, and socioeconomic backgrounds\, communities of color\, people with disabilities\, and the LGBTQ+ community.      
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/greeter-training/
LOCATION:Pleasanton
CATEGORIES:Community Bulletin
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ORGANIZER;CN="MSG Safety Team":MAILTO:safetytrainingsf@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T103000
DTSTAMP:20260923T004120Z
CREATED:20260923T004120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T004120Z
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SUMMARY:Shalom Play hosted by the teachers of Gan Avraham Preschool at Temple Beth Abraham
DESCRIPTION:Operated by the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay\, the newly created campus will serve as a cultural hub for local\, regional\, and national Jewish organizations								\n				\n				\n				\n									Oakland\, CA—Marking a historic milestone in its 47-year history\, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the East Bay will realize a long‑held vision with the opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus—the first of its kind in the East Bay region—later this year in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood. Anchored by an expanded JCC and home to a network of Jewish nonprofit organizations\, the three-acre Campus will bring together early childhood education\, arts and culture\, wellness\, learning\, and community in one vibrant location. Rooted in Jewish values\, the Campus will offer a welcoming\, inclusive space for all to come together\, experience\, and celebrate—strengthening belonging\, resilience\, and connection across generations. “I am incredibly excited to welcome the expanded Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and their Campus partners to our Rockridge community\,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. “This facility will provide critical early childcare services\, generate economic returns for the neighborhood\, and serve as a vital cultural gathering point — transforming an underused site into a flourishing hub of activity. This is great news for Oakland\, and we look forward to celebrating the grand opening!” By uniting many Jewish organizations in one central location\, the Campus offers an innovative model for collaboration and engagement across intellectual\, cultural\, spiritual\, and social life. “This Campus represents a transformational investment in Jewish life in the East Bay\,” said Steven Douglas\, JCC East Bay and East Bay Jewish Community Campus Board President. “We are building a vibrant\, welcoming home where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to learn\, celebrate\, and thrive together. This shared home for leading Jewish organizations will strengthen community bonds\, expand partnerships\, and help ensure a strong and dynamic future for generations to come.” The Campus will be located at 5957 Chabot Road\, between College Avenue and Claremont Avenue. The Campus site was previously the office headquarters of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream on the College Avenue side and the original Oakland Yoshi’s restaurant and jazz club on the Claremont Avenue side. The project transforms two familiar East Bay sites into a place where the community can grow and flourish. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for September\, and grand opening events will take place in early 2027\, at which time a full suite of programs and services will be open to the public. The expanded JCC East Bay\, along with up to 20 other Jewish organizations\, will be housed on the Campus\, benefiting from a wide range of amenities and meeting spaces designed to foster co-creation and innovation. The Campus will feature a kosher café; an event center showcasing new arts and culture programs; a catering and teaching kitchen; a health and wellness studio; an intimate library; classrooms for adult learning; a spacious early childhood education center with outdoor play areas and sensory room; and a dedicated teen center. Anchored by a central courtyard with a meadow\, reflection garden\, ball court\, and seating areas\, the Campus will offer inviting spaces for people of all ages to experience Jewish life together in an open\, accessible environment. A highlight of the new Campus will be the thoughtfully designed performance venue\, with capacity to entertain more than 200 patrons. The event center’s collection of flexible\, multi‑use spaces—including an outdoor deck—will provide the East Bay with a sought-after setting for year-round programming. Events will center on arts\, ideas\, and Jewish culture\, featuring local\, national\, and international artists and thinkers. The JCC East Bay will operate an expanded Early Childhood Education Center on the new Campus\, significantly increasing preschool capacity for children ages six months to five years\, with beautifully reconstructed\, spacious\, and well-appointed classrooms. In addition to the preschool\, the Campus will offer a Parent Center with community sessions and classes for both children and their parents or caregivers. All told\, the Campus spans more than 128\,000 square feet\, of which 84\,000 square feet will be building space\, activating a previously underutilized site in Rockridge. Generously funded through grants and individual support—including founding donors and visionaries\, Moses Libitzky and Nathan Petrowsky—more than half of the $125 million campaign goal has been secured and additional funds have been pledged. Building on this momentum\, efforts continue to secure the remaining funding needed to bring the full vision to life. “I am so proud to support this amazing effort to expand East Bay Jewish communal life and create a space where multiple Jewish organizations can operate and thrive collectively\,” said Moses Libitzky. “Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood is an ideal location to host this purpose-driven new Campus.” The unique campus model will harness the collaboration and creativity that emerge when numerous Jewish organizations share one central home. Together\, they will generate a richer\, more diverse portfolio of programs\, services\, and experiences—expanding what is possible for the East Bay community. “The opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus is a landmark moment for our region\, and the Federation is proud to see this dream become reality\,” said Joy Sisisky\, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation Bay Area. “Mazel tov to everyone who helped make this dynamic hub for Jewish life possible. We look forward to building an even stronger presence in the East Bay through our new Federation space on Campus and the deeper partnerships it will make possible.” The JCC East Bay’s Early Childhood Education Center will open its doors in late August\, several months ahead of the Campus’s official grand opening. The JCC East Bay will continue to offer its afterschool and Edah (Jewish and Hebrew experiential) programs at their Berkeley location on Walnut Street through the 2026-27 school year. The organization is in the process of selling the Walnut Street building and exploring options to continue operating some programs at an alternate location in Berkeley. “We believe our new Campus will become a central gathering place\, not only for the Rockridge neighborhood\, but for the entire East Bay Jewish community and the East Bay as a whole\,” said JCC East Bay Chief Executive Officer Susie Cohen Crumpler. “We look forward to expanding our programs and working closely with partner organizations to meet the evolving needs of our community. Now is the time to foster connection and belonging within the Jewish community. Our collective future is bright with opportunity.” Community members interested in Campus updates\, program information\, enrollment opportunities\, or supporting the project can learn more and sign up for updates at jcceastbay.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									About the JCC East Bay: Serving more than 9\,000 people each year\, the JCC East Bay plays an important role as a communal gathering place for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and levels of observance. We welcome and support our diverse Jewish community\, people of all religions\, nationalities\, and socioeconomic backgrounds\, communities of color\, people with disabilities\, and the LGBTQ+ community.      
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/shalom-play-hosted-by-the-teachers-of-gan-avraham-preschool-at-temple-beth-abraham/
LOCATION:Temple Beth Abraham\, 327 MacArthur Blvd.\, Oakland\, CA\, 94610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Bulletin
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ORGANIZER;CN="JFCS":MAILTO:Carol@jewishbabynetwork.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T113000
DTSTAMP:20260923T004247Z
CREATED:20260923T004247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T004247Z
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Time with JBN and Etz Chayim
DESCRIPTION:Operated by the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay\, the newly created campus will serve as a cultural hub for local\, regional\, and national Jewish organizations								\n				\n				\n				\n									Oakland\, CA—Marking a historic milestone in its 47-year history\, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the East Bay will realize a long‑held vision with the opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus—the first of its kind in the East Bay region—later this year in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood. Anchored by an expanded JCC and home to a network of Jewish nonprofit organizations\, the three-acre Campus will bring together early childhood education\, arts and culture\, wellness\, learning\, and community in one vibrant location. Rooted in Jewish values\, the Campus will offer a welcoming\, inclusive space for all to come together\, experience\, and celebrate—strengthening belonging\, resilience\, and connection across generations. “I am incredibly excited to welcome the expanded Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and their Campus partners to our Rockridge community\,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. “This facility will provide critical early childcare services\, generate economic returns for the neighborhood\, and serve as a vital cultural gathering point — transforming an underused site into a flourishing hub of activity. This is great news for Oakland\, and we look forward to celebrating the grand opening!” By uniting many Jewish organizations in one central location\, the Campus offers an innovative model for collaboration and engagement across intellectual\, cultural\, spiritual\, and social life. “This Campus represents a transformational investment in Jewish life in the East Bay\,” said Steven Douglas\, JCC East Bay and East Bay Jewish Community Campus Board President. “We are building a vibrant\, welcoming home where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to learn\, celebrate\, and thrive together. This shared home for leading Jewish organizations will strengthen community bonds\, expand partnerships\, and help ensure a strong and dynamic future for generations to come.” The Campus will be located at 5957 Chabot Road\, between College Avenue and Claremont Avenue. The Campus site was previously the office headquarters of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream on the College Avenue side and the original Oakland Yoshi’s restaurant and jazz club on the Claremont Avenue side. The project transforms two familiar East Bay sites into a place where the community can grow and flourish. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for September\, and grand opening events will take place in early 2027\, at which time a full suite of programs and services will be open to the public. The expanded JCC East Bay\, along with up to 20 other Jewish organizations\, will be housed on the Campus\, benefiting from a wide range of amenities and meeting spaces designed to foster co-creation and innovation. The Campus will feature a kosher café; an event center showcasing new arts and culture programs; a catering and teaching kitchen; a health and wellness studio; an intimate library; classrooms for adult learning; a spacious early childhood education center with outdoor play areas and sensory room; and a dedicated teen center. Anchored by a central courtyard with a meadow\, reflection garden\, ball court\, and seating areas\, the Campus will offer inviting spaces for people of all ages to experience Jewish life together in an open\, accessible environment. A highlight of the new Campus will be the thoughtfully designed performance venue\, with capacity to entertain more than 200 patrons. The event center’s collection of flexible\, multi‑use spaces—including an outdoor deck—will provide the East Bay with a sought-after setting for year-round programming. Events will center on arts\, ideas\, and Jewish culture\, featuring local\, national\, and international artists and thinkers. The JCC East Bay will operate an expanded Early Childhood Education Center on the new Campus\, significantly increasing preschool capacity for children ages six months to five years\, with beautifully reconstructed\, spacious\, and well-appointed classrooms. In addition to the preschool\, the Campus will offer a Parent Center with community sessions and classes for both children and their parents or caregivers. All told\, the Campus spans more than 128\,000 square feet\, of which 84\,000 square feet will be building space\, activating a previously underutilized site in Rockridge. Generously funded through grants and individual support—including founding donors and visionaries\, Moses Libitzky and Nathan Petrowsky—more than half of the $125 million campaign goal has been secured and additional funds have been pledged. Building on this momentum\, efforts continue to secure the remaining funding needed to bring the full vision to life. “I am so proud to support this amazing effort to expand East Bay Jewish communal life and create a space where multiple Jewish organizations can operate and thrive collectively\,” said Moses Libitzky. “Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood is an ideal location to host this purpose-driven new Campus.” The unique campus model will harness the collaboration and creativity that emerge when numerous Jewish organizations share one central home. Together\, they will generate a richer\, more diverse portfolio of programs\, services\, and experiences—expanding what is possible for the East Bay community. “The opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus is a landmark moment for our region\, and the Federation is proud to see this dream become reality\,” said Joy Sisisky\, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation Bay Area. “Mazel tov to everyone who helped make this dynamic hub for Jewish life possible. We look forward to building an even stronger presence in the East Bay through our new Federation space on Campus and the deeper partnerships it will make possible.” The JCC East Bay’s Early Childhood Education Center will open its doors in late August\, several months ahead of the Campus’s official grand opening. The JCC East Bay will continue to offer its afterschool and Edah (Jewish and Hebrew experiential) programs at their Berkeley location on Walnut Street through the 2026-27 school year. The organization is in the process of selling the Walnut Street building and exploring options to continue operating some programs at an alternate location in Berkeley. “We believe our new Campus will become a central gathering place\, not only for the Rockridge neighborhood\, but for the entire East Bay Jewish community and the East Bay as a whole\,” said JCC East Bay Chief Executive Officer Susie Cohen Crumpler. “We look forward to expanding our programs and working closely with partner organizations to meet the evolving needs of our community. Now is the time to foster connection and belonging within the Jewish community. Our collective future is bright with opportunity.” Community members interested in Campus updates\, program information\, enrollment opportunities\, or supporting the project can learn more and sign up for updates at jcceastbay.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									About the JCC East Bay: Serving more than 9\,000 people each year\, the JCC East Bay plays an important role as a communal gathering place for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and levels of observance. We welcome and support our diverse Jewish community\, people of all religions\, nationalities\, and socioeconomic backgrounds\, communities of color\, people with disabilities\, and the LGBTQ+ community.      
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/family-fun-time-with-jbn-and-etz-chayim/
LOCATION:Etz Chayim\, Palo Alto 4161 Alma St. Palo Alto CA 94306\, 4161 Alma St.\, Palo Alto\, 94306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Bulletin
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SUMMARY:Monday Mah Jongg: Drop-in Intermediate/Advanced Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:Operated by the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay\, the newly created campus will serve as a cultural hub for local\, regional\, and national Jewish organizations								\n				\n				\n				\n									Oakland\, CA—Marking a historic milestone in its 47-year history\, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the East Bay will realize a long‑held vision with the opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus—the first of its kind in the East Bay region—later this year in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood. Anchored by an expanded JCC and home to a network of Jewish nonprofit organizations\, the three-acre Campus will bring together early childhood education\, arts and culture\, wellness\, learning\, and community in one vibrant location. Rooted in Jewish values\, the Campus will offer a welcoming\, inclusive space for all to come together\, experience\, and celebrate—strengthening belonging\, resilience\, and connection across generations. “I am incredibly excited to welcome the expanded Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and their Campus partners to our Rockridge community\,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. “This facility will provide critical early childcare services\, generate economic returns for the neighborhood\, and serve as a vital cultural gathering point — transforming an underused site into a flourishing hub of activity. This is great news for Oakland\, and we look forward to celebrating the grand opening!” By uniting many Jewish organizations in one central location\, the Campus offers an innovative model for collaboration and engagement across intellectual\, cultural\, spiritual\, and social life. “This Campus represents a transformational investment in Jewish life in the East Bay\,” said Steven Douglas\, JCC East Bay and East Bay Jewish Community Campus Board President. “We are building a vibrant\, welcoming home where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to learn\, celebrate\, and thrive together. This shared home for leading Jewish organizations will strengthen community bonds\, expand partnerships\, and help ensure a strong and dynamic future for generations to come.” The Campus will be located at 5957 Chabot Road\, between College Avenue and Claremont Avenue. The Campus site was previously the office headquarters of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream on the College Avenue side and the original Oakland Yoshi’s restaurant and jazz club on the Claremont Avenue side. The project transforms two familiar East Bay sites into a place where the community can grow and flourish. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for September\, and grand opening events will take place in early 2027\, at which time a full suite of programs and services will be open to the public. The expanded JCC East Bay\, along with up to 20 other Jewish organizations\, will be housed on the Campus\, benefiting from a wide range of amenities and meeting spaces designed to foster co-creation and innovation. The Campus will feature a kosher café; an event center showcasing new arts and culture programs; a catering and teaching kitchen; a health and wellness studio; an intimate library; classrooms for adult learning; a spacious early childhood education center with outdoor play areas and sensory room; and a dedicated teen center. Anchored by a central courtyard with a meadow\, reflection garden\, ball court\, and seating areas\, the Campus will offer inviting spaces for people of all ages to experience Jewish life together in an open\, accessible environment. A highlight of the new Campus will be the thoughtfully designed performance venue\, with capacity to entertain more than 200 patrons. The event center’s collection of flexible\, multi‑use spaces—including an outdoor deck—will provide the East Bay with a sought-after setting for year-round programming. Events will center on arts\, ideas\, and Jewish culture\, featuring local\, national\, and international artists and thinkers. The JCC East Bay will operate an expanded Early Childhood Education Center on the new Campus\, significantly increasing preschool capacity for children ages six months to five years\, with beautifully reconstructed\, spacious\, and well-appointed classrooms. In addition to the preschool\, the Campus will offer a Parent Center with community sessions and classes for both children and their parents or caregivers. All told\, the Campus spans more than 128\,000 square feet\, of which 84\,000 square feet will be building space\, activating a previously underutilized site in Rockridge. Generously funded through grants and individual support—including founding donors and visionaries\, Moses Libitzky and Nathan Petrowsky—more than half of the $125 million campaign goal has been secured and additional funds have been pledged. Building on this momentum\, efforts continue to secure the remaining funding needed to bring the full vision to life. “I am so proud to support this amazing effort to expand East Bay Jewish communal life and create a space where multiple Jewish organizations can operate and thrive collectively\,” said Moses Libitzky. “Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood is an ideal location to host this purpose-driven new Campus.” The unique campus model will harness the collaboration and creativity that emerge when numerous Jewish organizations share one central home. Together\, they will generate a richer\, more diverse portfolio of programs\, services\, and experiences—expanding what is possible for the East Bay community. “The opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus is a landmark moment for our region\, and the Federation is proud to see this dream become reality\,” said Joy Sisisky\, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation Bay Area. “Mazel tov to everyone who helped make this dynamic hub for Jewish life possible. We look forward to building an even stronger presence in the East Bay through our new Federation space on Campus and the deeper partnerships it will make possible.” The JCC East Bay’s Early Childhood Education Center will open its doors in late August\, several months ahead of the Campus’s official grand opening. The JCC East Bay will continue to offer its afterschool and Edah (Jewish and Hebrew experiential) programs at their Berkeley location on Walnut Street through the 2026-27 school year. The organization is in the process of selling the Walnut Street building and exploring options to continue operating some programs at an alternate location in Berkeley. “We believe our new Campus will become a central gathering place\, not only for the Rockridge neighborhood\, but for the entire East Bay Jewish community and the East Bay as a whole\,” said JCC East Bay Chief Executive Officer Susie Cohen Crumpler. “We look forward to expanding our programs and working closely with partner organizations to meet the evolving needs of our community. Now is the time to foster connection and belonging within the Jewish community. Our collective future is bright with opportunity.” Community members interested in Campus updates\, program information\, enrollment opportunities\, or supporting the project can learn more and sign up for updates at jcceastbay.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									About the JCC East Bay: Serving more than 9\,000 people each year\, the JCC East Bay plays an important role as a communal gathering place for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and levels of observance. We welcome and support our diverse Jewish community\, people of all religions\, nationalities\, and socioeconomic backgrounds\, communities of color\, people with disabilities\, and the LGBTQ+ community.      
