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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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 10 , 2025

"Nes Gadol”: A Miracle of History and Its Meaning for Today
Wednesday, Dec 10th 7:00p to 8:30p

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Friday ,
DecDecember 12 , 2025

Canasta
Friday, Dec 12th 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 ,
DecDecember 13 , 2025

Rabbi Ezray & Mimi Sabbatical Send Off
Shabbat, Dec 13th (All day)

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Saturday ,
DecDecember 13 , 2025

Marcia Chaiken sponsoring Kiddush in honor of Ora Chaiken
Shabbat, Dec 13th 12:30p to 1:30p

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Saturday ,
DecDecember 13 , 2025

Sacred Song Circle w/ Cantor Barbara
Shabbat, Dec 13th 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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Monday ,
DecDecember 15 , 2025

Monday's with Meaning with Rabbi Zelony
Monday, Dec 15th 10:30a to 11:30a
We are excited to resume Mondays with Meaning class as of Monday, August 4 at 10:30 am. The class will be hybrid – both in person and on Zoom as we have done in the past. We are very delighted to introduce Rabbi Elana Zelony as teacher of the class. Rabbi Zelony is known as a wonderful teacher and her class will lead into the High Holidays. The class is titled: Thugs, Priests and Ugly Ones: Talmud Tales of Tshuva. If tshuva were easy, the Talmud wouldn't tell so many stories about people struggling with it. Learn from some less than perfect role models about facing our flaws and making amends.
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