We’ve heard you! In response to strong community demand, PJCC Preschool is excited to announce the opening of an additional toddler classroom. This expansion allows us to welcome more families into our nurturing, play-based learning environment.

At PJCC Preschool, children—from infancy through Pre-K—thrive through:
  • Inquiry-based learning that sparks curiosity and discovery

  • Outdoor spaces and gardens designed for play and exploration
  • Caring educators who value each child and family
Spots in our new toddler classroom are limited and filling quickly. Don’t miss this opportunity to give your child the best start in a supportive, community-driven preschool.

👉 Learn More and Enroll »



PJCC Lobby, Board Room & Koret Hallway Art Gallery

2025 Community Art Show
July 9 - September 16

We are excited to host our seventh Community Art Show, highlighting the creativity of local artists within a 60-mile radius of the PJCC. This exhibition will feature a wide variety of works, including paintings, drawings, photographs, mixed media, and more. 
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16

SEPTEMBER

PJCC Boardroom

Cutting Board Workshop: Preparing for the New Year with ECE Parent Kesher Committee 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

After morning drop-off, join Rabbi Chef Nissimmi and fellow preschool parents and caregivers for a joyful Rosh Hashanah kickoff. Through taste, story, and laughter, we’ll prepare an easy, meaningful recipe you can bring home to your own family’s table. Let’s start the year with sweetness, intention, and community
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16

SEPTEMBER

Peninsula Sinai Congregation

Foster City

People of the Cook: A Rosh Hashanah Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Chef Nissimmi
12:00 - 2:00 PM

Taste tradition with your whole self. Guided by Nissimmi’s signature blend of warmth, humor, and depth, we’ll explore Jewish wisdom, poetry, and food through hands-on cooking and spirited conversation. Then, we’ll gather outdoors to share a kosher lunch infused with the flavors—and meaning—of the New Year.
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16

SEPTEMBER

PJCC Boardroom

Legacy Society Gathering: Food & Memory
4:30 - 6:00 PM

Bring a memory and a recipe to this special dinner program. Nissimmi will demonstrate his “Rosh Hashanah Salad” alongside other dishes cooked earlier in the day, especially for you! Within this intimate conversation around the power of food in memory, Nissimmi will share special video clips of his TV show “A Pot of Longing” and highlight the possibilities of connection through cooking together.

This event is by invitation only, exclusively for current Legacy Society members. Contact development@pjcc.org for more information.
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16

SEPTEMBER

Private Home

Sweet Stories: Israeli Community Dessert Night | שנה טובה ומתוקה – ערב לקהילה הישראלית
8:00 - 10:00 PM

An evening of sweets and stories for our Israeli community, in Hebrew. Gather around the dessert table as Nissimmi shares personal reflections from his life as a community rabbi in Jerusalem and as a Casualties Notification Officer in the IDF. Taste a little, laugh a little, and find connection through shared heritage and resilience.
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17

SEPTEMBER

PJCC Lobby

Eat & Greet: Edible Symbols of Rosh Hashanah
10:00 - 11:30 AM

Start your day with meaning—and a bite! Nissimmi will bring the flavors of Rosh Hashanah to life right in our PJCC lobby, preparing symbolic holiday recipes with deep stories behind each taste. Drop by for delicious samples, festive energy, and a chance to meet this unique and inspiring guest.
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17

SEPTEMBER

PJCC Boardroom

Feasting on Joy: Tastes of the New Year with Get Up & Go
1:00 - 2:00 PM

From apples to black-eyed peas, Rosh Hashanah foods vary across Jewish cultures. Join Nissimmi for an engaging exploration of edible symbols, tasting your way through global Jewish traditions while reflecting on what these flavors teach us about resilience, diversity, and renewal.
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17

SEPTEMBER

Congregation Beth Jacob

Redwood City

Digesting Grief: Love, Loss & the New Year with Rabbi Chef Nissimmi
with North Peninsula Jewish Collaboration
7:30 - 9:00 PM

As we enter a season of reflection, Nissimmi invites us into a brave conversation about love, grief, and holding memories through food. With moving stories from his post–October 7th work as a community rabbi and IDF Casualties Officer, plus clips from his acclaimed TV series, we’ll explore how meals can hold space for both heartbreak and healing. This evening will feed both heart and mind.

