Coastside Jewish Community

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

Simchat Torah Dance Party in Half Moon Bay
Saturday, October 3, 7-9pm

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 […]

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Sukkot

We will celebrate Sukkot on Friday, September 25. Join us for “Shabbat in the Sukkah” in Half Moon Bay, 6pm We will gather for a kid-friendly Shabbat service and potluck dinner in (or near) our sukkah. Kick off this week-long harvest festival by helping to decorate the sukkah. Shake the lulav, smell the etrog, and […]

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High Holy Days 2026/5787

L’Shana Tova! May you and your family be blessed with a sweet New Year filled with love, joy, health, insight and peace. We welcome you to Coastside Jewish Community’s New Year observances and celebrations.

Our services will be led by Rabbi Moshe Heyn and Cantorial Soloist Cindy Paley. All services will be held in Half Moon Bay.

Please remember, whether you are a CJC member, family member, friend or guest, registration for each holiday is required. In-person and virtual details will only be sent to registrants. No tickets are necessary, just check in when you arrive.

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Mindful Preparation
for the High Holy Days

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

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Purim Celebration

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, […]

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