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.
Supports ongoing renewal of Judaism — bringing spiritual vitality to daily life, drawing on kabbalistic and Hasidic sources and embracing a vision that all paths play a role.
Largest and oldest Reform synagogue and Jewish cultural center on the Monterey Peninsula. Looking to Jewish heritage as a repository of wisdom, insight and numerous possibilities for religious expression.
Passionate about peace and justice, creative in prayer, joyful in tradition. A diverse, inviting and spiritual community working for social justice, caring deeply about young families and elders, and being together through singing and dancing.
A popular center for Jews of all backgrounds who want to learn more about their Jewish roots. Offers educational and spiritual opportunities, including Torah classes and lectures, Shabbaton dinners, and family and social activities.
Open and inclusive Jewish “community without walls” that offers opportunities to explore personal connections to Jewish tradition through holidays, family and adult learning, lifecycle events and more.
Independent, traditional egalitarian minyan. Monthly Kabbalat Shabbat and Shabbat morning services; High Holy Day services and communal events throughout the year. Committed to halachah.
Egalitarian, observant, feminist community committed to inclusive liturgy and encouraging women's leadership. Shabbat services held in members' homes. Invites men and women of all backgrounds and orientations.
Inclusive, multigenerational East Bay community rooted in joyful Judaism, lifelong Jewish learning, tikkun olam, and climate action. Preschool, afterschool and Hebrew school, plus diverse Shabbat experiences: musical Friday nights, family services and interactive Saturday mornings.
Bay Area’s oldest Jewish Renewal community, blending innovation and tradition since 1974. Online and in person: yeshiva headed by Rabbi Jonathan Seidel, celebrations, lifecycle events. Meditation and weekly teachings with Rabbi Emerita Diane Elliot.
Fosters a Judaism of love, justice, transformation and liberation, including that of the Palestinian people and their land. Heal ourselves and our world through joyful, meaningful spiritual practice, loving relationships, social activism, and revolutionary consciousness.
Home for the Jewish heart. Dynamic Renewal synagogue with musical, celebratory Shabbats, meditation, contemplative and transformative services. Walking distance from Ashby BART.
Creative, spiritual, contemporary Judaism rooted in social justice. Exceptional education for kids in grades K-6 and a unique experiential b'nai mitzvah program.
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.
Vibrant Modern Orthodox community in Berkeley with indoor daily services, in-person and virtual programming for youth and adults, ongoing adult education and lectures, engaged membership and inspirational leadership.
Inclusive, progressive, lay-led havurah affiliated with the Reconstructionist movement. Shabbat services alternate between the first Friday and first Saturday of each month at St. Alban's Church on the Berkeley-Albany border. Check website for calendar.
Highly engaged community offers preschool, religious school, b'nei mitzvah, sisterhood, brotherhood, tikkun olam programs, chavurah, adult education, chesed support program, Sharing Shabbat Together, Tot Shabbat and Ruach services. Welcomes all backgrounds and interfaith families.
Meets at the Vista Room of the Hillside Clubhouse Fridays at 7:30 p.m. High Holy Day services take place at the Event Center, Tahoe Room; call for times. Everyone is welcome.
Shabbat services with guitar, singing and meaningful sermons. Outstanding preschool, religious school and adult education. Caring community that welcomes all people on their Jewish journey.
Vibrant and engaged spiritual home where tradition meets inspiration through deep learning, music-infused prayer, social justice, holiday celebrations and a thriving religious school.
Intimate, inclusive, intergenerational Reform Jewish community that welcomes interfaith families. Nurtures members' spiritual growth and cultural identity and makes Jewish education fun and joyful for children and adults alike.
Shabbat services, religious school starting with pre-K, educational, cultural programs and events for all ages in a spiritual, warm and friendly environment.
Center of progressive Jewish life in the Tri-Cities. Vibrant preschool, music-infused prayer, relevant learning for all ages meaningful interfaith engagement. ASL interpretation available upon request.
Provides a spiritually nurturing, intellectually challenging and socially active environment in which members of all ages can deepen their Jewish connections.
Welcoming Reform congregation with approachable clergy, award-winning preschool (18 months-TK), religious school, adult education and progressive social action programs.
