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 December 13, 2024December 13, 2024 by Reb Moshe

Click to read Rabbi Moshe’s Shabbat Message including pictures and announcements

There is no CJC Shabbat service tonight but there’s lots to do this weekend.

The HMB Night of Lights Parade last weekend was a huge event with thousands of participants and spectators. Our CJC contingent came into the light and joined the parade with two vehicles, two banners, four giant Chanukah inflatables, and close to twenty CJC members waving to the cheering crowds and handing out gelt. Lots of people wished us a “Happy Chanukah!” and noted our joyful presence as an integral part of the local community.

Happy Chanukah, 2024

Posted on December 12, 2024December 13, 2024 by Laura

This year, we hope to attract the many Jewish families in Pacifica who have not yet connected with CJC, so invite and bring your friends! It will be near Linda Mar Beach. The suggested donation for adults is $18. Kids are free. The party will begin with the lighting of the Chanukah and Shabbat candles, […]

The Jewish Renewal Movement: What Can We Learn From It?

Posted on December 11, 2024December 13, 2024 by Reb Moshe

Wednesdays, January 8, 15 & 22 There was a great deal of interest in our series last month on Neo-Hasidism. This is a follow-up 3-part series to examine the Jewish Renewal movement’s impact on Jewish life in America and its significant impact on our own community. We will be joined by several accomplished Renewal rabbis, […]

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Multifaith Day of Service

Posted on November 2, 2024December 2, 2024 by Laura

Monday, January 20, 1-4pm. Save the date for this unique opportunity to work side by side with those of other faiths and cultures to benefit our local community. We are planning many family-friendly projects, which are both meaningful and rewarding. Projects include preparing soup mixes and a BBQ for shelter residents, working on school campus improvements […]

Family Circle

Posted on September 19, 2024October 29, 2024 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 […]

Let’s Walk!

Posted on July 2, 2024December 10, 2024 by Laura

CJC’s Community Chavurah presents Let’s Walk! Wild Women Walking (‘WWW’) is a group for people of all abilities, and despite the title, men are welcome, too. Contact Lisa to sign up or for more information.

We’re taking a break during December.

Shabbat

Posted on June 15, 2024December 10, 2024 by Laura

Our next Shabbat observance will be coupled with our Chanukah Party on Friday, December 27. Shabbat services with Rabbi Moshe will be held monthly at 6pm, often followed by a potluck dinner. Most services are held in-person with online access available. Additionally, some months will have an additional, family oriented service, also beginning at 6pm […]

Book Club

Posted on June 14, 2024October 20, 2024 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, January 29, 7pm: The next book for will be One Hundred Saturdays: Stella Levi and the Search for a Lost World, by Michael Frank. If interested, contact Vaughn for details.