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San Francisco has always been the place where new happened.
Sherith Israel was founded in the California Gold Rush and has been part of San Francisco every step of the way, marrying the newest innovations to thousands of years of Jewish history. The leaders and staff are constantly working to create a relevant community for meaningful Jewish exploration. New to town, new to Judaism, or just new to Sherith Israel? Come for a tour of the building, an event for young families or a Friday night service. Whatever your background, identity or level of knowledge, we have the right amount of spice to be your new Jewish home.
Meet our Clergy
Our clergy are always here for you whether you seek comfort or connection, or just a conversation.
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Feeding the hungry
We feed the hungry. The HaMotzi and Chicken Soupers programs feed people in need every Sunday.
Thinking about membership (or already decided)?
Sherith Israel is a welcoming Jewish community for all of San Francisco.
Learn more about becoming a member here.
In The News
- Cantor Feldman celebrates his 95th birthday, J Weekly
- Bay Area Jewish, AAPI leaders talk solidarity at White House, J Weekly
- At Sherith Israel's new preschool the kids are outside, J Weekly
- Teach-in will take movement for Black reparations to synagogue, J Weekly
- The Real Action is Social, J Weekly
- Press for the "Concert of Compassion, a benefit for Ukraine" on May 9, 2022
- Rabbi Martin Weiner dies at 83, leaving behind a towering legacy, J Weekly
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Upcoming Events
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Friday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2023
Friday, Oct 6th 6:00p to 8:30p
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Friday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2023
Friday, Oct 6th 6:00p to 7:15p
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Friday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2023
Friday, Oct 6th 7:15p to 8:45p
Parents of Sherith Israel Teens and Tweens Dinner. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2023
Saturday, Oct 7th 9:15a to 10:15a
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 8 , 2023
Sunday, Oct 8th 9:30a to 12:30p
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OctOctober 8 , 2023
Sunday, Oct 8th 11:00a to 12:30p
Join our family-oriented Simchat Torah celebration with Studio! We will celebrate the spirit of the Torah and all its teachings by dancing, singing and rejoicing in the presence of our community. In person only. All are welcome! -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 10 , 2023
Tuesday, Oct 10th 4:30p to 5:45p
3-5th grade Hebrew 4:15-5pm on Zoom 5-5:45pm in person -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 10 , 2023
Tuesday, Oct 10th 6:00p to 8:00p
Dinner: 6-6:30 pm* Studio Classes: 6:30-8 pm* *times subject to change -
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OctOctober 13 , 2023
Friday, Oct 13th 6:00p to 8:30p
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Friday ,
OctOctober 13 , 2023
Friday, Oct 13th 7:30p to 9:00p
We welcome (back) to Congregation Sherith Israel, Ilana Kaufman, CEO of the Jews of Color Initiative (JoCI). Hear the story of the founding of JoCI, including why it is a vital part of today’s Jewish ecosystem. Kaufman will also discuss key learnings from JoCI’s two major research studies, Counting Inconsistencies, a population study estimating 12-15% of American Jews are Jews of Color, and Beyond the Count, the largest study of Jews of Color in the US that provides an unprecedented view of JoC identities and lived experiences. The program will conclude with an engaging discussion about what's next on the horizon for this field and how to join together to collectively create change. BIO: Ilana (she/her) is the Chief Executive Officer of the Jews of Color Initiative. Her work sits at the center of Jewish community, racial equity, and justice, is anchored by the voices and experience of Jews of Color, and is focused on grantmaking, research and field building, and community education. As a guest on NPR’s All Things Considered and Code Switch, with pieces featured in eJewish Philanthropy and The Foundation Review, and an Eli Talk titled Who Counts, Race and the Jewish Future with over 45,000 views, Ilana is passionate about all things at the intersection of Jewish community, racial justice, Jews of Color, education, and philanthropy. Ilana was previously the Public Affairs and Civic Engagement Director, East Bay for the San Francisco, Bay Area Jewish Community Relations Council. A Senior Schusterman Fellow who is always searching Jewish text for discussion of equity and justice, Ilana received her B.A. in Sociology from California State University-Humboldt and her M.A. in Educational Pedagogy from Mills College.