Join the annual PJCC Golf Classic, including breakfast and lunch, on Sunday, September 14, at the scenic and challenging Crystal Springs Golf Course in Burlingame. This event is a joint effort of members from Peninsula Temple Beth El, Peninsula Temple Sholom, Peninsula Sinai Congregation, Congregation Beth Jacob, and the Peninsula Jewish Community Center, all coming together for a day of fun and friendship in support of Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS). 

This year, we're dedicated to building community and addressing food insecurity. All net proceeds will support the JFCS Food Bank, with a special fund-a-need to cover the annual cost of fresh produce, milk, and eggs for elders and Holocaust survivors visiting the San Mateo Food Bank. We've streamlined the event in response to participant feedback, continuing our limited high-value live auction and encouraging early donations during registration. As a thank you, you'll receive a valuable mulligan for your foursome!

Whether you're a golfer or simply want to support the JFCS Food Bank, click here to view our registration page and explore the various opportunities available. 



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. 

Final days to purchase art.
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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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12

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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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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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

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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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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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

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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14

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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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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15

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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16

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.

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: 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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17

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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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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SEPTEMBER

Classrooms AB and C

Drop-in Mahjong
12:30 - 3:00 PM
Every Thursday

Come play Mahjong with your friends at the PJCC! Sessions are available for all levels. No instructor will be present. Members and non-members free.

American Mahjong: 12:30pm-3:00pm (bring your set and current Mahjong card)

California Mahjong: 12:45pm-3:00pm (bring your own set)
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19

SEPTEMBER

PJCC Boardroom

Peer-to-Peer (P2P): Meditation as a Pathway to Purpose
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, invites reflection and evaluation, a process that can be deepened through meditation. As we step into a new cycle, meditation allows us to connect with ourselves and clarify our purpose.

Join Joe Edley for a transformative workshop where you’ll learn a reliable method for relaxation and discover how to leverage your own behavioral patterns. This session promises a fresh perspective on happiness and your purpose in life.
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21

SEPTEMBER

PJCC Hamlin Garden

“Apples and Honey” Family Brunch Party
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us for a joyful, hands-on family event to celebrate Rosh Hashanah! Hosted by PJCC and PJ Library, this cozy garden brunch features crafts, snacks, music, and meaningful holiday fun for young families.

Perfect for families with children ages   1–8. Space is limited—register early!
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21

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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SEPTEMBER

PJCC J-Care Room

Babies & Bagels
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us for Babies & Bagels, a welcoming playgroup where little ones (0-3 years) and their grown-ups can enjoy songs, stories, and playtime—while parents and caregivers connect over bagels and great conversation. Hosted by PJ Library North Peninsula Parent Connector, Natalie Connell.
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