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ADD/DROP PERIOD
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ADD/DROP PERIOD

ByKayla Evans August 19, 2022August 16, 2024

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…

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Tefillah Program
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Tefillah Program

ByMary Ellen Hunt August 25, 2023August 25, 2023

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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Join JCHS Student Ambassadors!
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Join JCHS Student Ambassadors!

ByKayla Evans August 19, 2022September 1, 2023

CLICK HERE TO APPLY APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 JCHS Student Ambassador Vision To help foster an inclusive, supportive, and engaging atmosphere at JCHS by…

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D’var Torah: Shoftim
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D’var Torah: Shoftim

ByMary Ellen Hunt August 18, 2023August 18, 2023

by Rabbi Howard Ruben, Head of School The rhythm of transition from summer days to school days echoes the rhythm of transition from the closing…

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D’Var Torah: Shelach Lecha

ByKayla Evans June 15, 2023August 18, 2023

The Summer Ahead 2023: Chutzpah & Humility Rabbi Howard Jacoby Ruben, Head of School  The story is told of Novardok, the great 19th-century yeshiva in…

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COMMENCEMENT LIVESTREAM

ByKayla Evans June 2, 2023June 3, 2024

CELEBRATE THE AMAZING CLASS OF 2023 WITH US! We hope you can join us for a uniquely memorable Commencement ceremony COMMENCEMENT LIVESTREAM The livestream will…

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D’Var Torah: Parshat Nasso

ByKayla Evans June 1, 2023June 1, 2023

Evan Wolkenstein, Director of Experiential Education; Jewish Studies Teacher When I was in fifth grade, our teacher told us that if we gave an educational…

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D’var Torah: Parshat Behar-Bechukotai

ByKayla Evans May 12, 2023May 12, 2023

Adi Alouf, Director of Student and Jewish Life The Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) is hosting JCHS Pride Week, starting this coming Monday. The purpose…

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Parshat Emor: Gratitude for the Half Measures

ByKayla Evans May 5, 2023May 5, 2023

Rabbi Shua Brick, Jewish Studies Teacher It is quite fitting that we read the Torah portion about counting the Omer during the time of year…

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D’var Torah: Parshat Kedoshim

ByKayla Evans April 28, 2023April 28, 2023

Dr. Yosef Rosen, Jewish Studies Teacher  For many of us, Shabbat serves as our time of restoration that we can look forward to when we…

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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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