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Peninsula Jewish Community Center
Jewish Community Center
Unaffiliated;All Affiliations Served
650-378-2703
800 Foster City Boulevard
Foster City, California 94404

About

At the PJCC, we believe that every person deserves to feel seen, safe, and celebrated. That’s why we’re committed to building a community where LGBTQ+ individuals and families not only belong—but thrive. As a Jewish Community Center rooted in Jewish values, we honor the dignity and humanity of all people, inclusive of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. What makes PJCC an excellent place for the LGBTQ+ community? Inclusive Programs & Events: From Pride celebrations to educational workshops and panel discussions, we create spaces that affirm LGBTQ+ experiences and elevate LGBTQ+ voices. Staff Training & Culture: Our staff receives ongoing training in cultural competency and inclusive practices to ensure that every member and guest feels welcome and respected. Youth & Family Support: We provide inclusive programming for youth and families, with affirming spaces in our preschool, afterschool, and camp programs. Visible Allyship: You’ll see it in our signage, our partnerships, our programming, and our staff—clear, unapologetic support for LGBTQ+ inclusion. Community Collaboration: We’re proud to partner with organizations like Keshet and JCRC to promote equity and justice for LGBTQ+ people across the Bay Area and beyond. Whether you’re here to work out, learn, celebrate, or connect—we’re here to welcome you with open arms and open hearts.

The PJCC is more than just a community center. We're a place where people of all backgrounds come together to connect, grow, and feel at home. We offer a wide range of programs for every stage of life, from early childhood and family programming to fitness, arts, adult education, and vibrant Jewish life programming. Our community is proudly multigenerational, multicultural, and mission-driven, rooted in Jewish values and open to all. Whether you're looking for a welcoming space to work out, a meaningful way to celebrate holidays, inclusive programming for your family, or just a warm community to belong to—you’ll find it here. We’re located in the heart of Foster City, but our reach and relationships extend across San Mateo County and beyond. Come as you are—we’re ready to welcome you.

Listing Details

Organizational Policies

  • Benefits such as health insurance, parental leave, etc. are gender-neutral and LGBTQ+ inclusive
  • Has written nondiscrimination and anti-harassment policy that mentions gender identity and expression
  • Has written nondiscrimination and anti-harassment policy that mentions sexual orientation
  • All registration forms have been updated for LGBTQ+ belonging (i.e. adult 1 / 2 , parents or guardians, expansive gender options, pronouns, etc)

Programming

  • Offers LGBTQ+ affinity spaces
  • Engages with LGBTQ+ civil rights in a way that is consistent with our engagement with civil rights for any core constituency
  • Curriculum and educational materials reflect LGBTQ+ people and identities
  • Has regular programming on LGBTQ+ themes
  • Observes LGBTQ+ days of significance (such as Pride, National Coming Out Day, Transgender Day of Visibility, etc)
  • Speakers/presenters/scholars in residence include LGBTQ+ people

Ritual

  • Dress codes are gender-neutral
  • Offers and frequently uses gender-expansive ritual language
  • Celebrates LGBTQ+ life cycle events

Spaces

  • Has all-gender restroom/s and locker/changing rooms (if applicable) available

Staff & Leadership

  • Has working group or task force for LGBTQ+ belonging
  • LGBTQ+ people are represented in our senior leadership
  • LGBTQ+ people are represented on our board
  • Incoming staff and public-facing volunteers receive LGBTQ+ awareness training as part of orientation
  • Leadership and staff/volunteers have been trained on LGBTQ+ belonging within the past five years