Congregations
Because Bay Area residents come from a variety of communities and backgrounds, our synagogues take pride in being warm, welcoming and inclusive. Call individual synagogues for information about schedules for services, holiday worship, bar/bat mitzvah training, religious schools, day care, children’s and adult classes, and special program offerings.Chabad by the Sea
Serving the Santa Cruz Jewish community with educational, social and humanitarian programs.
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Chabad of Monterey
A popular center for Jews of all backgrounds who want to learn more about their Jewish roots. Offering a wide variety of educational and spiritual opportunities, including Torah classes and lectures, Shabbaton dinners, and family and social activities.
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Chadeish Yameinu
Supports ongoing renewal of Judaism — bringing spiritual vitality into our lives, drawing on kabbalistic/Hassidic sources, embracing a vision that all paths have a role.
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Congregation Beth Israel
Largest and oldest Reform synagogue and Jewish cultural center for the Monterey Peninsula.
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Congregation Kol Tefillah
Traditional, egalitarian, lay-led and participatory. Meets on Shabbat and most holidays.
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Kolaynu: The Progressive Jewish Voice of Santa Cruz
Community-led. Celebrates High Holy Days "Santa Cruz Style": progressive participatory, creative, peace-oriented, egalitarian services with feminine, gender-neutral and traditional prayers. All welcome.
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Temple Beth El/JCC
Passionate about peace and justice, creative about prayer, joyful about tradition.
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Aquarian Minyan
A Jewish Renewal community, combining innovative and traditional approaches. Meets for holidays, potluck Shabbats, lifecycle events, guest speakers, and progressive discussion groups throughout Berkeley. Offers participatory worship, deep learning, meditation and dance.
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Beth Chaim Congregation
Preschool, religious school, b'nai mitzvah program, sisterhood, brotherhood, tikkun olam, chavurah, adult education, chesed support, family Tot Shabbat, Ruach services. All backgrounds/interfaith families, LGBTQ welcome.
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Beth Jacob Congregation
Diverse Modern Orthodox synagogue offers services twice daily. Maintains kosher banquet hall and kitchens and offers classes, preschool, mikvah and unique programming for all ages.
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Beyt Tikkun: The Synagogue of Spiritual Transformation and Social Healing
Intellectually and psychologically sophisticated, joyous, welcoming and compassionate. Find one's spiritual path — a community at once religiously traditional and innovative, and politically progressive — an emancipatory Judaism of love.
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B’nai Israel of Rossmoor
Meets at the Vista Room of the Hillside Clubhouse Friday 7:30 p.m. High Holy Day services at Event Center, Tahoe Room; call for times. Everyone welcome.
Chabad of El Cerrito
Serving the community of El Cerrito. Promoting Jewish identity and pride, study and celebration. Adult education, Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation, monthly Friday night services, and visitation of the sick
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Chabad House of Berkeley
Sharing Jewish joy and inspiration. Community outreach and lifecycle events. Friendship Circle, mikvah education, holiday celebrations and Shabbat services, Hebrew school, bar/bat mitzvah training. Offers children's camp and adult education.
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Chabad Jewish Center of Oakland and Piedmont
Serving the communities of Oakland and Piedmont. Promoting Jewish identity and pride, study and celebration in the East Bay. No membership required.
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Chabad of Contra Costa, Inc
Serving the Contra Costa Jewish community. Adult Education, Hebrew School, holiday programs and events, Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebrations, Shabbat and daily prayer services. No membership necessary.
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Chabad of Fremont Jewish Center
Serving the Tri-City with a Hebrew school, holiday programs, services, classes, lifecycle services, women's events and social programs. No membership required.
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Chabad of Richmond
Torah classes and lectures, shabbaton dinner, and an array of family and social activities. Traditional Jewish values are brought to life in a joyous, non-judgmental atmosphere. No membership required
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Chabad of the Delta
Providing adult education, Shabbat and holiday dinners, programs and events, women's group, Hebrew school, hospital visitation. No membership required.
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Chabad of the Tri-Valley
Based in Pleasanton, a community center of Jewish life, joy, prayer and learning serving the Tri-Valley's Jewish community.
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Chochmat HaLev
Dynamic Renewal shul with musical celebratory Shabbats, meditation, contemplative services and transformative High Holy Day observance. Meditation, Kabbalah, mysticism and adult/children's education. Walking distance from Ashby BART.
