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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Monday ,
NovNovember 10 , 2025

Monday's with Meaning with Rabbi Zelony
Monday, Nov 10th 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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Wednesday ,
NovNovember 12 , 2025

Wellspring of the Soul - A Jewish Journey Through Grief & Difficult Times
Wednesday, Nov 12th 7:00p to 8:30p
Join Rabbi Zelony, through stories, traditions, ritual, and personal sharing, we deepen our capacity to walk through difficult moments in life and find our strength and resilience
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Friday ,
NovNovember 14 , 2025

Canasta
Friday, Nov 14th 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 ,
NovNovember 15 , 2025

Guest Speakers from Casa Esperanza
Shabbat, Nov 15th (All day)
During services and at Kiddish on November 15, we will be learning about Casa Esperanza - Permanent Supportive Housing for families and individuals who are formerly homeless as they get back on their feet. Casa Esperanza is run by Episcopal Community Services which helps homeless and very low income people obtain housing, jobs, shelter and essential services. This is part of CBJ’s support to a variety of organizations to a variety of organizations that seeks to prevent and end homelessness. We will welcome Dena Stein, Senior Development of Development and Chris Callandrillo, Chief Programs Officer to both of our services and to meet with you at Kiddish.
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 15 , 2025

Ruach Shabbat
Shabbat, Nov 15th 10:00a to 11:00a

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Saturday ,
NovNovember 15 , 2025

Young Family Service
Shabbat, Nov 15th 11:30a to 12:30p

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