Community Block: Beloved Community in the Tenderloin
October 3, 2023 We are honored to host Del Seymour, known as the “Mayor of the Tenderloin ”, to share his experiences as someone who went from…
October 3, 2023 We are honored to host Del Seymour, known as the “Mayor of the Tenderloin ”, to share his experiences as someone who went from…
To mark and celebrate Sukkot this year, a holiday where we focus on shelter and radical hospitality, JCHS is providing students with various opportunities to…
Although most popularly translated as “prayer” or “worship,” tefillah is more literally defined as introspection and reflection. Our Tefillah program is meant to promote personal and…
MAY 13 & MAY 14 In honor of Yom Ha’Zikaron (Israeli Memorial Day) and Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Israel’s Independence Day), students will assemble to share their personal connections to Israel, hear…
Ava R. ’23 & Dalia R. ’24 are helping us divert our old clothing away from landfills by participating in a JCHS Clothing Swap! The Clothing Swap will take place on Thursday,…
This Passover, consider how you might make personal meaning of the rituals. For example, some people choose to add a special item to the Seder…
During community block, we will celebrate Pesach ahead of break with the following programming and activities. Contact Ms. Alouf or Rabbi Brick, if you have…
FEBRUARY 27 – MARCH 3, 2023 This week at flex block students will begin meeting with their grade to explore the themes of their Grade…
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…
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…
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 |