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Congregation Beth El
Congregation Beth El is a vibrant and innovative Reform Jewish congregation dedicated to Jewish learning, worship, tikkun olam and acts of loving kindness.
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Congregation Beth Emek
Shabbat services with guitar, lots of singing and inspiring sermons. Participatory Shabbat morning Torah study. Outstanding preschool, religious school and adult education. Family services, senior groups and vibrant youth group.
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Congregation Beth Israel
Modern Orthodox community. Welcomes visitors from all levels of observance. Youth programming, ongoing adult education, social-action committee, Shabbat morning child care, Shabbat lunch, daily services.
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Congregation B’nai Shalom
Traditional Conservative synagogue providing a learning community enriching Jewish knowledge and experiences for all ages. Preschool from one year to pre-K and religious school.
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Congregation B’nai Tikvah
Vibrant intergenerational community that engages our Jewish values through deep learning, music-infused prayer, social justice, family programs, holiday celebrations and a thriving religious school.
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Congregation B’nai Torah
Weekly services, holidays, events open to all. Interfaith and LGBTQ families welcome. Call for service schedule.
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Congregation Netivot Shalom
Egalitarian and participatory, welcoming intermarried and nontraditional households. Religious services, b'nai mitzvah program, adult education, social action, Torah study, preschool.
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Congregation Shir Ami
An intimate, inclusive, intergenerational Reform Jewish community that welcomes interfaith families.
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Jewish Gateways
A welcoming, diverse community in which to explore personal connections with Judaism through holidays, family and adult learning, lifecycle events, working for justice, and more.
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Kehilla Community Synagogue
Creative, spiritual, contemporary Judaism, rooted in social justice. Membership includes interfaith, LGBTQ, singles, blended families. Religious school for grades K-6. Also bar/bat mitzvah program and adult education.
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Kol Hadash Community for Humanistic Judaism
Humanistic, nontheistic, lay-led monthly Shabbats, major holiday services, bagel brunch talks and educational programs that celebrate Jewish identity, history and culture. Chavurot and social groups.Most events held at Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave., Albany, CA 94706.
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Minyan Dafna
Independent, traditional egalitarian minyan in Berkeley. Meets for monthly Kabbalat Shabbat and Shabbat morning services. Also meets for High Holy Day and occasional other holiday services. Vibrant, energetic, and inclusive community committed to halachah.
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Nishmat Shalom
Egalitarian, observant, feminist. Committed to inclusive liturgy and encouraging women's leadership. Shabbat services in members' homes. Men and women of all backgrounds and orientations are welcome.
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Or Zarua: Reconstructionist Havurah of the East Bay
Inclusive and progressive community based on Reconstructionist principles. Shabbat services with child care first Saturdays at St. Alban's Church on the Berkeley-Albany border.
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Congregation Beth El
Vibrant and innovative Reform Jewish congregation dedicated to Jewish learning, worship, tikkun olam and acts of lovingkindness.
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The Reutlinger Community Synagogue
Traditional synagogue where Shabbat and holidays are inclusive, participatory and joyous. Weekly Torah study and continuing Jewish education. Full-time rabbi serves residential community.
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Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs Minyan)
Community Kabbalat Shabbat service on second Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Ashkenazi, Mizrachi and Sephardi traditions; poetry, prayer and music from around the world.
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Temple Beth Abraham
Living Judaism together as an egalitarian, participatory, vibrant congregation, serving from preschool, bar/bat mitzvah, confirmation and adulthood. The congregation has celebrated Judaism since 1907, enjoying Shabbat and holiday celebrations.
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Temple Beth Hillel
Shabbat services, religious school starting with pre-K, educational and cultural programs, and events for all ages in a spiritually warm and friendly environment.
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Temple Beth Sholom
Independent synagogue, Reform rabbi, Renewal cantor using Reform and Conservative siddurim. Everyone welcome. Services Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. Torah and Hebrew schools, adult Torah study, preschool, kosher kitchen.
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Temple Beth Torah
Warm and friendly. Vibrant preschool, religious school, teen program and adult education. Shabbat and festival services.
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Temple Isaiah
Provides a spiritually nurturing, intellectually challenging and socially active environment in which members of all ages can deepen their Jewish connections.
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Temple Israel
The Jewish presence in Alameda for 95 years is a welcoming, progressive Reform congregation for all ages.
