CTeen is an exclusive club for Teens Grades 8 & up. CTeen is the fastest growing Jewish teen network, with over 250 chapters around the world. CTeen offers dynamic and exciting social events, trips, Shabbatons, classes, community service opportunities, and more. Teens will learn about their Jewish heritage, gain leadershipContinue Reading

YJP Sukkot Dinner Under The Stars – Experience the joy of the Sukkot holiday in this special gathering for our local young adult community. Friday night, Oct 18 | Services at 7:00pm Dinner at 7:30pmContinue Reading

Celebrate the first night of Sukkot in the Sukkah! Fulfill the Biblical commandment to have a bite in the Sukkah and make the special blessing, and enjoy an entree dinner. Partake of the joyous atmosphere of Sukkot and the warm company of the community. Wednesday, October 16 2024 Holiday ServicesContinue Reading

Chabad Oakland invites you to an epic A’s game with kosher dinner.Private suite • Limited space A’s vs. KC Royals • Monday, September 16 First pitch at 7:07pm at the Oakland Coliseum In a private suite. Space is limited! $50 pp (includes admission and kosher dinner). All proceeds to benefitContinue Reading

The seven days of Sukkot—celebrated by dwelling in the sukkah, taking the Four Kinds, and rejoicing—is the holiday when we expose ourselves to the elements in covered huts, commemorating G‑d’s sheltering our ancestors as they traveled from Egypt to the Promised Land. The Four Kinds express our unity and ourContinue Reading

Following the seven joyous days of Sukkot, we come to the happy holiday of Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah. Yizkor, the memorial for the departed, is also said on this day. The second day is known as Simchat Torah, during which we complete and immediately begin the annual Torah reading cycle. ThisContinue Reading

REJOICE WITH THE TORAH BY SINGING & DANCING | BUFFET DINNER | LOTS OF L’CHAIMS | TORAHS & TREATS FOR KIDS | Thursday evening, Oct 24 at 7:15pm | Free of Charge Wishing you a Happy Simchat Torah!Continue Reading

Taking the four kinds: One of the Sukkot observances is the taking of the Four Kinds: an etrog (citron), a lulav (palm frond), three hadassim (myrtle twigs) and two aravot (willow twigs). Before the holiday, the hadassim and aravot are bound to the lulav. To order your own set pleaseContinue Reading

YJP OAKLAND serves as a hub for social and Jewish activities for young Jewish adults — serving the thousands of young adults living and working in and around the East Bay area. YJP Oakland has created a large community of Jewish young adults, giving them a place to connect andContinue Reading