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/monday-mah-jongg-drop-in-advanced-mah-jongg/2026-10-26/
LOCATION:East Bay Jewish Community Campus\, 5957 Chabot Road\, Oakland\, CA\, 94618\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261026T160000
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SUMMARY:Monday Mah Jongg: Drop-in Beginner/Intermediate Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:Operated by the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay\, the newly created campus will serve as a cultural hub for local\, regional\, and national Jewish organizations								\n				\n				\n				\n									Oakland\, CA—Marking a historic milestone in its 47-year history\, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the East Bay will realize a long‑held vision with the opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus—the first of its kind in the East Bay region—later this year in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood. Anchored by an expanded JCC and home to a network of Jewish nonprofit organizations\, the three-acre Campus will bring together early childhood education\, arts and culture\, wellness\, learning\, and community in one vibrant location. Rooted in Jewish values\, the Campus will offer a welcoming\, inclusive space for all to come together\, experience\, and celebrate—strengthening belonging\, resilience\, and connection across generations. “I am incredibly excited to welcome the expanded Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and their Campus partners to our Rockridge community\,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. “This facility will provide critical early childcare services\, generate economic returns for the neighborhood\, and serve as a vital cultural gathering point — transforming an underused site into a flourishing hub of activity. This is great news for Oakland\, and we look forward to celebrating the grand opening!” By uniting many Jewish organizations in one central location\, the Campus offers an innovative model for collaboration and engagement across intellectual\, cultural\, spiritual\, and social life. “This Campus represents a transformational investment in Jewish life in the East Bay\,” said Steven Douglas\, JCC East Bay and East Bay Jewish Community Campus Board President. “We are building a vibrant\, welcoming home where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to learn\, celebrate\, and thrive together. This shared home for leading Jewish organizations will strengthen community bonds\, expand partnerships\, and help ensure a strong and dynamic future for generations to come.” The Campus will be located at 5957 Chabot Road\, between College Avenue and Claremont Avenue. The Campus site was previously the office headquarters of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream on the College Avenue side and the original Oakland Yoshi’s restaurant and jazz club on the Claremont Avenue side. The project transforms two familiar East Bay sites into a place where the community can grow and flourish. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for September\, and grand opening events will take place in early 2027\, at which time a full suite of programs and services will be open to the public. The expanded JCC East Bay\, along with up to 20 other Jewish organizations\, will be housed on the Campus\, benefiting from a wide range of amenities and meeting spaces designed to foster co-creation and innovation. The Campus will feature a kosher café; an event center showcasing new arts and culture programs; a catering and teaching kitchen; a health and wellness studio; an intimate library; classrooms for adult learning; a spacious early childhood education center with outdoor play areas and sensory room; and a dedicated teen center. Anchored by a central courtyard with a meadow\, reflection garden\, ball court\, and seating areas\, the Campus will offer inviting spaces for people of all ages to experience Jewish life together in an open\, accessible environment. A highlight of the new Campus will be the thoughtfully designed performance venue\, with capacity to entertain more than 200 patrons. The event center’s collection of flexible\, multi‑use spaces—including an outdoor deck—will provide the East Bay with a sought-after setting for year-round programming. Events will center on arts\, ideas\, and Jewish culture\, featuring local\, national\, and international artists and thinkers. The JCC East Bay will operate an expanded Early Childhood Education Center on the new Campus\, significantly increasing preschool capacity for children ages six months to five years\, with beautifully reconstructed\, spacious\, and well-appointed classrooms. In addition to the preschool\, the Campus will offer a Parent Center with community sessions and classes for both children and their parents or caregivers. All told\, the Campus spans more than 128\,000 square feet\, of which 84\,000 square feet will be building space\, activating a previously underutilized site in Rockridge. Generously funded through grants and individual support—including founding donors and visionaries\, Moses Libitzky and Nathan Petrowsky—more than half of the $125 million campaign goal has been secured and additional funds have been pledged. Building on this momentum\, efforts continue to secure the remaining funding needed to bring the full vision to life. “I am so proud to support this amazing effort to expand East Bay Jewish communal life and create a space where multiple Jewish organizations can operate and thrive collectively\,” said Moses Libitzky. “Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood is an ideal location to host this purpose-driven new Campus.” The unique campus model will harness the collaboration and creativity that emerge when numerous Jewish organizations share one central home. Together\, they will generate a richer\, more diverse portfolio of programs\, services\, and experiences—expanding what is possible for the East Bay community. “The opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus is a landmark moment for our region\, and the Federation is proud to see this dream become reality\,” said Joy Sisisky\, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation Bay Area. “Mazel tov to everyone who helped make this dynamic hub for Jewish life possible. We look forward to building an even stronger presence in the East Bay through our new Federation space on Campus and the deeper partnerships it will make possible.” The JCC East Bay’s Early Childhood Education Center will open its doors in late August\, several months ahead of the Campus’s official grand opening. The JCC East Bay will continue to offer its afterschool and Edah (Jewish and Hebrew experiential) programs at their Berkeley location on Walnut Street through the 2026-27 school year. The organization is in the process of selling the Walnut Street building and exploring options to continue operating some programs at an alternate location in Berkeley. “We believe our new Campus will become a central gathering place\, not only for the Rockridge neighborhood\, but for the entire East Bay Jewish community and the East Bay as a whole\,” said JCC East Bay Chief Executive Officer Susie Cohen Crumpler. “We look forward to expanding our programs and working closely with partner organizations to meet the evolving needs of our community. Now is the time to foster connection and belonging within the Jewish community. Our collective future is bright with opportunity.” Community members interested in Campus updates\, program information\, enrollment opportunities\, or supporting the project can learn more and sign up for updates at jcceastbay.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									About the JCC East Bay: Serving more than 9\,000 people each year\, the JCC East Bay plays an important role as a communal gathering place for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and levels of observance. We welcome and support our diverse Jewish community\, people of all religions\, nationalities\, and socioeconomic backgrounds\, communities of color\, people with disabilities\, and the LGBTQ+ community.      
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/monday-mah-jongg-drop-in-intermediate-mah-jongg/2026-10-26/
LOCATION:East Bay Jewish Community Campus\, 5957 Chabot Road\, Oakland\, CA\, 94618\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T100000
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SUMMARY:Mishpacha and Me: In Partnership With Tkiya
DESCRIPTION:Operated by the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay\, the newly created campus will serve as a cultural hub for local\, regional\, and national Jewish organizations								\n				\n				\n				\n									Oakland\, CA—Marking a historic milestone in its 47-year history\, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the East Bay will realize a long‑held vision with the opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus—the first of its kind in the East Bay region—later this year in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood. Anchored by an expanded JCC and home to a network of Jewish nonprofit organizations\, the three-acre Campus will bring together early childhood education\, arts and culture\, wellness\, learning\, and community in one vibrant location. Rooted in Jewish values\, the Campus will offer a welcoming\, inclusive space for all to come together\, experience\, and celebrate—strengthening belonging\, resilience\, and connection across generations. “I am incredibly excited to welcome the expanded Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and their Campus partners to our Rockridge community\,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. “This facility will provide critical early childcare services\, generate economic returns for the neighborhood\, and serve as a vital cultural gathering point — transforming an underused site into a flourishing hub of activity. This is great news for Oakland\, and we look forward to celebrating the grand opening!” By uniting many Jewish organizations in one central location\, the Campus offers an innovative model for collaboration and engagement across intellectual\, cultural\, spiritual\, and social life. “This Campus represents a transformational investment in Jewish life in the East Bay\,” said Steven Douglas\, JCC East Bay and East Bay Jewish Community Campus Board President. “We are building a vibrant\, welcoming home where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to learn\, celebrate\, and thrive together. This shared home for leading Jewish organizations will strengthen community bonds\, expand partnerships\, and help ensure a strong and dynamic future for generations to come.” The Campus will be located at 5957 Chabot Road\, between College Avenue and Claremont Avenue. The Campus site was previously the office headquarters of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream on the College Avenue side and the original Oakland Yoshi’s restaurant and jazz club on the Claremont Avenue side. The project transforms two familiar East Bay sites into a place where the community can grow and flourish. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for September\, and grand opening events will take place in early 2027\, at which time a full suite of programs and services will be open to the public. The expanded JCC East Bay\, along with up to 20 other Jewish organizations\, will be housed on the Campus\, benefiting from a wide range of amenities and meeting spaces designed to foster co-creation and innovation. The Campus will feature a kosher café; an event center showcasing new arts and culture programs; a catering and teaching kitchen; a health and wellness studio; an intimate library; classrooms for adult learning; a spacious early childhood education center with outdoor play areas and sensory room; and a dedicated teen center. Anchored by a central courtyard with a meadow\, reflection garden\, ball court\, and seating areas\, the Campus will offer inviting spaces for people of all ages to experience Jewish life together in an open\, accessible environment. A highlight of the new Campus will be the thoughtfully designed performance venue\, with capacity to entertain more than 200 patrons. The event center’s collection of flexible\, multi‑use spaces—including an outdoor deck—will provide the East Bay with a sought-after setting for year-round programming. Events will center on arts\, ideas\, and Jewish culture\, featuring local\, national\, and international artists and thinkers. The JCC East Bay will operate an expanded Early Childhood Education Center on the new Campus\, significantly increasing preschool capacity for children ages six months to five years\, with beautifully reconstructed\, spacious\, and well-appointed classrooms. In addition to the preschool\, the Campus will offer a Parent Center with community sessions and classes for both children and their parents or caregivers. All told\, the Campus spans more than 128\,000 square feet\, of which 84\,000 square feet will be building space\, activating a previously underutilized site in Rockridge. Generously funded through grants and individual support—including founding donors and visionaries\, Moses Libitzky and Nathan Petrowsky—more than half of the $125 million campaign goal has been secured and additional funds have been pledged. Building on this momentum\, efforts continue to secure the remaining funding needed to bring the full vision to life. “I am so proud to support this amazing effort to expand East Bay Jewish communal life and create a space where multiple Jewish organizations can operate and thrive collectively\,” said Moses Libitzky. “Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood is an ideal location to host this purpose-driven new Campus.” The unique campus model will harness the collaboration and creativity that emerge when numerous Jewish organizations share one central home. Together\, they will generate a richer\, more diverse portfolio of programs\, services\, and experiences—expanding what is possible for the East Bay community. “The opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus is a landmark moment for our region\, and the Federation is proud to see this dream become reality\,” said Joy Sisisky\, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation Bay Area. “Mazel tov to everyone who helped make this dynamic hub for Jewish life possible. We look forward to building an even stronger presence in the East Bay through our new Federation space on Campus and the deeper partnerships it will make possible.” The JCC East Bay’s Early Childhood Education Center will open its doors in late August\, several months ahead of the Campus’s official grand opening. The JCC East Bay will continue to offer its afterschool and Edah (Jewish and Hebrew experiential) programs at their Berkeley location on Walnut Street through the 2026-27 school year. The organization is in the process of selling the Walnut Street building and exploring options to continue operating some programs at an alternate location in Berkeley. “We believe our new Campus will become a central gathering place\, not only for the Rockridge neighborhood\, but for the entire East Bay Jewish community and the East Bay as a whole\,” said JCC East Bay Chief Executive Officer Susie Cohen Crumpler. “We look forward to expanding our programs and working closely with partner organizations to meet the evolving needs of our community. Now is the time to foster connection and belonging within the Jewish community. Our collective future is bright with opportunity.” Community members interested in Campus updates\, program information\, enrollment opportunities\, or supporting the project can learn more and sign up for updates at jcceastbay.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									About the JCC East Bay: Serving more than 9\,000 people each year\, the JCC East Bay plays an important role as a communal gathering place for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and levels of observance. We welcome and support our diverse Jewish community\, people of all religions\, nationalities\, and socioeconomic backgrounds\, communities of color\, people with disabilities\, and the LGBTQ+ community.      
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/mishpacha-and-me-in-partnership-with-tkiya/2026-10-27/
CATEGORIES:Family Engagement,Jewish Life
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SUMMARY:Yiddish Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Operated by the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay\, the newly created campus will serve as a cultural hub for local\, regional\, and national Jewish organizations								\n				\n				\n				\n									Oakland\, CA—Marking a historic milestone in its 47-year history\, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the East Bay will realize a long‑held vision with the opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus—the first of its kind in the East Bay region—later this year in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood. Anchored by an expanded JCC and home to a network of Jewish nonprofit organizations\, the three-acre Campus will bring together early childhood education\, arts and culture\, wellness\, learning\, and community in one vibrant location. Rooted in Jewish values\, the Campus will offer a welcoming\, inclusive space for all to come together\, experience\, and celebrate—strengthening belonging\, resilience\, and connection across generations. “I am incredibly excited to welcome the expanded Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and their Campus partners to our Rockridge community\,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. “This facility will provide critical early childcare services\, generate economic returns for the neighborhood\, and serve as a vital cultural gathering point — transforming an underused site into a flourishing hub of activity. This is great news for Oakland\, and we look forward to celebrating the grand opening!” By uniting many Jewish organizations in one central location\, the Campus offers an innovative model for collaboration and engagement across intellectual\, cultural\, spiritual\, and social life. “This Campus represents a transformational investment in Jewish life in the East Bay\,” said Steven Douglas\, JCC East Bay and East Bay Jewish Community Campus Board President. “We are building a vibrant\, welcoming home where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to learn\, celebrate\, and thrive together. This shared home for leading Jewish organizations will strengthen community bonds\, expand partnerships\, and help ensure a strong and dynamic future for generations to come.” The Campus will be located at 5957 Chabot Road\, between College Avenue and Claremont Avenue. The Campus site was previously the office headquarters of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream on the College Avenue side and the original Oakland Yoshi’s restaurant and jazz club on the Claremont Avenue side. The project transforms two familiar East Bay sites into a place where the community can grow and flourish. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for September\, and grand opening events will take place in early 2027\, at which time a full suite of programs and services will be open to the public. The expanded JCC East Bay\, along with up to 20 other Jewish organizations\, will be housed on the Campus\, benefiting from a wide range of amenities and meeting spaces designed to foster co-creation and innovation. The Campus will feature a kosher café; an event center showcasing new arts and culture programs; a catering and teaching kitchen; a health and wellness studio; an intimate library; classrooms for adult learning; a spacious early childhood education center with outdoor play areas and sensory room; and a dedicated teen center. Anchored by a central courtyard with a meadow\, reflection garden\, ball court\, and seating areas\, the Campus will offer inviting spaces for people of all ages to experience Jewish life together in an open\, accessible environment. A highlight of the new Campus will be the thoughtfully designed performance venue\, with capacity to entertain more than 200 patrons. The event center’s collection of flexible\, multi‑use spaces—including an outdoor deck—will provide the East Bay with a sought-after setting for year-round programming. Events will center on arts\, ideas\, and Jewish culture\, featuring local\, national\, and international artists and thinkers. The JCC East Bay will operate an expanded Early Childhood Education Center on the new Campus\, significantly increasing preschool capacity for children ages six months to five years\, with beautifully reconstructed\, spacious\, and well-appointed classrooms. In addition to the preschool\, the Campus will offer a Parent Center with community sessions and classes for both children and their parents or caregivers. All told\, the Campus spans more than 128\,000 square feet\, of which 84\,000 square feet will be building space\, activating a previously underutilized site in Rockridge. Generously funded through grants and individual support—including founding donors and visionaries\, Moses Libitzky and Nathan Petrowsky—more than half of the $125 million campaign goal has been secured and additional funds have been pledged. Building on this momentum\, efforts continue to secure the remaining funding needed to bring the full vision to life. “I am so proud to support this amazing effort to expand East Bay Jewish communal life and create a space where multiple Jewish organizations can operate and thrive collectively\,” said Moses Libitzky. “Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood is an ideal location to host this purpose-driven new Campus.” The unique campus model will harness the collaboration and creativity that emerge when numerous Jewish organizations share one central home. Together\, they will generate a richer\, more diverse portfolio of programs\, services\, and experiences—expanding what is possible for the East Bay community. “The opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus is a landmark moment for our region\, and the Federation is proud to see this dream become reality\,” said Joy Sisisky\, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation Bay Area. “Mazel tov to everyone who helped make this dynamic hub for Jewish life possible. We look forward to building an even stronger presence in the East Bay through our new Federation space on Campus and the deeper partnerships it will make possible.” The JCC East Bay’s Early Childhood Education Center will open its doors in late August\, several months ahead of the Campus’s official grand opening. The JCC East Bay will continue to offer its afterschool and Edah (Jewish and Hebrew experiential) programs at their Berkeley location on Walnut Street through the 2026-27 school year. The organization is in the process of selling the Walnut Street building and exploring options to continue operating some programs at an alternate location in Berkeley. “We believe our new Campus will become a central gathering place\, not only for the Rockridge neighborhood\, but for the entire East Bay Jewish community and the East Bay as a whole\,” said JCC East Bay Chief Executive Officer Susie Cohen Crumpler. “We look forward to expanding our programs and working closely with partner organizations to meet the evolving needs of our community. Now is the time to foster connection and belonging within the Jewish community. Our collective future is bright with opportunity.” Community members interested in Campus updates\, program information\, enrollment opportunities\, or supporting the project can learn more and sign up for updates at jcceastbay.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									About the JCC East Bay: Serving more than 9\,000 people each year\, the JCC East Bay plays an important role as a communal gathering place for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and levels of observance. We welcome and support our diverse Jewish community\, people of all religions\, nationalities\, and socioeconomic backgrounds\, communities of color\, people with disabilities\, and the LGBTQ+ community.      
