Coastside Jewish Community

Providing an inclusive community that supports connection to Jewish life, both cultural and spiritual, on the coast from Pacifica to Pescadero.

Shabbat Message
Celebrating Pride (and good health)

Posted on by Reb Moshe

There is no Shabbat service tonight. Instead, join us at the Odd Fellows Hall in Half Moon Bay for a live performance and an interfaith panel discussion on DIVINE PRIDE.

Dear CJC Members & Friends,

I am grateful for my good health, especially now as I am recuperating from knee surgery. (I had a torn ACL repaired two days ago.) I’ve learned that staying in bed is harder than I expected and more draining. So I’ll keep this message short, but I want to at least highlight two important events – one happening tonight and the other happening next Friday night.

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Shabbat

Posted on by Laura

Our next Shabbat observance will be Friday, June 12, at 7pm.  This is CJC’s Annual Pride Shabbat. For many, being Jewish and LGBTQ+ are inseparable, complementary identities. Don’t let this upcoming Pride month pass you by without giving thanks for progress and honoring the memory of those who paid for that progress with their lives. Stay tuned for details.

Email Brianne for the location.

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Israel: How did it come to this?

Posted on by Laura

Lifelong Learning Chavurah in-depth learning opportunity Israel: How did it come to this? An historical review of the events, dynamics and drivers of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. J School, part of the educational arm of J Street, presented a series of online seminars to help people understand the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Those sessions are available online, and are […]

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Book Club

Posted on by Laura

Our next meeting will be at the end of July. We are reading The Goldie Standard, by Simi Monheit.

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.

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