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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?
Sherith Israel is a welcoming Jewish community for all of San Francisco.
Learn more about becoming a member here.
In The News
- We must savor the moments of harmony we are lucky enough to experience, J Weekly
- 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
Wed, January 15 2025
15 Tevet 5785
Upcoming Events
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Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 15 , 2025
Wednesday, Jan 15th 6:30p to 8:00p
Exploring Jewish Concepts and Practices -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 16 , 2025
Thursday, Jan 16th 12:30p to 2:00p
Presenter TBA. Lunch catered by Mark ‘n Mike’s/One Market Restaurant and sponsored by Monica Levin and Nancy Igdaloff. Members only. Free. Reservations required by Jan. 14, 10 am. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 17 , 2025
Friday, Jan 17th 6:00p to 7:00p
Service led by Rabbi George Altshuler with cantorial soloist Simon Barrad and music director Jonathan Dimmock. Followed by a festive Oneg. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 17 , 2025
Friday, Jan 17th 7:15p to 8:30p
Teens @ Studio offers dynamic learning classes to explore the parts of Judaism that are most interesting and relevant to teens. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 17 , 2025
Friday, Jan 17th 7:15p to 8:30p
POSITT: Are you the parent of a teen or tween? Are you interested in being in community with other Jewish parents of this age group? Join us for a relaxed dinner party after Kabbalat Shabbat services. POSITT dinners are scheduled to coincide with Sherith Israel teen youth group programming. -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 18 , 2025
Saturday, Jan 18th 9:15a to 10:15a
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Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 21 , 2025
Tuesday, Jan 21st 4:15p to 5:45p
3rd-5th Grade Hebrew for student who are registered in Studio -
Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 21 , 2025
Tuesday, Jan 21st 6:00p to 8:00p
Weekly class for 7th graders who are registered in Studio -
Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 22 , 2025
Wednesday, Jan 22nd 6:30p to 8:00p
Exploring Jewish Concepts and Practices -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 24 , 2025
Friday, Jan 24th 6:00p to 7:00p
Service led by Rabbi Jessica Graf, Rabbi George Altshuler with cantorial soloist Simon Barrad and music director Jonathan Dimmock. Drash in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by Rev. Dr. Ambrose Carroll, Sr., Founder and Senior Pastor of Renewal Worship Center, Oakland, CA and CEO of Green the Church. Rev. Carroll will discuss his initiatives in climate and racial justice. Followed by a festive Oneg. Streams on YouTube. Followed by a festive Oneg.