Berkeley Afterschool & Edah

Berkeley Afterschool & Edah includes Traditional Berkeley Afterschool (BAS) and Edah for TK-5. BAS includes sports, science, art, choose-your-own offerings, weekly Shabbat celebrations, group time in age cohorts on Mondays, chugim on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Choices on Wednesdays, and a Shabbat gathering on Fridays. Edah is a Jewish and Hebrew education program with experiential learning and the afternoon divided into Mavoh, Z’man Ivrit, Z’man Kvutza, and Ma’agal.

Programs

• Traditional Berkeley Afterschool (BAS) — TK-5 · Mon-Fri; weekly Shabbat celebrations; Mondays group time in age cohorts; Tuesdays and Thursdays chugim; Wednesdays Choices; Fridays Shabbat gathering · Offers activities including sports, science, art, and choose-your-own offerings; incorporates Jewish values, experiences, cultural observances, and weekly Shabbat celebrations.
• Edah — TK-5 · Mon-Fri; Wednesdays chugim; afternoon divided into Mavoh, Z’man Ivrit, Z’man Kvutza, and Ma’agal · Jewish and Hebrew education program with experiential learning; students develop Hebrew language skills and a sense of belonging to the Jewish people.
• Club Kehillah — 4th and 5th grade · Leadership experience for older elementary school children with leadership opportunities, special field trips, and mitzvah projects.
• Wilderness Torah nature-based Jewish programming — Nature-based Jewish programming offered as part of afterschool offerings; for the 2026-2027 school year it runs onsite and at Live Oak Park.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–10 years old
• Current session: 2026-2027 school year (Aug 12–Jun 3, 2027)
• General schedule: 2, 3, 4, and 5 days/week options; drop-off begins at 1:30pm, 2:30pm, or 3:30pm depending on school dismissal; pick-up is at 6pm; Edah programming ends at 5:30pm but students may stay until 6pm

About the provider

The program also includes Club Kehillah for 4th and 5th grade, with leadership opportunities, special field trips, and mitzvah projects. Wilderness Torah nature-based Jewish programming is also offered as part of the afterschool offerings.

BAS is closed on all days when BUSD is closed, and major Jewish holidays. Edah will not offer programming on certain Jewish holidays when BAS is open. Edah students may join BAS with prior notice on days when there is no Edah programming. Tuition is based on 10 equal installments, billed monthly. You may also choose to pay for the school year in full and receive a 5% discount. Enroll 2 or more children in JCCEB preschool, BAS, or Kids’ Club for an additional 5% discount. $50 non-refundable registration fee. All families must pay a non-refundable $200 deposit.

Last updated October 27, 2026.