The Ashkenaz is a live music and dance venue located in Berkeley, California in the United States.

[1] It has been listed as a Berkeley Landmark since September 8, 1992, under the name Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center.

After relocating from Los Angeles to attend University of California, Berkeley, Nadel formed a dance troupe.

[4] The majority of concerts start with a dance lesson based around the style or genre of the music.

[2] They host benefits for local organizations and activists, such as the American Indian Movement and Nature Conservancy.

[2] The venue has a stage, a dance studio, and a café serving beer, wine and vegetarian food.