D’Var Torah: Parashat Yitro
Tamar Rabinowitz, Dean of Jewish Studies and Hebrew I think it apt that this week’s parsha (weekly portion) is entitled Yitro, the name of the…
Tamar Rabinowitz, Dean of Jewish Studies and Hebrew I think it apt that this week’s parsha (weekly portion) is entitled Yitro, the name of the…
Rabbi Joshua Buchin: Co-Dean of Students, Jewish Studies Teacher A lot happens in this week’s Torah Portion, Beshalach. The Israelites finally leave Egypt, escape across…
Black History Month is short but Black History in the U.S. is long and deep. Each week in February, you will receive info about local activities,…
Dr. Yosef Rosen, Jewish Studies Teachers Every morning, when I arrive at 1835 Ellis street, I pass through two types of energies, one protective and…
January 25, 2022 Pluralism Task Force Retreat This week, students in the Pluralism Task Force will meet at Manny’s in San Francisco for a half-day…
Volunteers Needed! Contact Coach Sean Moler for details.
As a special benefit for families of the Class of 2023, your graduate has the opportunity to be celebrated with a tribute in the yearbook. Simply make a gift of any size to the…
Joseph Gindi, Jewish Studies Teacher From his first encounter with G-d at the burning bush, Moshe seems to doubt his own leadership abilities, in particular…
Roni Ben-David, Director of Social Justice and Inclusion Here are 6 ways you can honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy. P.S. Check out this “Talmud…
Rabbi Joshua Buchin, Co-Dean of Students; Jewish Studies Teacher In order for us to learn and grow, we have to be willing to step outside…
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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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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 |