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: The oneness
that is greater than the sum of its parts

Posted on August 28, 2026August 31, 2026 by Reb Moshe

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Dear CJC Members & Friends,

One thing I love about Jews on the Coastside is that we are eclectic, representing a diverse range of backgrounds and Jewish identities. Some share traditional identities, driving up to San Francisco or over the hill to connect with Chabad or the two Conservative synagogues in San Mateo County. Others are completely secular, or identify elsewhere on a very broad religious and cultural spectrum.

Mindful Preparation
for the High Holy Days

Posted on August 15, 2026August 28, 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 #3 – September 3, Rabbi Moshe Heyn, Expanding the Field: A Walk Through a DIY Rosh Hashanah Companion

Shabbat

Posted on August 12, 2026August 31, 2026 by Laura

Our next Shabbat celebration will be on Friday, September 25 – Shabbat in the Sukkah in Half Moon Bay, 6pm

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.

Sukkot

Posted on August 3, 2026August 28, 2026 by Laura

We will celebrate Sukkot on Friday, September 25. Join us for “Shabbat in the Sukkah” in Half Moon Bay, 6pm We will gather for a kid-friendly Shabbat service and potluck dinner in (or near) our sukkah. Kick off this week-long harvest festival by helping to decorate the sukkah. Shake the lulav, smell the etrog, and […]

Simchat Torah Dance Party in Half Moon Bay
Saturday, October 3, 7-9pm

Posted on August 2, 2026August 28, 2026 by Laura

Simchat Torah is a joyful holiday that marks the end of our annual Torah reading cycle. Traditionally on this holiday, Jews come together to dance like crazy, often in circles with someone holding or dancing with the Torah in the center. This year, Jewish dance specialist Bruce Bierman will facilitate a variety of Jewish dances in the […]

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 […]