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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 have a long history of feeding the hungry. Our award-winning 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
- The powerful sermon of Rabbi Graf at Kol Nidre
- 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
- Statement on Ukraine
- Sherith Israel donors raised $10,000 for Lev Ehad
- Rabbi Martin Weiner dies at 83, leaving behind a towering legacy, J Weekly
Thu, June 8 2023
19 Sivan 5783
Coming Events
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Friday ,
JunJune 9 , 2023
Friday, Jun 9th 6:00p to 7:15p
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Saturday ,
JunJune 10 , 2023
Saturday, Jun 10th 9:15a to 10:15a
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Sunday ,
JunJune 11 , 2023
Sunday, Jun 11th 10:00a to 11:30a
This lecture from Judi Leff (educator and board member of the San Francisco History Association) will conclude with a walking tour of the beautiful grounds of our cemetery. -
Thursday ,
JunJune 15 , 2023
Thursday, Jun 15th 12:30p to 2:00p
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Friday ,
JunJune 16 , 2023
Friday, Jun 16th 6:00p to 7:15p
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Saturday ,
JunJune 17 , 2023
Saturday, Jun 17th 9:15a to 10:15a
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Friday ,
JunJune 23 , 2023
Friday, Jun 23rd 6:00p to 7:15p
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month! Join us for this special Shabbat to honor the movement for LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion, to celebrate recent victories against discrimination, and to commit to the work ahead. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 24 , 2023
Saturday, Jun 24th 9:15a to 10:15a
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Sunday ,
JunJune 25 , 2023
Sunday, Jun 25th 10:00a to 3:00p
Be part of the Sherith Israel Pride Parade delegation. We are marching with the SF JCC, JCRC and many other Jewish organizations. Don't miss a chance to be part of the fun this June. To register, please follow this link to the JCC website. You will need to create an account there to complete the participant waiver. When prompted, choose Sherith Israel as the partner organization so the JCC can let us know you are part of the group. https://www.jccsf.org/event/sf-pride-parade/ -
Sunday ,
JunJune 25 , 2023
Sunday, Jun 25th 11:00a to 12:30p
Led by docent Judi Leff, learn about the cemeteries of Sherith Israel and Emanu-El along with many of the colorful people who came to rest there (including Wyatt Earp).