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Temple Sinai
Reform congregation with approachable clergy, award-winning preschool and religious school, adult education and progressive social action programs.
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Tri-Valley Cultural Jews
Progressive Secular Humanistic community identifying with the Jewish people through family, culture and history, rather than through religion. Bar/bat mitzvah, holidays, lifecycles, Sunday school.
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B’nai Israel Jewish Center
Inclusive center for Jewish life, preschool, community school, adult education, social and cultural activities. Shabbat and holiday services, sisterhood, men's club and Judaica shop.
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Chabad Jewish Center of Novato
Exciting programs for Jews of all backgrounds: Jewish kids/teens clubs, b'nai mitzvah preparation, Jewish Women's Circle, men's club, Shabbat services, adult education, holiday events and more.
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Chabad Jewish Center of Sonoma County
A warm and welcoming center, offering innovative and exciting programs to Jews of all backgrounds and ages.
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Chabad of Napa Valley
Dedicated to serving all Jews throughout Napa Valley with Ahavat Yisrael: an unconditional love and concern for every Jew, regardless of background and affiliation.
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Chabad Center for Jewish Life of Solano County
Based in Vacaville, a community center for Jewish life, joy, prayer and learning serving the Solano County Jewish community.
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Congregation Beth Ami
Monthly Shabbat dinners and holiday celebrations, fostering a strong sense of community; toddler through teen programming, adult education, library and gift shop. Conservative egalitarian. Warmly welcomes interfaith, singles and LGBTQ.
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Congregation Beth Shalom of Napa Valley
Since 1953, the Napa Valley's only synagogue. Full schedule of religious, educational and cultural programs. Weekly Shabbat services and religious school.
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Congregation B’nai Israel
Shabbat services every Friday and Saturday; monthly Shabbat dinners. Midrasha affiliate, Sisterhood. Youth Education pre-K-eighth grade; midweek Hebrew school, Adult education, Bagel Cafe, Judaica.
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Congregation Kol Shofar
A dynamic congregation with meaningful, accessible experiences of learning, prayer, service and celebration to help people of all ages and backgrounds live more purposeful lives.
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Congregation Ner Shalom
Drawing from Reconstructionist roots and the soulfulness of Jewish Renewal, embracing Judaism through ritual, social justice, music, learning and laughter. Nurturing spirituality through learning, prayer and tikkun olam.
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Congregation Rodef Sholom
Igniting the passion to connect — with Jewish values, with each other and with our world. A place to discover why being Jewish matters.
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Congregation Shir Shalom
Shabbat services, usually second Saturday at 10:30 a.m., fourth Friday at 7 p.m. Torah study, additional classes and events.
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Congregation Shomrei Torah
Weekly Shabbat and holiday services, lifelong learning, b'nai mitzvah and a rich program of community events. A socially progressive synagogue.
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Dorot
Welcomes unaffiliated individuals and families. Workshops and services support Jewish life-learning through a Reconstructionist lens. High Holy Day services, children's education, interfaith programs, b'nai mitzvah training for all ages and lifecycle events.
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Gan HaLev Jewish Congregation of the San Geronimo Valley
Independent, participatory and multigenerational. Offers adult education, Shabbat programs, Sunday school and holiday celebrations, and welcomes those who seek a Jewish community to inspire and appreciate them.
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Kol HaEmek/MCJC-Inland
Creating an environment in which Jewish culture, religion and spiritual life can flourish.
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Mendocino Coast Jewish Community
Shabbat morning minyan and other events; monthly Kabbalat Shabbat, cultural events; adult and family education; Jewish films; women's retreat.
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Russian River Jewish Community
Western Sonoma County-based community organization for celebrating Jewish holidays and culture.
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Zmanim
Zmanim (seasons), a nature-connected, spiritual Jewish community in West Sonoma County. Programs for children and adults to engage body, heart, mind and spirit, exploring and celebrating connections between Judaism and the natural world.
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Almaden Valley Torah Center
Synagogue and outreach organization providing Shabbat meals, Talmud Torah, private tutoring, summer camp and holiday programs.
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Am Echad
Offers Shabbat hospitality, daily minyanim and shiurim (classes). Jewish men and women at any level of observance are welcome.
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Bar Yohai Sefardic Minyan
Distinguished by warmth, tolerance and understanding. Offering daily and Shabbat services, and a diverse range of classes for those of varied backgrounds.