This event is for adults only
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4

SEPTEMBER

PJCC Preschool

Rabbis' Roundtable
6:30 PM

Slichah & Teshuvah: The Alchemy of Apology and Forgiveness

Enter the High Holiday season in community as our North Peninsula clergy explore these themes through conversation and reflection.
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5

SEPTEMBER

Classroom D

Beginning Drawing & Watercolors - Adult (Fridays)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Experience the fun and excitement in painting with watercolors. This class will focus on learning basic watercolor techniques such as washes, gradation, color mixing, and blending. There will also be strong emphasis on design and composition of subject matter.
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7

SEPTEMBER

Classroom D

Beginning Drawing & Watercolors - Adult (Sundays)
1:00 - 4:00 PM

Experience the fun and excitement in painting with watercolors. This class will focus on learning basic watercolor techniques such as washes, gradation, color mixing, and blending. There will also be strong emphasis on design and composition of subject matter.
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7

SEPTEMBER

Classroom D

Beginning Drawing & Watercolors - Youth
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Budding artists will learn how to paint with traditional watercolor techniques, including layering transparent washes, building color gradation, and using tones and values to create forms.

This class is for ages 8-17 years old.
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7

SEPTEMBER

PJCC Outdoor Pool

Summer Days at the Pool
1:30 - 4:00 PM

Join us for some awesome Summer Fun by the pool! We’ll have an inflatable slide that’s perfect for making a splash and enjoying the sun. Whether you’re looking to relax or get your adrenaline pumping, it’s going to be a blast!

No registration required.
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7

SEPTEMBER

PJCC Boardroom

Israeli Dancing
3:00 - 5:30 PM

For both beginner and experienced dancers, you'll start with simple steps, learn a couple of new dances, and enjoy open dance time where favorites can be requested. Come for an afternoon of fun, learning, and connection!
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8

SEPTEMBER

PJCC Main Entrance

Wellbeing Walk
Meet at 1:15

Get some fresh air with new friends and a dash of Jewish teaching. Special guest, yoga instructor Debi Bohmerwald, will lead the group with some gentle stretches as we walk together along the Foster City lagoon path.

We walk at a pace fast enough to feel vibrant but slow enough to include most mobility levels.
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8

SEPTEMBER

Virtual - Zoom

Let's Talk About It
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Every Monday

Meet for a lively discussion about topical events. All opinions are welcome, creating a forum for stimulating and thought-provoking conversations led by David Nigel & Jon Levinson.
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9

SEPTEMBER

PJCC Main Entrance

Farmers' Market
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Every Tuesday

A delightful mini farmers’ market featuring seasonal produce & goods from local vendors located in front of the PJCC main entrance.

9

SEPTEMBER

PJCC Boardroom

Food for Thought: Food, Jews, and Journalism
2:00 - 3:00 PM

Alix Wall is more than just a journalist; she’s a storyteller weaving together narratives of food, faith, and love. As a contributing editor at J., The Jewish News of Northern California, she writes a captivating column spotlighting Jews in the food industry. In her talk,

Alix will share insights into her diverse career, exploring her passion for Jewish journalism, her culinary interests, and the enduring power of love stories!
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9

SEPTEMBER

PJCC Lobby

Pizza, Puzzles & Fun!
5:30 - 7:30 PM

Looking for a low-key way to unwind? Come together for puzzles, pizza, and plenty of laughs. Whether you’re a puzzle pro or just in it for the cheese and conversation, these gatherings are a hit with members of all ages.

