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!
TVCJ Annual Meeting
Where are we going and how do we get there? Join us for our Annual Meeting, Sunday, June 4th at 10:30am in Castro Valley and be part of the conversation. Email us at culturaljews@gmail.com or call (925) 399-8029 for more details.
Pride flag raising ceremony on June 1 to mark start of Hayward Pride Month events and recognitions
In recognition of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride, the City of Hayward will hold a Pride flag raising ceremony at noon Thursday, June 1, on City Hall Plaza and will fly the rainbow-colored banner for the entire month of June.
Shavous Bookfest
We’re people of all the books! Our Shavuos Bookfest had the best recommendations. Thank you to everyone who shared their best read of the year!
Lag B’Omer
What a beautiful day for a watermelon toss! Thanks to everyone who came out and made our Lag B’Omer Celebration special. We can’t wait to hear about your favorite book at our Shavuos Gathering on May 21st.
Final JCS of the 23/24 School Year
What a beautiful (and delicious) way to end this Jewish Culture School year! We made Italian Date Cake and Coconut Rocks, and learned how to transform our hands into little faces that can sing Shalom Chaverim! Thank you for a wonderful year–updates coming soon about the fun in store for next year.
Shavous Book Fest
We’re people of all the books! Join us for our Shavuos Book Fest on May 21st at 10:30am in Pleasanton. We celebrate Shavuos by sharing the best book each person read this year. We can’t wait to hear your book recommendations! Iced tea and cookies will be provided. Bring your favorite snack if you’re able.
Email us at culturaljews@gmail.com or call (925) 399-8029 for an Evite. You can find us at www.trivalleyculturaljews.org. Free to members, suggested $15 donation per non-member adult if you are able.
You can make donations to TVCJ through Paypal or Venmo. Our handle is Tri-Valley Cultural Jews.
Lag B’Omer
Join us for our Lag B’Omer Picnic in San Ramon on May 7th at 10:30am. We’ll play some field games, and do our annual watermelon toss, as is our tradition. Please bring a dish to share, any games you want to play, and a mask for when social distancing isn’t possible.
Email us at culturaljews@gmail.com or call (925) 399-8029 for an Evite. You can find us at www.trivalleyculturaljews.org. Free to members, suggested $15 donation per non-member adult if you are able.
You can make donations to TVCJ through Paypal or Venmo. Our handle is Tri-Valley Cultural Jews.
JOIN THE SAN FRANCISCO DELEGATION
To be included in the San Francisco delegation and start receiving information about lobby week from our co-chairs, please register by April 21st.
Passover 2023
Passover was sweeter with you! Thank you to everyone who celebrated Passover with us this year!
Passover Gratitudes
Passover is just around the corner, and Jewish Culture School kids discussed the freedoms they are most thankful for:
to influence our political situation
from fossil fuels
for animals to live without human threats
from chores
to enjoy hobbies without ridicule
to read what you want
to criticize the government
to make decision about our own bodies