The Golden Tallis 2023
Volunteers Needed! Contact Coach Sean Moler for details.
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…
Rabbi Shua Brick, Jewish Studies Teacher The final scenes of this great epic of Genesis tell us of the final Will and Testament of our…
On Thursday, January 12, we are hosting discussions about conscientious social media usage with our 11th and 12th grades, with a focus on how students…
With the upcoming winter break, many of us will likely participate in activities such as traveling, spending time with those close to us, and celebrating…
“Hey, Those Are My Cookies!” Rabbi Howard Jacoby Ruben, Head of School AAA predicts that about 150 million Americans will travel away from home during…
Starting December 4, students will be treated to a variety of programs including Chanukah-themed Hakhel, dreidel making, a special Be Fit, Be Well, dress-up day,…
Jewish Community High School of the Bay
1835 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
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.
JCHS is Title IX compliant. Find out more here.
JCHS is grateful for generous operational, programmatic, and financial support from:
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 |