D’Var Torah: Parashat Vayishlach  Â
by Rabbi Shua Brick, Jewish Studies Teacher On Mourning There is a rather elusive verse in this week’s Torah portion that introduces a character, only…
by Rabbi Shua Brick, Jewish Studies Teacher On Mourning There is a rather elusive verse in this week’s Torah portion that introduces a character, only…
MAZEL TOV to the Boy’s Soccer team on bringing home the NCS D3 Championship! Energized by the massive and enthusiastic fan turnout at Kezar Stadium,…
Foundations of Computer Science needs Ewaste-ready laptops or desktop towers for a class project! Ninth-grade students will dissect computers to learn about their parts. For…
DECEMBER 9, 2023 Tickets: $10 ($13 at the door) Ticket Information Tickets for the Winter Formal will be sold next week, Tuesday, December 5th – Friday,…
by Evan Wolkenstein: Director of Experiential Education; Jewish Studies Teacher When I was a senior in High School, I wanted to go to Madison, Wisconsin…
by Adi Alouf: Director of Student and Jewish Life, Jewish Studies Teacher In our JCHS community, people right now are experiencing different types of grief,…
At Tuesday’s (Nov 14) Community Block, we are hosting Nina Gordon-Kirsch to share stories from her journey to answer the question: Where does my water come…
by Evan Wolkenstein: Director of Experiential Education, Jewish Studies Teacher Kosher duck is delicious. I’d never eaten duck before. I have owned ducks – I…
Be Fit, Be Well on December 7 Be Fit, Be Well is our annual all-school program to promote health through a wide variety of fitness activities; there will also be a wellness…
by Joseph Gindi, Jewish Studies Teacher God said to Avram, “Go forth: from your land, from your kindred, from your father’s house, to the land…
Jewish Community High School of the Bay
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Phone: 415.345.9777
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.
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This calendar is subject to change.
Please refer to the JCHS website calendar for the most up-to-date information
Tuesday, August 23 | Freshman Welcome Retreat |
Wednesday, August 24 | Transfer Orientation |
Thursday, August 25 | First Day of Classes |
Monday, September 5 | No Classes – Labor Day |
Thursday, September 8 | Back to School Night/New Parent Orientation |
Friday – Sunday, September 23-25 | All-School Shabbaton |
Monday – Tuesday, September 26-27 . | No Classes – Rosh Hashanah |
Wednesday, September 28 | No Classes – Professional Development Day |
Tuesday, October 4 | Virtual Day – 2:20 Early Release – Erev Yom Kippur |
Wednesday, October 5 | No Classes – Yom Kippur |
Monday – Tuesday, October 10-11 | No Classes – Sukkot |
Monday – Tuesday, October 17-18 | No Classes – Shemini Atzeret/ Simchat Torah |
Thursday, November 10 | No Classes – Faculty Meeting Day /Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences (Evening) |
Friday, November 11 | No Classes – Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences |
Monday, November 21 | Virtual Day – 3:20 Release – Thanksgiving Week |
Tuesday, November 22 | Virtual Day – 3:20 Release – Thanksgiving Week |
Wednesday – Friday, November 23–25 | No Classes – Thanksgiving Break |
Monday, December 19 – Monday, January 2 | No Classes – Winter Break |
Tuesday, January 3 | Classes Resume |
Monday, January 16 | No Classes – MLK Day |
Thursday, February 16 | Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences (Evening) |
Friday, February 17 | No Classes – Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences |
Monday, February 20 | No Classes – Presidents Day |
Sunday – Monday, March 5–20 | Journey (Grade 11) |
Sunday – Thursday, March 12-16 | Journey (Grades 9, 10 & 12) |
Friday, March 17 | No Classes for Grades 9, 10 & 12 – Journey Recovery Day |
Tuesday, March 21 | No Classes for Grade 11 – Journey Recovery Day |
Monday – Friday, April 3–14 | No Classes – Pesach Break |
Friday, May 26 | No Classes – Shavuot I |
Monday, May 29 | No Classes – Memorial Day |
Friday & Monday – Thursday, June 2 & 5-8 | Final Exams (Grades 9-11) |
Thursday, June 8 | Graduation |