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Community Block: Beloved Community in the Tenderloin
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Community Block: Beloved Community in the Tenderloin

ByKayla Evans September 29, 2023August 14, 2025

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…

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WinterFaith Shelter Walk 2023
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WinterFaith Shelter Walk 2023

ByKayla Evans September 22, 2023August 14, 2025

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…

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Tefillah Quarter 1
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Tefillah Program

ByMary Ellen Hunt August 25, 2023August 14, 2025

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…

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Yom Ha’Zikaron & Yom Ha’Atzmaut
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Yom Ha’Zikaron & Yom Ha’Atzmaut

ByKayla Evans March 30, 2023August 14, 2025

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…

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JCHS Clothing Swap, April 27
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JCHS Clothing Swap, April 27

ByKayla Evans April 21, 2023August 14, 2025

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,…

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Passover Resources
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Passover Resources

ByKayla Evans March 30, 2023August 14, 2025

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…

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Pesach Activities on March 30
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Pesach Activities on March 30

ByKayla Evans March 24, 2023August 14, 2025

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…

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GRADE MEETINGS: JOURNEYS

ByKayla Evans February 22, 2023August 14, 2025

FEBRUARY 27 – MARCH 3, 2023 This week at flex block students will begin meeting with their grade to explore the themes of their Grade…

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Pluralism Task Force Updates
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Pluralism Task Force Updates

ByKayla Evans January 25, 2023August 14, 2025

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…

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Grade Programs: Social Media Literacy
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Grade Programs: Social Media Literacy

ByKayla Evans January 6, 2023August 14, 2025

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…

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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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