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CLUB LEADER INTEREST MEETING

ByKayla Evans August 23, 2024August 23, 2024

WHEN: AUGUST 27 @ LUNCHWHERE: ROOM 139 Join us to learn more about starting and leading a club at JCHS! Contact Ms. Alouf, Mr. Wolkenstein,…

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Parashat Ekev: Embracing the “I Don’t Know” Mindset

ByKayla Evans August 23, 2024August 23, 2024

by Keira Gerstley ’25, JCHS Knesset President You can watch a recording of Keira’s D’var Torah on the JCHS Instagram. This week’s parsha is Parshat…

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D’Var Torah: Parashat Ve’et-chanan

ByKayla Evans August 16, 2024August 16, 2024

Toward Relationships That Encourage and Strengthen  by Rabbi Howard Ruben, Head of School  The first day of school, even for high schoolers, is a big deal….

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D’Var Torah: Parshat Bamidbar

ByKayla Evans June 11, 2024June 11, 2024

Look for the Good and You Will Find It by Rabbi Howard Jacoby Ruben, Head of School  As this summer opens many might find reasons…

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Commencement Livestream 2024

ByKayla Evans June 3, 2024June 3, 2024

CELEBRATE THE AMAZING CLASS OF 2024 WITH US! We hope you can join us for a uniquely memorable Commencement ceremony COMMENCEMENT LIVESTREAM The livestream will…

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ProCom Appreciation 2024

ByKayla Evans May 30, 2024May 30, 2024

Earlier in the month, The Parent Guardian Association set up an option for teachers to enjoy a relaxing massage, a gift card, and some treats…

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Humans of JCHS
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Humans of JCHS

ByKayla Evans May 30, 2024June 7, 2024

Humans of JCHS is a photography-based storytelling project that aims to capture the diversity of backgrounds, interests, and experiences within our school community. View the full display on the bulletin board…

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D’Var Torah: Parshat Bechukotai

ByKayla Evans May 28, 2024May 28, 2024

Planting the Seeds of Redemption by Rabbi Shua Brick, Jewish Studies Teacher  As we head into the summer months, and we are considering what to…

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D’Var Torah

ByKayla Evans May 23, 2024May 23, 2024

Parshat Behar by Ariel Resnikoff, Jewish Studies Teacher When I was a child, my father often spoke to me about what he saw as the…

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D’Var Torah: Parshat Emor

ByKayla Evans May 16, 2024May 16, 2024

by Joe Gindi, Jewish Studies Teacher When I was 13 my maternal great-grandmother passed away. Just a year after my bar mitzvah, this was my…

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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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