Jewish Community Service

read moreJCC Camp offers an intimate, traditional camp experience where a kid can really be a kid all summer long. Through our age-specific camp activities, campers are able to discover new interests, test personal limits, and most importantly - HAVE FUN! In this exciting and safe environment, campers will celebrate Jewish traditions, make new friends, and develop meaningful relationships with their counselors. Our 5th-6th and 7th-8th graders participate in the Trip and Travel program, a week of fun at camp and field trips around the East Bay, followed by a week of camping and adventure around California.

read moreThe JCC's award-winning Preschool is a play-based, nurturing place for early childhood education. Each day includes group activities, music, art, and team projects as well as individual, creative exploration. The Preschool, located in North Berkeley, is culturally Jewish, celebrating Jewish values, traditions, weekly Shabbat, and holidays throughout the year. We proudly welcome families and children from all backgrounds and from throughout the East Bay. The JCC's teachers are highly qualified ECE specialists with CPR/First Aide certification, experience, patience, creativity and great love for each child and family.

read moreThe JCC East Bay is thrilled and honored to announce a $1 million grant from Taube Philanthropies. This transformational grant will support the JCC's programmatic and physical expansion, and is a matching gift to encourage our community to join in the effort. With this grant, and the matching funds from other generous donors, the JCC East Bay will expand key programs, reach new audiences, and secure our long-term future. We will create an inspiring home that connects people to Jewish life, now and for generations to come.

read moreFounded in 1978 as the Berkeley-Richmond JCC, we have evolved to meet a changing community's needs. The JCC is a flexible institution, with at-capacity enrollment, sold-out events, and stellar leadership among Board and staff. Serving over 10,000 people each year, the JCC plays an important role as a communal gathering place, including and celebrating people of all ages, backgrounds, types of observance, and religions. Over the years, the JCC has absorbed and strengthened vital programs that originated at other local JCCs, including Oakland afterschool, Camp Tzofim, and the JCC Maccabi Games and ArtsFest.