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Letty Cottin Pogrebin, the founder of Ms. Magazine and author, most recently, of "Shanda: A Memoir of Shame and Secrecy," will kick off the "Go Read It!" series. (Photo/File)
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‘Go Read It!’ Free virtual Contra Costa author series kicks off Sept. 1 

by J. Staff August 17, 2022August 17, 2022

J.’s coverage of books is supported by a generous grant from The Milton and Sophie Meyer Fund. The annual Jewish author series “Go Read It!” launches Sept. 1 on Zoom, […]

Families enjoy a day on the hiking trail, organized by the Contra Costa JCC during the pandemic.
Posted inBay Area

What’s a ‘JCC without walls’? In Contra Costa, it’s a community.

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky November 4, 2021November 8, 2021
a father holds a plate of food and his young daughter, who is drinking juice, at an outdoor event
Posted inNews

Contra Costa JCC is back — as partner of East Bay JCC

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky May 23, 2019May 29, 2019
Posted inJewish Life

Just like that, Contra Costa JCC shuts its doors

by Dan Pine December 19, 2011September 4, 2018

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