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Author: Kayla Evans

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D’var Torah: Parashat Va’Era

ByKayla Evans January 24, 2025January 24, 2025

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…

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D’var Torah 11/17

ByKayla Evans January 17, 2025January 17, 2025

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…

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D’Var Torah 1/10/25

ByKayla Evans January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

Parashat VaYechi  By Adi Alouf | Director of Student and Jewish Life, Jewish Studies Teacher I spent much of winter break visiting my safta and…

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Feild Trip to the LGBT Historical Society Musuem

ByKayla Evans January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

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…

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Tefillah Q3 Starts Monday!
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Tefillah Q3 Starts Monday!

ByKayla Evans January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

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…

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Pluralism Committee Retreat

ByKayla Evans January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

Monday, January 13 The Pluralism Committee is visiting 2 synagogues in San Francisco this coming Monday to learn about the various Jewish movements — strengths,…

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The Golden Tallis: Volunteers Needed!
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The Golden Tallis: Volunteers Needed!

ByKayla Evans January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

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…

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Club Block: February 25

ByKayla Evans January 10, 2025February 14, 2025

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…

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Spirit Week: January 27-31, 2025
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Spirit Week: January 27-31, 2025

ByKayla Evans January 10, 2025January 14, 2025

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…

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D’Var Torah 12/20

ByKayla Evans December 20, 2024December 20, 2024

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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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.

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Key Dates 2022-2023

This calendar is subject to change.
Please refer to the JCHS website calendar for the most up-to-date information

Tuesday, August 23Freshman Welcome Retreat
Wednesday, August 24Transfer Orientation
Thursday, August 25 First Day of Classes
Monday, September 5No Classes – Labor Day
Thursday, September 8Back to School Night/New Parent Orientation
Friday – Sunday, September 23-25All-School Shabbaton
Monday – Tuesday, September 26-27 .No Classes – Rosh Hashanah
Wednesday, September 28No Classes – Professional Development Day
Tuesday, October 4Virtual Day – 2:20 Early Release – Erev Yom Kippur
Wednesday, October 5No Classes – Yom Kippur
Monday – Tuesday, October 10-11No Classes – Sukkot
Monday – Tuesday, October 17-18No Classes – Shemini Atzeret/ Simchat Torah
Thursday, November 10No Classes – Faculty Meeting Day /Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences (Evening)
Friday, November 11No Classes – Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences
Monday, November 21Virtual Day – 3:20 Release – Thanksgiving Week
Tuesday, November 22Virtual Day – 3:20 Release – Thanksgiving Week
Wednesday – Friday, November 23–25No Classes – Thanksgiving Break
Monday, December 19 – Monday, January 2No Classes – Winter Break
Tuesday, January 3Classes Resume
Monday, January 16No Classes – MLK Day
Thursday, February 16Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences (Evening)
Friday, February 17No Classes – Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences
Monday, February 20No Classes – Presidents Day
Sunday – Monday, March 5–20Journey (Grade 11)
Sunday – Thursday, March 12-16Journey (Grades 9, 10 & 12)
Friday, March 17No Classes for Grades 9, 10 & 12 – Journey Recovery Day
Tuesday, March 21No Classes for Grade 11 – Journey Recovery Day
Monday – Friday, April 3–14No Classes – Pesach Break
Friday, May 26No Classes – Shavuot I
Monday, May 29No Classes – Memorial Day
Friday & Monday – Thursday, June 2 & 5-8Final Exams (Grades 9-11)
Thursday, June 8Graduation
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