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/yiddish-conversation-2/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:East Bay Jewish Community Campus\, 5957 Chabot Road\, Oakland\, CA\, 94618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261028T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261028T133000
DTSTAMP:20260923T182344Z
CREATED:20260922T231749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T182344Z
UID:21869-1793188800-1793194200@jcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Mama-Loshen: How to Talk Yiddish
DESCRIPTION:Operated by the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay\, the newly created campus will serve as a cultural hub for local\, regional\, and national Jewish organizations								\n				\n				\n				\n									Oakland\, CA—Marking a historic milestone in its 47-year history\, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the East Bay will realize a long‑held vision with the opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus—the first of its kind in the East Bay region—later this year in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood. Anchored by an expanded JCC and home to a network of Jewish nonprofit organizations\, the three-acre Campus will bring together early childhood education\, arts and culture\, wellness\, learning\, and community in one vibrant location. Rooted in Jewish values\, the Campus will offer a welcoming\, inclusive space for all to come together\, experience\, and celebrate—strengthening belonging\, resilience\, and connection across generations. “I am incredibly excited to welcome the expanded Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and their Campus partners to our Rockridge community\,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. “This facility will provide critical early childcare services\, generate economic returns for the neighborhood\, and serve as a vital cultural gathering point — transforming an underused site into a flourishing hub of activity. This is great news for Oakland\, and we look forward to celebrating the grand opening!” By uniting many Jewish organizations in one central location\, the Campus offers an innovative model for collaboration and engagement across intellectual\, cultural\, spiritual\, and social life. “This Campus represents a transformational investment in Jewish life in the East Bay\,” said Steven Douglas\, JCC East Bay and East Bay Jewish Community Campus Board President. “We are building a vibrant\, welcoming home where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to learn\, celebrate\, and thrive together. This shared home for leading Jewish organizations will strengthen community bonds\, expand partnerships\, and help ensure a strong and dynamic future for generations to come.” The Campus will be located at 5957 Chabot Road\, between College Avenue and Claremont Avenue. The Campus site was previously the office headquarters of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream on the College Avenue side and the original Oakland Yoshi’s restaurant and jazz club on the Claremont Avenue side. The project transforms two familiar East Bay sites into a place where the community can grow and flourish. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for September\, and grand opening events will take place in early 2027\, at which time a full suite of programs and services will be open to the public. The expanded JCC East Bay\, along with up to 20 other Jewish organizations\, will be housed on the Campus\, benefiting from a wide range of amenities and meeting spaces designed to foster co-creation and innovation. The Campus will feature a kosher café; an event center showcasing new arts and culture programs; a catering and teaching kitchen; a health and wellness studio; an intimate library; classrooms for adult learning; a spacious early childhood education center with outdoor play areas and sensory room; and a dedicated teen center. Anchored by a central courtyard with a meadow\, reflection garden\, ball court\, and seating areas\, the Campus will offer inviting spaces for people of all ages to experience Jewish life together in an open\, accessible environment. A highlight of the new Campus will be the thoughtfully designed performance venue\, with capacity to entertain more than 200 patrons. The event center’s collection of flexible\, multi‑use spaces—including an outdoor deck—will provide the East Bay with a sought-after setting for year-round programming. Events will center on arts\, ideas\, and Jewish culture\, featuring local\, national\, and international artists and thinkers. The JCC East Bay will operate an expanded Early Childhood Education Center on the new Campus\, significantly increasing preschool capacity for children ages six months to five years\, with beautifully reconstructed\, spacious\, and well-appointed classrooms. In addition to the preschool\, the Campus will offer a Parent Center with community sessions and classes for both children and their parents or caregivers. All told\, the Campus spans more than 128\,000 square feet\, of which 84\,000 square feet will be building space\, activating a previously underutilized site in Rockridge. Generously funded through grants and individual support—including founding donors and visionaries\, Moses Libitzky and Nathan Petrowsky—more than half of the $125 million campaign goal has been secured and additional funds have been pledged. Building on this momentum\, efforts continue to secure the remaining funding needed to bring the full vision to life. “I am so proud to support this amazing effort to expand East Bay Jewish communal life and create a space where multiple Jewish organizations can operate and thrive collectively\,” said Moses Libitzky. “Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood is an ideal location to host this purpose-driven new Campus.” The unique campus model will harness the collaboration and creativity that emerge when numerous Jewish organizations share one central home. Together\, they will generate a richer\, more diverse portfolio of programs\, services\, and experiences—expanding what is possible for the East Bay community. “The opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus is a landmark moment for our region\, and the Federation is proud to see this dream become reality\,” said Joy Sisisky\, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation Bay Area. “Mazel tov to everyone who helped make this dynamic hub for Jewish life possible. We look forward to building an even stronger presence in the East Bay through our new Federation space on Campus and the deeper partnerships it will make possible.” The JCC East Bay’s Early Childhood Education Center will open its doors in late August\, several months ahead of the Campus’s official grand opening. The JCC East Bay will continue to offer its afterschool and Edah (Jewish and Hebrew experiential) programs at their Berkeley location on Walnut Street through the 2026-27 school year. The organization is in the process of selling the Walnut Street building and exploring options to continue operating some programs at an alternate location in Berkeley. “We believe our new Campus will become a central gathering place\, not only for the Rockridge neighborhood\, but for the entire East Bay Jewish community and the East Bay as a whole\,” said JCC East Bay Chief Executive Officer Susie Cohen Crumpler. “We look forward to expanding our programs and working closely with partner organizations to meet the evolving needs of our community. Now is the time to foster connection and belonging within the Jewish community. Our collective future is bright with opportunity.” Community members interested in Campus updates\, program information\, enrollment opportunities\, or supporting the project can learn more and sign up for updates at jcceastbay.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									About the JCC East Bay: Serving more than 9\,000 people each year\, the JCC East Bay plays an important role as a communal gathering place for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and levels of observance. We welcome and support our diverse Jewish community\, people of all religions\, nationalities\, and socioeconomic backgrounds\, communities of color\, people with disabilities\, and the LGBTQ+ community.      
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/introduction-to-mama-loshen-how-to-talk-yiddish/2026-10-28/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T103000
DTSTAMP:20260918T161044Z
CREATED:20260918T161044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T161044Z
UID:21750-1793352600-1793356200@jcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:¡CANTAMOS! A LATIN JEWISH MUSICAL JOURNEY FOR KIDS
DESCRIPTION:Operated by the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay\, the newly created campus will serve as a cultural hub for local\, regional\, and national Jewish organizations								\n				\n				\n				\n									Oakland\, CA—Marking a historic milestone in its 47-year history\, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the East Bay will realize a long‑held vision with the opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus—the first of its kind in the East Bay region—later this year in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood. Anchored by an expanded JCC and home to a network of Jewish nonprofit organizations\, the three-acre Campus will bring together early childhood education\, arts and culture\, wellness\, learning\, and community in one vibrant location. Rooted in Jewish values\, the Campus will offer a welcoming\, inclusive space for all to come together\, experience\, and celebrate—strengthening belonging\, resilience\, and connection across generations. “I am incredibly excited to welcome the expanded Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and their Campus partners to our Rockridge community\,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. “This facility will provide critical early childcare services\, generate economic returns for the neighborhood\, and serve as a vital cultural gathering point — transforming an underused site into a flourishing hub of activity. This is great news for Oakland\, and we look forward to celebrating the grand opening!” By uniting many Jewish organizations in one central location\, the Campus offers an innovative model for collaboration and engagement across intellectual\, cultural\, spiritual\, and social life. “This Campus represents a transformational investment in Jewish life in the East Bay\,” said Steven Douglas\, JCC East Bay and East Bay Jewish Community Campus Board President. “We are building a vibrant\, welcoming home where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to learn\, celebrate\, and thrive together. This shared home for leading Jewish organizations will strengthen community bonds\, expand partnerships\, and help ensure a strong and dynamic future for generations to come.” The Campus will be located at 5957 Chabot Road\, between College Avenue and Claremont Avenue. The Campus site was previously the office headquarters of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream on the College Avenue side and the original Oakland Yoshi’s restaurant and jazz club on the Claremont Avenue side. The project transforms two familiar East Bay sites into a place where the community can grow and flourish. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for September\, and grand opening events will take place in early 2027\, at which time a full suite of programs and services will be open to the public. The expanded JCC East Bay\, along with up to 20 other Jewish organizations\, will be housed on the Campus\, benefiting from a wide range of amenities and meeting spaces designed to foster co-creation and innovation. The Campus will feature a kosher café; an event center showcasing new arts and culture programs; a catering and teaching kitchen; a health and wellness studio; an intimate library; classrooms for adult learning; a spacious early childhood education center with outdoor play areas and sensory room; and a dedicated teen center. Anchored by a central courtyard with a meadow\, reflection garden\, ball court\, and seating areas\, the Campus will offer inviting spaces for people of all ages to experience Jewish life together in an open\, accessible environment. A highlight of the new Campus will be the thoughtfully designed performance venue\, with capacity to entertain more than 200 patrons. The event center’s collection of flexible\, multi‑use spaces—including an outdoor deck—will provide the East Bay with a sought-after setting for year-round programming. Events will center on arts\, ideas\, and Jewish culture\, featuring local\, national\, and international artists and thinkers. The JCC East Bay will operate an expanded Early Childhood Education Center on the new Campus\, significantly increasing preschool capacity for children ages six months to five years\, with beautifully reconstructed\, spacious\, and well-appointed classrooms. In addition to the preschool\, the Campus will offer a Parent Center with community sessions and classes for both children and their parents or caregivers. All told\, the Campus spans more than 128\,000 square feet\, of which 84\,000 square feet will be building space\, activating a previously underutilized site in Rockridge. Generously funded through grants and individual support—including founding donors and visionaries\, Moses Libitzky and Nathan Petrowsky—more than half of the $125 million campaign goal has been secured and additional funds have been pledged. Building on this momentum\, efforts continue to secure the remaining funding needed to bring the full vision to life. “I am so proud to support this amazing effort to expand East Bay Jewish communal life and create a space where multiple Jewish organizations can operate and thrive collectively\,” said Moses Libitzky. “Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood is an ideal location to host this purpose-driven new Campus.” The unique campus model will harness the collaboration and creativity that emerge when numerous Jewish organizations share one central home. Together\, they will generate a richer\, more diverse portfolio of programs\, services\, and experiences—expanding what is possible for the East Bay community. “The opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus is a landmark moment for our region\, and the Federation is proud to see this dream become reality\,” said Joy Sisisky\, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation Bay Area. “Mazel tov to everyone who helped make this dynamic hub for Jewish life possible. We look forward to building an even stronger presence in the East Bay through our new Federation space on Campus and the deeper partnerships it will make possible.” The JCC East Bay’s Early Childhood Education Center will open its doors in late August\, several months ahead of the Campus’s official grand opening. The JCC East Bay will continue to offer its afterschool and Edah (Jewish and Hebrew experiential) programs at their Berkeley location on Walnut Street through the 2026-27 school year. The organization is in the process of selling the Walnut Street building and exploring options to continue operating some programs at an alternate location in Berkeley. “We believe our new Campus will become a central gathering place\, not only for the Rockridge neighborhood\, but for the entire East Bay Jewish community and the East Bay as a whole\,” said JCC East Bay Chief Executive Officer Susie Cohen Crumpler. “We look forward to expanding our programs and working closely with partner organizations to meet the evolving needs of our community. Now is the time to foster connection and belonging within the Jewish community. Our collective future is bright with opportunity.” Community members interested in Campus updates\, program information\, enrollment opportunities\, or supporting the project can learn more and sign up for updates at jcceastbay.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									About the JCC East Bay: Serving more than 9\,000 people each year\, the JCC East Bay plays an important role as a communal gathering place for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and levels of observance. We welcome and support our diverse Jewish community\, people of all religions\, nationalities\, and socioeconomic backgrounds\, communities of color\, people with disabilities\, and the LGBTQ+ community.      
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/cantamos-a-latin-jewish-musical-journey-for-kids/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:JCC San Francisco\, 3200 California Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Bulletin
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olamim":MAILTO:info@olamim.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261101T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261101T193000
DTSTAMP:20260909T215702Z
CREATED:20260903T182835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T215702Z
UID:21406-1793521800-1793561400@jcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:Z3 Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Operated by the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay\, the newly created campus will serve as a cultural hub for local\, regional\, and national Jewish organizations								\n				\n				\n				\n									Oakland\, CA—Marking a historic milestone in its 47-year history\, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the East Bay will realize a long‑held vision with the opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus—the first of its kind in the East Bay region—later this year in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood. Anchored by an expanded JCC and home to a network of Jewish nonprofit organizations\, the three-acre Campus will bring together early childhood education\, arts and culture\, wellness\, learning\, and community in one vibrant location. Rooted in Jewish values\, the Campus will offer a welcoming\, inclusive space for all to come together\, experience\, and celebrate—strengthening belonging\, resilience\, and connection across generations. “I am incredibly excited to welcome the expanded Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and their Campus partners to our Rockridge community\,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. “This facility will provide critical early childcare services\, generate economic returns for the neighborhood\, and serve as a vital cultural gathering point — transforming an underused site into a flourishing hub of activity. This is great news for Oakland\, and we look forward to celebrating the grand opening!” By uniting many Jewish organizations in one central location\, the Campus offers an innovative model for collaboration and engagement across intellectual\, cultural\, spiritual\, and social life. “This Campus represents a transformational investment in Jewish life in the East Bay\,” said Steven Douglas\, JCC East Bay and East Bay Jewish Community Campus Board President. “We are building a vibrant\, welcoming home where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to learn\, celebrate\, and thrive together. This shared home for leading Jewish organizations will strengthen community bonds\, expand partnerships\, and help ensure a strong and dynamic future for generations to come.” The Campus will be located at 5957 Chabot Road\, between College Avenue and Claremont Avenue. The Campus site was previously the office headquarters of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream on the College Avenue side and the original Oakland Yoshi’s restaurant and jazz club on the Claremont Avenue side. The project transforms two familiar East Bay sites into a place where the community can grow and flourish. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for September\, and grand opening events will take place in early 2027\, at which time a full suite of programs and services will be open to the public. The expanded JCC East Bay\, along with up to 20 other Jewish organizations\, will be housed on the Campus\, benefiting from a wide range of amenities and meeting spaces designed to foster co-creation and innovation. The Campus will feature a kosher café; an event center showcasing new arts and culture programs; a catering and teaching kitchen; a health and wellness studio; an intimate library; classrooms for adult learning; a spacious early childhood education center with outdoor play areas and sensory room; and a dedicated teen center. Anchored by a central courtyard with a meadow\, reflection garden\, ball court\, and seating areas\, the Campus will offer inviting spaces for people of all ages to experience Jewish life together in an open\, accessible environment. A highlight of the new Campus will be the thoughtfully designed performance venue\, with capacity to entertain more than 200 patrons. The event center’s collection of flexible\, multi‑use spaces—including an outdoor deck—will provide the East Bay with a sought-after setting for year-round programming. Events will center on arts\, ideas\, and Jewish culture\, featuring local\, national\, and international artists and thinkers. The JCC East Bay will operate an expanded Early Childhood Education Center on the new Campus\, significantly increasing preschool capacity for children ages six months to five years\, with beautifully reconstructed\, spacious\, and well-appointed classrooms. In addition to the preschool\, the Campus will offer a Parent Center with community sessions and classes for both children and their parents or caregivers. All told\, the Campus spans more than 128\,000 square feet\, of which 84\,000 square feet will be building space\, activating a previously underutilized site in Rockridge. Generously funded through grants and individual support—including founding donors and visionaries\, Moses Libitzky and Nathan Petrowsky—more than half of the $125 million campaign goal has been secured and additional funds have been pledged. Building on this momentum\, efforts continue to secure the remaining funding needed to bring the full vision to life. “I am so proud to support this amazing effort to expand East Bay Jewish communal life and create a space where multiple Jewish organizations can operate and thrive collectively\,” said Moses Libitzky. “Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood is an ideal location to host this purpose-driven new Campus.” The unique campus model will harness the collaboration and creativity that emerge when numerous Jewish organizations share one central home. Together\, they will generate a richer\, more diverse portfolio of programs\, services\, and experiences—expanding what is possible for the East Bay community. “The opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus is a landmark moment for our region\, and the Federation is proud to see this dream become reality\,” said Joy Sisisky\, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation Bay Area. “Mazel tov to everyone who helped make this dynamic hub for Jewish life possible. We look forward to building an even stronger presence in the East Bay through our new Federation space on Campus and the deeper partnerships it will make possible.” The JCC East Bay’s Early Childhood Education Center will open its doors in late August\, several months ahead of the Campus’s official grand opening. The JCC East Bay will continue to offer its afterschool and Edah (Jewish and Hebrew experiential) programs at their Berkeley location on Walnut Street through the 2026-27 school year. The organization is in the process of selling the Walnut Street building and exploring options to continue operating some programs at an alternate location in Berkeley. “We believe our new Campus will become a central gathering place\, not only for the Rockridge neighborhood\, but for the entire East Bay Jewish community and the East Bay as a whole\,” said JCC East Bay Chief Executive Officer Susie Cohen Crumpler. “We look forward to expanding our programs and working closely with partner organizations to meet the evolving needs of our community. Now is the time to foster connection and belonging within the Jewish community. Our collective future is bright with opportunity.” Community members interested in Campus updates\, program information\, enrollment opportunities\, or supporting the project can learn more and sign up for updates at jcceastbay.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									About the JCC East Bay: Serving more than 9\,000 people each year\, the JCC East Bay plays an important role as a communal gathering place for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and levels of observance. We welcome and support our diverse Jewish community\, people of all religions\, nationalities\, and socioeconomic backgrounds\, communities of color\, people with disabilities\, and the LGBTQ+ community.      
