D’var Torah: Parashat Va’Era
The Multi-Stage Process of Redemption By Rabbi Shua Brick, Jewish Studies Teacher “Say, therefore, to the Israelite people: I am the Lord. I will free…
The Multi-Stage Process of Redemption By Rabbi Shua Brick, Jewish Studies Teacher “Say, therefore, to the Israelite people: I am the Lord. I will free…
Parashat Shemot By Tamar Rabinowitz | Dean, Jewish Studies and Hebrew How challenging that this week’s parsha coincides with the news of a multi-phase ceasefire…
Parashat VaYechi By Adi Alouf | Director of Student and Jewish Life, Jewish Studies Teacher I spent much of winter break visiting my safta and…
JANUARY 14CLUB BLOCK Curious to get off campus and learn about LGBTQ history and culture in the United States and the Bay Area in particular? For Club Block…
The new Tefillah quarter starts Monday, January 13. Contact Ms. Alouf if you have any questions! Chavurah (Mr. Wolkenstein)Chavurah is a student-centered spiritual experience that…
Monday, January 13 The Pluralism Committee is visiting 2 synagogues in San Francisco this coming Monday to learn about the various Jewish movements — strengths,…
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 12 PM – 4 PM Did you play in the Golden Tallis basketball tournament in years past? Do you have a sibling playing this…
Club Block is on Tuesday, January 25! Check out the updated list of clubs! A final list of the clubs that are meeting will be…
Spirit Week is a JCHS tradition where grades compete to see who has the most school spirit! Each grade will work together to compete in…
Parashat Vayeshev By Tamar Rabinowitz; Dean, Jewish Studies and Hebrew Twelve years ago, the Monday of Thanksgiving was supposed to be my due date with…
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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 |