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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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Studio @ Sherith Israel
A playful approach to serious Jewish learning.
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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?
Sherith Israel is a welcoming Jewish community for all of San Francisco.
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In The News
- Sherith Israel series will assess Israel’s future as initial shock over Oct. 7 wanes
- In S.F., hundreds join urgent gathering to support Israel at war
- Cantor Martin 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
- Rabbi Martin Weiner dies at 83, leaving behind a towering legacy, J Weekly
Sat, May 4 2024
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Upcoming Events
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Sunday ,
MayMay 5 , 2024
Sunday, May 5th 9:30a to 12:30p
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Sunday ,
MayMay 5 , 2024
Sunday, May 5th 1:00p to 7:00p
1-4 pm: Workshops, art experiences, panel discussion 4 pm: Memorial name reading 5 pm: Commemoration, Yizkor Service and Keynote Speech Presented by the Jewish Family and Children's Services Holocaust Center, in partnership with the San Francisco Jewish Community Center, Congregation Sherith Israel, and other San Francisco synagogues and partner organizations. -
Tuesday ,
MayMay 7 , 2024
Tuesday, May 7th 6:00p to 7:00p
First Tuesday of the Month, In Person Only Gather with Rabbi George Altshuler for a once-a-month discussion of podcasts on Judaism in the United States. -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 8 , 2024
Wednesday, May 8th 6:30p to 8:00p
Rabbi Altshuler will lead a Jewish text study about climate justice and hope. Then hear about opportunities to get involved in activism, and join in a discussion on next steps. In Person. -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 8 , 2024
Wednesday, May 8th 7:15p to 8:15p
Participants learn to read and pronounce the letters of the Hebrew alef-bet, as well as gain familiarity with the prayerbook, basic blessings and core parts of the liturgy. No prior knowledge required. Taught by Noa Levy. -
Friday ,
MayMay 10 , 2024
Friday, May 10th 6:00p to 8:30p
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Tuesday ,
MayMay 14 , 2024
Tuesday, May 14th 7:00p to 8:30p
Join us for the culmination of our In Focus: Israel/Gaza discussion series on Yom Ha'atzmaut with Rabbi Ed Feinstein, a faculty member at the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America, senior rabbi of Valley Beth Shalom in Encino, California, and lecturer at the Ziegler Rabbinical School of the American Jewish University. -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 15 , 2024
Wednesday, May 15th 5:00p to 7:00p
The increased manifestation of antisemitism in our country and beyond is not only painful and frightening but also complex. Join Rabbi Julie Saxe-Taller and members of Sherith Israel to learn a framework for understanding the role of antisemitism in our society and to build our capacity to address it together. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 16 , 2024
Thursday, May 16th 12:30p to 2:00p
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Friday ,
MayMay 17 , 2024
Friday, May 17th 6:00p to 8:30p
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