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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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Choose Your Own Shabbat
There isn’t one “right” way to observe Shabbat, the traditional Jewish "Day of Rest." Join Rabbi Ruth Adar to develop a Shabbat that's personally meaningful for you. All are welcome, and no experience is needed. 
Begins Wednesday, April 23
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Sunday Fun Day in the Park
Sunday, May 18 • 10:30 am - 12 pm

Come hang out with Rabbi Steph for a delightful morning at the best Tot Park in Berkeley! There will be music, puppets, yummy snacks, and most importantly, time to connect. For families with children 0-36 months.

Youth & Family Programs

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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.
Adult Bar/Bat/B-Mitzvah Class
Adult Bar, Bat, or B-Mitzvah
Did you miss out on having a bar/bat mitzvah? Or maybe yours didn’t feel as meaningful as you hoped? Our Adult B-Mitzvah class is a chance to reclaim this powerful tradition and make it uniquely yours!
Torah for Everyone
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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