Traditional Conservative synagogue with a learning community that enriches Jewish knowledge and experiences for all ages. Offers preschool from 6 weeks to pre-K and religious school.
Egalitarian, participatory community for Conservative/Masorti Jews. Welcomes all individuals and communities, including Jews-by-choice, interfaith families, multiracial individuals, married, single, LGBTQ+ and straight. Offers religious services, b'nai mitzvah, education, social action and Torah study.
Living Judaism together as an egalitarian, participatory, vibrant congregation that provides services for preschool, bar/bat mitzvah, confirmation and adulthood. Celebrating Judaism, enjoying Shabbat and holiday celebrations since 1907.
Humanistic, nontheistic, lay-led monthly Shabbat and holiday services, bagel brunch talks and educational programs celebrating Jewish identity, history and culture. Offers chavurot and social groups. Most events at Albany Community Center. Some on Zoom.
Progressive Secular Humanistic community identifying with the Jewish people through family, culture and history, rather than through religion. Offers bar/bat mitzvah, holidays, lifecycles and Sunday school.
Promotes Jewish identity and pride, study and celebration. Adult education, Hebrew school, bar/bat mitzvah preparation, Shabbat and holiday programming and social services. No membership required.
Serving the Contra Costa Jewish community: adult education, Hebrew school, preschool, holiday programs and events, bar/bat mitzvah celebrations, Shabbat and holiday prayer services. Membership not necessary.
Serves the Tri-City area with a synagogue, preschool, Hebrew school, holiday programs, classes, lifecycle services, women's events and social programs. Membership not required.
Torah classes and lectures, Shabbat dinners and an array of family and social activities. Traditional Jewish values brought to life in a joyous, nonjudgmental atmosphere. No membership required.
Petaluma’s vibrant and inclusive Jewish Center offers social and cultural activities, Gan Preschool, youth and adult education, Friday night musical services, warm and welcoming Shabbat and holiday Services, and a gift shop.
Shabbat services held Friday evening and Saturday morning. Also offers youth religious education, Hebrew education and adult education courses. Many services and events are offered virtually and in person, as specified on the website.
Independent, participatory and multigenerational congregation. Adult education and gatherings, Shabbat programs and holiday celebrations, welcoming those who seek an inspiring and connected Jewish community.
Serves the Northern California coast. Hybrid Shabbat services, holiday celebrations, weekly Zoom candle lighting, cultural and lifecycle events, adult and family education, annual women's retreat, younger adults, justice and elders groups.
Drawing from Reconstructionist roots and Jewish Renewal soulfulness, embracing Judaism through ritual, social justice, music and learning. Serves families with school-age children and those with children with disabilities through the Nitzanim and Celebrations programs.
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 preparation for all ages and lifecycle events.
Napa Valley's only synagogue, founded in 1953. Offers a full schedule of religious, educational and cultural programs, weekly Shabbat services and religious school.
Friday night Shabbat services usually held the fourth Friday of each month, 6:30 p.m. Shabbat morning services are monthly, on the second Saturday at 10 a.m. Check the website to confirm time.
Home of Reform Judaism in Sonoma County, blending tradition with innovation. A diverse, inclusive and socially conscious community that provides a doorway to Jewish life through worship, study, fellowship and play.
Traditional, egalitarian and inclusive community. Music and dinner for Kabbalat Shabbat twice monthly, Torah study before Shabbat morning services with lunch after. Torah on Trails, Torah on Tap and other learning options. Zoom available.
Authentic Judaism in the heart of Marin County. A dynamic congregation in Tiburon that creates meaningful and transformative experiences for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Exciting programs for Jews of all backgrounds, including Jewish kids/teens clubs, b’nai mitzvah preparation, Jewish Women’s Circle, men’s club, Shabbat services, adult education, holiday events and more.
Offers engaging programs for Jews of all backgrounds and ages, including the Jewish Learning Institute, Hebrew school, bar and bat mitzvah preparation, Jewish Women’s Circle, weekly Shabbat services and more.
Celebrates Jewish life with warmth, humor and tradition. All levels of knowledge and observance welcome. Community meals, catering, koshering services, lifecycle events. Celebrations, hospital visits, holidays, weekly services, educational classes for kids, teens and adults.
Dedicated to serving all Jews throughout Napa Valley with ahavat Yisrael: an unconditional love and concern for every Jew, regardless of background or affiliation.