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Chabad of Cupertino
Promoting and strengthening Jewish awareness, pride and observance by providing educational, cultural and social activities to all Jewish individuals and families, regardless of background or affiliation.
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Chabad of Mid Peninsula
Offering Jews of all backgrounds and ages innovative and exciting programs: Adult education, Shabbat Minyan, holiday programming, bar/bat mitzvah preparation, community dinners, youth programs and more.
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Chabad of North S. Mateo County
Stimulating programs for Jews of all backgrounds: Jewish kid's clubs, b'nai mitzvah preparation, Jewish Women's Circle, men's club, Shabbat and holiday services and events, adult education, Hebrew learning program and more.
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Chabad of San Jose
Shabbat services, adult education classes, holiday awareness programs, Hebrew school, bar-bat mitzvah lessons, drug prevention. All welcome regardless of religious background, knowledge or level of observance.
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Chabad of Sunnyvale
Open door to the entire Jewish community. Children's programs, bar/bat mitzvah preparation, teen club, Chabad Hebrew school. Adult education. Beginner and children-friendly services on Shabbat and holidays. Camp Gan Israel, summer and winter.
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Chabad Palo Alto
A home for everything Jewish: Events and programs for adults and youth, Hebrew school, Shabbat meals and services, daily services, and informative classes.
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Chabad Santa Clara Jewish Center
A home for everything Jewish: Young adult social programming, childrens educational events, Shabbat meals and services, weekly classes.
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Coastside Jewish Community
Musical, spiritual, culturally diverse, innovative, yet also tradition-based. Welcomes straight or LGBTQQI, multifaith, all ages. Draws primarily from the San Mateo Coast.
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Congregation Beth Am
Inclusive Reform congregation. Family, youth and adult education resources. Participatory worship. Interfaith couples welcome.
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Congregation Beth David
Whether one is seeking Jewish learning, worship or community, this synagogue offers a place to find it. Egalitarian; offering diverse programs for all ages.
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Congregation Beth Jacob
Intergenerational and egalitarian learning community that emphasizes participation and belonging. Religious school and preschool.
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Congregation Emek Beracha
An Orthodox shul for everyone, welcoming all Jews for both short-term and long-term participation.
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Congregation Emeth
South Santa Clara Valley's only Reform synagogue, with 80+ families. Full religious school, Hebrew school and adult programming. Interfaith families welcome. Overseeing Jewish section of Gan Emet/Emeth Gardens Cemetery in Gilroy.
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Congregation Etz Chayim
Experience community: sing, learn, pray and celebrate. Around 300 Jewishly diverse households. Using a community-created prayerbook for egalitarian, participatory services.
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Congregation Kol Emeth
Conservative, participatory, egalitarian, traditional services; daily minyanim; Friday night Shabbat programs; religious school; social action programs; adult and family education; and programs foryoung professionals,
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Congregation Shir Hadash
Evolving Reform Jewish congregation dedicated to providing a vital Jewish life, spiritual growth, and a sense of community for all its members.
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Congregation Sinai
Conservative synagogue connecting people to each other, Judaism, Israel and the world. Shabbat and Sunday services, Holiday celebrations. Religious school and preschool. Visit us!
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Keddem Congregation
Participatory, community-led, egalitarian, inclusive and innovative congregation. Practicing an evolving Judaism that infuses tradition with new meaning.
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Los Altos Chabad
Offering Jews of all backgrounds and ages innovative and exciting programs: Adult education, Rosh Chodesh Society, monthly Shabbat service, Holiday programming, bar/bat mitzvah preparation, youth programs and more.
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Or HaLev – Center for Jewish Spirituality
The name means "light of the heart," and this is a place for Jews to experience the benefits of Jewish meditation, chanting, and spirituality. All are welcome. Meditation sits are held on Monday nights.
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Peninsula Sinai Congregation
A participatory, diverse, Jewishly committed community. Services are a blend of traditional and spiritual, relevant and accessible. Revolutionizing the synagogue model from the inside out.
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Peninsula Temple Beth El
A Reform congregation with an emphasis on family participation, interfaith outreach, tikkun olam, education for all generations, and participatory worship services enhanced with outstanding music.
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Peninsula Temple Sholom
An inclusive Jewish community where everyone can find peace, inspiration, and their own connection to Judaism.
