Do a mitzvah (good deed) and make sandwiches for our neighbors at the Samaritan House. On the second Saturday of the month, please make 20 sack lunches. Each lunch should include: A sandwich. It can be deli meat, peanut butter & jelly, a cheese sandwich, tuna salad, or egg salad. Your choice. A piece of […]
Monday, January 15, 2024 Breakfast: 8:00 am See All Activities & Register Here The PJCC is joining the Peninsula Multifaith Coalition to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This Multifaith Day of Service will include a range of service projects, hosted at the PJCC and other locations on the Peninsula. […]
Donating blood saves lives. Do a mitzvah (a good deed) and save a life today! Participate in our upcoming blood drive with Stanford Blood Center, hosted at the PJCC. Each registered donor will receive one $20 eCard with many options to choose from! Sign up for your appointment at the Stanford Blood Center website. For […]
JCRC Bay Area's recent survey reflects what many of us are feeling, that antisemitism is rising in the Bay Area. Our children are not immune and are facing antisemitism in their classrooms, on the playground, and in their community. We will share best practices and guidance for talking to principals, school board members, etc. about […]
The PJCC, along with Peninsula Temple Beth El, Congregation Beth Jacob, Peninsula Sinai Congregation and Peninsula Temple Sholom will march together to champion the values of inclusion, respect, belonging, and democracy - standing united against Antisemitism. We will be marching together at the Unity March on Sunday, March 3rd. If you would like to make a […]
It’s often said that “all politics is local” and this includes the Bay Area. Join Director of External Relations Jonathan Mintzer to learn how to best advocate for the Jewish community with your local elected officials. During the presentation, we will review best practices, outline key talking points, and answer all your advocacy questions. Register […]
For 75 years, JCRC has mobilized Bay Area Jews and our allies to counter antisemitism and rising hate, advance social justice, strengthen civic engagement, and ensure a combined response to critical issues we all face. JCRC exists for critical moments like the one we are in, where relationships with political entities and grassroots identity-based groups […]
Most elected officials do not understand the nuances of the local Jewish community’s connection to Israel. As the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to dominate political discussion, join JCRC to learn how to discuss this complex issue with your elected leaders. Participants will leave with the training with practical skills for responding to common issues and questions. […]
The PJCC, along with Peninsula Temple Beth El, Congregation Beth Jacob, Peninsula Sinai Congregation and Peninsula Temple Sholom will march together to champion the values of inclusion, respect, belonging, and democracy - standing united against Antisemitism. Together, we will seek to foster understanding, connect diverse communities, and reinforce our commitment to a safe world, free […]
Join us to make Mishloach Manot (baskets) for Purim. It's a mitzvah (good deed) to make these gifts for others. We'll bake homemade hamantashen and put other goodies together to give away. Register here.
March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility. Trans folks all over the world face discrimination simply by existing in systems that don’t provide support, protections, or affirming care. We will be in the lobby writing handwritten notes for trans youth and adults, letting them know they are seen, supported, and valid. We will send […]
In this 3-part series, these workshops will help you build “social interaction” in your community, cultivating relationships of respect, empathy and trust across differences. Topics covered will be how to deepen conversations, how to establish authenticity through storytelling and active listening, and how to connect across social differences. Participants will take away actionable strategies that […]
