Providing an inclusive community that supports connection to Jewish life, both cultural and spiritual, on the coast from Pacifica to Pescadero.
Providing an inclusive community that supports connection to Jewish life, both cultural and spiritual, on the coast from Pacifica to Pescadero.
Simchat Torah is a joyful holiday that marks the end of our annual Torah reading cycle. Traditionally on this holiday, Jews come together to dance like crazy, often in circles with someone holding or dancing with the Torah in the center. This year, Jewish dance specialist Bruce Bierman will facilitate a variety of Jewish dances in the […]
Read More »Our next book: We will discuss An Officer and a Spy, by Robert Harris on Wednesday, October 14, at 7pm.
Coastside Jewish Community Book Club meets approximately once every two months at members’ homes. We read all kinds of books that are in some way related to Judaism, and generally ensure our books are available through a library. We usually get together in person, and make online access available if anyone tells us they need it. Quite importantly, we get together to enjoy each others’ company.
For more information, email Vaughn
Read More »Our next Kabbalat Shabbat observance will be on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 6pm
Email Brianne for the location and to RSVP for this service.
Read More »Read the complete Message (including pictures & announcements)
Dear CJC Members & Friends,
We are in the midst of an eventful season for CJC. Our services on Rosh Hashanah (last Friday and Saturday) were well-attended and well-received. Many people commented on how wonderful the music was and how heartfelt the prayers were. I was pleased to be able to share what’s been on my mind in the form of an evening sermon and a morning sermon.
In the weeks ahead, we have a busy schedule of events and holidays, which you can read about below. But I want to mention that today, we are getting ready to welcome Shabbat Shuvah, which falls between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. If the Days of Awe are a period that requires effort, examination, and reflection, Shabbat Shuvah is like being in the eye of the storm.
Read More »Looking to make new friends and build community within CJC? We’re forming Friendship Groups—small clusters of 2–3 families or singles who get together about once a month. Whether you’re hoping to connect with people your age, fellow parents, or join an intergenerational mix, we’ll help you find your people. Once connected, the Friendship Group members will […]
Read More »Dear Parents, We’re reaching out to gauge interest in a multi-age CJC Youth Group consisting of smaller groups of elementary, middle, and high schoolers. They would get to know each other in the context of Jewishly-related learning and enrichment opportunities that may include field trips. As a first step, we’re inviting all Jewish and Jewish-adjacent […]
Read More »Coastside Jewish Community is an unaffiliated congregation bound together by a shared heritage. Our foundational Jewish values guide us as we engage with one another, our local neighbors, and the global community.
Read More »Linda and Chip Goldstein have helped to organize with La Honda Indivisible many “hands off” and “No Kings” protests that have been held in Half moon Bay. CJC members continue to gather at local and other Bay Area protests.
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