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Rabbis and congregants looking at the Torah during Rosh Hashanah 2023

For Wondering & Wandering Jews. Come As You Are, No Experience Necessary.

Jewish Gateways is an open community that invites all to explore and connect with Jewish traditions.

Upcoming Programs & Events

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Virtual Shabbat Gathering
Join Jewish Gateways community members for an online Shabbat gathering with blessings, songs, and connection. All are welcome, no experience is necessary.
Fridays, 6:00-7:00 pm PT
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Though the Torah is central to Jewish tradition, it can often seem intimidating, irrelevant, boring, or even offensive. Join our twice-monthly class designed to make the Torah relevant and meaningful for you. No experience is required.
Torah for Everyone
Wednesday, June 10 • 7-9:00 pm PT
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Whether you're in your 20s, 30s, or 40s, join us a relaxed Shabbat hangout and a morning of coffee, conversation, and a refreshing walk around the Oakland fire trails.
Coffee and Connect: Laid-Back Shabbat Walk
Saturday, June 13 • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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A fun Friday night Shabbat gathering for parents and kids! We'll start with evening blessings over juice and challah, followed by pizza. Kids can run free on the playground while parents relax and connect. For families with kids 0-7th grade.
Pizza + Shabbat in the Park
Friday, June 26 • 5-7:00 pm
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Though the Torah is central to Jewish tradition, it can often seem intimidating, irrelevant, boring, or even offensive. Join our twice-monthly class designed to make the Torah relevant and meaningful for you. No experience is required.
Torah for Everyone
Wednesday, June 24 • 7-9:00 pm PT
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Coffee and Conversation with the Rabbi
Join Rabbi Bridget Wynne in Berkeley and other community members for open, relaxed conversation about conflict, disagreement, and preserving relationships, through the lens of Jewish wisdom.
Sunday, June 28 • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Youth & Family Programs

2026-2027 Family Programs Registration Now Open!

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B-Mitzvah Program
Jewish Gateways' unique two-year program, rooted in family learning, is about more than just the ritual. Our B-Mitzvah program supports students as they become teens, engaging them with Judaism that is relevant and meaningful.
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Growing Together Family Learning
Growing Together is an inclusive family learning program focused on exploring Jewish values and traditions together! An alternative to your typical Hebrew school, we offer community, connection, and learning for the whole family.
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Nourish and Nurture
Nourish yourself and your family through monthly meetings to nosh, connect, and explore how to integrate Jewish values and traditions into your family life in a way that is personal and meaningful.

Adult Programs

Mussar - Jewish Ethics
Mussar (Jewish Ethics)
Mussar, a powerful Jewish practice, helps individuals align their actions and words with their "best selves." In twice-monthly groups, participants explore qualities like patience, compassion, and generosity through reading, discussion, writing, and shared reflections.
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Torah for Everyone
Though the Torah is central to Jewish tradition, it can often seem intimidating, irrelevant, boring, or even offensive. Join our twice-monthly class designed to make the Torah relevant and meaningful for you. No experience is required.
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