• Legacy Society Gathering: Food & Memory with Rabbi Chef Nissimmi

    Bring a memory and a recipe to this special dinner program. Rabbi Nissimmi will demonstrate his “Rosh Hashanah Salad” alongside other dishes cooked earlier in the day, especially for you! Within this intimate conversation around the power of food in memory, Rabbi Nissimmi will share special video clips of his TV show “A Pot of […]

  • Sweet Stories: Israeli Community Dessert Night | שנה טובה ומתוקה – ערב לקהילה הישראלית

    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. […]

  • Breakfast Member Mixer

    Breakfast Member Mixer

    Start your morning with connection! Enjoy a spread of breakfast treats and fresh coffee while getting to know fellow members and staff. Plus, you’ll have the chance to win prizes in our community raffle. It’s a casual and delicious way to say hello. Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Dates: 7/23, 8/20, 9/17 Location: PJCC […]

  • 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 & […]

  • Drop-In Pickleball

    Drop-In Pickleball
    PJCC Pickleball Court 1

    Meet fellow members for a “smashing” good time! This exciting sport combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong, offering a great workout and an even better time.

    Free
  • 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 […]

  • California Mahjong – Thursdays

    California Mahjong
    PJCC Classroom AB

    California Mahjong is Chinese Mahjong but uses a simplified scoring system and is based on the British, Hong Kong, and Shanghai games. Like the original Chinese Mahjong, it does not use the a card to follow. Only American Mahjong uses a card that changes each year.

    $100
  • Drop-in Mahjong

    Drop-in Mahjong
    Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) 800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, CA

    Join us for informal Mahjong sessions where you can practice your skills and enjoy the company of fellow enthusiasts!

    Free
  • Peer-to-Peer (P2P): Meditation as a Pathway to Purpose

    Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, invites reflection and evaluation, a process that can be deepened through meditation. As we step into a new cycle, meditation allows us to connect with ourselves and clarify our purpose. Join Joe Edley for a transformative workshop where you’ll learn a reliable method for relaxation and discover how to […]