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/z3-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Oshman Family JCC\, 3921 Fabian Way\, Palo Alto\, 94303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Bulletin
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ORGANIZER;CN="Z3 Project":MAILTO:z3project@paloaltojcc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261101T100000
DTSTAMP:20260929T155503Z
CREATED:20260929T155503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T155503Z
UID:22047-1793523600-1793527200@jcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:Free movement and sports sessions for girls
DESCRIPTION:Operated by the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay\, the newly created campus will serve as a cultural hub for local\, regional\, and national Jewish organizations								\n				\n				\n				\n									Oakland\, CA—Marking a historic milestone in its 47-year history\, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the East Bay will realize a long‑held vision with the opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus—the first of its kind in the East Bay region—later this year in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood. Anchored by an expanded JCC and home to a network of Jewish nonprofit organizations\, the three-acre Campus will bring together early childhood education\, arts and culture\, wellness\, learning\, and community in one vibrant location. Rooted in Jewish values\, the Campus will offer a welcoming\, inclusive space for all to come together\, experience\, and celebrate—strengthening belonging\, resilience\, and connection across generations. “I am incredibly excited to welcome the expanded Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and their Campus partners to our Rockridge community\,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. “This facility will provide critical early childcare services\, generate economic returns for the neighborhood\, and serve as a vital cultural gathering point — transforming an underused site into a flourishing hub of activity. This is great news for Oakland\, and we look forward to celebrating the grand opening!” By uniting many Jewish organizations in one central location\, the Campus offers an innovative model for collaboration and engagement across intellectual\, cultural\, spiritual\, and social life. “This Campus represents a transformational investment in Jewish life in the East Bay\,” said Steven Douglas\, JCC East Bay and East Bay Jewish Community Campus Board President. “We are building a vibrant\, welcoming home where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to learn\, celebrate\, and thrive together. This shared home for leading Jewish organizations will strengthen community bonds\, expand partnerships\, and help ensure a strong and dynamic future for generations to come.” The Campus will be located at 5957 Chabot Road\, between College Avenue and Claremont Avenue. The Campus site was previously the office headquarters of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream on the College Avenue side and the original Oakland Yoshi’s restaurant and jazz club on the Claremont Avenue side. The project transforms two familiar East Bay sites into a place where the community can grow and flourish. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for September\, and grand opening events will take place in early 2027\, at which time a full suite of programs and services will be open to the public. The expanded JCC East Bay\, along with up to 20 other Jewish organizations\, will be housed on the Campus\, benefiting from a wide range of amenities and meeting spaces designed to foster co-creation and innovation. The Campus will feature a kosher café; an event center showcasing new arts and culture programs; a catering and teaching kitchen; a health and wellness studio; an intimate library; classrooms for adult learning; a spacious early childhood education center with outdoor play areas and sensory room; and a dedicated teen center. Anchored by a central courtyard with a meadow\, reflection garden\, ball court\, and seating areas\, the Campus will offer inviting spaces for people of all ages to experience Jewish life together in an open\, accessible environment. A highlight of the new Campus will be the thoughtfully designed performance venue\, with capacity to entertain more than 200 patrons. The event center’s collection of flexible\, multi‑use spaces—including an outdoor deck—will provide the East Bay with a sought-after setting for year-round programming. Events will center on arts\, ideas\, and Jewish culture\, featuring local\, national\, and international artists and thinkers. The JCC East Bay will operate an expanded Early Childhood Education Center on the new Campus\, significantly increasing preschool capacity for children ages six months to five years\, with beautifully reconstructed\, spacious\, and well-appointed classrooms. In addition to the preschool\, the Campus will offer a Parent Center with community sessions and classes for both children and their parents or caregivers. All told\, the Campus spans more than 128\,000 square feet\, of which 84\,000 square feet will be building space\, activating a previously underutilized site in Rockridge. Generously funded through grants and individual support—including founding donors and visionaries\, Moses Libitzky and Nathan Petrowsky—more than half of the $125 million campaign goal has been secured and additional funds have been pledged. Building on this momentum\, efforts continue to secure the remaining funding needed to bring the full vision to life. “I am so proud to support this amazing effort to expand East Bay Jewish communal life and create a space where multiple Jewish organizations can operate and thrive collectively\,” said Moses Libitzky. “Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood is an ideal location to host this purpose-driven new Campus.” The unique campus model will harness the collaboration and creativity that emerge when numerous Jewish organizations share one central home. Together\, they will generate a richer\, more diverse portfolio of programs\, services\, and experiences—expanding what is possible for the East Bay community. “The opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus is a landmark moment for our region\, and the Federation is proud to see this dream become reality\,” said Joy Sisisky\, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation Bay Area. “Mazel tov to everyone who helped make this dynamic hub for Jewish life possible. We look forward to building an even stronger presence in the East Bay through our new Federation space on Campus and the deeper partnerships it will make possible.” The JCC East Bay’s Early Childhood Education Center will open its doors in late August\, several months ahead of the Campus’s official grand opening. The JCC East Bay will continue to offer its afterschool and Edah (Jewish and Hebrew experiential) programs at their Berkeley location on Walnut Street through the 2026-27 school year. The organization is in the process of selling the Walnut Street building and exploring options to continue operating some programs at an alternate location in Berkeley. “We believe our new Campus will become a central gathering place\, not only for the Rockridge neighborhood\, but for the entire East Bay Jewish community and the East Bay as a whole\,” said JCC East Bay Chief Executive Officer Susie Cohen Crumpler. “We look forward to expanding our programs and working closely with partner organizations to meet the evolving needs of our community. Now is the time to foster connection and belonging within the Jewish community. Our collective future is bright with opportunity.” Community members interested in Campus updates\, program information\, enrollment opportunities\, or supporting the project can learn more and sign up for updates at jcceastbay.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									About the JCC East Bay: Serving more than 9\,000 people each year\, the JCC East Bay plays an important role as a communal gathering place for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and levels of observance. We welcome and support our diverse Jewish community\, people of all religions\, nationalities\, and socioeconomic backgrounds\, communities of color\, people with disabilities\, and the LGBTQ+ community.      
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/free-movement-and-sports-sessions-for-girls/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:Lake Temescal North Lawn\, 6500 Broadway\, Oakland\, CA\, 94618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Bulletin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261101T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261101T183000
DTSTAMP:20261008T222042Z
CREATED:20261008T221944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T222042Z
UID:22231-1793550600-1793557800@jcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:Better Together
DESCRIPTION:Operated by the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay\, the newly created campus will serve as a cultural hub for local\, regional\, and national Jewish organizations								\n				\n				\n				\n									Oakland\, CA—Marking a historic milestone in its 47-year history\, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the East Bay will realize a long‑held vision with the opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus—the first of its kind in the East Bay region—later this year in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood. Anchored by an expanded JCC and home to a network of Jewish nonprofit organizations\, the three-acre Campus will bring together early childhood education\, arts and culture\, wellness\, learning\, and community in one vibrant location. Rooted in Jewish values\, the Campus will offer a welcoming\, inclusive space for all to come together\, experience\, and celebrate—strengthening belonging\, resilience\, and connection across generations. “I am incredibly excited to welcome the expanded Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and their Campus partners to our Rockridge community\,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. “This facility will provide critical early childcare services\, generate economic returns for the neighborhood\, and serve as a vital cultural gathering point — transforming an underused site into a flourishing hub of activity. This is great news for Oakland\, and we look forward to celebrating the grand opening!” By uniting many Jewish organizations in one central location\, the Campus offers an innovative model for collaboration and engagement across intellectual\, cultural\, spiritual\, and social life. “This Campus represents a transformational investment in Jewish life in the East Bay\,” said Steven Douglas\, JCC East Bay and East Bay Jewish Community Campus Board President. “We are building a vibrant\, welcoming home where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to learn\, celebrate\, and thrive together. This shared home for leading Jewish organizations will strengthen community bonds\, expand partnerships\, and help ensure a strong and dynamic future for generations to come.” The Campus will be located at 5957 Chabot Road\, between College Avenue and Claremont Avenue. The Campus site was previously the office headquarters of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream on the College Avenue side and the original Oakland Yoshi’s restaurant and jazz club on the Claremont Avenue side. The project transforms two familiar East Bay sites into a place where the community can grow and flourish. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for September\, and grand opening events will take place in early 2027\, at which time a full suite of programs and services will be open to the public. The expanded JCC East Bay\, along with up to 20 other Jewish organizations\, will be housed on the Campus\, benefiting from a wide range of amenities and meeting spaces designed to foster co-creation and innovation. The Campus will feature a kosher café; an event center showcasing new arts and culture programs; a catering and teaching kitchen; a health and wellness studio; an intimate library; classrooms for adult learning; a spacious early childhood education center with outdoor play areas and sensory room; and a dedicated teen center. Anchored by a central courtyard with a meadow\, reflection garden\, ball court\, and seating areas\, the Campus will offer inviting spaces for people of all ages to experience Jewish life together in an open\, accessible environment. A highlight of the new Campus will be the thoughtfully designed performance venue\, with capacity to entertain more than 200 patrons. The event center’s collection of flexible\, multi‑use spaces—including an outdoor deck—will provide the East Bay with a sought-after setting for year-round programming. Events will center on arts\, ideas\, and Jewish culture\, featuring local\, national\, and international artists and thinkers. The JCC East Bay will operate an expanded Early Childhood Education Center on the new Campus\, significantly increasing preschool capacity for children ages six months to five years\, with beautifully reconstructed\, spacious\, and well-appointed classrooms. In addition to the preschool\, the Campus will offer a Parent Center with community sessions and classes for both children and their parents or caregivers. All told\, the Campus spans more than 128\,000 square feet\, of which 84\,000 square feet will be building space\, activating a previously underutilized site in Rockridge. Generously funded through grants and individual support—including founding donors and visionaries\, Moses Libitzky and Nathan Petrowsky—more than half of the $125 million campaign goal has been secured and additional funds have been pledged. Building on this momentum\, efforts continue to secure the remaining funding needed to bring the full vision to life. “I am so proud to support this amazing effort to expand East Bay Jewish communal life and create a space where multiple Jewish organizations can operate and thrive collectively\,” said Moses Libitzky. “Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood is an ideal location to host this purpose-driven new Campus.” The unique campus model will harness the collaboration and creativity that emerge when numerous Jewish organizations share one central home. Together\, they will generate a richer\, more diverse portfolio of programs\, services\, and experiences—expanding what is possible for the East Bay community. “The opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus is a landmark moment for our region\, and the Federation is proud to see this dream become reality\,” said Joy Sisisky\, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation Bay Area. “Mazel tov to everyone who helped make this dynamic hub for Jewish life possible. We look forward to building an even stronger presence in the East Bay through our new Federation space on Campus and the deeper partnerships it will make possible.” The JCC East Bay’s Early Childhood Education Center will open its doors in late August\, several months ahead of the Campus’s official grand opening. The JCC East Bay will continue to offer its afterschool and Edah (Jewish and Hebrew experiential) programs at their Berkeley location on Walnut Street through the 2026-27 school year. The organization is in the process of selling the Walnut Street building and exploring options to continue operating some programs at an alternate location in Berkeley. “We believe our new Campus will become a central gathering place\, not only for the Rockridge neighborhood\, but for the entire East Bay Jewish community and the East Bay as a whole\,” said JCC East Bay Chief Executive Officer Susie Cohen Crumpler. “We look forward to expanding our programs and working closely with partner organizations to meet the evolving needs of our community. Now is the time to foster connection and belonging within the Jewish community. Our collective future is bright with opportunity.” Community members interested in Campus updates\, program information\, enrollment opportunities\, or supporting the project can learn more and sign up for updates at jcceastbay.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									About the JCC East Bay: Serving more than 9\,000 people each year\, the JCC East Bay plays an important role as a communal gathering place for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and levels of observance. We welcome and support our diverse Jewish community\, people of all religions\, nationalities\, and socioeconomic backgrounds\, communities of color\, people with disabilities\, and the LGBTQ+ community.      
