• Eat & Greet: Edible Symbols of Rosh Hashanah with Rabbi Chef Nissimmi

    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 […]

  • Feasting on Joy: Tastes of the New Year with Get Up & Go

    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 & […]

  • Digesting Grief: Love, Loss & the New Year with Rabbi Chef Nissimmi

    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 […]

  • Chama Mechtaly Art Exhibit

    PJCC Art Gallery

    Chama is a Moroccan-born Jewish artist, policy advisor, entrepreneur, and activist, known for her leadership in combatting extremism across both Europe and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

  • Jewish Journeys: Collective Memories through Place & Time (Melton Learning)

    Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) 800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, CA

    Embark on a captivating exploration of Jewish history and culture, as we delve into the power of collective memory. This six-part course will take you on a journey through time and space, examining how our shared past shapes our present and future. This course is offered in partnership with the Melton school and is taught […]

    $99
  • Community Commemoration of October 7th

    As we approach the two year mark of the horrific October 7th, we are still living it, in our grief, in our longing, and in our fight to bring them home. The event will feature a remembrance ceremony, moving art installations, and powerful photographic exhibits. Through personal stories, creative expression, and communal reflection, we remember […]

    Free
  • Jewish Journeys: Collective Memories through Place & Time (Melton Learning)

    Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) 800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, CA

    Embark on a captivating exploration of Jewish history and culture, as we delve into the power of collective memory. This six-part course will take you on a journey through time and space, examining how our shared past shapes our present and future. This course is offered in partnership with the Melton school and is taught […]

    $99
  • Sukkot: Sha’a Ivrit

    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

  • Sukkot: PJCC Community Supporter Social

    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

  • Sukkot: Fri-J

    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 […]

    Free
  • Sukkot: Lunch and Learn in the Sukkah with Rabbi Laurie

    Bring your lunch and sit under the branches with us to learn about the secrets of the holiday. Enjoy the serene atmosphere as we delve into the rich traditions and stories that make this celebration unique. Location: PJCC Hamlin Garden Sukkah No Registration Required

    Free
  • Sukkot: PJ Library Pajama Pizza Party

    Wear your coziest pajamas and join PJ Library friends for a festive Sukkot evening with crafts, stories, pizza dinner, and a family-friendly Havdalah ceremony under the stars. Location: PJCC Hamlin Garden Sukkah Cost: $10/Family  

    $10