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Who We Are

Coastside
Jewish
Community
is an evolving congregation of approximately eighty member families, spiritually guided by our Maggid (spiritual leader) Jhos Singer, and Sheli'ach Tzibur (service leader), Julie Batz.

 

To be better informed about our membership, we conducted a survey in 2005. The data can now be viewed by interested members.
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CJC is an inclusive community of people from a wide range of Jewish and other backgrounds. In keeping with the style and spirit of the Coastside, we offer programs accessible to all.

 

Our liturgy, music and ritual practice draws deeply from Judaism's rich spiritual heritage, while infusing tradition with new meaning.

 

As a volunteer-led non-profit organization, we need your involvement and encourage lay leadership. Contact President Carrie Sealine, email: casealine@yahoo.com

 

 

 

 

Upcoming

 

Prayer Book Drive

It is the last few weeks of our 2007-08 Prayer Book Fund Drive, in order to purchase copies of the Kol Haneshama machzorim (High Holy Days prayer books).

Purchasing prayer books is a wonderful concrete way to contribute to the spiritual life of our community. They also make great gifts in honor of or in memory of loved ones and life cycle events.

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Coastside Jewish Community’s Prayerbook Fund. The cost is minimal, and your gift will directly benefit everyone in our community.

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High Holy Days 2008/5769
St Edmund's, 1500 Perez Dr Pacifica, CA

*Erev Rosh Hashanah, Monday, September 29, 7:30pm

*Rosh Hashanah, Tuesday, September 30
- Family Service, 9:30 am
- Service, 10:30am
- Childcare 10am
- Oneg - Bring a Vegetarian Dish to Share
- Tashlich, 3pm, Linda Mar Beach

*Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre, Wednesday October 8, 6:00pm

*Yom Kippur, Thursday, October 9
- Family Service, 9:30 am
- Morning Service, 10:30am
- Childcare 10:30 am
- Spiritual Reflection, 2:30pm
- Yizkor and Neilah, 4:30pm
- Break the Fast Potluck - Bring a Vegetarian dish to Share

To help with High Holy Days, contact Kerry Lobel, kerrylobel@gmail.com

Ruach Havurah
July 26th: Looking for a facilitator...any
Coast-siders who would like to spring into action and contribute your Self for a brief stint this summer, please contact Elisa Friedlander at (415) 242-2448 .... thank you!

August 23rd: Our very own Wendy Bernstein-Lash will facilitate just before the High Holy Days in a contemplative space as we prepare spiritually for the days of Awe.

The Ruach Havurah at CJC is for people who would like to learn, explore and celebrate the spiritual aspects of their Judaism. Ruach Havurah gatherings may include prayer, meditation, spiritual direction, rituals, celebration and learning. Our gatherings are experiential in nature, and our goals are to deepen our spirituality, learn more about Jewish spirituality, and to cultivate a deeper sense of connection to each other. We are a peer-led group open to any interested adults, and we usually meet on the afternoon of the 4th Shabbat of each month from 1-4 PM at the Montara home of Nancy Margulies and Gary Warhaftig.

Questions? -
coastsidejewishcommunity@yahoo.com

Va'ad Progress
Advisory Council
Kol ha’kavod (shout-out) to the twenty-four members of CJC who participated in the Member meeting June 4 and to the 42 members who have participated in at least one va’ad meeting since they were begun 15 months ago. With this much involvement (over half the membership!) we demonstrate to each other and ourselves that we are a strong, vibrant and caring community.

 

Shalom!


Friday, July 4th
Candle lighting:
8:17pm
Torah Portion: Parashat Chukat

Friday, July 11th
Candle lighting:
8:15pm
Torah Portion: Parashat Balak

 

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Send email to:
coastsidejewishcommunity@yahoo.com

 

Services Schedule

Join us for Shabbat Services led by Maggid Jhos Singer & Sheliach Tzibur Julie Batz at Holy Family Episcopal Church in Half Moon Bay:

* 2nd Friday: Community Kabbalat Shabbat Services at 7:15 PM

* 2nd Saturday Shacharit Services at 10:00 AM

* 4th Friday: Community Kabbalat Shabbat Services at 7:15 PM

Please remember to bring a nosh to share as our onegs are normally vegetarian potluck!

Directions to Holy Family Episcopal Church, 1590 South Cabrillo Highway (Highway 1):

On the west side of Cabrillo Highway, 1.5 miles south of the Highway 92 junction in Half Moon Bay, look for the big red barn, and white picket fence.

 

Types of Services

* Kabbalat Shabbat
A bi-monthly Friday evening service includes traditional prayer, music and contemplation. Services followed by an Oneg providing an opportunity to meet new people and mingle with old friends.
Children are very welcome. The service is structured to be easy for everyone to participate, and many approaches to prayer are used, such as story telling, dramatic play, traditional liturgical song, and chanting.

* High Holy Day Services-
One of the cornerstones of our faith, High Holy Days are a time to “make tshuvah”, to examine our lives, make amends with those we have wronged and return to our true values. CJC conducts full High Holy Day services for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Living on the coast has also inspired us to observe the beautiful ritual of “Tashlich”, or “casting our sins into the sea”.  Our CJC tradition includes a trip to the beach for this service, followed by a potluck lunch. This is a wonderful way to begin the New Year.

* Jewish Holiday Celebrations include Chanukah, Purim, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, and an annual Passover Seder.

 

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