Event Calendar

Explore upcoming programs, classes, and events for all ages—stay active, connect with others, and find meaningful moments at PJCC every day.

California Ballot Props -Pros & Cons

Confused about the propositions on the ballot?  What does it mean if you vote for or against something?  Kathy Wheeler is here to break it down for you. Kathy Wheeler, co-Director of Voter Service for the League of Women Voters of North and Central San Mateo County will be presenting the California LWV’s Pro/Con information […]

LGBTQ+ & Allies: Happy Hour in the Sukkah

LGBTQ+ & Allies: Let’s Connect! All are welcome at our inaugural LGBTQ+ event! We invite you to join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and community-building. This is a casual gathering where we can come together to share ideas and make new friends. We’ll have light refreshments and opportunities to meet and engage with […]

Antisemitism and Our Democracy

As we face a troubling resurgence of antisemitism, it is increasingly vital to understand its implications not only for the Jewish community but also for the broader integrity of our democracy. To illuminate this critical connection, we are excited to host a distinguished panel featuring three influential leaders in the field: Amy Spitalnick, CEO of […]

MLK Jr. Multifaith Day of Service

Looking for opportunities to serve in 2025? The Peninsula Multifaith Coalition’s 13th annual MLK Jr. Multifaith Day of Service on Monday, January 20 is a great place to start! Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as you participate at the PJCC or various locations across the Peninsula. A variety of projects are […]

Free

Blood Drive

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. Sign up for your appointment at the Stanford Blood Center website. For information about eligibility and other questions related to giving blood, please visit  Stanford Blood Center’s website.

Free

The Human Library

At the Human Library, you can borrow books, just like at any other library. However, the difference is that the “books” are living people with personal stories and experiences from their own life. Every book is drawn from a group in society who are negatively marginalized or targeted with (or vulnerable to) prejudice and discrimination […]

Free

Mitzvah Minute – Write Handwritten Notes for International Transgender Day of Visibility

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 these […]

Yom Hashoah Online Event

Yom HaShoah v’HaGevurah – Holocaust and Heroism Day Thursday, April 24 | 10 am – 11:30 am (In person and Zoom) Zoom | Meeting ID: 896 1543 9962  Password: 524670   You are invited to join us for an intimate and unforgettable morning of remembrance. We will begin with rituals and reflections gathered by the scholars of the Hartman Institute, facilitated by Rabbi […]

Blood Drive with Stanford Blood Center

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.  Sign up for your appointment at the Stanford Blood Center website. For information about eligibility and other questions related to giving blood, please visit Stanford Blood Center’s website.

Building Belonging: Supporting LGBTQ+ Resilience and Well-Being

It can be difficult to imagine what it’s like to see your identity regularly in the news. For the trans, nonbinary, and broader LGBTQ+ community, this is a daily reality. Now more than ever, supporting the well-being of our LGBTQ+ loved ones is essential. Join this session to explore the impact of the current moment […]

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