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 November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 by Laura

FAMILY SHABBAT TONIGHT AT 6PM is at Jennifer & Andy’s in Pacifica, followed by a potluck Shabbat dinner. See the complete email for the link to join us virtually. RSVP to Brianne for the address

Dear CJC Members & Friends,

I’m saddened by the current state of affairs in American and Israeli politics. In fact, I’m increasingly horrified with each new cabinet appointment, and with the Israeli government’s plan to annex the West Bank. In response, I am primarily focusing on strengthening our partnerships and alliances, and deepening my spiritual practice. I’m not sure what else to do or to recommend other than to stay active and keep striving to bring more light and love into the world. You’ll see below that there are plenty of good ways to do that. Come join us, and let us know what you’re doing!

Shabbat Shalom – Reb Moshe

HMB Night of Lights Parade

Posted on November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 by Laura

Join Rabbi Moshe to celebrate Shabbat and march in Half Moon Bay’s Night of Lights Parade on Friday, December 6 at 5:30. We will conduct a brief service as we wait in position to march in the Night of Lights Parade in downtown Half Moon Bay! Don’t feel like marching in a parade? Join the […]

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, 2024September 25, 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.

Shabbat

Posted on June 15, 2024October 29, 2024 by Laura

Our next Shabbat observance will be on Friday, November 15, 6pm: Family Shabbat in Montara. 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 and […]

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.

The BZBs (Bubbies, Zadies, and Bubbelehs)

Posted on June 13, 2024August 15, 2024 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.

Social Action

Posted on June 13, 2024September 12, 2024 by Linda B. Goldstein

Social action is about people coming together to help improve their lives and solve the problems that are important in their communities. It can include volunteering, giving money, community action or simple acts of kindness.