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Temple Emanu-El
San Jose's oldest Reform congregation; inclusive in all areas of synagogue life. Rooted in heritage and liberal in outlook.
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The Karaite Jews of America
The only Karaite Jewish synagogue in the United States, representing families with roots in Cairo, Egypt. With its forthcoming Karaite Jewish Cultural Center, the synagogue will provide advocacy and learning resources throughout the United States.
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Adath Israel Congregation
A warm, diverse and creative Orthodox community welcoming to all ages and backgrounds. The classes and activities include youth and preschool programming.
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Chabad of Cole Valley
A community-based organization. The mission is to make Judaism's rich heritage and values available through community events and programs while simultaneously caring for those in need.
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Chabad of Noe Valley
Welcoming, friendly community, inspiring and insightful services, educational opportunities and holiday celebration for adults and children. Torah classes, Hebrew school, Shabbat community, preschool, b'nai mitzvah.
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Chabad of SF
Open-house Shabbat dinner and special holiday events. Call or email for service schedule and event information.
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Congregation Anshey Sfard
Morning minyan Mondays and Thursdays at 6:30 a.m. Shabbat services led by cantor on Friday night and on Saturday morning, followed by a luncheon. Children's Hebrew classes are ongoing.
Congregation Beth Israel Judea
Warm and welcoming community. Progressive, egalitarian Jewish community, welcomes returning Jews and interfaith families. Hebrew school, lively musical family services every month.
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Congregation Beth Sholom
A diverse community that creates authentic, meaningful points of connection for contemporary Jews. Twice-daily egalitarian minyan, multigenerational programming, preschool, religious school and more.
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Congregation B’nai Emunah
Egalitarian, inclusive, haimish, participatory congregation open to all. Weekly Shabbat services. Adult education and religious/Hebrew school. Family activities, monthly Shabbat dinners and social action.
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Congregation Chevra Thilim
A contemporary Orthodox synagogue, promotes a nurturing environment for spiritual, social and intellectual growth and develops a connection to Torah in the modern world.
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Congregation Emanu-El
Discover a spiritual home, build relationships with clergy and fellow congregants, and learn with experienced educators.
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Congregation L’Dor VaDor
Musical, participatory worship and Torah study. Kabbalat Shabbat Fridays, 1:30 p.m. Saturday morning service, 9:15. Oneg Shabbat 2 p.m. Friends, family and community are welcome.
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Congregation Ner Tamid
Judaism with a big heart, in the heart of the Sunset District. Traditional and egalitarian; Torah study and lifelong learning; elegant, kosher Shabbat dinners; a home away from home for everyone!
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Congregation Sha’ar Zahav
Sha'ar Zahav is a Jewish community that affirms the sacred in each one of us. Rooted in our history as San Francisco's gay and lesbian synagogue, we offer the warmth and comfort of chosen family.
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Congregation Sherith Israel
Since 1851 Sherith Israel has been a community of Jews who gather, celebrate and worship. We are a community rooted in our past and forging our future. Visit us and discover Sherith Israel.
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Keneset HaLev–Community of the Heart
Post-denominational, heart-centered Judaism in San Francisco and East Bay. Offers Shabbat and other Jewish holidays at home gatherings, interfaith kirtans (chanting) and High Holy Days in Golden Gate Park.
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Magain David Sephardim Congregation
An active Sephardic congregation, featuring services every morning, on Friday nights and Saturdays, and on holidays.
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Or Shalom Jewish Community
Or Shalom Jewish Community is San Francisco’s first and only Reconstructing Judaism congregation, tasked with making Judaism relevant to our times while respecting the traditions of our ancestors.
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Richmond Torah Center of Chabad
Celebrate Judaism with a warm, friendly community. All levels of observance welcome. Shabbat/holiday hospitality, adult education/programs. Children's programs. Daily/Shabbat services.
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Russian Speaking Jewish Community
Traditional congregation serving the needs of Russian-speaking Jews in San Francisco Bay Area. No-membership High Holy Day program. Youth/teen programs. Bar/bat mitzvah classes.
The Kitchen
A religious startup, an innovation-driven community that helps people live Jewishly in order to change lives, make meaning and invest themselves in the world.
West Bay Chavurah
Jewish Renewal celebratory evening gatherings such as occasional Shabbat and Havdallah events. Services are inclusive and participatory. Potluck vegetarian meals.