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PJCC Lobby

Up Close Concert:
Mr. Bidu's Circus

May 9 | 8 - 9 PM

Audiences love Mr. Bidu’s Circus for their lively and joyous style of Brazilian forró, a vibrant musical tradition brought to life through the rich sounds of the rabeca (violin) and pífano (flute). Their performances pulse with infectious rhythm, colorful melodies, and an irresistible energy that invites listeners of all ages to move, celebrate, and immerse themselves in the spirit of Brazilian culture.

Made possible by the Eva Chernov Lokey Endowment for Programs

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PJCC Outdoor Pool Deck

4th Annual Spring Celebration

Sunday, May 17 | 6 - 8:30 PM

Registration is open for our 4th Annual Spring Celebration, a lively, retro resort–inspired community celebration. Enjoy food stations, DJ & dancing, silent auction, VW Tap Truck serving drinks, dessert from Mister Softee, and more!

This special event is open to donors who have contributed $180+ since July 1, 2025. If you haven’t yet made your gift, there’s still time to donate and join the celebration.

Questions? Contact development@pjcc.org or 650.378.2705.

PJCC

Shavuot Together: An Evening of Learning & Celebration

Thursday, May 21 | 5:45 - 10 PM

Tikun Leil Shavuot: A North Peninsula Jewish Collaboration

Join the North Peninsula Jewish Collaboration for a festive evening of Jewish learning with clergy and teachers from across the community! A special emphasis will be given to the theme of Jewish peoplehood across the world.

Light dairy appetizers provided.

Lace Up & Save: 20% Off the Foster City 5K

As a proud sponsor of the Foster City 5K Fun Run, we’re offering 20% off registration with code PJCCmember.

Join us on May 2 for a fun, all-levels event—whether you run, walk, or just come to enjoy the energy. The morning wraps up with a lively finish line and a Mother’s Day Weekend Market featuring local vendors and youth entrepreneurs.

Come get moving, connect, and be part of this great local event. Stop by our booth to say hi and win fun prizes. Register here.

Wornick Public Launch and Fundraising

As a valued campus partner, Wornick is excited to share an important milestone with our community. With less than $200,000 remaining to reach their $24.2 million campaign goal, they are preparing to enter the next chapter of this transformative project.

Please save the date for a special community Zoom event on Wednesday, May 6 from 6:30–7:15 pm. The program will feature a guided video tour of the new spaces currently under construction, an update on efforts to fill the library with inspiring books, and a look ahead at how these spaces will serve students and the broader community. Adam Eilath will also be joining live to answer student questions.

RSVP here.

Upcoming Events

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PJCC Lobby

Night at the Museum with Wornick's 5th Graders

6 - 7:30 PM

Join us for a special evening showcasing the work of Wornick Jewish Day School’s fifth graders. The exhibit will feature original art inspired by artist studies, poetry, artwork of Jewish heroes influenced by Hanoch Piven, and Hebrew work centered on leadership.

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PJCC Classroom C

Intro to Bridge

2:30 - 4 PM

Begin your Bridge journey with this welcoming and interactive 6 session introduction to bridge for those who have never played bridge before or returning to bridge after a long break.

No prior bridge knowledge required. All supplies included.

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PJCC

Family Fun Time with PJ Library and JBN

10:30 AM - 12 PM

Singing, movement, puppets, crafts, snacks, and a special Havdalah ceremony, led by Natalie Connell and Carol Booth. Havdalah is a brief ceremony with juice, spices, and candlelight to mark the beginning of a new week. Kids love the magic while grownups love connecting!

JBN Peninsula Sponsors: Congregations Beth Am, Beth Jacob, Kol Emeth, and Peninsula Temple Sholom

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Belmont Library

San Mateo County Libraries: Jewish Paper Cutting

2 - 4 PM

Join San Mateo County Libraries as we welcome local Judaic Artist, Writer, Teacher, and Chef Lisa Rauchwerger for a hands-on papercutting workshop for Jewish American Heritage Month.

Community Partner Event

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PJCC

Israeli Dancing

3 - 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 with instructor Bronwyn Eisenberg.

