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WE ARE THE JEWS

The We Are the Jews series celebrates the vibrancy and wonderful diversity of the global Jewish community through the lens of music, food, history, ritual, society and film. Join us in our discovery of who we are.

 

The programs listed below are part of this series and are sponsored by the Contra Costa JCC in partnership with local synagogues and Jewish organizations. 

  • Fuzzy Friends: Create Your Own Puppet
    Fuzzy Friends: Create Your Own Puppet
    Fuzzy Friends: Create Your Own Puppet
    Sun, Jan 26
    CCJDS
    Jan 26, 2025, 1:00 PM
    CCJDS, 955 Risa Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA
    Jan 26, 2025, 1:00 PM
    CCJDS, 955 Risa Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA
  • A History of Marrying For Reasons Other Than Love
    A History of Marrying For Reasons Other Than Love
    A History of Marrying For Reasons Other Than Love
    Mon, Jan 27
    Zoom
    Jan 27, 2025, 3:00 PM
    Zoom
    Jan 27, 2025, 3:00 PM
    Zoom
  • לדבר בגובה העיניים: הורות בגיל ההתבגרות
    לדבר בגובה העיניים: הורות בגיל ההתבגרות
    לדבר בגובה העיניים: הורות בגיל ההתבגרות
    Tue, Jan 28
    Tice Valley Gym
    Jan 28, 2025, 7:30 PM
    Tice Valley Gym, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595, USA
    Jan 28, 2025, 7:30 PM
    Tice Valley Gym, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595, USA
  • Dynamic Duos: Acro Yoga For Pairs
    Dynamic Duos: Acro Yoga For Pairs
    Multiple Dates
    Dynamic Duos: Acro Yoga For Pairs
    Wed, Jan 29
    Tice Valley Gym
    Jan 29, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Tice Valley Gym, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595, USA
    Jan 29, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Tice Valley Gym, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595, USA
  • Thursday Luncheon with Rachel Biale
    Thursday Luncheon with Rachel Biale
    Thursday Luncheon with Rachel Biale
    Thu, Feb 06
    Alamo Women's Club
    Feb 06, 2025, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
    Alamo Women's Club, 1401 Danville Blvd, Alamo, CA 94507, USA
    Feb 06, 2025, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
    Alamo Women's Club, 1401 Danville Blvd, Alamo, CA 94507, USA
  • JCLUB After School Program
    JCLUB After School Program
    JCLUB After School Program
    Start date will be announced soon
    Walnut Creek
    Start date will be announced soon
    Walnut Creek, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595, USA
    Start date will be announced soon
    Walnut Creek, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595, USA
  • PREP+RALLY
    PREP+RALLY
    PREP+RALLY
    Time is TBD
    Online via Zoom
    Time is TBD
    Online via Zoom
    Time is TBD
    Online via Zoom
    Chef and Food Media Personality Dini Klein Preps and Rallies.
  • Contra Costa JCC January Family Shabbat
    Contra Costa JCC January Family Shabbat
    Contra Costa JCC January Family Shabbat
    Fri, Jan 24
    Alamo Women's Club
    Jan 24, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST
    Alamo Women's Club, 1401 Danville Blvd, Alamo, CA 94507, USA
    Jan 24, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST
    Alamo Women's Club, 1401 Danville Blvd, Alamo, CA 94507, USA
  • Perspectives on American Jews: A Look at Ourselves in 2025
    Perspectives on American Jews: A Look at Ourselves in 2025
    Perspectives on American Jews: A Look at Ourselves in 2025
    Thu, Jan 16
    Congregation B'nai Shalom
    Jan 16, 2025, 7:00 PM
    Congregation B'nai Shalom, 74 Eckley Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
    Jan 16, 2025, 7:00 PM
    Congregation B'nai Shalom, 74 Eckley Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
  • Tots and Tunes
    Tots and Tunes