Spiritually grounded and welcoming online Jewish community where ancient teachings meet modern life. Practices draw on the timeless wisdom of sacred Jewish texts reimagined for today's world. Marriage officiating available.
Musical, spiritual, culturally diverse, innovative yet tradition-based. Welcomes LGBTQ+, multifaith and all ages. Draws primarily from the San Mateo County coast, from Pacifica to Pescadero.
Builds community through singing, learning, praying and celebrating, with around 350 Jewishly diverse households. Uses a community-created prayerbook for egalitarian, participatory services. Programs for adults, kids and families.
The only Karaite Jewish synagogue in the country, representing Bay Area families with roots in Cairo, Egypt. With its new Karaite Jewish Cultural Center, the synagogue provides advocacy and learning resources throughout the United States.
Community-led Reconstructionist congregation that is inclusive, egalitarian, participatory, inquiring, innovative and compassionate. Practicing an evolving Judaism that infuses tradition with new meaning.
A supportive Reform congregation where people of all backgrounds, including interfaith families, feel welcome. The picturesque campus offers participatory worship, justice initiatives, and education, providing an inclusive space for meaningful community connections.
South Santa Clara Valley's only Reform synagogue. Full religious school, Hebrew school and adult programming. Welcomes interfaith families. Oversees Jewish section of Gan Emet/Emeth Gardens cemetery in Gilroy.
Energetic and engaged Reform congregation defined by a culture of belonging, musical worship on Shabbat and holidays, inspiring education programs for youth and adults and a strong emphasis on pursuing justice and love of Israel.
San Jose's oldest Reform congregation, inclusive in all areas of synagogue life. Rooted in tradition, growing toward the future. Celebrating more than 160 years of tradition and innovation.
Conservative, participatory, egalitarian synagogue that offers traditional services, daily minyanim, Friday night Shabbat programs, religious school, social action programs, adult and family education, and programs for young professionals.
Inspires meaningful Jewish identity and spiritual connection. A traditional egalitarian community with a deep connection to Israel, welcoming all backgrounds, including multifaith families, LGBTQ+ individuals and spiritual seekers.
Offering a dynamic Jewish summer day camp with field trips, swimming, sports, and creative activities. Located in Burlingame, with a camp staff creating a warm environment where campers build friendships and memories.
Offers Jews of all backgrounds and ages innovative Jewish enrichment programs, including adult education, Shabbat Minyan, holiday programming, bar/bat mitzvah preparation, community dinners, youth programs and more.
Bringing Judaism to life with warmth, energy and heart. Programs include preschool, Hebrew school, summer camp, offerings for teens, young adults, seniors. Weekly Shabbat and Sunday services, holiday celebrations, concerts and lectures.
Stimulating programs for Jews of all backgrounds: Kids 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.
Shabbat services, adult education classes, holiday awareness programs, Hebrew school, bar/bat mitzvah lessons and drug prevention. All are welcome regardless of religious background, knowledge or level of observance.
Open to the entire Jewish community. Children's programs, bar/bat mitzvah preparation, teen club, Hebrew school and adult education. Beginner and child-friendly services on Shabbat and holidays, plus summer camp. Call for location.
Provides Jewish programs and resources in the Palo Alto area including Hebrew school, bar/bat mitzvah, teen, young adult and family programs and events.
A space for Jews of all backgrounds and ages to experience engaging programs, including men's and women's classes, Shabbat services, holidays, bar/bat mitzvah preparation and children's programs.
Serves Woodside and Portola Valley, providing individualized Jewish experiences for all ages. Rabbi Mayer and Dassi Brook specialize in personal connections, complementing Jewish experiences with friendship, caring and connection.
Strengthen Jewish awareness and pride among Jewish residents of Danville/San Ramon by creating an environment where everyone, regardless of background or affiliation, is welcome to explore and experience their heritage.
Synagogue at San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living serves as a sanctuary for patients, residents and families. Friday services at 2 p.m. weekly; Saturday services at 11 a.m. on the second Saturday of the month.
Post-denominational, heart-centered community based in San Francisco and the East Bay. Gathers online and in person for monthly Shabbats and special events, including outdoor High Holy Days.
