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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
Join us for a fun-filled evening of food, wine, brew, and live music by Bay Area R&B favorite Private Practice Band
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....
COVID Booster “Bivalent”
Hi Everyone --What a tremendous joy it was to see so many people come out for our "mini outdoor festival" for J-Sei's Familty Festival in late September. Celebrating "Keiro no Hi" (respect for the aged day) and knowing that this remains central to our mission, we...
J-Sei Reconvenes in Community
J-Sei COVID Protocol Update Dear Friends: We have missed seeing you and look forward to having you join us at J-Sei. While the mandates for the state and counties have shifted, we will continue to operate with our J-Sei COVID Protocol (updated in Dec, 2021) to...
J-Sei COVID-19 – Booster Update
Dear J-Sei Community: Due to the high transmissibility rate of Omicron and the winter surge, we are taking important steps to keep everyone healthy and safe. For the best protection for our community, all individuals on site at J-Sei will need to show proof of their...