JCC of the East Bay

JCC of the East Bay Now Enrolling 🍎 Preschool at our new Early Childhood Education Center in Rockridge and 🎒 25-26 Afterschool in Berkeley!
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Today we welcomed our entire staff to our new offices at the East Bay Jewish Community Campus to nosh and schmooze.Thank...
08/21/2026

Today we welcomed our entire staff to our new offices at the East Bay Jewish Community Campus to nosh and schmooze.

Thank you to everyone at Berkeley Afterschool and Edah, Community Engagement, Development, the Early Childhood Education Center, Facilities, Finance, Kids' Club at Joaquin Miller and Thornhill, Marketing, Security, our Shinshinim, and the Executive team for sharing what's ahead. We have exciting programs in the works, and we can't wait to share them with you soon.

Shabbat Shalom from the JCC East Bay!

It's back-to-school season — and this year feels a little different. We can’t wait to welcome new and returning families...
08/21/2026

It's back-to-school season — and this year feels a little different. We can’t wait to welcome new and returning families to the JCC East Bay Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) at its brand-new home on the East Bay Jewish Community Campus this coming Monday, August 24.

With bright classrooms and inviting outdoor spaces, we designed the facility to nurture curiosity, creativity, and connection for our youngest learners.

Join us in welcoming the ECEC community to their beautiful new space and wishing our young learners a wonderful first day of preschool. We can't wait to see all that this year will bring!

📸: Laura Turbow

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the JCC's annual Welcome Brunch for the East Bay Israeli community!Coffee and co...
08/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the JCC's annual Welcome Brunch for the East Bay Israeli community!

Coffee and conversation flowed among the more than 40 families who gathered with us — talking, trading resources, and making new friends over piles of bagels, fruit, and yogurt. Guests also sampled treats from our upcoming Campus café, Yael Baking Co., including her cinnamon biscoff and chocolate sea salt babka.

A special thank you to our newly arrived Shinshinim, who set up traditional Israeli games and kept the kids entertained all morning long.

Whether you've been part of this community for years or just found your way to the JCC East Bay, we loved sharing the morning with you.

There's something brewing on the ground floor of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus. A new kosher café is on its way! ...
08/17/2026

There's something brewing on the ground floor of the East Bay Jewish Community Campus. A new kosher café is on its way! Yael Baking Co. will be the place to grab a coffee, meet someone new, catch up with an old friend, or simply take a pause in the middle of a busy day.

In a place built on connection, having a shared space to sit and nosh together makes the whole Campus feel more like home.

Here's a sneak peek at what you can look forward to:
- Babka Buns
- Turkish Bourekas
- Challah
- Milk & Honey Cake
- Brown Butter Double Chip Cookies
- And more!

We can't wait to welcome you in for your first bite.

We're excited to unveil a special addition to the East Bay Jewish Community Campus: the Mosaic Star of David. Throughout...
08/10/2026

We're excited to unveil a special addition to the East Bay Jewish Community Campus: the Mosaic Star of David. Throughout the Campus, you'll find Star of David imagery, along with Middle Eastern and Sephardic patterns, as representations of global Jewish diversity.

The mosaic planter mirrors the six-pointed shape of a Star of David and will be covered in blue tiles, a color found throughout Jewish art and tradition, and throughout the new Campus. The many pieces of the mosaic reflect the many traditions and backgrounds that come together at the Campus to make something beautiful, together.

Holding an olive tree, the mosaic planter honors peace, longevity, and wisdom. Soon, you'll be able to enjoy its shade while sipping coffee from our new café in this space for rest and reflection. The Mosaic Star of David is a living reminder of the roots we're laying down in Rockridge as our JCC East Bay community grows, and we can't wait to share it with you.

We've reached another meaningful milestone at the East Bay Jewish Community Campus: our Jerusalem Stone has arrived!This...
08/04/2026

We've reached another meaningful milestone at the East Bay Jewish Community Campus: our Jerusalem Stone has arrived!

This Jerusalem Gold limestone will greet every visitor at the Campus entrance, forming a gateway that links thousands of years of Jewish history to the vibrant future we're building together.

Did you know this stone has its own remarkable story? Sourced from Grebelsky's Mitzpe Ramon Quarry in Israel's Negev Desert, Jerusalem Gold takes its name from references to the City of Jerusalem as "Jerusalem of Gold." The same limestone was used by King Herod in the foundations of the Second Temple, including the Western Wall, and since 1918, a city ordinance has required Jerusalem's buildings to be faced with it, preserving Jerusalem's distinctive architectural character.

Our stone traveled halfway around the world to get here amid global unrest and shipping disruptions, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, before finally reaching Oakland. Stone from this same quarry graces some of the most significant Jewish landmarks on Earth, a lasting symbol of the Holy Land now woven into our own community's story.

One of the most dynamic spaces on the East Bay Jewish Community Campus will be our event center, complete with a fully e...
07/27/2026

One of the most dynamic spaces on the East Bay Jewish Community Campus will be our event center, complete with a fully equipped kitchen to serve as a gathering place for learning, cultural experiences, and celebration. The commercial-grade, kosher-style teaching and catering kitchen will support everything from cooking classes to catered events.

Fun Fact: The event space was once Yoshi's Jazz Club and we preserved the original green tile facade Yoshi's inherited in 1977 when it opened on Claremont Avenue.

Stay tuned for the event center's grand opening in Spring 2027 with a full schedule of author talks, film screenings, music performances, comedy shows, and more!

Our state-of-the-art early childhood education center is opening in just a few weeks, and with it, a playground especial...
07/22/2026

Our state-of-the-art early childhood education center is opening in just a few weeks, and with it, a playground especially for our preschool students, designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and connection! If your family is looking for a preschool experience rooted in Jewish values, there are still a few spots remaining in the Transitional Kindergarten (TK), Hebrew & English Dual Language, and 3 - 4 year-old classrooms for the upcoming school year.

Link in bio to learn more and enroll in our preschool.

One of the most exciting aspects of the new East Bay Jewish Community Campus is its location, in the heart of Oakland's ...
07/14/2026

One of the most exciting aspects of the new East Bay Jewish Community Campus is its location, in the heart of Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood. The Campus is only two blocks from Rockridge BART and well-connected by bike lanes. That's why we built a secure, outdoor, enclosed bike parking area with 22 dedicated spaces. Designed for modern commuting, the area accommodates large cargo bikes and includes duplex power outlets for e-bike charging. Because flats happen and chains drop, a fully equipped fixit repair station with tools and an air pump is available for quick, on-the-go tune-ups.

By investing in this infrastructure, we live out our Campus theme of protecting the environment. Supporting sustainable transportation is a direct expression of tikkun olam, our shared responsibility to heal and repair the world. Whether your teen is biking to the Teen Center, you're dropping kids off at the Preschool, or you are a JCC staff person or partner organization team member commuting to work, we have made cycling to Campus easier than ever.

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