Student Ambassadors

Got a question about JCHS? Our Ambassadors can help you get answers! Email admissions@jchsofthebay.org and in the subject line, please write the name of the Ambassador you would like to contact. We'll make sure they get your message and reply to you. 
Natalia T.
Class of 2022
Palo Alto

Activities:
Observer
Knesset
Yearbook
Basketball
Tennis

“I love JCHS because there has never been a time where I walked down the hall and someone hadn’t stopped to smile and wave hello.”
Mirabai A.
Class of 2024
Richmond

Activities:
Cross Country
Yearbook
Fashion with Compassion


"I chose JCHS because I knew that I would have a learning environment where I mattered. At JCHS, I know that my interests and learning styles are taken into account."

Jacob P.
Class of 2022
Marin

Activities:
Chess
Basketball
Tennis
Filmmaking

“I chose JCHS because of the community, and I still really appreciate having such a strong community around me! The teachers are great, I have super supportive friends, and...the lunches. Enough said.”
Arianna Z.
Class of 2024
San Francisco

Activities:
Theater 
Glee Club


"JCHS is truly an amazing place because of its teachers and community. The teachers are incredible and want you to thrive and be the best student you can possibly be. The community is so warm and welcoming that you never feel out of place. Everybody is super friendly. I picked JCHS because of the community, since I realized there is something truly special, almost magical, about it."
Emunah J.
Class of 2023
Berkeley

Activities:
Volleyball
Lit Mag

“JCHS is as much of a second home to me as it is my school. The teachers are so passionate about what they do and genuinely want to help their students thrive. It is such an incredible school and its loving community parallels the outstanding education JCHS provides.”


Mo L.
Class of 2022
Daly City

Activities:
Filmmaking
Basketball
Baseball
DJ for Fashion with Compassion (DJ Wild)

“I love JCHS because I can be who I want to be and I have the support of teachers and peers.”
Gilad P.
Class of 2022
San Francisco

Activities:
Cross Country
Volleyball
Visual Arts
Knesset 
The Observer
Yearbook

"JCHS is really a space full of support, where anywhere you turn, there will be someone to help."
Jonah B.
Class of 2023
San Francisco

Activities:
Basketball
Baseball
BBQ Club

“JCHS isn’t just a place you come to learn, it is a community and a family.”

Parent Ambassadors

Leslie and Ray Edelman
Parents of Michal '10, David '12, Shoshana '14, Avigayil '16, and Shmuel '18
Live in Oakland

Yoon Sun Choi and Fred Lifsitz
Parents of Mallie Lifsitz '23
Live in San Francisco
Liora Schultz and Ari Tuchman
Parents of Danelle '20 and Natalia '22
Live in Palo Alto


Ellen and Barry Finestone
Parents of Gabi '17, Ethan '20 and Mia '24
Live in Marin
Jewish Community High School of the Bay
1835 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: 415.345.9777
JCHS is grateful for generous operational, programmatic, and financial support from:
The Jewish Community High School of the Bay (JCHS) is a unique college preparatory high school committed to integrating deep learning, universal wisdom, and Jewish values. We empower each student to embrace their Jewish identity, generate empathy and compassion, delight in lifelong education, and improve the world.