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/better-together/
LOCATION:East Bay Jewish Community Campus\, 5957 Chabot Road\, Oakland\, CA\, 94618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Older Adults,Youth & Teens
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SUMMARY:מַעֲבָר לָאִמָּהוֹת (On Becoming A Mother)
DESCRIPTION:Operated by the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay\, the newly created campus will serve as a cultural hub for local\, regional\, and national Jewish organizations								\n				\n				\n				\n									Oakland\, CA—Marking a historic milestone in its 47-year history\, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the East Bay will realize a long‑held vision with the opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus—the first of its kind in the East Bay region—later this year in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood. Anchored by an expanded JCC and home to a network of Jewish nonprofit organizations\, the three-acre Campus will bring together early childhood education\, arts and culture\, wellness\, learning\, and community in one vibrant location. Rooted in Jewish values\, the Campus will offer a welcoming\, inclusive space for all to come together\, experience\, and celebrate—strengthening belonging\, resilience\, and connection across generations. “I am incredibly excited to welcome the expanded Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and their Campus partners to our Rockridge community\,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. “This facility will provide critical early childcare services\, generate economic returns for the neighborhood\, and serve as a vital cultural gathering point — transforming an underused site into a flourishing hub of activity. This is great news for Oakland\, and we look forward to celebrating the grand opening!” By uniting many Jewish organizations in one central location\, the Campus offers an innovative model for collaboration and engagement across intellectual\, cultural\, spiritual\, and social life. “This Campus represents a transformational investment in Jewish life in the East Bay\,” said Steven Douglas\, JCC East Bay and East Bay Jewish Community Campus Board President. “We are building a vibrant\, welcoming home where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to learn\, celebrate\, and thrive together. This shared home for leading Jewish organizations will strengthen community bonds\, expand partnerships\, and help ensure a strong and dynamic future for generations to come.” The Campus will be located at 5957 Chabot Road\, between College Avenue and Claremont Avenue. The Campus site was previously the office headquarters of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream on the College Avenue side and the original Oakland Yoshi’s restaurant and jazz club on the Claremont Avenue side. The project transforms two familiar East Bay sites into a place where the community can grow and flourish. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for September\, and grand opening events will take place in early 2027\, at which time a full suite of programs and services will be open to the public. The expanded JCC East Bay\, along with up to 20 other Jewish organizations\, will be housed on the Campus\, benefiting from a wide range of amenities and meeting spaces designed to foster co-creation and innovation. The Campus will feature a kosher café; an event center showcasing new arts and culture programs; a catering and teaching kitchen; a health and wellness studio; an intimate library; classrooms for adult learning; a spacious early childhood education center with outdoor play areas and sensory room; and a dedicated teen center. Anchored by a central courtyard with a meadow\, reflection garden\, ball court\, and seating areas\, the Campus will offer inviting spaces for people of all ages to experience Jewish life together in an open\, accessible environment. A highlight of the new Campus will be the thoughtfully designed performance venue\, with capacity to entertain more than 200 patrons. The event center’s collection of flexible\, multi‑use spaces—including an outdoor deck—will provide the East Bay with a sought-after setting for year-round programming. Events will center on arts\, ideas\, and Jewish culture\, featuring local\, national\, and international artists and thinkers. The JCC East Bay will operate an expanded Early Childhood Education Center on the new Campus\, significantly increasing preschool capacity for children ages six months to five years\, with beautifully reconstructed\, spacious\, and well-appointed classrooms. In addition to the preschool\, the Campus will offer a Parent Center with community sessions and classes for both children and their parents or caregivers. All told\, the Campus spans more than 128\,000 square feet\, of which 84\,000 square feet will be building space\, activating a previously underutilized site in Rockridge. Generously funded through grants and individual support—including founding donors and visionaries\, Moses Libitzky and Nathan Petrowsky—more than half of the $125 million campaign goal has been secured and additional funds have been pledged. Building on this momentum\, efforts continue to secure the remaining funding needed to bring the full vision to life. “I am so proud to support this amazing effort to expand East Bay Jewish communal life and create a space where multiple Jewish organizations can operate and thrive collectively\,” said Moses Libitzky. “Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood is an ideal location to host this purpose-driven new Campus.” The unique campus model will harness the collaboration and creativity that emerge when numerous Jewish organizations share one central home. Together\, they will generate a richer\, more diverse portfolio of programs\, services\, and experiences—expanding what is possible for the East Bay community. “The opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus is a landmark moment for our region\, and the Federation is proud to see this dream become reality\,” said Joy Sisisky\, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation Bay Area. “Mazel tov to everyone who helped make this dynamic hub for Jewish life possible. We look forward to building an even stronger presence in the East Bay through our new Federation space on Campus and the deeper partnerships it will make possible.” The JCC East Bay’s Early Childhood Education Center will open its doors in late August\, several months ahead of the Campus’s official grand opening. The JCC East Bay will continue to offer its afterschool and Edah (Jewish and Hebrew experiential) programs at their Berkeley location on Walnut Street through the 2026-27 school year. The organization is in the process of selling the Walnut Street building and exploring options to continue operating some programs at an alternate location in Berkeley. “We believe our new Campus will become a central gathering place\, not only for the Rockridge neighborhood\, but for the entire East Bay Jewish community and the East Bay as a whole\,” said JCC East Bay Chief Executive Officer Susie Cohen Crumpler. “We look forward to expanding our programs and working closely with partner organizations to meet the evolving needs of our community. Now is the time to foster connection and belonging within the Jewish community. Our collective future is bright with opportunity.” Community members interested in Campus updates\, program information\, enrollment opportunities\, or supporting the project can learn more and sign up for updates at jcceastbay.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									About the JCC East Bay: Serving more than 9\,000 people each year\, the JCC East Bay plays an important role as a communal gathering place for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and levels of observance. We welcome and support our diverse Jewish community\, people of all religions\, nationalities\, and socioeconomic backgrounds\, communities of color\, people with disabilities\, and the LGBTQ+ community.      
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/%d7%9e%d6%b7%d7%a2%d6%b2%d7%91%d6%b8%d7%a8-%d7%9c%d6%b8%d7%90%d6%b4%d7%9e%d6%b8%d6%bc%d7%94%d7%95%d6%b9%d7%aa-on-becoming-a-mother/2026-11-02/
LOCATION:East Bay Jewish Community Campus\, 5957 Chabot Road\, Oakland\, CA\, 94618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Engagement
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CREATED:20260820T225703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T225703Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Mah Jongg: Drop-in Intermediate/Advanced Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:Operated by the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay\, the newly created campus will serve as a cultural hub for local\, regional\, and national Jewish organizations								\n				\n				\n				\n									Oakland\, CA—Marking a historic milestone in its 47-year history\, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the East Bay will realize a long‑held vision with the opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus—the first of its kind in the East Bay region—later this year in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood. Anchored by an expanded JCC and home to a network of Jewish nonprofit organizations\, the three-acre Campus will bring together early childhood education\, arts and culture\, wellness\, learning\, and community in one vibrant location. Rooted in Jewish values\, the Campus will offer a welcoming\, inclusive space for all to come together\, experience\, and celebrate—strengthening belonging\, resilience\, and connection across generations. “I am incredibly excited to welcome the expanded Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and their Campus partners to our Rockridge community\,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. “This facility will provide critical early childcare services\, generate economic returns for the neighborhood\, and serve as a vital cultural gathering point — transforming an underused site into a flourishing hub of activity. This is great news for Oakland\, and we look forward to celebrating the grand opening!” By uniting many Jewish organizations in one central location\, the Campus offers an innovative model for collaboration and engagement across intellectual\, cultural\, spiritual\, and social life. “This Campus represents a transformational investment in Jewish life in the East Bay\,” said Steven Douglas\, JCC East Bay and East Bay Jewish Community Campus Board President. “We are building a vibrant\, welcoming home where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to learn\, celebrate\, and thrive together. This shared home for leading Jewish organizations will strengthen community bonds\, expand partnerships\, and help ensure a strong and dynamic future for generations to come.” The Campus will be located at 5957 Chabot Road\, between College Avenue and Claremont Avenue. The Campus site was previously the office headquarters of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream on the College Avenue side and the original Oakland Yoshi’s restaurant and jazz club on the Claremont Avenue side. The project transforms two familiar East Bay sites into a place where the community can grow and flourish. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for September\, and grand opening events will take place in early 2027\, at which time a full suite of programs and services will be open to the public. The expanded JCC East Bay\, along with up to 20 other Jewish organizations\, will be housed on the Campus\, benefiting from a wide range of amenities and meeting spaces designed to foster co-creation and innovation. The Campus will feature a kosher café; an event center showcasing new arts and culture programs; a catering and teaching kitchen; a health and wellness studio; an intimate library; classrooms for adult learning; a spacious early childhood education center with outdoor play areas and sensory room; and a dedicated teen center. Anchored by a central courtyard with a meadow\, reflection garden\, ball court\, and seating areas\, the Campus will offer inviting spaces for people of all ages to experience Jewish life together in an open\, accessible environment. A highlight of the new Campus will be the thoughtfully designed performance venue\, with capacity to entertain more than 200 patrons. The event center’s collection of flexible\, multi‑use spaces—including an outdoor deck—will provide the East Bay with a sought-after setting for year-round programming. Events will center on arts\, ideas\, and Jewish culture\, featuring local\, national\, and international artists and thinkers. The JCC East Bay will operate an expanded Early Childhood Education Center on the new Campus\, significantly increasing preschool capacity for children ages six months to five years\, with beautifully reconstructed\, spacious\, and well-appointed classrooms. In addition to the preschool\, the Campus will offer a Parent Center with community sessions and classes for both children and their parents or caregivers. All told\, the Campus spans more than 128\,000 square feet\, of which 84\,000 square feet will be building space\, activating a previously underutilized site in Rockridge. Generously funded through grants and individual support—including founding donors and visionaries\, Moses Libitzky and Nathan Petrowsky—more than half of the $125 million campaign goal has been secured and additional funds have been pledged. Building on this momentum\, efforts continue to secure the remaining funding needed to bring the full vision to life. “I am so proud to support this amazing effort to expand East Bay Jewish communal life and create a space where multiple Jewish organizations can operate and thrive collectively\,” said Moses Libitzky. “Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood is an ideal location to host this purpose-driven new Campus.” The unique campus model will harness the collaboration and creativity that emerge when numerous Jewish organizations share one central home. Together\, they will generate a richer\, more diverse portfolio of programs\, services\, and experiences—expanding what is possible for the East Bay community. “The opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus is a landmark moment for our region\, and the Federation is proud to see this dream become reality\,” said Joy Sisisky\, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation Bay Area. “Mazel tov to everyone who helped make this dynamic hub for Jewish life possible. We look forward to building an even stronger presence in the East Bay through our new Federation space on Campus and the deeper partnerships it will make possible.” The JCC East Bay’s Early Childhood Education Center will open its doors in late August\, several months ahead of the Campus’s official grand opening. The JCC East Bay will continue to offer its afterschool and Edah (Jewish and Hebrew experiential) programs at their Berkeley location on Walnut Street through the 2026-27 school year. The organization is in the process of selling the Walnut Street building and exploring options to continue operating some programs at an alternate location in Berkeley. “We believe our new Campus will become a central gathering place\, not only for the Rockridge neighborhood\, but for the entire East Bay Jewish community and the East Bay as a whole\,” said JCC East Bay Chief Executive Officer Susie Cohen Crumpler. “We look forward to expanding our programs and working closely with partner organizations to meet the evolving needs of our community. Now is the time to foster connection and belonging within the Jewish community. Our collective future is bright with opportunity.” Community members interested in Campus updates\, program information\, enrollment opportunities\, or supporting the project can learn more and sign up for updates at jcceastbay.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									About the JCC East Bay: Serving more than 9\,000 people each year\, the JCC East Bay plays an important role as a communal gathering place for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and levels of observance. We welcome and support our diverse Jewish community\, people of all religions\, nationalities\, and socioeconomic backgrounds\, communities of color\, people with disabilities\, and the LGBTQ+ community.      
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/monday-mah-jongg-drop-in-advanced-mah-jongg/2026-11-02/
LOCATION:East Bay Jewish Community Campus\, 5957 Chabot Road\, Oakland\, CA\, 94618\, United States
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SUMMARY:Monday Mah Jongg: Drop-in Beginner/Intermediate Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:Operated by the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay\, the newly created campus will serve as a cultural hub for local\, regional\, and national Jewish organizations								\n				\n				\n				\n									Oakland\, CA—Marking a historic milestone in its 47-year history\, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the East Bay will realize a long‑held vision with the opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus—the first of its kind in the East Bay region—later this year in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood. Anchored by an expanded JCC and home to a network of Jewish nonprofit organizations\, the three-acre Campus will bring together early childhood education\, arts and culture\, wellness\, learning\, and community in one vibrant location. Rooted in Jewish values\, the Campus will offer a welcoming\, inclusive space for all to come together\, experience\, and celebrate—strengthening belonging\, resilience\, and connection across generations. “I am incredibly excited to welcome the expanded Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and their Campus partners to our Rockridge community\,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. “This facility will provide critical early childcare services\, generate economic returns for the neighborhood\, and serve as a vital cultural gathering point — transforming an underused site into a flourishing hub of activity. This is great news for Oakland\, and we look forward to celebrating the grand opening!” By uniting many Jewish organizations in one central location\, the Campus offers an innovative model for collaboration and engagement across intellectual\, cultural\, spiritual\, and social life. “This Campus represents a transformational investment in Jewish life in the East Bay\,” said Steven Douglas\, JCC East Bay and East Bay Jewish Community Campus Board President. “We are building a vibrant\, welcoming home where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to learn\, celebrate\, and thrive together. This shared home for leading Jewish organizations will strengthen community bonds\, expand partnerships\, and help ensure a strong and dynamic future for generations to come.” The Campus will be located at 5957 Chabot Road\, between College Avenue and Claremont Avenue. The Campus site was previously the office headquarters of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream on the College Avenue side and the original Oakland Yoshi’s restaurant and jazz club on the Claremont Avenue side. The project transforms two familiar East Bay sites into a place where the community can grow and flourish. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for September\, and grand opening events will take place in early 2027\, at which time a full suite of programs and services will be open to the public. The expanded JCC East Bay\, along with up to 20 other Jewish organizations\, will be housed on the Campus\, benefiting from a wide range of amenities and meeting spaces designed to foster co-creation and innovation. The Campus will feature a kosher café; an event center showcasing new arts and culture programs; a catering and teaching kitchen; a health and wellness studio; an intimate library; classrooms for adult learning; a spacious early childhood education center with outdoor play areas and sensory room; and a dedicated teen center. Anchored by a central courtyard with a meadow\, reflection garden\, ball court\, and seating areas\, the Campus will offer inviting spaces for people of all ages to experience Jewish life together in an open\, accessible environment. A highlight of the new Campus will be the thoughtfully designed performance venue\, with capacity to entertain more than 200 patrons. The event center’s collection of flexible\, multi‑use spaces—including an outdoor deck—will provide the East Bay with a sought-after setting for year-round programming. Events will center on arts\, ideas\, and Jewish culture\, featuring local\, national\, and international artists and thinkers. The JCC East Bay will operate an expanded Early Childhood Education Center on the new Campus\, significantly increasing preschool capacity for children ages six months to five years\, with beautifully reconstructed\, spacious\, and well-appointed classrooms. In addition to the preschool\, the Campus will offer a Parent Center with community sessions and classes for both children and their parents or caregivers. All told\, the Campus spans more than 128\,000 square feet\, of which 84\,000 square feet will be building space\, activating a previously underutilized site in Rockridge. Generously funded through grants and individual support—including founding donors and visionaries\, Moses Libitzky and Nathan Petrowsky—more than half of the $125 million campaign goal has been secured and additional funds have been pledged. Building on this momentum\, efforts continue to secure the remaining funding needed to bring the full vision to life. “I am so proud to support this amazing effort to expand East Bay Jewish communal life and create a space where multiple Jewish organizations can operate and thrive collectively\,” said Moses Libitzky. “Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood is an ideal location to host this purpose-driven new Campus.” The unique campus model will harness the collaboration and creativity that emerge when numerous Jewish organizations share one central home. Together\, they will generate a richer\, more diverse portfolio of programs\, services\, and experiences—expanding what is possible for the East Bay community. “The opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus is a landmark moment for our region\, and the Federation is proud to see this dream become reality\,” said Joy Sisisky\, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation Bay Area. “Mazel tov to everyone who helped make this dynamic hub for Jewish life possible. We look forward to building an even stronger presence in the East Bay through our new Federation space on Campus and the deeper partnerships it will make possible.” The JCC East Bay’s Early Childhood Education Center will open its doors in late August\, several months ahead of the Campus’s official grand opening. The JCC East Bay will continue to offer its afterschool and Edah (Jewish and Hebrew experiential) programs at their Berkeley location on Walnut Street through the 2026-27 school year. The organization is in the process of selling the Walnut Street building and exploring options to continue operating some programs at an alternate location in Berkeley. “We believe our new Campus will become a central gathering place\, not only for the Rockridge neighborhood\, but for the entire East Bay Jewish community and the East Bay as a whole\,” said JCC East Bay Chief Executive Officer Susie Cohen Crumpler. “We look forward to expanding our programs and working closely with partner organizations to meet the evolving needs of our community. Now is the time to foster connection and belonging within the Jewish community. Our collective future is bright with opportunity.” Community members interested in Campus updates\, program information\, enrollment opportunities\, or supporting the project can learn more and sign up for updates at jcceastbay.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									About the JCC East Bay: Serving more than 9\,000 people each year\, the JCC East Bay plays an important role as a communal gathering place for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and levels of observance. We welcome and support our diverse Jewish community\, people of all religions\, nationalities\, and socioeconomic backgrounds\, communities of color\, people with disabilities\, and the LGBTQ+ community.      
