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November 2nd Community Block Many of us are raised with multiple cultures…what is possible when we bring them together? At next week’s Community Block, we…
November 2nd Community Block Many of us are raised with multiple cultures…what is possible when we bring them together? At next week’s Community Block, we…
JCHS is excited to partner with Congregation Emanu-El for the upcoming David Broza concert. In addition to this Israeli performer’s extraordinary musicianship, Broza also is…
What makes a JCHS education not just different, but truly transformative? Welcome to Thinking Out Loud — where we dive deep, ask big questions, and…
See what makes JCHS extraordinary at one of our Open Houses: October 19 and 23. You’ll have a chance to experience different classes and hear about programs and departments including Athletics, College and Gap Year Advising, Student Support, Performing Arts, Jewish Studies, Math/Science, Humanities, World Languages, Student Life…and more!
by Adi Alouf, Director of Student & Jewish Life In last week’s Torah portion, Bereshit, God creates the world through word. This week, through parsahat…
The Teacher’s Table is a JCHS parent ed series open to all current and alum parents. Get an in-depth look at some of JCHS’ most…
by Raizy Lichtenstein, Jewish Studies Teacher In Your Mouth and in your Heart: What the Talmudic Sages Ate on Rosh Hashanah The book of Deuteronomy…
September 18, 2025: “From pain to restorative justice” During the high holiday season, many of us are embarking on a path of “Teshuvah” – that…
Add/Drop Period Students who wish to make changes to their schedule may do so during the Add/Drop period. Students may add or change a course during…
Departure: Friday, September 26Return: Sunday, September 28 Shabbaton is a time to celebrate and experience Shabbat together in nature and as a community. The entire…
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 |

