Our Purpose
To Make Jewish Life:
We serve as a hub for Jewish life and community engagement in Contra Costa County, fostering meaningful relationships through Jewish experiences, values, traditions, and culture. Together with our community partners, we create welcoming spaces, celebrate our heritage, and strengthen Jewish life in our community.
Easy to access
Find your people and build lasting friendships
Simple to Engage With
Explore traditions through classes, events, and cultural programs
Open to Anyone Who Wants to Be a Part of it
Grow spiritually and intellectually in a supportive community
Our Mission
On Mission to Strengthen
Jewish Life
JCC’s create spaces where people of all ages can gather, grow, and feel part of a shared
community, and we’re creating that here at Contra Costa. Contra Costa JCC carries that
mission forward by meeting people wherever they are in their Jewish journey.
Jewish Community Center Movement
Supporting Jewish Life for More than a Century
Our story is still unfolding. As our community grows, we continue building programs and resources that reflect what people need today: warmth, belonging, and a place to be part of something meaningful.
JCCs have always been hubs for culture, learning, and connection, serving as bridges across backgrounds, practices, and generations. Contra Costa JCC continues this legacy in our own community. What began as a grassroots effort to create more connection in the East Bay has grown into a vibrant home for Jewish engagement. We have evolved to support families, newcomers, young professionals, and long-time residents who want to feel anchored in Jewish life.
Our Method
Our Approach is Simple:
Meet people where they are and create many paths into Jewish life
Connection
through events, gatherings, and community-led programs
Support
through relocation resources, community partnerships, and educational tools
Learning
through book talks, cultural experiences, and meaningful conversations
Belonging
through inclusive programming for every age group and background
Meet Your Contra Costa Team
The Contra Costa JCC brings people together through culture, learning, and connection. We create meaningful opportunities to engage with Jewish life in ways that feel welcoming, inclusive, and relevant. Through programs, events, and partnerships, we foster belonging and build a vibrant community.
Yana Berger
Executive Director
Executive Director of Contra Costa JCC, she brings extensive experience in nonprofit leadership and fundraising, with a focus on building strong relationships and inclusive community connections.
Olga Zak
Community Engagement and Coordination Manager
Olga Zak is the Community Engagement and Coordination Manager at CCJCC, creating engaging programs, leading community initiatives, and turning ideas into memorable events while making everyone feel welcome and connected.
Rachel Glas
Office Administrator
Rachel Glas is the Office Administrator at CCJCC, bringing a background in education and years of involvement with the Jewish community. From her college days in Hillel to currently serving on the board of the Jewish education program at a local synagogue, she is passionate about building welcoming and accessible spaces for our community.
Susan Meger
Community Programming Coordinator
Susan Meger has been an active member of the local Jewish community for many years and volunteers often for community and school events. Her background in design and business gives her a creative edge and she is excited to build new programs to connect more people and to create meaningful, memorable events for the community. In her downtime she travels often with her husband and two daughters and is perpetually on the hunt for the best cappuccino in the area.
Board Of Directors
Dan Greenberg,
President
Larry Jacobs,
Immediate Past President
Jerry Yanowitz,
Vice President
Orrin Franko,
Vice President
David Bobrowsky,
Treasurer
Julie Candau,
Secretary
Eyal Cimet
Stephen Goldman
Erin Grinshteyn
Adam Parker
Nina Drucker
This Is Jewish Life at Contra Costa JCC
The Contra Costa JCC is a space where people connect, celebrate, and grow. Our programs make it easy to meet others, explore Jewish culture, and feel part of something meaningful. Everyone is welcome, and every experience is created with community in mind.
