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:
Honoring a core Jewish value

Posted on March 13, 2026March 15, 2026 by Reb Moshe

Dear CJC Members & Friends,

Yesterday’s attack on the synagogue in West Bloomfield, a suburb of Detroit, was horrifying. You can see the latest news about it here.

Given the current political climate, I have a sinking feeling that many people in our country, including Jewish Americans, are becoming less safe. The descent into an increasingly violent culture that we are witnessing, exacerbated (and in some cases sanctioned) by the current administration, is not unsimilar to what happened before the Holocaust.

Book Club

Posted on March 12, 2026March 15, 2026 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 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.

Our next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 18. We are reading this year’s One Bay, One Book selection, Fagin the Thief, by Allison Epstein.

Passover 2026

Posted on March 11, 2026March 15, 2026 by Laura

Friday, April 3 – CJC’s Annual Passover Seder, 5:00pm in Half Moon Bay
Reserve your seat now: https://givebutter.com/cjc-passover-seder-2026

Shabbat

Posted on March 5, 2026March 15, 2026 by Laura

Our next Kabbalat Shabbat service will be Friday, April 24th at 6:00pm, followed by a vegetarian potluck dinner. Shabbat services with Rabbi Moshe are generally held monthly, often followed by a potluck dinner. Some services are held in-person with online access available. Additionally, some months will have an additional family oriented service. Watch for Rabbi […]

Our Family Circle Program began
Sunday, October 5th!

Posted on October 2, 2025November 11, 2025 by Laura

A Jewish Sunday School for grades K-7.

Social Action

Posted on September 29, 2025October 10, 2025 by Linda B. Goldstein

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.

Annual Holiday Observances & Past Special Events

Posted on September 29, 2025October 3, 2025 by Laura

Following is information about some of our Holiday observances and special events of the past year. Ignore the ‘posted’ dates!

Purim Celebration

Posted on March 1, 2025March 2, 2026 by Laura

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, […]