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 from Rabbi Moshe

Posted on by Reb Moshe

Purim photos, videos, upcoming events, and articles

In this week’s Torah portion, Vayakhel (Ex 35:1-38:20), Moses asks the Israelites to bring gifts for the building of the tabernacle in the wilderness. Our members bring gifts – including their energy and enthusiasm – to create and maintain a joyful Jewish community.

NO SHABBAT SERVICE OR DINNER TONIGHT

Our next service is in two weeks on April 4 at Holy Family Church

Read Rabbi Moshe’s complete Shabbat Message with pictures and more information

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Social Action

Posted on by Linda B. Goldstein

International Women’s Day Rally in HMB Organized by Linda Goldstein, about 50 people gathered in honor of International Women’s Day, March 8, 2025. Attendees with signs, were at four corners of one of our community’s busiest intersections.  An estimated 95% of cars responded with positive honks and yelled comments. Social action is about people coming […]

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Family Circle

Posted on by Reb Moshe

We have completely revamped our Family Circle program from what it’s been in previous years. We now have a well-rounded curriculum through Shalom Learning which includes Hebrew language, Jewish values, holidays, and more. And we have engaged a local musician/educator from Tkiya, who specializes in creating joyful Jewish connections thru participatory music experiences. We also […]

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Book Club

Posted on by Vaughn

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 schmooze, we nosh, we even discuss the book we all read! Most importantly, we get together to enjoy each others’ company. Participants must be members of Coastside Jewish Community.

Wednesday, April 2, 7pm: The Wind Knows My Name, by Isabel Allende. For more information, email Vaughn.

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The BZBs (Bubbies, Zadies, and Bubbelehs) 

Posted on by Laura

Meet the BZBs (Bubbies, Zadies, and Bubbelehs) 

The BZBs is an intergenerational club designed to create connections amongst CJC members who wouldn’t ordinarily meet up much. Members are families with children and older folk who may or may not have grandchildren of their own, and anyone else who’d like to make some new friends. In other words, EVERYONE! We’ll have social get-togethers at peoples’ homes, parks, CJC events, and anyplace that has activities to entertain the bubbelehs.

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