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  • Welcome to the Jewish Community CenterYour Jewish Home in the South Bay Learn More
  • Camp Gan IsraelCGI: A Summer of Fun... A Lifetime of Memories

    7 Weekly Sessions: June 22 - August 7

    Ages 5-11
    3 - 4 - 5 Days Options / Extended Care     LEARN MORE & REGISTER
  • Israel on TrialJoin Judge Roy K. Altman for an evening of insight and clarity on the issues facing Israel today.

    Wednesday, July 15 at 7:30 PM

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  • JLI: Sinai and CivicsThe Jewish Ethics That Shaped America's Founding

    Join our new four-week course beginning Wednesday, July 29

    Morning Class at 9:30 AM
    Evening Class at 7:30 PM
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  • Challah Baking Club with SaraJoin us to bake homemade challah, explore new recipes, and celebrate the beauty of this timeless tradition.

    Friday, August 7 at 10 AM
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  • Momentum: 7 Days in IsraelJoin women from around the world for a transformative journey of growth, connection, and inspiration in Israel.

    November 2-8, 2026     LEARN MORE & REGISTER
  • United For Israel Fund Learn More & Donate
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Everyone is welcome to our warm and inviting traditional services. With no membership or reserved seats,

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Enrich yourself with Jewish knowledge

Women's Programs
Youth Programs
Friendship Foundation

Transforming the lives of people with special needs, their families, volunteers, and eventually society.

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Fresh Challah for Shabbat every Friday

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At The Jewish Community Center everyone is welcomed as family. Children, adults, singles, couples, young and old feel at home. It is just a great place to meet new friends. Our unique approach and unconditional acceptance of every Jew has created a dynamic and flourishing Jewish community. We are constantly expanding our programs and services to serve everyone and we invite you to join us at any time. The Jewish Community Center’s No Membership Philosophy makes our programs accessible to all.
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Learning & Inspiration
  • Judaism and Pet Ownership: 18 FAQsExplore some of the most frequently asked questions regarding Judaism and pet ownership. Read More
  • Take the Holy Temple QuizWhat do you know about this holiest spot on earth? Read More
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Shabbat & Holidays
Candle Lighting Times
The Jewish Community Center
Light Candles at
7:50 PM  -  Friday, June 26
Shabbat Ends
8:52 PM  -  Shabbat, June 27
Weekly Torah Portion
Chukat-Balak
Upcoming Holiday
The Three Weeks
Jul. 2 - Jul. 23
Daily Thought
Eating Kosher
Some people think that if they were truly spiritual, they would never eat. In truth, few acts are as divine as eating food. Eating is similar to sifting gold. You grasp the divine spark within a food and reject the dross. And then, in the mitzvahs energized by that food, you carry that divine spark back to its origin within the oneness of its Creator. That is why there are foods that are forbidden and foods that are permissible. The Hebrew word for “forbidden” is assur—meaning tied down. “Permissible” is mutar—untied. Kosher means “fit.” Foods that are assur are not fit for the divine act of eating...