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/monday-mah-jongg-drop-in-intermediate-mah-jongg/2026-11-02/
LOCATION:East Bay Jewish Community Campus\, 5957 Chabot Road\, Oakland\, CA\, 94618\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mishpacha and Me: In Partnership With Tkiya
DESCRIPTION:Operated by the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay\, the newly created campus will serve as a cultural hub for local\, regional\, and national Jewish organizations								\n				\n				\n				\n									Oakland\, CA—Marking a historic milestone in its 47-year history\, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the East Bay will realize a long‑held vision with the opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus—the first of its kind in the East Bay region—later this year in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood. Anchored by an expanded JCC and home to a network of Jewish nonprofit organizations\, the three-acre Campus will bring together early childhood education\, arts and culture\, wellness\, learning\, and community in one vibrant location. Rooted in Jewish values\, the Campus will offer a welcoming\, inclusive space for all to come together\, experience\, and celebrate—strengthening belonging\, resilience\, and connection across generations. “I am incredibly excited to welcome the expanded Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and their Campus partners to our Rockridge community\,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. “This facility will provide critical early childcare services\, generate economic returns for the neighborhood\, and serve as a vital cultural gathering point — transforming an underused site into a flourishing hub of activity. This is great news for Oakland\, and we look forward to celebrating the grand opening!” By uniting many Jewish organizations in one central location\, the Campus offers an innovative model for collaboration and engagement across intellectual\, cultural\, spiritual\, and social life. “This Campus represents a transformational investment in Jewish life in the East Bay\,” said Steven Douglas\, JCC East Bay and East Bay Jewish Community Campus Board President. “We are building a vibrant\, welcoming home where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to learn\, celebrate\, and thrive together. This shared home for leading Jewish organizations will strengthen community bonds\, expand partnerships\, and help ensure a strong and dynamic future for generations to come.” The Campus will be located at 5957 Chabot Road\, between College Avenue and Claremont Avenue. The Campus site was previously the office headquarters of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream on the College Avenue side and the original Oakland Yoshi’s restaurant and jazz club on the Claremont Avenue side. The project transforms two familiar East Bay sites into a place where the community can grow and flourish. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for September\, and grand opening events will take place in early 2027\, at which time a full suite of programs and services will be open to the public. The expanded JCC East Bay\, along with up to 20 other Jewish organizations\, will be housed on the Campus\, benefiting from a wide range of amenities and meeting spaces designed to foster co-creation and innovation. The Campus will feature a kosher café; an event center showcasing new arts and culture programs; a catering and teaching kitchen; a health and wellness studio; an intimate library; classrooms for adult learning; a spacious early childhood education center with outdoor play areas and sensory room; and a dedicated teen center. Anchored by a central courtyard with a meadow\, reflection garden\, ball court\, and seating areas\, the Campus will offer inviting spaces for people of all ages to experience Jewish life together in an open\, accessible environment. A highlight of the new Campus will be the thoughtfully designed performance venue\, with capacity to entertain more than 200 patrons. The event center’s collection of flexible\, multi‑use spaces—including an outdoor deck—will provide the East Bay with a sought-after setting for year-round programming. Events will center on arts\, ideas\, and Jewish culture\, featuring local\, national\, and international artists and thinkers. The JCC East Bay will operate an expanded Early Childhood Education Center on the new Campus\, significantly increasing preschool capacity for children ages six months to five years\, with beautifully reconstructed\, spacious\, and well-appointed classrooms. In addition to the preschool\, the Campus will offer a Parent Center with community sessions and classes for both children and their parents or caregivers. All told\, the Campus spans more than 128\,000 square feet\, of which 84\,000 square feet will be building space\, activating a previously underutilized site in Rockridge. Generously funded through grants and individual support—including founding donors and visionaries\, Moses Libitzky and Nathan Petrowsky—more than half of the $125 million campaign goal has been secured and additional funds have been pledged. Building on this momentum\, efforts continue to secure the remaining funding needed to bring the full vision to life. “I am so proud to support this amazing effort to expand East Bay Jewish communal life and create a space where multiple Jewish organizations can operate and thrive collectively\,” said Moses Libitzky. “Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood is an ideal location to host this purpose-driven new Campus.” The unique campus model will harness the collaboration and creativity that emerge when numerous Jewish organizations share one central home. Together\, they will generate a richer\, more diverse portfolio of programs\, services\, and experiences—expanding what is possible for the East Bay community. “The opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus is a landmark moment for our region\, and the Federation is proud to see this dream become reality\,” said Joy Sisisky\, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation Bay Area. “Mazel tov to everyone who helped make this dynamic hub for Jewish life possible. We look forward to building an even stronger presence in the East Bay through our new Federation space on Campus and the deeper partnerships it will make possible.” The JCC East Bay’s Early Childhood Education Center will open its doors in late August\, several months ahead of the Campus’s official grand opening. The JCC East Bay will continue to offer its afterschool and Edah (Jewish and Hebrew experiential) programs at their Berkeley location on Walnut Street through the 2026-27 school year. The organization is in the process of selling the Walnut Street building and exploring options to continue operating some programs at an alternate location in Berkeley. “We believe our new Campus will become a central gathering place\, not only for the Rockridge neighborhood\, but for the entire East Bay Jewish community and the East Bay as a whole\,” said JCC East Bay Chief Executive Officer Susie Cohen Crumpler. “We look forward to expanding our programs and working closely with partner organizations to meet the evolving needs of our community. Now is the time to foster connection and belonging within the Jewish community. Our collective future is bright with opportunity.” Community members interested in Campus updates\, program information\, enrollment opportunities\, or supporting the project can learn more and sign up for updates at jcceastbay.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									About the JCC East Bay: Serving more than 9\,000 people each year\, the JCC East Bay plays an important role as a communal gathering place for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and levels of observance. We welcome and support our diverse Jewish community\, people of all religions\, nationalities\, and socioeconomic backgrounds\, communities of color\, people with disabilities\, and the LGBTQ+ community.      
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/mishpacha-and-me-in-partnership-with-tkiya/2026-11-03/
CATEGORIES:Family Engagement,Jewish Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T113000
DTSTAMP:20260831T232524Z
CREATED:20260821T211920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T232524Z
UID:21136-1793788200-1793791800@jcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Operated by the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay\, the newly created campus will serve as a cultural hub for local\, regional\, and national Jewish organizations								\n				\n				\n				\n									Oakland\, CA—Marking a historic milestone in its 47-year history\, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the East Bay will realize a long‑held vision with the opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus—the first of its kind in the East Bay region—later this year in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood. Anchored by an expanded JCC and home to a network of Jewish nonprofit organizations\, the three-acre Campus will bring together early childhood education\, arts and culture\, wellness\, learning\, and community in one vibrant location. Rooted in Jewish values\, the Campus will offer a welcoming\, inclusive space for all to come together\, experience\, and celebrate—strengthening belonging\, resilience\, and connection across generations. “I am incredibly excited to welcome the expanded Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and their Campus partners to our Rockridge community\,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. “This facility will provide critical early childcare services\, generate economic returns for the neighborhood\, and serve as a vital cultural gathering point — transforming an underused site into a flourishing hub of activity. This is great news for Oakland\, and we look forward to celebrating the grand opening!” By uniting many Jewish organizations in one central location\, the Campus offers an innovative model for collaboration and engagement across intellectual\, cultural\, spiritual\, and social life. “This Campus represents a transformational investment in Jewish life in the East Bay\,” said Steven Douglas\, JCC East Bay and East Bay Jewish Community Campus Board President. “We are building a vibrant\, welcoming home where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to learn\, celebrate\, and thrive together. This shared home for leading Jewish organizations will strengthen community bonds\, expand partnerships\, and help ensure a strong and dynamic future for generations to come.” The Campus will be located at 5957 Chabot Road\, between College Avenue and Claremont Avenue. The Campus site was previously the office headquarters of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream on the College Avenue side and the original Oakland Yoshi’s restaurant and jazz club on the Claremont Avenue side. The project transforms two familiar East Bay sites into a place where the community can grow and flourish. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for September\, and grand opening events will take place in early 2027\, at which time a full suite of programs and services will be open to the public. The expanded JCC East Bay\, along with up to 20 other Jewish organizations\, will be housed on the Campus\, benefiting from a wide range of amenities and meeting spaces designed to foster co-creation and innovation. The Campus will feature a kosher café; an event center showcasing new arts and culture programs; a catering and teaching kitchen; a health and wellness studio; an intimate library; classrooms for adult learning; a spacious early childhood education center with outdoor play areas and sensory room; and a dedicated teen center. Anchored by a central courtyard with a meadow\, reflection garden\, ball court\, and seating areas\, the Campus will offer inviting spaces for people of all ages to experience Jewish life together in an open\, accessible environment. A highlight of the new Campus will be the thoughtfully designed performance venue\, with capacity to entertain more than 200 patrons. The event center’s collection of flexible\, multi‑use spaces—including an outdoor deck—will provide the East Bay with a sought-after setting for year-round programming. Events will center on arts\, ideas\, and Jewish culture\, featuring local\, national\, and international artists and thinkers. The JCC East Bay will operate an expanded Early Childhood Education Center on the new Campus\, significantly increasing preschool capacity for children ages six months to five years\, with beautifully reconstructed\, spacious\, and well-appointed classrooms. In addition to the preschool\, the Campus will offer a Parent Center with community sessions and classes for both children and their parents or caregivers. All told\, the Campus spans more than 128\,000 square feet\, of which 84\,000 square feet will be building space\, activating a previously underutilized site in Rockridge. Generously funded through grants and individual support—including founding donors and visionaries\, Moses Libitzky and Nathan Petrowsky—more than half of the $125 million campaign goal has been secured and additional funds have been pledged. Building on this momentum\, efforts continue to secure the remaining funding needed to bring the full vision to life. “I am so proud to support this amazing effort to expand East Bay Jewish communal life and create a space where multiple Jewish organizations can operate and thrive collectively\,” said Moses Libitzky. “Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood is an ideal location to host this purpose-driven new Campus.” The unique campus model will harness the collaboration and creativity that emerge when numerous Jewish organizations share one central home. Together\, they will generate a richer\, more diverse portfolio of programs\, services\, and experiences—expanding what is possible for the East Bay community. “The opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus is a landmark moment for our region\, and the Federation is proud to see this dream become reality\,” said Joy Sisisky\, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation Bay Area. “Mazel tov to everyone who helped make this dynamic hub for Jewish life possible. We look forward to building an even stronger presence in the East Bay through our new Federation space on Campus and the deeper partnerships it will make possible.” The JCC East Bay’s Early Childhood Education Center will open its doors in late August\, several months ahead of the Campus’s official grand opening. The JCC East Bay will continue to offer its afterschool and Edah (Jewish and Hebrew experiential) programs at their Berkeley location on Walnut Street through the 2026-27 school year. The organization is in the process of selling the Walnut Street building and exploring options to continue operating some programs at an alternate location in Berkeley. “We believe our new Campus will become a central gathering place\, not only for the Rockridge neighborhood\, but for the entire East Bay Jewish community and the East Bay as a whole\,” said JCC East Bay Chief Executive Officer Susie Cohen Crumpler. “We look forward to expanding our programs and working closely with partner organizations to meet the evolving needs of our community. Now is the time to foster connection and belonging within the Jewish community. Our collective future is bright with opportunity.” Community members interested in Campus updates\, program information\, enrollment opportunities\, or supporting the project can learn more and sign up for updates at jcceastbay.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									About the JCC East Bay: Serving more than 9\,000 people each year\, the JCC East Bay plays an important role as a communal gathering place for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and levels of observance. We welcome and support our diverse Jewish community\, people of all religions\, nationalities\, and socioeconomic backgrounds\, communities of color\, people with disabilities\, and the LGBTQ+ community.      
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/yiddish-conversation-2/2026-11-04/
LOCATION:East Bay Jewish Community Campus\, 5957 Chabot Road\, Oakland\, CA\, 94618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T133000
DTSTAMP:20260923T182345Z
CREATED:20260922T231749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T182345Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Mama-Loshen: How to Talk Yiddish
DESCRIPTION:Operated by the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay\, the newly created campus will serve as a cultural hub for local\, regional\, and national Jewish organizations								\n				\n				\n				\n									Oakland\, CA—Marking a historic milestone in its 47-year history\, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the East Bay will realize a long‑held vision with the opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus—the first of its kind in the East Bay region—later this year in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood. Anchored by an expanded JCC and home to a network of Jewish nonprofit organizations\, the three-acre Campus will bring together early childhood education\, arts and culture\, wellness\, learning\, and community in one vibrant location. Rooted in Jewish values\, the Campus will offer a welcoming\, inclusive space for all to come together\, experience\, and celebrate—strengthening belonging\, resilience\, and connection across generations. “I am incredibly excited to welcome the expanded Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and their Campus partners to our Rockridge community\,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. “This facility will provide critical early childcare services\, generate economic returns for the neighborhood\, and serve as a vital cultural gathering point — transforming an underused site into a flourishing hub of activity. This is great news for Oakland\, and we look forward to celebrating the grand opening!” By uniting many Jewish organizations in one central location\, the Campus offers an innovative model for collaboration and engagement across intellectual\, cultural\, spiritual\, and social life. “This Campus represents a transformational investment in Jewish life in the East Bay\,” said Steven Douglas\, JCC East Bay and East Bay Jewish Community Campus Board President. “We are building a vibrant\, welcoming home where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to learn\, celebrate\, and thrive together. This shared home for leading Jewish organizations will strengthen community bonds\, expand partnerships\, and help ensure a strong and dynamic future for generations to come.” The Campus will be located at 5957 Chabot Road\, between College Avenue and Claremont Avenue. The Campus site was previously the office headquarters of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream on the College Avenue side and the original Oakland Yoshi’s restaurant and jazz club on the Claremont Avenue side. The project transforms two familiar East Bay sites into a place where the community can grow and flourish. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for September\, and grand opening events will take place in early 2027\, at which time a full suite of programs and services will be open to the public. The expanded JCC East Bay\, along with up to 20 other Jewish organizations\, will be housed on the Campus\, benefiting from a wide range of amenities and meeting spaces designed to foster co-creation and innovation. The Campus will feature a kosher café; an event center showcasing new arts and culture programs; a catering and teaching kitchen; a health and wellness studio; an intimate library; classrooms for adult learning; a spacious early childhood education center with outdoor play areas and sensory room; and a dedicated teen center. Anchored by a central courtyard with a meadow\, reflection garden\, ball court\, and seating areas\, the Campus will offer inviting spaces for people of all ages to experience Jewish life together in an open\, accessible environment. A highlight of the new Campus will be the thoughtfully designed performance venue\, with capacity to entertain more than 200 patrons. The event center’s collection of flexible\, multi‑use spaces—including an outdoor deck—will provide the East Bay with a sought-after setting for year-round programming. Events will center on arts\, ideas\, and Jewish culture\, featuring local\, national\, and international artists and thinkers. The JCC East Bay will operate an expanded Early Childhood Education Center on the new Campus\, significantly increasing preschool capacity for children ages six months to five years\, with beautifully reconstructed\, spacious\, and well-appointed classrooms. In addition to the preschool\, the Campus will offer a Parent Center with community sessions and classes for both children and their parents or caregivers. All told\, the Campus spans more than 128\,000 square feet\, of which 84\,000 square feet will be building space\, activating a previously underutilized site in Rockridge. Generously funded through grants and individual support—including founding donors and visionaries\, Moses Libitzky and Nathan Petrowsky—more than half of the $125 million campaign goal has been secured and additional funds have been pledged. Building on this momentum\, efforts continue to secure the remaining funding needed to bring the full vision to life. “I am so proud to support this amazing effort to expand East Bay Jewish communal life and create a space where multiple Jewish organizations can operate and thrive collectively\,” said Moses Libitzky. “Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood is an ideal location to host this purpose-driven new Campus.” The unique campus model will harness the collaboration and creativity that emerge when numerous Jewish organizations share one central home. Together\, they will generate a richer\, more diverse portfolio of programs\, services\, and experiences—expanding what is possible for the East Bay community. “The opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus is a landmark moment for our region\, and the Federation is proud to see this dream become reality\,” said Joy Sisisky\, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation Bay Area. “Mazel tov to everyone who helped make this dynamic hub for Jewish life possible. We look forward to building an even stronger presence in the East Bay through our new Federation space on Campus and the deeper partnerships it will make possible.” The JCC East Bay’s Early Childhood Education Center will open its doors in late August\, several months ahead of the Campus’s official grand opening. The JCC East Bay will continue to offer its afterschool and Edah (Jewish and Hebrew experiential) programs at their Berkeley location on Walnut Street through the 2026-27 school year. The organization is in the process of selling the Walnut Street building and exploring options to continue operating some programs at an alternate location in Berkeley. “We believe our new Campus will become a central gathering place\, not only for the Rockridge neighborhood\, but for the entire East Bay Jewish community and the East Bay as a whole\,” said JCC East Bay Chief Executive Officer Susie Cohen Crumpler. “We look forward to expanding our programs and working closely with partner organizations to meet the evolving needs of our community. Now is the time to foster connection and belonging within the Jewish community. Our collective future is bright with opportunity.” Community members interested in Campus updates\, program information\, enrollment opportunities\, or supporting the project can learn more and sign up for updates at jcceastbay.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									About the JCC East Bay: Serving more than 9\,000 people each year\, the JCC East Bay plays an important role as a communal gathering place for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and levels of observance. We welcome and support our diverse Jewish community\, people of all religions\, nationalities\, and socioeconomic backgrounds\, communities of color\, people with disabilities\, and the LGBTQ+ community.      
