Congregation Beth Jacob

Our Mission

It is our mission to be a truly inclusive synagogue, providing a range of opportunities to learn, worship, and socialize that meet our members and their families wherever they are educationally, spiritually, and personally.

Our Values

We cherish sacred community (kehilah kedosha).
We promote lifelong learning and growth.
We practice acts of loving-kindness (chesed), justice (tzedek), and charity (tzedakah).
We honor shared stories.
We embrace inclusivity.

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Upcoming Events and Programs

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Friday ,
JanJanuary 16 , 2026

CBJ Jewish Book Group (Zoom)
Friday, Jan 16th 12:00p to 2:00p
CBJ Jewish Book Group (Zoom) My Russian Grandmother and Her American Vacuum Cleaner by Meir Shalev Friday, January 16 |12:00-1:00 pm Email David Steffen to get the Zoom link for this meeting. By the author of A Pigeon and a Boy. "Brimming with witty and playful mockery, Shalev’s story is equally compassionate, an elegiac glimpse of the authentic Zionist pioneers. A genuine comic tour de force." - Forward
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 16 , 2026

Canasta
Friday, Jan 16th 1:30p to 3:00p
Canasta Players Welcome! Fridays |1:15 to 3:00 pm | Back of the Chapel Beginners welcome! Bonnie Leboss is leading Canasta games on Fridays at 1:15 pm. You can call her at 650-759-0879 to make arrangements.
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 17 , 2026

Guest Speaker: Pastor Hurmon
Shabbat, Jan 17th 10:00a to 11:00a

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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 17 , 2026

Sacred Song Circle w/ Cantor Barbara
Shabbat, Jan 17th 1:30p to 2:30p
Following Kiddish,join Cantor Barbara for an hour of singing that connects us to the sacred. Songs from Jewish and other sources, wordless melodies-niggunim, chant, and prayers. Music helps connect us to something larger than ourselves. Voices raised in song blend our souls and help create a sense of belonging that can be transcendent. Bring your voice, your presence, and nourish your Neshama.
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 17 , 2026

Women's Rosh Chodesh
Shabbat, Jan 17th 5:30p to 7:30p

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Monday ,
JanJanuary 19 , 2026

Office Closed
Monday, Jan 19th (All day)

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