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

Mindful Preparation
for the High Holy Days

Posted on August 15, 2026August 25, 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 – Elul Series: Mindful Preparation for the High Holy Days, 7pm

Session #2 – August 27, Rabbi Shana Shandler Leon, 7pm. “Wrapped in Light: the Ritual of the Tallit on Kol Nidre”

Shabbat Message ~ Pretty Awesome

Posted on August 14, 2026August 16, 2026 by Reb Moshe

Dear CJC Members & Friends,

For those who witnessed the solar eclipse this week, it was pretty and awesome.

As we observe the position of the moon, it’s also worth observing that today is Rosh Chodesh Elul, the first day of the Hebrew (lunar) month of Elul, the last month in the Jewish year. These next 30 days will conclude on the eve of Rosh Hashanah and the Jewish ‘Days of Awe.’ The month of Elul is thus seen as an opportunity to prepare for the season of reflection and repentance.

Shabbat

Posted on August 12, 2026August 25, 2026 by Laura

At our next Friday evening service we will celebrate Coastside Kehillah Band member Greg Feldman, who has chosen to undergo a year-long conversion process.

Join the celebration Friday, August 28, 2026, 7pm

Email Brianne for the location and to RSVP for this service.

High Holy Days 2026/5787

Posted on August 11, 2026August 16, 2026 by Laura

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.

Book Club

Posted on August 1, 2026August 17, 2026 by Laura

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 usually get together in person, and make online access available if anyone tells us they need it. Quite importantly, we get together to enjoy each others’ company.

We will discuss An Officer and a Spy, by Robert Harris on Wednesday, October 14, at 7pm.

For more information, email Vaughn

CJC Youth Group?

Posted on July 30, 2026August 3, 2026 by Laura

Dear Parents, We’re reaching out to gauge interest in a multi-age CJC Youth Group consisting of smaller groups of elementary, middle, and high schoolers. They would get to know each other in the context of Jewishly-related learning and enrichment opportunities that may include field trips. As a first step, we’re inviting all Jewish and Jewish-adjacent […]

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.