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New Year, New Beginnings: Celebrating Across Cultures Welcome to a celebration of new beginnings! As we embrace Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, we also honor the diverse cultures that enrich our community. Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Stop by and say hi! Dates: Friday, September 12 Location: Lobby
Join your North Peninsula clergy for a moving Havdalah, followed by a reflective service in the Peninsula Temple Beth El (PTBE) sanctuary. The S’lichot service helps us enter a reflective space as we begin to prepare ourselves for the High Holy Days just ahead. A beautiful service is conducted in our stunning candle-lit Sanctuary as […]
After morning drop-off, join Rabbi Chef Nissimmi and fellow preschool parents and caregivers for a joyful Rosh Hashanah kickoff. Through taste, story, and laughter, we’ll prepare an easy, meaningful recipe you can bring home to your own family’s table. Let’s start the year with sweetness, intention, and community. Date: Tuesday, September 16 Time: 9:15 – […]
Taste tradition with your whole self. Guided by Rabbi Nissimmi’s signature blend of warmth, humor, and depth, we’ll explore Jewish wisdom, poetry, and food through hands-on cooking and spirited conversation. Then, we’ll gather outdoors to share a kosher lunch infused with the flavors—and meaning—of the New Year. Date: Tuesday, September 16 Time: 12:00 – 2:00 PM […]
An evening of sweets and stories for our Israeli community, in Hebrew. Gather around the dessert table as Rabbi Nissimmi shares personal reflections from his life as a community rabbi in Jerusalem and as a Casualties Notification Officer in the IDF. Taste a little, laugh a little, and find connection through shared heritage and resilience. […]
Start your day with meaning—and a bite! Rabbi Nissimmi will bring the flavors of Rosh Hashanah to life right in our PJCC lobby, preparing symbolic holiday recipes with deep stories behind each taste. Drop by for delicious samples, festive energy, and a chance to meet this unique and inspiring guest. Date: Wednesday, September 17 Time: 10:00 […]
From apples to black-eyed peas, Rosh Hashanah foods vary across Jewish cultures. Join Nissimmi for an engaging exploration of edible symbols, tasting your way through global Jewish traditions while reflecting on what these flavors teach us about resilience, diversity, and renewal. Date: Wednesday, September 17 Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM Location: PJCC Boardroom with Get Up & […]
As we enter a season of reflection, Rabbi Nissimmi invites us into a brave conversation about love, grief, and holding memories through food. With moving stories from his post–October 7th work as a community rabbi and IDF Casualties Officer, plus clips from his acclaimed TV series, we’ll explore how meals can hold space for both […]
Join us for a joyful, hands-on family event to celebrate Rosh Hashanah! Hosted by PJCC and PJ Library, this cozy garden brunch features crafts, snacks, music, and meaningful holiday fun for young families. What to Expect: 🎨 Decorate Rosh Hashanah crafts like wall hangings & tzedakah boxes 🍯 Taste apples & local honeys, with fun […]
An hour of conversational Hebrew for non-native speakers. Join us for a light snack and a chance to practice your conversational skills. Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced, everyone is welcome to participate and improve their language abilities! Location: PJCC Hamlin Garden Sukkah No Registration Required
Happening in the sukkah in appreciation of the generous support from PJCC Community Supporters who donate $180+ annually. Join us for a cozy morning enjoying honey cake, coffee, and apple cider. Location: PJCC Hamlin Garden Sukkah For questions or to RSVP, please email development@pjcc.org
Celebrate Sukkot by joining us outside in the sukkah in the Hamlin Garden for some fall harvest treats. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so we will also welcome Rabbi Zoe McCoon, the Community Educator from Shalom Bayit, the Bay Area’s Jewish center for domestic violence response and prevention. Tie a purple ribbon to the sukkah! Location: PJCC Hamlin […]
