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Values Statement

Posted on July 10, 2026July 11, 2026 by Laura

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.

Social Action

Posted on April 9, 2026July 31, 2026 by Laura

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.

Annual Holiday Observances & Past Special Events

Posted on September 29, 2025October 3, 2025 by Laura

Following is information about some of our Holiday observances and special events of the past year. Ignore the ‘posted’ dates!

Mindful Preparation
for the High Holy Days

Posted on August 15, 2025September 5, 2026 by Laura

Rabbi Chayva Lehrman, Rabbi Moshe Heyn and Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon

The Hebrew month of Elul is traditionally dedicated to spiritual reflection, soul-searching, and intensive preparation for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. To support our members…

Three weekly sessions, beginning Thursday, August 20, 2026 – Elul Series: Mindful Preparation for the High Holy Days, 7pm

Passover 2026

Posted on March 27, 2025July 31, 2026 by Laura

Friday, April 3 – CJC’s Annual Passover Seder, 5 pm in Half Moon Bay

Purim Celebration

Posted on March 1, 2025March 2, 2026 by Laura

Sunday, March 1, 5pm – This year, our celebration will feature a new Purim Shpiel performed by CJC adults and children, followed by a potluck dinner at 6pm and a hamantaschen bake-off. Bring your own batch of hamantaschen and a panel of judges will award prizes to the winners. Purim actually begins on Monday evening, March 2, […]