    Tots and Tunes
    Thu, Jan 16
    Tice Valley Gym
    Jan 16, 2025, 4:30 PM
    Tice Valley Gym, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595, USA
    Jan 16, 2025, 4:30 PM
    Tice Valley Gym, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595, USA
  • הורות מהלב: לשחרר את דמות ההורה המושלם Parenting From the Heart
    הורות מהלב: לשחרר את דמות ההורה המושלם Parenting From the Heart
    הורות מהלב: לשחרר את דמות ההורה המושלם Parenting From the Heart
    Tue, Jan 14
    CCJDS
    Jan 14, 2025, 7:30 PM
    CCJDS, 955 Risa Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA
    Jan 14, 2025, 7:30 PM
    CCJDS, 955 Risa Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA
  • Young Adults Night Out Hanukkah Party
    Young Adults Night Out Hanukkah Party
    Young Adults Night Out Hanukkah Party
    Thu, Dec 26
    Walnut Creek
    Dec 26, 2024, 8:00 PM PST
    Walnut Creek, 1515 N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
    Dec 26, 2024, 8:00 PM PST
    Walnut Creek, 1515 N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
  • Contra Costa JCC Family Shabbat- SOLD OUT!
    Contra Costa JCC Family Shabbat- SOLD OUT!
    Contra Costa JCC Family Shabbat- SOLD OUT!
    Fri, Dec 13
    Alamo Women's Club
    Dec 13, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST
    Alamo Women's Club, 1401 Danville Blvd, Alamo, CA 94507, USA
    Dec 13, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST
    Alamo Women's Club, 1401 Danville Blvd, Alamo, CA 94507, USA
  • Thursday Luncheon with Rabbi Emeritus Roberto Graetz
    Thursday Luncheon with Rabbi Emeritus Roberto Graetz
    Thursday Luncheon with Rabbi Emeritus Roberto Graetz
    Thu, Dec 12
    Alamo Women's Club
    Dec 12, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
    Alamo Women's Club, 1401 Danville Blvd, Alamo, CA 94507, USA
    Dec 12, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
    Alamo Women's Club, 1401 Danville Blvd, Alamo, CA 94507, USA
  • CCJCC NIGHT OUT- SOLD OUT!
    CCJCC NIGHT OUT- SOLD OUT!
    CCJCC NIGHT OUT- SOLD OUT!
    Sat, Nov 16
    Buon Vino
    Nov 16, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM PST
    Buon Vino, 1501 N. Broadway, Entrance on, Lincoln Ave #138, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
    Nov 16, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM PST
    Buon Vino, 1501 N. Broadway, Entrance on, Lincoln Ave #138, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
  • Dynamic Duos: Acro Yoga for Pairs
    Dynamic Duos: Acro Yoga for Pairs
    Dynamic Duos: Acro Yoga for Pairs
    Thu, Nov 07
    Tice Valley Gym
    Nov 07, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM PST
    Tice Valley Gym, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595, USA
    Nov 07, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM PST
    Tice Valley Gym, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595, USA
  • FRIDAY LUNCHEON, SPEAKER SERIES with GERALD HENIG
    FRIDAY LUNCHEON, SPEAKER SERIES with GERALD HENIG
    FRIDAY LUNCHEON, SPEAKER SERIES with GERALD HENIG
    Fri, Nov 01
    Alamo Women's Club
    Nov 01, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
    Alamo Women's Club, 1401 Danville Blvd, Alamo, CA 94507, USA
    Nov 01, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
    Alamo Women's Club, 1401 Danville Blvd, Alamo, CA 94507, USA
  • Paint & Wine
    Paint & Wine
    Paint & Wine
    Thu, Oct 24
    Walnut Creek
    Oct 24, 2024, 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM PDT
    Walnut Creek, 1501 N. Broadway, Entrance on, Lincoln Ave #138, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
    Oct 24, 2024, 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM PDT
    Walnut Creek, 1501 N. Broadway, Entrance on, Lincoln Ave #138, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA

Past Events of the Series

  • Fuzzy Friends: Create Your Own Puppet
    Fuzzy Friends: Create Your Own Puppet
    Fuzzy Friends: Create Your Own Puppet
    Sun, Jan 26
    CCJDS
    Jan 26, 2025, 1:00 PM
    CCJDS, 955 Risa Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA
    Jan 26, 2025, 1:00 PM
    CCJDS, 955 Risa Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA
  • A History of Marrying For Reasons Other Than Love
    A History of Marrying For Reasons Other Than Love
    A History of Marrying For Reasons Other Than Love
    Mon, Jan 27
    Zoom
    Jan 27, 2025, 3:00 PM
    Zoom
    Jan 27, 2025, 3:00 PM
    Zoom
  • לדבר בגובה העיניים: הורות בגיל ההתבגרות
    לדבר בגובה העיניים: הורות בגיל ההתבגרות
    לדבר בגובה העיניים: הורות בגיל ההתבגרות
    Tue, Jan 28
    Tice Valley Gym
    Jan 28, 2025, 7:30 PM
    Tice Valley Gym, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595, USA
    Jan 28, 2025, 7:30 PM
    Tice Valley Gym, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595, USA
  • Dynamic Duos: Acro Yoga For Pairs
    Dynamic Duos: Acro Yoga For Pairs
    Multiple Dates
    Dynamic Duos: Acro Yoga For Pairs
    Wed, Jan 29
    Tice Valley Gym
    Jan 29, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Tice Valley Gym, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595, USA
    Jan 29, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Tice Valley Gym, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595, USA
  • Thursday Luncheon with Rachel Biale
    Thursday Luncheon with Rachel Biale
    Thursday Luncheon with Rachel Biale
    Thu, Feb 06
    Alamo Women's Club
    Feb 06, 2025, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
    Alamo Women's Club, 1401 Danville Blvd, Alamo, CA 94507, USA
    Feb 06, 2025, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
    Alamo Women's Club, 1401 Danville Blvd, Alamo, CA 94507, USA
  • JCLUB After School Program
    JCLUB After School Program
    JCLUB After School Program
    Start date will be announced soon
    Walnut Creek
    Start date will be announced soon
    Walnut Creek, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595, USA
    Start date will be announced soon
    Walnut Creek, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595, USA
  • PREP+RALLY
    PREP+RALLY
    PREP+RALLY
    Time is TBD
    Online via Zoom
    Time is TBD
    Online via Zoom
    Time is TBD
    Online via Zoom
    Chef and Food Media Personality Dini Klein Preps and Rallies.
  • Contra Costa JCC January Family Shabbat
    Contra Costa JCC January Family Shabbat
    Contra Costa JCC January Family Shabbat
    Fri, Jan 24
    Alamo Women's Club
    Jan 24, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST
    Alamo Women's Club, 1401 Danville Blvd, Alamo, CA 94507, USA
    Jan 24, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST
    Alamo Women's Club, 1401 Danville Blvd, Alamo, CA 94507, USA
  • Perspectives on American Jews: A Look at Ourselves in 2025
    Perspectives on American Jews: A Look at Ourselves in 2025
    Perspectives on American Jews: A Look at Ourselves in 2025
    Thu, Jan 16
    Congregation B'nai Shalom
    Jan 16, 2025, 7:00 PM
    Congregation B'nai Shalom, 74 Eckley Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
    Jan 16, 2025, 7:00 PM
    Congregation B'nai Shalom, 74 Eckley Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
  • Tots and Tunes
    Tots and Tunes
    Tots and Tunes
    Thu, Jan 16
    Tice Valley Gym
    Jan 16, 2025, 4:30 PM
    Tice Valley Gym, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595, USA
    Jan 16, 2025, 4:30 PM
    Tice Valley Gym, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595, USA
  • הורות מהלב: לשחרר את דמות ההורה המושלם Parenting From the Heart
    הורות מהלב: לשחרר את דמות ההורה המושלם Parenting From the Heart
    הורות מהלב: לשחרר את דמות ההורה המושלם Parenting From the Heart
    Tue, Jan 14
    CCJDS
    Jan 14, 2025, 7:30 PM
    CCJDS, 955 Risa Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA
    Jan 14, 2025, 7:30 PM
    CCJDS, 955 Risa Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA
  • Young Adults Night Out Hanukkah Party
    Young Adults Night Out Hanukkah Party
    Young Adults Night Out Hanukkah Party
    Thu, Dec 26
    Walnut Creek
    Dec 26, 2024, 8:00 PM PST
    Walnut Creek, 1515 N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
    Dec 26, 2024, 8:00 PM PST
    Walnut Creek, 1515 N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
  • Contra Costa JCC Family Shabbat- SOLD OUT!
    Contra Costa JCC Family Shabbat- SOLD OUT!
    Contra Costa JCC Family Shabbat- SOLD OUT!
    Fri, Dec 13
    Alamo Women's Club
    Dec 13, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST
    Alamo Women's Club, 1401 Danville Blvd, Alamo, CA 94507, USA
    Dec 13, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST
    Alamo Women's Club, 1401 Danville Blvd, Alamo, CA 94507, USA
  • Thursday Luncheon with Rabbi Emeritus Roberto Graetz
    Thursday Luncheon with Rabbi Emeritus Roberto Graetz
    Thursday Luncheon with Rabbi Emeritus Roberto Graetz
    Thu, Dec 12
    Alamo Women's Club
    Dec 12, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
    Alamo Women's Club, 1401 Danville Blvd, Alamo, CA 94507, USA
    Dec 12, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
    Alamo Women's Club, 1401 Danville Blvd, Alamo, CA 94507, USA
  • CCJCC NIGHT OUT- SOLD OUT!
    CCJCC NIGHT OUT- SOLD OUT!
    CCJCC NIGHT OUT- SOLD OUT!
    Sat, Nov 16
    Buon Vino
    Nov 16, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM PST
    Buon Vino, 1501 N. Broadway, Entrance on, Lincoln Ave #138, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
    Nov 16, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM PST
    Buon Vino, 1501 N. Broadway, Entrance on, Lincoln Ave #138, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
  • Dynamic Duos: Acro Yoga for Pairs
    Dynamic Duos: Acro Yoga for Pairs
    Dynamic Duos: Acro Yoga for Pairs
    Thu, Nov 07
    Tice Valley Gym
    Nov 07, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM PST
    Tice Valley Gym, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595, USA
    Nov 07, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM PST
    Tice Valley Gym, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595, USA
  • FRIDAY LUNCHEON, SPEAKER SERIES with GERALD HENIG
    FRIDAY LUNCHEON, SPEAKER SERIES with GERALD HENIG
    FRIDAY LUNCHEON, SPEAKER SERIES with GERALD HENIG
    Fri, Nov 01
    Alamo Women's Club
    Nov 01, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
    Alamo Women's Club, 1401 Danville Blvd, Alamo, CA 94507, USA
    Nov 01, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
    Alamo Women's Club, 1401 Danville Blvd, Alamo, CA 94507, USA
  • Paint & Wine
    Paint & Wine
    Paint & Wine
    Thu, Oct 24
    Walnut Creek
    Oct 24, 2024, 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM PDT
    Walnut Creek, 1501 N. Broadway, Entrance on, Lincoln Ave #138, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
    Oct 24, 2024, 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM PDT
    Walnut Creek, 1501 N. Broadway, Entrance on, Lincoln Ave #138, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
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