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PJCC Classroom D

Book Club: Tevye the Dairyman by Sholem Aleichem

10:30 AM - 12 PM

Kicking off May, the Jewish-American Heritage Month, we will discuss Sholem Aleichem. This program explores the timeless theme of living “between two worlds”— navigating the tensions between tradition and modernity, immigrant and American identities, and personal desires versus community expectations.

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Meet at PJCC Front Entrance

Wellbeing Walk

1:15 PM

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.

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Virtual - Zoom

Let's Talk About It

2 - 4 PM

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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PJCC Main Entrance

Mister Softee Development Pop-Up

12 - 1 PM

Learn about PJCC’s Spring Celebration, our annual donor appreciation event on May 17 for PJCC Community Supporters (donors who give $180+ per year). Stop by the Development table where you can learn more about becoming a PJCC donor. All Community Supporters who visit will receive a small appreciation gift.

Mister Softee Pop-Up will be there with ice cream available for purchase!

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Meet at PJCC Main Entrance

Wellbeing Walk

1:15 PM

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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PJCC Lobby

Farmers' Market

9 AM - 1 PM
Every Tuesday

A delightful mini farmers’ market featuring seasonal produce & goods from local vendors located in the PJCC lobby.

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PJCC Lobby

Member Mixer: Appy Hour

5 - 7 PM

Spend your evening connecting in the lobby! Enjoy a selection of appetizers while mingling with fellow members and staff. It’s a relaxed and delightful way to unwind and say hello.

No registration required. Exclusive event for PJCC members only.

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PJCC Boardroom

Social Spark: “Don’t Mind Me”

1 - 2 PM

“Don’t Mind Me” by Lauren Mayer combines historic research, interviews, inventive comedy, real-life anecdotes and original music in a creative argument that we evolve past a dated stereotype which is rooted in misogyny, anti-Semitism, and ageism, to find new, more positive, accurate humor . . . and songs!

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PJCC Boardroom

PJCC Rock Music Players: Come Practice With Us!

7 - 9 PM

Each week will focus on a new classic or modern rock song. All instruments welcome. It’s a great opportunity to connect with fellow musicians and explore new musical styles together. Musicians ages 16 and up only, please.

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Hybrid – Conference Room A & Virtual

Living with Intention: Jewish Wisdom for Everyday Life (Melton Learning)

11 AM - 12:30 PM

Between work, family, relationships, community, and personal wellbeing, competing priorities can feel overwhelming. Join Rabbi Laurie, PJCC Chief Jewish Experience Officer, for a 6-week course exploring Jewish perspectives on health, the soul, relationships, work, and community.

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Classrooms AB and C

Drop-in Mahjong

12:45 - 3 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: 12:45 - 3 pm (bring your set and current Mahjong card)

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

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Zoom (Virtual)

San Mateo County Library: Sefardi Herbalism

6 - 7 PM

Join San Mateo County Libraries as we welcome author Naomi Spector for Jewish American Heritage Month. In this two-session course, Naomi will teach about the earth, water and plant-based Sefardi folk traditions explored in her book, Sefardi Herbalism.

Community Partner Event

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Classroom C

Drop-in Bunco

1:30 - 3 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. Beginners are always welcome

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PJCC Gym Court 1

Family Fun Day

10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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

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PJCC Classroom AB

Caregiver Support Group

1 - 2:30 PM

If you are a caregiver for your spouse, child, sibling, other family member, friend or you are a volunteer or aide, join us for conversations with other caregivers who understand the dedication, challenges and love involved in this journey.

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PJCC Boardroom

Food for Thought: Monet and Venice

2 - 3 PM

Come experience Monet’s vision of the famed Italian city: Venice! A de Young Museum docent will lead you into Claude Monet’s luminous, dreamlike interpretations of Venice. Although Claude Monet visited Venice only once, his paintings of the city are among his most dazzling.

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PJCC Lobby

Breakfast Member Mixer

9 - 11 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 event for PJCC members only.

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PJCC is a high-impact not-for-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals and families in our community. Your generous contributions are more than just donations; they are investments in the well-being of our community.

Peninsula Jewish Community Center

800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404

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