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/introduction-to-mama-loshen-how-to-talk-yiddish/2026-11-04/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T190000
DTSTAMP:20261019T164007Z
CREATED:20260828T223808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T164007Z
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SUMMARY:Seeing Through a Mirror: The 1948 War in the Eyes of the World with the UC Berkeley Center for Jewish Studies\, Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life
DESCRIPTION:Operated by the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay\, the newly created campus will serve as a cultural hub for local\, regional\, and national Jewish organizations								\n				\n				\n				\n									Oakland\, CA—Marking a historic milestone in its 47-year history\, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the East Bay will realize a long‑held vision with the opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus—the first of its kind in the East Bay region—later this year in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood. Anchored by an expanded JCC and home to a network of Jewish nonprofit organizations\, the three-acre Campus will bring together early childhood education\, arts and culture\, wellness\, learning\, and community in one vibrant location. Rooted in Jewish values\, the Campus will offer a welcoming\, inclusive space for all to come together\, experience\, and celebrate—strengthening belonging\, resilience\, and connection across generations. “I am incredibly excited to welcome the expanded Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and their Campus partners to our Rockridge community\,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. “This facility will provide critical early childcare services\, generate economic returns for the neighborhood\, and serve as a vital cultural gathering point — transforming an underused site into a flourishing hub of activity. This is great news for Oakland\, and we look forward to celebrating the grand opening!” By uniting many Jewish organizations in one central location\, the Campus offers an innovative model for collaboration and engagement across intellectual\, cultural\, spiritual\, and social life. “This Campus represents a transformational investment in Jewish life in the East Bay\,” said Steven Douglas\, JCC East Bay and East Bay Jewish Community Campus Board President. “We are building a vibrant\, welcoming home where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to learn\, celebrate\, and thrive together. This shared home for leading Jewish organizations will strengthen community bonds\, expand partnerships\, and help ensure a strong and dynamic future for generations to come.” The Campus will be located at 5957 Chabot Road\, between College Avenue and Claremont Avenue. The Campus site was previously the office headquarters of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream on the College Avenue side and the original Oakland Yoshi’s restaurant and jazz club on the Claremont Avenue side. The project transforms two familiar East Bay sites into a place where the community can grow and flourish. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for September\, and grand opening events will take place in early 2027\, at which time a full suite of programs and services will be open to the public. The expanded JCC East Bay\, along with up to 20 other Jewish organizations\, will be housed on the Campus\, benefiting from a wide range of amenities and meeting spaces designed to foster co-creation and innovation. The Campus will feature a kosher café; an event center showcasing new arts and culture programs; a catering and teaching kitchen; a health and wellness studio; an intimate library; classrooms for adult learning; a spacious early childhood education center with outdoor play areas and sensory room; and a dedicated teen center. Anchored by a central courtyard with a meadow\, reflection garden\, ball court\, and seating areas\, the Campus will offer inviting spaces for people of all ages to experience Jewish life together in an open\, accessible environment. A highlight of the new Campus will be the thoughtfully designed performance venue\, with capacity to entertain more than 200 patrons. The event center’s collection of flexible\, multi‑use spaces—including an outdoor deck—will provide the East Bay with a sought-after setting for year-round programming. Events will center on arts\, ideas\, and Jewish culture\, featuring local\, national\, and international artists and thinkers. The JCC East Bay will operate an expanded Early Childhood Education Center on the new Campus\, significantly increasing preschool capacity for children ages six months to five years\, with beautifully reconstructed\, spacious\, and well-appointed classrooms. In addition to the preschool\, the Campus will offer a Parent Center with community sessions and classes for both children and their parents or caregivers. All told\, the Campus spans more than 128\,000 square feet\, of which 84\,000 square feet will be building space\, activating a previously underutilized site in Rockridge. Generously funded through grants and individual support—including founding donors and visionaries\, Moses Libitzky and Nathan Petrowsky—more than half of the $125 million campaign goal has been secured and additional funds have been pledged. Building on this momentum\, efforts continue to secure the remaining funding needed to bring the full vision to life. “I am so proud to support this amazing effort to expand East Bay Jewish communal life and create a space where multiple Jewish organizations can operate and thrive collectively\,” said Moses Libitzky. “Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood is an ideal location to host this purpose-driven new Campus.” The unique campus model will harness the collaboration and creativity that emerge when numerous Jewish organizations share one central home. Together\, they will generate a richer\, more diverse portfolio of programs\, services\, and experiences—expanding what is possible for the East Bay community. “The opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus is a landmark moment for our region\, and the Federation is proud to see this dream become reality\,” said Joy Sisisky\, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation Bay Area. “Mazel tov to everyone who helped make this dynamic hub for Jewish life possible. We look forward to building an even stronger presence in the East Bay through our new Federation space on Campus and the deeper partnerships it will make possible.” The JCC East Bay’s Early Childhood Education Center will open its doors in late August\, several months ahead of the Campus’s official grand opening. The JCC East Bay will continue to offer its afterschool and Edah (Jewish and Hebrew experiential) programs at their Berkeley location on Walnut Street through the 2026-27 school year. The organization is in the process of selling the Walnut Street building and exploring options to continue operating some programs at an alternate location in Berkeley. “We believe our new Campus will become a central gathering place\, not only for the Rockridge neighborhood\, but for the entire East Bay Jewish community and the East Bay as a whole\,” said JCC East Bay Chief Executive Officer Susie Cohen Crumpler. “We look forward to expanding our programs and working closely with partner organizations to meet the evolving needs of our community. Now is the time to foster connection and belonging within the Jewish community. Our collective future is bright with opportunity.” Community members interested in Campus updates\, program information\, enrollment opportunities\, or supporting the project can learn more and sign up for updates at jcceastbay.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									About the JCC East Bay: Serving more than 9\,000 people each year\, the JCC East Bay plays an important role as a communal gathering place for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and levels of observance. We welcome and support our diverse Jewish community\, people of all religions\, nationalities\, and socioeconomic backgrounds\, communities of color\, people with disabilities\, and the LGBTQ+ community.      
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/seeing-through-a-mirror-the-1948-war-in-the-eyes-of-the-world-with-the-uc-berkeley-center-for-jewish-studies-magnes-collection-of-jewish-art-and-life/
CATEGORIES:Community Bulletin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261106T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261106T103000
DTSTAMP:20260918T161045Z
CREATED:20260918T161045Z
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SUMMARY:¡CANTAMOS! A LATIN JEWISH MUSICAL JOURNEY FOR KIDS
DESCRIPTION:Operated by the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay\, the newly created campus will serve as a cultural hub for local\, regional\, and national Jewish organizations								\n				\n				\n				\n									Oakland\, CA—Marking a historic milestone in its 47-year history\, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the East Bay will realize a long‑held vision with the opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus—the first of its kind in the East Bay region—later this year in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood. Anchored by an expanded JCC and home to a network of Jewish nonprofit organizations\, the three-acre Campus will bring together early childhood education\, arts and culture\, wellness\, learning\, and community in one vibrant location. Rooted in Jewish values\, the Campus will offer a welcoming\, inclusive space for all to come together\, experience\, and celebrate—strengthening belonging\, resilience\, and connection across generations. “I am incredibly excited to welcome the expanded Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and their Campus partners to our Rockridge community\,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. “This facility will provide critical early childcare services\, generate economic returns for the neighborhood\, and serve as a vital cultural gathering point — transforming an underused site into a flourishing hub of activity. This is great news for Oakland\, and we look forward to celebrating the grand opening!” By uniting many Jewish organizations in one central location\, the Campus offers an innovative model for collaboration and engagement across intellectual\, cultural\, spiritual\, and social life. “This Campus represents a transformational investment in Jewish life in the East Bay\,” said Steven Douglas\, JCC East Bay and East Bay Jewish Community Campus Board President. “We are building a vibrant\, welcoming home where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to learn\, celebrate\, and thrive together. This shared home for leading Jewish organizations will strengthen community bonds\, expand partnerships\, and help ensure a strong and dynamic future for generations to come.” The Campus will be located at 5957 Chabot Road\, between College Avenue and Claremont Avenue. The Campus site was previously the office headquarters of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream on the College Avenue side and the original Oakland Yoshi’s restaurant and jazz club on the Claremont Avenue side. The project transforms two familiar East Bay sites into a place where the community can grow and flourish. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for September\, and grand opening events will take place in early 2027\, at which time a full suite of programs and services will be open to the public. The expanded JCC East Bay\, along with up to 20 other Jewish organizations\, will be housed on the Campus\, benefiting from a wide range of amenities and meeting spaces designed to foster co-creation and innovation. The Campus will feature a kosher café; an event center showcasing new arts and culture programs; a catering and teaching kitchen; a health and wellness studio; an intimate library; classrooms for adult learning; a spacious early childhood education center with outdoor play areas and sensory room; and a dedicated teen center. Anchored by a central courtyard with a meadow\, reflection garden\, ball court\, and seating areas\, the Campus will offer inviting spaces for people of all ages to experience Jewish life together in an open\, accessible environment. A highlight of the new Campus will be the thoughtfully designed performance venue\, with capacity to entertain more than 200 patrons. The event center’s collection of flexible\, multi‑use spaces—including an outdoor deck—will provide the East Bay with a sought-after setting for year-round programming. Events will center on arts\, ideas\, and Jewish culture\, featuring local\, national\, and international artists and thinkers. The JCC East Bay will operate an expanded Early Childhood Education Center on the new Campus\, significantly increasing preschool capacity for children ages six months to five years\, with beautifully reconstructed\, spacious\, and well-appointed classrooms. In addition to the preschool\, the Campus will offer a Parent Center with community sessions and classes for both children and their parents or caregivers. All told\, the Campus spans more than 128\,000 square feet\, of which 84\,000 square feet will be building space\, activating a previously underutilized site in Rockridge. Generously funded through grants and individual support—including founding donors and visionaries\, Moses Libitzky and Nathan Petrowsky—more than half of the $125 million campaign goal has been secured and additional funds have been pledged. Building on this momentum\, efforts continue to secure the remaining funding needed to bring the full vision to life. “I am so proud to support this amazing effort to expand East Bay Jewish communal life and create a space where multiple Jewish organizations can operate and thrive collectively\,” said Moses Libitzky. “Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood is an ideal location to host this purpose-driven new Campus.” The unique campus model will harness the collaboration and creativity that emerge when numerous Jewish organizations share one central home. Together\, they will generate a richer\, more diverse portfolio of programs\, services\, and experiences—expanding what is possible for the East Bay community. “The opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus is a landmark moment for our region\, and the Federation is proud to see this dream become reality\,” said Joy Sisisky\, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation Bay Area. “Mazel tov to everyone who helped make this dynamic hub for Jewish life possible. We look forward to building an even stronger presence in the East Bay through our new Federation space on Campus and the deeper partnerships it will make possible.” The JCC East Bay’s Early Childhood Education Center will open its doors in late August\, several months ahead of the Campus’s official grand opening. The JCC East Bay will continue to offer its afterschool and Edah (Jewish and Hebrew experiential) programs at their Berkeley location on Walnut Street through the 2026-27 school year. The organization is in the process of selling the Walnut Street building and exploring options to continue operating some programs at an alternate location in Berkeley. “We believe our new Campus will become a central gathering place\, not only for the Rockridge neighborhood\, but for the entire East Bay Jewish community and the East Bay as a whole\,” said JCC East Bay Chief Executive Officer Susie Cohen Crumpler. “We look forward to expanding our programs and working closely with partner organizations to meet the evolving needs of our community. Now is the time to foster connection and belonging within the Jewish community. Our collective future is bright with opportunity.” Community members interested in Campus updates\, program information\, enrollment opportunities\, or supporting the project can learn more and sign up for updates at jcceastbay.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									About the JCC East Bay: Serving more than 9\,000 people each year\, the JCC East Bay plays an important role as a communal gathering place for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and levels of observance. We welcome and support our diverse Jewish community\, people of all religions\, nationalities\, and socioeconomic backgrounds\, communities of color\, people with disabilities\, and the LGBTQ+ community.      
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/cantamos-a-latin-jewish-musical-journey-for-kids/2026-11-06/
LOCATION:JCC San Francisco\, 3200 California Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Bulletin
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olamim":MAILTO:info@olamim.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261106T130000
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SUMMARY:Elders Shabbaton with Adamah SF and Chochmat HaLev
DESCRIPTION:Operated by the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay\, the newly created campus will serve as a cultural hub for local\, regional\, and national Jewish organizations								\n				\n				\n				\n									Oakland\, CA—Marking a historic milestone in its 47-year history\, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the East Bay will realize a long‑held vision with the opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus—the first of its kind in the East Bay region—later this year in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood. Anchored by an expanded JCC and home to a network of Jewish nonprofit organizations\, the three-acre Campus will bring together early childhood education\, arts and culture\, wellness\, learning\, and community in one vibrant location. Rooted in Jewish values\, the Campus will offer a welcoming\, inclusive space for all to come together\, experience\, and celebrate—strengthening belonging\, resilience\, and connection across generations. “I am incredibly excited to welcome the expanded Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and their Campus partners to our Rockridge community\,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. “This facility will provide critical early childcare services\, generate economic returns for the neighborhood\, and serve as a vital cultural gathering point — transforming an underused site into a flourishing hub of activity. This is great news for Oakland\, and we look forward to celebrating the grand opening!” By uniting many Jewish organizations in one central location\, the Campus offers an innovative model for collaboration and engagement across intellectual\, cultural\, spiritual\, and social life. “This Campus represents a transformational investment in Jewish life in the East Bay\,” said Steven Douglas\, JCC East Bay and East Bay Jewish Community Campus Board President. “We are building a vibrant\, welcoming home where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to learn\, celebrate\, and thrive together. This shared home for leading Jewish organizations will strengthen community bonds\, expand partnerships\, and help ensure a strong and dynamic future for generations to come.” The Campus will be located at 5957 Chabot Road\, between College Avenue and Claremont Avenue. The Campus site was previously the office headquarters of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream on the College Avenue side and the original Oakland Yoshi’s restaurant and jazz club on the Claremont Avenue side. The project transforms two familiar East Bay sites into a place where the community can grow and flourish. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for September\, and grand opening events will take place in early 2027\, at which time a full suite of programs and services will be open to the public. The expanded JCC East Bay\, along with up to 20 other Jewish organizations\, will be housed on the Campus\, benefiting from a wide range of amenities and meeting spaces designed to foster co-creation and innovation. The Campus will feature a kosher café; an event center showcasing new arts and culture programs; a catering and teaching kitchen; a health and wellness studio; an intimate library; classrooms for adult learning; a spacious early childhood education center with outdoor play areas and sensory room; and a dedicated teen center. Anchored by a central courtyard with a meadow\, reflection garden\, ball court\, and seating areas\, the Campus will offer inviting spaces for people of all ages to experience Jewish life together in an open\, accessible environment. A highlight of the new Campus will be the thoughtfully designed performance venue\, with capacity to entertain more than 200 patrons. The event center’s collection of flexible\, multi‑use spaces—including an outdoor deck—will provide the East Bay with a sought-after setting for year-round programming. Events will center on arts\, ideas\, and Jewish culture\, featuring local\, national\, and international artists and thinkers. The JCC East Bay will operate an expanded Early Childhood Education Center on the new Campus\, significantly increasing preschool capacity for children ages six months to five years\, with beautifully reconstructed\, spacious\, and well-appointed classrooms. In addition to the preschool\, the Campus will offer a Parent Center with community sessions and classes for both children and their parents or caregivers. All told\, the Campus spans more than 128\,000 square feet\, of which 84\,000 square feet will be building space\, activating a previously underutilized site in Rockridge. Generously funded through grants and individual support—including founding donors and visionaries\, Moses Libitzky and Nathan Petrowsky—more than half of the $125 million campaign goal has been secured and additional funds have been pledged. Building on this momentum\, efforts continue to secure the remaining funding needed to bring the full vision to life. “I am so proud to support this amazing effort to expand East Bay Jewish communal life and create a space where multiple Jewish organizations can operate and thrive collectively\,” said Moses Libitzky. “Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood is an ideal location to host this purpose-driven new Campus.” The unique campus model will harness the collaboration and creativity that emerge when numerous Jewish organizations share one central home. Together\, they will generate a richer\, more diverse portfolio of programs\, services\, and experiences—expanding what is possible for the East Bay community. “The opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus is a landmark moment for our region\, and the Federation is proud to see this dream become reality\,” said Joy Sisisky\, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation Bay Area. “Mazel tov to everyone who helped make this dynamic hub for Jewish life possible. We look forward to building an even stronger presence in the East Bay through our new Federation space on Campus and the deeper partnerships it will make possible.” The JCC East Bay’s Early Childhood Education Center will open its doors in late August\, several months ahead of the Campus’s official grand opening. The JCC East Bay will continue to offer its afterschool and Edah (Jewish and Hebrew experiential) programs at their Berkeley location on Walnut Street through the 2026-27 school year. The organization is in the process of selling the Walnut Street building and exploring options to continue operating some programs at an alternate location in Berkeley. “We believe our new Campus will become a central gathering place\, not only for the Rockridge neighborhood\, but for the entire East Bay Jewish community and the East Bay as a whole\,” said JCC East Bay Chief Executive Officer Susie Cohen Crumpler. “We look forward to expanding our programs and working closely with partner organizations to meet the evolving needs of our community. Now is the time to foster connection and belonging within the Jewish community. Our collective future is bright with opportunity.” Community members interested in Campus updates\, program information\, enrollment opportunities\, or supporting the project can learn more and sign up for updates at jcceastbay.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									About the JCC East Bay: Serving more than 9\,000 people each year\, the JCC East Bay plays an important role as a communal gathering place for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and levels of observance. We welcome and support our diverse Jewish community\, people of all religions\, nationalities\, and socioeconomic backgrounds\, communities of color\, people with disabilities\, and the LGBTQ+ community.      
