We are a Secular Humanistic community serving those who identify with the Jewish People through family, culture and history, rather than through religion. Serving the Greater East Bay with holiday celebrations, opportunities to express your progressive social values, and education for children, adults and families. We are affiliated with the Cultural and Secular Jewish Organizations. Please view the Upcoming Events link for a look at future activities. We look forward to seeing you!
Philosopher’s Cafe
Our friendly discussion group, Philosophers’ Cafe, will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, August 1st on Zoom. What are we talking about? You’ll find out when you join the zoom call! Join us!
TVCJ’s Not a Book Club
TVCJ’s NOT a Book Club is our chance to read something we might not have otherwise picked up. Join us for our discussion of The Name of the Wind, by Patrick Rothfuss.
After that we’ll read Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet and Ourselves, by Nicola Twilley.
See you on Saturday, August 24th at 3pm at Judy and David’s!
Jewish Culture School
Jewish History Through Art–our new year of Jewish Culture School starts Sunday, August 25th with a journey through Jewish history using art, and an opportunity for our own Jewish Artists to explore different styles of expression. Do you know someone who’s looking for a Jewish education for their children? We welcome those of diverse Jewish and multicultural backgrounds and people of all gender identities, orientations and presentations. Come explore Jewish traditions through history, music and, of course, food! Classes are 2x per month in Pleasanton.
Rosh Hashanah Family Day
Got apples and honey? Get in the Rosh Hashanah mood at our Free Family Day on September 22nd from 10:30am-12pm. We’re cooking, crafting and making the music that makes this time of year special. Come see what Jewish Culture School is all about. Located in Pleasanton, CA.
Help Wanted!
Bring your camp counselor energy and your joy in Jewish culture to Tri-Valley Cultural Jews’ Jewish Culture School and help inspire and engage a new generation of Jewish kids through Jewish history, traditions, music and food.
You’ll work collaboratively with with our head teacher, using our diverse, Secular curriculum to craft engaging classes 2x per month in Pleasanton. We welcome those of diverse Jewish and multicultural backgrounds and people of all gender identities, orientations and presentations.
We compensate for lesson planning and set-up/clean-up. Email us at culturaljews@gmail.com or call (925) 399-8029.
Alameda County Fair
Come see our award-winning artists from our Jewish Culture School now through Sunday at the Alameda County Fair!
Shavous / Annual Meeting
It’s time to celebrate Shavuous! Share the best book you read this year at our Shavuous Celebration and don’t forget to bring something delicious for the potluck (it’s our dairy holiday, so creamy things are welcome!)
Afterwards we’ll gather for our Annual Meeting where we’ll make decisions about the future of TVCJ. Art supplies will be available for any kids who stick around after Shavuous.
TVCJ is an accepting, welcoming, diverse community of Cultural Jews and their families, affiliated with CSJO. Email us at culturaljews@gmail.com or call (925) 399-8029 for location or want to find out more about our community. You can find us at www.trivalleyculturaljews.org
Lag B’Omer Picnic
Celebrate Lag B’Omer with us with our annual watermelon toss at our Lag B’Omer Picnic and Potluck. Join us for games and a potluck on Sunday, May 26th at 10:30am. Email us at culturaljews@gmail.com or call (925) 399-8029 for more info or to learn about our community. You can find us at www.trivalleyculturaljews.org. Free to members, suggested $15 donation per non-member adult if you are able.
Lag B’Omer
Come nosh at the park with us for the TVCJ Lag B’Omer Picnic and Potluck on Sunday, May 26th from 10:30-12pm in San Ramon. We’ll have games and our annual watermelon toss. Bring your favorite outdoor game and dish to share.
TVCJ is an accepting, welcoming, diverse community of Cultural Jews and their families, affiliated with CSJO. Email us at culturaljews@gmail.com or call (925) 399-8029 for location info or to find out more about our community. You can find us at www.trivalleyculturaljews.org
Shavous and Annual Meeting
Join us for our Shavous Celebration where we’ll share our favorite books and our Annual Meeting where we’ll make decisions about TVCJ’s future. June 9th, 10:30-12pm. Please bring a dish to share and the best book you read this year.