Kesher | קֶשֶׁר means Connection
Who We Are
Making Connections
KESHER's mission is to provide meaningful connections for young Jewish professionals in the East. We accomplish this by providing our community with opportunities to engage with one another over a variety social, professional, cultural and reformed religious events. Primarily geared towards the ages 21-35, but all are welcome!
What We Do
Provide the following types of events:
Social & Professional Networking
Israeli & Jewish Cultural Enrichment
Holiday Celebrations
Upcoming Events
- Sun, May 17Briones Regional ParkGet some sun with us for a hike along the Briones Regional Park Loop from Bear Creek Trail Head! https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/briones-regional-park-loop-from-bear-creek-trail-head--2
- Mon, May 04Kabab Burger Mediterranean GrillJoin us for a casual dinner over some mediterranean staples at Kabab Burger!
- Sun, Apr 19Saul's Restaurant & DelicatessenGet your Jewish deli fix over Sunday dinner at Saul's!
- Tue, Apr 14Location is TBDEnjoy creative takes on passover classics and join our contest in who can make the best charoset!
- Mon, Mar 09Congregation B'nai TikvahCome celebrate with us for Purim! Early-bird tickets are $18 if purchased by Feb 16th, and will cost $25 at the door. 1st drink included for 21+ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-in-contra-costa-irreverently-yours-the-shushan-queens-30-tickets-91025990187
- Sat, Mar 07Century 16 Downtown Pleasant Hill and XDThe question of identity is at the core of this sensitive and touching film. Each week, 20-something Arielle shares Shabbat dinners with her close-knit family, while chafing at the restrictions placed on her in Mexico City’s Syrian Jewish community. https://eastbayjewishfilm.org/2020/movies/leona/
- Wed, Feb 26Orinda TheatreSelected as Israel’s nomination to the Academy Awards for Best Foreign Film and the 2019 Ophir Prize winner for Best Feature Film, Incitement masterly reconstructs Amir Yigal’s transition from law student to murderer. https://eastbayjewishfilm.org/2020/movies/incitement/
- Sat, Feb 15Congregation B'nai TikvahCome learn about South American Jewry over wine! RSVP and reserve ahead of time to be sat at the KESHER table with other young professionals.
- Fri, Feb 071035 Juanita Drive, Lafayette, CAEnjoy shabbat by a cozy fire pit with blankets, desserts and warm after-dinner drinks!
Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, all events are currently suspended until further notice. In the mean time, stay safe & stay healthy!
Sponsors
Todah rabah to our sponsors and supporters who help make our events happen: Congregation B'nai Tikvah, Israel and World Jewry Committee, Contra Costa JCC & Under One Tent
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