Spirited Jewish community in San Francisco. Inclusive, lay-led, traditional and nondenominational. Friday nights: Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma'ariv every week. Saturday mornings every other week. Check website for current information.
Traditional congregation serving the needs of Russian-speaking Jews in the San Francisco Bay Area. No-membership High Holy Day program. Youth and teen programs. Bar/bat mitzvah classes.
Services: Morning minyan Mondays and Thursdays at 7:30 a.m.; Shabbat at 9 a.m.; monthly Sephardic Shabbat for young professionals. Community coordinator: Leya Aronoff.
Warm, diverse and creative Orthodox community welcoming all ages and backgrounds. Classes and activities include youth and preschool programming. Holds daily morning and evening services.
Services: Morning minyan Mondays and Thursdays at 7:30 a.m.; Shabbat at 9 a.m.; monthly Sephardic Shabbat for young professionals. Community coordinator: Leya Aronoff.
Contemporary Orthodox synagogue that provides a nurturing environment for spiritual, social and intellectual growth; facilitates developing connections to Torah in the modern world.
Traditional synagogue located in the heart of the Richmond District. Geared toward Russian-speaking Jews but welcomes Jews of all backgrounds and levels, including nonbelievers and atheists.
San Francisco’s only Reconstructionist congregation, a welcoming Jewish community that blends tradition with innovation. Embraces music, social action and deep questioning to foster connection, spirituality and belonging for all.
Jewish community that affirms the sacred in everyone. Rooted in history as San Francisco's gay and lesbian synagogue, providing the warmth and comfort of chosen family.
Beyond its sanctuary, the congregation’s supportive clergy, welcoming community, insightful programs, vital social action and inspirational services open gateways to Jewish exploration and lasting connections.
Judaism with a big heart in the heart of the Sunset District. Offers hybrid services, holiday celebrations, cultural events, Torah study and lifelong learning. Welcomes all, both in person and online.
Community-based organization with a mission to make Judaism's rich heritage and values available to all. Offers community holiday celebrations, Shabbat services, afterschool program and other opportunities to connect.
Celebrate Judaism with a warm, friendly community. Welcomes all levels of observance. Shabbat and holiday hospitality, adult education and programs, children's programs, daily and Shabbat services.
Distinguished by warmth, tolerance and understanding. Offers daily and Shabbat services, and a diverse range of classes for those of varied backgrounds.
Conservative synagogue in San Jose that connects people to each other, Judaism, Israel and the world. Shabbat and Sunday services along with holiday celebrations. Religious and nursery school onsite.
Offers a variety of educational and spiritual opportunities for Jews of all backgrounds, including holiday celebrations, adult education classes, camp, afterschool program, Hebrew school and more.
Promotes and strengthens Jewish awareness, pride and observance by providing educational, cultural and social activities to all Jewish individuals and families, regardless of background or affiliation.
Home for everything Jewish: young adult social programming, children's educational events, Shabbat meals and services, weekly classes and Hebrew Afterschool.
Explore Jewish heritage and tradition in a friendly, nonjudgmental atmosphere, regardless of affiliation or observance. Programs include adult education, children and teen programs, Hebrew school, bar/bat mitzvah preparation and more.
Doors are open to all, regardless of affiliation, background or current level of Jewish practice and knowledge. Featuring Hebrew School of the Arts for youth, a Jewish Women's Circle and holiday and Shabbat celebrations.
A place where being Jewish is joyful and engaging, with social, educational, recreational and religious programs for adults, children, teens and seniors.
Warm and inviting space for Jewish community, connection and celebration, where participants create a vibrant local community and discover Jewish life that is authentic, relevant and exciting.
A popular center for Jews seeking to learn more about their Jewish roots. Offers a wide variety of educational and spiritual opportunities, including Torah classes and lectures, Shabbaton dinners, and family and social activities.
Dedicated to making the beauty and joy of Jewish tradition and heritage accessible, relevant and meaningful. Offers education for all Jews, regardless of age, affiliation, knowledge or level of observance.
Creates a vibrant Jewish community that promotes and strengthens Jewish awareness and pride through educational, cultural and social activities for all Jews living in San Leandro.
Creating a vibrant Jewish community that promotes and strengthens Jewish awareness, pride and connection through educational, cultural and social activities for Jews of all ages in the Concord area.