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J-Sei welcomes you to participate in our community and cultural organization that brings generations and families together to nurture and pass on Nikkei values through a broad array of senior services and cultural programs.
Book Club
New! K-drama fan club & DVD lending
Stop Anti-Asian Racism
Help us find J-Sei’s next Executive Director
Thank you for a wonderful 2025 Flavors of Spring
Come for a Visit
J-Sei Congregate Dining
We have enjoyed visiting and reconnecting with each other for Congregate Dining at J-Sei. We welcome you to join us as we expand our offering to EVERY THURSDAY at 11:30 am.
Please RSVP in advance with Kathleen Wong at kathleen@j-sei.org.
Classes & Events
Art, music, film, or food? Check out the wide range of special events and classes offered now.
Nutrition
Enjoy a Japanese meal with us or seniors can have hot lunches delivered to their homes. Find out more about our nutrition and food pantry programs.
Senior Services
A wide range of programs to help older adults remain at home are offered. Discover our case management, caregiver registry and friendly visitor programs.
Donate
J-Sei must fundraise over 65% of our budget to provide programs and to support this vibrant community. Learn about different options to give back with a one-time, annual, or planned gift.
Berkeley Shoreline, The North Basin Strip
J-Sei Engages in Park PlanningNORTH BASIN STRIP - Berkeley Shoreline YOUR VOICE MATTERS. Join us as we explore the North Basin Strip, an area along the Berkeley Shoreline proposed for development by the Eastshore State Park. The North Basin Strip is the portion of...
TOPAZ STORIES 2024
TOPAZ STORIES Exhibit extended to January 31, 2025 Gallery Open: Mondays & Thursdays, 10 am to 4 pm; Friday, 10 am to 1 pm Or by appointment, group or docent tours available. Contact jill@j-sei.org While a few of the stories in this exhibit were displayed in the...
K-Drama DVDs & discussion
J-Sei Movie Night - DVDs and discussion J-Sei Movie Night members have been asking for a way to share their favorite films and learn about movies and TV shows that are available. In that spirit, we've initiated a program so that DVDs can circulate to interested folks....
Japanese Speaking Community Talk
For Japanese-Speaking Individuals: J-Sei will hold a Japanese Community Talk for the purpose of connecting with others and building a network of Japanese-speaking people with varied interests and experiences. The program will be held on Thursday, June 25th at 2 pm;...
J-Sei Connecting Community
J-Sei Connect: How the Community Responds to Bay Area Shelter In Place Thursday, April 2 at 2 pm - online community dialogue With the unified response of five Bay Area counties to shelter in place, we have had to adjust quickly to the mandates. How have you adjusted...
A Bay Area Response to “Shelter in Place”
March 24, 2020 Dear J-Sei Family: I truly empathize with the anxiety and uncertainties that we are all facing at this time. While your daily life has changed and we are separated by space (at least six feet right?) we are definitely still all together! You are not...