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 ~ Pretty Awesome

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.

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High Holy Days 2026/5787

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.

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CJC Youth Group?

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 […]

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Book Club

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 have not yet scheduled our next book discussion.

For more information, email Vaughn

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