Exclusive complimentary event for PJCC members.
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10

SEPTEMBER

PJCC Boardroom

PJCC Rock Music Players: Come Practice With Us!
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Every Wednesday

PJCC Member Peter Bloom will facilitate a weekly group practice session where players of all levels can learn, improve, jam, and practice playing music with others. Each week will focus on a new classic or modern rock song. All instruments welcome. Musicians ages 16 and up only, please.
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12

SEPTEMBER

PJCC Lobby

Fri-J in the Lobby
New Year, New Beginnings: Celebrating Across Cultures
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

Welcome to a celebration of new beginnings! As we embrace Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, we also honor the diverse cultures that enrich our community.

Drop by and say hi!
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12

SEPTEMBER

Classroom C

Bunco Drop-In
1:30 - 3:00 PM
Every 2nd & 4th Friday

Bunco is a lively, social dice game that requires no previous experience, making it perfect for newcomers. It’s a game of pure chance, so everyone has an equal opportunity to win, and it’s a fantastic way to meet new people and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon. Beginners are always welcome
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12

SEPTEMBER

PJCC Boardroom

Progressive Muscular Relaxation Workshop
5:30 - 6:30 PM

Join Christian Luera as he leads his workshop on Progressive Muscular Relaxation (PMR). PMR is a proven technique designed to help you relieve physical and mental stress by systematically contracting and relaxing different muscle groups in your body.
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13

SEPTEMBER

Peninsula Temple Beth El & Virtual

S’lichot Service: A North Peninsula Collaboration
8:15 - 9:15 PM

Join North Peninsula clergy for a moving Havdalah, followed by a reflective service in the Peninsula Temple Beth El (PTBE) sanctuary. The S’lichot service helps us enter a reflective space as we begin to prepare ourselves for the High Holy Days just ahead.
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13

SEPTEMBER

PJCC Basketball Court

Family Fun Days
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Join us for family fun! Kids ages 2-8 can enjoy games, a bounce house, crafts & more while parents connect.

Exclusive complimentary event for PJCC members.
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14

SEPTEMBER

Crystal Springs Golf Course

Peninsula Jewish Community Annual Golf Classic
Begins at 8:00 AM

Join local congregations, PTBE, PTS, PSC, PBJ, along with PJCC for the annual golf tournament. This year through fund-a-need, all net proceeds will go to Jewish Family and Children's Services Food Bank.
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14

SEPTEMBER

Hamlin Garden

Mads Tolling & The Mads Men – Playing the ’60s
5:00 - 6:15 PM
Ticket holder Happy Hour begins at 4:00 PM in the Lobby

Two-Time Grammy Award-winning violinist Mads Tolling presents a fun and exciting program that is simultaneously nostalgic and contemporary as he reimagines classic songs from 1960s TV, film, and radio. 
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16

SEPTEMBER

Classroom AB

California Mahjong (Tuesdays)
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

California Mahjong is Chinese Mahjong but uses a simplified scoring system and is based on the British, Hong Kong, and Shanghai games. It's a bit like Gin Rummy with a captivating and culturally rich game that will challenge your brain for life, while building and enjoying new friendships!
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16

SEPTEMBER

PJCC Boardroom

Wellness Talk: Sleep Better, Feel Better Bone Health & Osteoporosis Prevention
2:00 - 3:00 PM

Discover natural strategies for strengthening your bones and preventing osteoporosis with Elizabeth Greenfield. In this talk, Elizabeth will explore the crucial role of nutrition, movement, and gut health in maintaining bone density.
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17

SEPTEMBER

PJCC Lobby

Breakfast Member Mixer
9:00 - 11:00 AM

Start your morning with connection! Enjoy a spread of breakfast treats and fresh coffee while getting to know fellow members and staff. Plus, you’ll have the chance to win prizes in our community raffle. It’s a casual and delicious way to say hello.

No registration required. Exclusive complimentary event for PJCC members only
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18

SEPTEMBER

Classroom AB

California Mahjong (Thursdays)
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

California Mahjong is Chinese Mahjong but uses a simplified scoring system and is based on the British, Hong Kong, and Shanghai games. It's a bit like Gin Rummy with a captivating and culturally rich game that will challenge your brain for life, while building and enjoying new friendships!
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