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/elders-shabbaton-with-adamah-sf-and-chochmat-halev/
LOCATION:Chochmat HaLev\, 2215 Prince Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Bulletin
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SUMMARY:Free movement and sports sessions for girls
DESCRIPTION:Operated by the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay\, the newly created campus will serve as a cultural hub for local\, regional\, and national Jewish organizations								\n				\n				\n				\n									Oakland\, CA—Marking a historic milestone in its 47-year history\, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the East Bay will realize a long‑held vision with the opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus—the first of its kind in the East Bay region—later this year in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood. Anchored by an expanded JCC and home to a network of Jewish nonprofit organizations\, the three-acre Campus will bring together early childhood education\, arts and culture\, wellness\, learning\, and community in one vibrant location. Rooted in Jewish values\, the Campus will offer a welcoming\, inclusive space for all to come together\, experience\, and celebrate—strengthening belonging\, resilience\, and connection across generations. “I am incredibly excited to welcome the expanded Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and their Campus partners to our Rockridge community\,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. “This facility will provide critical early childcare services\, generate economic returns for the neighborhood\, and serve as a vital cultural gathering point — transforming an underused site into a flourishing hub of activity. This is great news for Oakland\, and we look forward to celebrating the grand opening!” By uniting many Jewish organizations in one central location\, the Campus offers an innovative model for collaboration and engagement across intellectual\, cultural\, spiritual\, and social life. “This Campus represents a transformational investment in Jewish life in the East Bay\,” said Steven Douglas\, JCC East Bay and East Bay Jewish Community Campus Board President. “We are building a vibrant\, welcoming home where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to learn\, celebrate\, and thrive together. This shared home for leading Jewish organizations will strengthen community bonds\, expand partnerships\, and help ensure a strong and dynamic future for generations to come.” The Campus will be located at 5957 Chabot Road\, between College Avenue and Claremont Avenue. The Campus site was previously the office headquarters of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream on the College Avenue side and the original Oakland Yoshi’s restaurant and jazz club on the Claremont Avenue side. The project transforms two familiar East Bay sites into a place where the community can grow and flourish. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for September\, and grand opening events will take place in early 2027\, at which time a full suite of programs and services will be open to the public. The expanded JCC East Bay\, along with up to 20 other Jewish organizations\, will be housed on the Campus\, benefiting from a wide range of amenities and meeting spaces designed to foster co-creation and innovation. The Campus will feature a kosher café; an event center showcasing new arts and culture programs; a catering and teaching kitchen; a health and wellness studio; an intimate library; classrooms for adult learning; a spacious early childhood education center with outdoor play areas and sensory room; and a dedicated teen center. Anchored by a central courtyard with a meadow\, reflection garden\, ball court\, and seating areas\, the Campus will offer inviting spaces for people of all ages to experience Jewish life together in an open\, accessible environment. A highlight of the new Campus will be the thoughtfully designed performance venue\, with capacity to entertain more than 200 patrons. The event center’s collection of flexible\, multi‑use spaces—including an outdoor deck—will provide the East Bay with a sought-after setting for year-round programming. Events will center on arts\, ideas\, and Jewish culture\, featuring local\, national\, and international artists and thinkers. The JCC East Bay will operate an expanded Early Childhood Education Center on the new Campus\, significantly increasing preschool capacity for children ages six months to five years\, with beautifully reconstructed\, spacious\, and well-appointed classrooms. In addition to the preschool\, the Campus will offer a Parent Center with community sessions and classes for both children and their parents or caregivers. All told\, the Campus spans more than 128\,000 square feet\, of which 84\,000 square feet will be building space\, activating a previously underutilized site in Rockridge. Generously funded through grants and individual support—including founding donors and visionaries\, Moses Libitzky and Nathan Petrowsky—more than half of the $125 million campaign goal has been secured and additional funds have been pledged. Building on this momentum\, efforts continue to secure the remaining funding needed to bring the full vision to life. “I am so proud to support this amazing effort to expand East Bay Jewish communal life and create a space where multiple Jewish organizations can operate and thrive collectively\,” said Moses Libitzky. “Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood is an ideal location to host this purpose-driven new Campus.” The unique campus model will harness the collaboration and creativity that emerge when numerous Jewish organizations share one central home. Together\, they will generate a richer\, more diverse portfolio of programs\, services\, and experiences—expanding what is possible for the East Bay community. “The opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus is a landmark moment for our region\, and the Federation is proud to see this dream become reality\,” said Joy Sisisky\, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation Bay Area. “Mazel tov to everyone who helped make this dynamic hub for Jewish life possible. We look forward to building an even stronger presence in the East Bay through our new Federation space on Campus and the deeper partnerships it will make possible.” The JCC East Bay’s Early Childhood Education Center will open its doors in late August\, several months ahead of the Campus’s official grand opening. The JCC East Bay will continue to offer its afterschool and Edah (Jewish and Hebrew experiential) programs at their Berkeley location on Walnut Street through the 2026-27 school year. The organization is in the process of selling the Walnut Street building and exploring options to continue operating some programs at an alternate location in Berkeley. “We believe our new Campus will become a central gathering place\, not only for the Rockridge neighborhood\, but for the entire East Bay Jewish community and the East Bay as a whole\,” said JCC East Bay Chief Executive Officer Susie Cohen Crumpler. “We look forward to expanding our programs and working closely with partner organizations to meet the evolving needs of our community. Now is the time to foster connection and belonging within the Jewish community. Our collective future is bright with opportunity.” Community members interested in Campus updates\, program information\, enrollment opportunities\, or supporting the project can learn more and sign up for updates at jcceastbay.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									About the JCC East Bay: Serving more than 9\,000 people each year\, the JCC East Bay plays an important role as a communal gathering place for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and levels of observance. We welcome and support our diverse Jewish community\, people of all religions\, nationalities\, and socioeconomic backgrounds\, communities of color\, people with disabilities\, and the LGBTQ+ community.      
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/free-movement-and-sports-sessions-for-girls/2026-11-08/
LOCATION:Lake Temescal North Lawn\, 6500 Broadway\, Oakland\, CA\, 94618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Bulletin
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T235317Z
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SUMMARY:Older To Elder 2026-27 Programs Information Session with Adamah SF
DESCRIPTION:Operated by the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay\, the newly created campus will serve as a cultural hub for local\, regional\, and national Jewish organizations								\n				\n				\n				\n									Oakland\, CA—Marking a historic milestone in its 47-year history\, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the East Bay will realize a long‑held vision with the opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus—the first of its kind in the East Bay region—later this year in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood. Anchored by an expanded JCC and home to a network of Jewish nonprofit organizations\, the three-acre Campus will bring together early childhood education\, arts and culture\, wellness\, learning\, and community in one vibrant location. Rooted in Jewish values\, the Campus will offer a welcoming\, inclusive space for all to come together\, experience\, and celebrate—strengthening belonging\, resilience\, and connection across generations. “I am incredibly excited to welcome the expanded Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and their Campus partners to our Rockridge community\,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. “This facility will provide critical early childcare services\, generate economic returns for the neighborhood\, and serve as a vital cultural gathering point — transforming an underused site into a flourishing hub of activity. This is great news for Oakland\, and we look forward to celebrating the grand opening!” By uniting many Jewish organizations in one central location\, the Campus offers an innovative model for collaboration and engagement across intellectual\, cultural\, spiritual\, and social life. “This Campus represents a transformational investment in Jewish life in the East Bay\,” said Steven Douglas\, JCC East Bay and East Bay Jewish Community Campus Board President. “We are building a vibrant\, welcoming home where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to learn\, celebrate\, and thrive together. This shared home for leading Jewish organizations will strengthen community bonds\, expand partnerships\, and help ensure a strong and dynamic future for generations to come.” The Campus will be located at 5957 Chabot Road\, between College Avenue and Claremont Avenue. The Campus site was previously the office headquarters of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream on the College Avenue side and the original Oakland Yoshi’s restaurant and jazz club on the Claremont Avenue side. The project transforms two familiar East Bay sites into a place where the community can grow and flourish. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for September\, and grand opening events will take place in early 2027\, at which time a full suite of programs and services will be open to the public. The expanded JCC East Bay\, along with up to 20 other Jewish organizations\, will be housed on the Campus\, benefiting from a wide range of amenities and meeting spaces designed to foster co-creation and innovation. The Campus will feature a kosher café; an event center showcasing new arts and culture programs; a catering and teaching kitchen; a health and wellness studio; an intimate library; classrooms for adult learning; a spacious early childhood education center with outdoor play areas and sensory room; and a dedicated teen center. Anchored by a central courtyard with a meadow\, reflection garden\, ball court\, and seating areas\, the Campus will offer inviting spaces for people of all ages to experience Jewish life together in an open\, accessible environment. A highlight of the new Campus will be the thoughtfully designed performance venue\, with capacity to entertain more than 200 patrons. The event center’s collection of flexible\, multi‑use spaces—including an outdoor deck—will provide the East Bay with a sought-after setting for year-round programming. Events will center on arts\, ideas\, and Jewish culture\, featuring local\, national\, and international artists and thinkers. The JCC East Bay will operate an expanded Early Childhood Education Center on the new Campus\, significantly increasing preschool capacity for children ages six months to five years\, with beautifully reconstructed\, spacious\, and well-appointed classrooms. In addition to the preschool\, the Campus will offer a Parent Center with community sessions and classes for both children and their parents or caregivers. All told\, the Campus spans more than 128\,000 square feet\, of which 84\,000 square feet will be building space\, activating a previously underutilized site in Rockridge. Generously funded through grants and individual support—including founding donors and visionaries\, Moses Libitzky and Nathan Petrowsky—more than half of the $125 million campaign goal has been secured and additional funds have been pledged. Building on this momentum\, efforts continue to secure the remaining funding needed to bring the full vision to life. “I am so proud to support this amazing effort to expand East Bay Jewish communal life and create a space where multiple Jewish organizations can operate and thrive collectively\,” said Moses Libitzky. “Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood is an ideal location to host this purpose-driven new Campus.” The unique campus model will harness the collaboration and creativity that emerge when numerous Jewish organizations share one central home. Together\, they will generate a richer\, more diverse portfolio of programs\, services\, and experiences—expanding what is possible for the East Bay community. “The opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus is a landmark moment for our region\, and the Federation is proud to see this dream become reality\,” said Joy Sisisky\, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation Bay Area. “Mazel tov to everyone who helped make this dynamic hub for Jewish life possible. We look forward to building an even stronger presence in the East Bay through our new Federation space on Campus and the deeper partnerships it will make possible.” The JCC East Bay’s Early Childhood Education Center will open its doors in late August\, several months ahead of the Campus’s official grand opening. The JCC East Bay will continue to offer its afterschool and Edah (Jewish and Hebrew experiential) programs at their Berkeley location on Walnut Street through the 2026-27 school year. The organization is in the process of selling the Walnut Street building and exploring options to continue operating some programs at an alternate location in Berkeley. “We believe our new Campus will become a central gathering place\, not only for the Rockridge neighborhood\, but for the entire East Bay Jewish community and the East Bay as a whole\,” said JCC East Bay Chief Executive Officer Susie Cohen Crumpler. “We look forward to expanding our programs and working closely with partner organizations to meet the evolving needs of our community. Now is the time to foster connection and belonging within the Jewish community. Our collective future is bright with opportunity.” Community members interested in Campus updates\, program information\, enrollment opportunities\, or supporting the project can learn more and sign up for updates at jcceastbay.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									About the JCC East Bay: Serving more than 9\,000 people each year\, the JCC East Bay plays an important role as a communal gathering place for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and levels of observance. We welcome and support our diverse Jewish community\, people of all religions\, nationalities\, and socioeconomic backgrounds\, communities of color\, people with disabilities\, and the LGBTQ+ community.      
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/older-to-elder-2026-27-programs-information-session-with-adamah-sf/2026-11-08/
CATEGORIES:Community Bulletin
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SUMMARY:Older To Elder 2026-27 Programs Information Session with Adamah SF
DESCRIPTION:Operated by the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay\, the newly created campus will serve as a cultural hub for local\, regional\, and national Jewish organizations								\n				\n				\n				\n									Oakland\, CA—Marking a historic milestone in its 47-year history\, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the East Bay will realize a long‑held vision with the opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus—the first of its kind in the East Bay region—later this year in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood. Anchored by an expanded JCC and home to a network of Jewish nonprofit organizations\, the three-acre Campus will bring together early childhood education\, arts and culture\, wellness\, learning\, and community in one vibrant location. Rooted in Jewish values\, the Campus will offer a welcoming\, inclusive space for all to come together\, experience\, and celebrate—strengthening belonging\, resilience\, and connection across generations. “I am incredibly excited to welcome the expanded Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and their Campus partners to our Rockridge community\,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. “This facility will provide critical early childcare services\, generate economic returns for the neighborhood\, and serve as a vital cultural gathering point — transforming an underused site into a flourishing hub of activity. This is great news for Oakland\, and we look forward to celebrating the grand opening!” By uniting many Jewish organizations in one central location\, the Campus offers an innovative model for collaboration and engagement across intellectual\, cultural\, spiritual\, and social life. “This Campus represents a transformational investment in Jewish life in the East Bay\,” said Steven Douglas\, JCC East Bay and East Bay Jewish Community Campus Board President. “We are building a vibrant\, welcoming home where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to learn\, celebrate\, and thrive together. This shared home for leading Jewish organizations will strengthen community bonds\, expand partnerships\, and help ensure a strong and dynamic future for generations to come.” The Campus will be located at 5957 Chabot Road\, between College Avenue and Claremont Avenue. The Campus site was previously the office headquarters of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream on the College Avenue side and the original Oakland Yoshi’s restaurant and jazz club on the Claremont Avenue side. The project transforms two familiar East Bay sites into a place where the community can grow and flourish. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for September\, and grand opening events will take place in early 2027\, at which time a full suite of programs and services will be open to the public. The expanded JCC East Bay\, along with up to 20 other Jewish organizations\, will be housed on the Campus\, benefiting from a wide range of amenities and meeting spaces designed to foster co-creation and innovation. The Campus will feature a kosher café; an event center showcasing new arts and culture programs; a catering and teaching kitchen; a health and wellness studio; an intimate library; classrooms for adult learning; a spacious early childhood education center with outdoor play areas and sensory room; and a dedicated teen center. Anchored by a central courtyard with a meadow\, reflection garden\, ball court\, and seating areas\, the Campus will offer inviting spaces for people of all ages to experience Jewish life together in an open\, accessible environment. A highlight of the new Campus will be the thoughtfully designed performance venue\, with capacity to entertain more than 200 patrons. The event center’s collection of flexible\, multi‑use spaces—including an outdoor deck—will provide the East Bay with a sought-after setting for year-round programming. Events will center on arts\, ideas\, and Jewish culture\, featuring local\, national\, and international artists and thinkers. The JCC East Bay will operate an expanded Early Childhood Education Center on the new Campus\, significantly increasing preschool capacity for children ages six months to five years\, with beautifully reconstructed\, spacious\, and well-appointed classrooms. In addition to the preschool\, the Campus will offer a Parent Center with community sessions and classes for both children and their parents or caregivers. All told\, the Campus spans more than 128\,000 square feet\, of which 84\,000 square feet will be building space\, activating a previously underutilized site in Rockridge. Generously funded through grants and individual support—including founding donors and visionaries\, Moses Libitzky and Nathan Petrowsky—more than half of the $125 million campaign goal has been secured and additional funds have been pledged. Building on this momentum\, efforts continue to secure the remaining funding needed to bring the full vision to life. “I am so proud to support this amazing effort to expand East Bay Jewish communal life and create a space where multiple Jewish organizations can operate and thrive collectively\,” said Moses Libitzky. “Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood is an ideal location to host this purpose-driven new Campus.” The unique campus model will harness the collaboration and creativity that emerge when numerous Jewish organizations share one central home. Together\, they will generate a richer\, more diverse portfolio of programs\, services\, and experiences—expanding what is possible for the East Bay community. “The opening of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus is a landmark moment for our region\, and the Federation is proud to see this dream become reality\,” said Joy Sisisky\, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation Bay Area. “Mazel tov to everyone who helped make this dynamic hub for Jewish life possible. We look forward to building an even stronger presence in the East Bay through our new Federation space on Campus and the deeper partnerships it will make possible.” The JCC East Bay’s Early Childhood Education Center will open its doors in late August\, several months ahead of the Campus’s official grand opening. The JCC East Bay will continue to offer its afterschool and Edah (Jewish and Hebrew experiential) programs at their Berkeley location on Walnut Street through the 2026-27 school year. The organization is in the process of selling the Walnut Street building and exploring options to continue operating some programs at an alternate location in Berkeley. “We believe our new Campus will become a central gathering place\, not only for the Rockridge neighborhood\, but for the entire East Bay Jewish community and the East Bay as a whole\,” said JCC East Bay Chief Executive Officer Susie Cohen Crumpler. “We look forward to expanding our programs and working closely with partner organizations to meet the evolving needs of our community. Now is the time to foster connection and belonging within the Jewish community. Our collective future is bright with opportunity.” Community members interested in Campus updates\, program information\, enrollment opportunities\, or supporting the project can learn more and sign up for updates at jcceastbay.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									About the JCC East Bay: Serving more than 9\,000 people each year\, the JCC East Bay plays an important role as a communal gathering place for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and levels of observance. We welcome and support our diverse Jewish community\, people of all religions\, nationalities\, and socioeconomic backgrounds\, communities of color\, people with disabilities\, and the LGBTQ+ community.      
URL:https://jcceastbay.org/events/older-to-elder-2026-27-programs-information-session-with-adamah-sf/2026-11-09/
CATEGORIES:Community Bulletin
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