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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.
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Feeding the hungry
We feed the hungry. The HaMotzi and Chicken Soupers programs feed people in need every Sunday.
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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, September 18 2024
15 Elul 5784
Upcoming Events
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Thursday ,
SepSeptember 19 , 2024
Thursday, Sep 19th 12:30p to 2:00p
Presentation by David A.M. Wilensky, director of news product at the J., in conversation with Rabbi George Altshuler. Lunch catered by Boichick Bagels and sponsored by Monica Levin and Nancy Igdaloff. Members only. Free. Reservations required by Sept. 17, 10 am. -
Friday ,
SepSeptember 20 , 2024
Friday, Sep 20th 6:00p to 7:15p
Kabbalat Shabbat: Service led by Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf, Rabbi George Altshuler, cantorial soloist Simon Barrad and music director Jonathan Dimmock. Followed by a festive Oneg. Service streams on YouTube. -
Saturday ,
SepSeptember 21 , 2024
Saturday, Sep 21st 9:15a to 10:15a
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 22 , 2024
Sunday, Sep 22nd 9:00a to 12:30p
PreK-5th grade classes meet on Sunday mornings from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm. 3rd-5th grade Hebrew classes meet on Tuesday afternoons. -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 24 , 2024
Tuesday, Sep 24th 6:00a to 8:00p
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Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 24 , 2024
Tuesday, Sep 24th 6:00p to 8:00p
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Thursday ,
SepSeptember 26 , 2024
Thursday, Sep 26th 7:30p to 9:00p
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Friday ,
SepSeptember 27 , 2024
Friday, Sep 27th 7:30p to 9:30p
Celebrate the beginning of the High Holiday season after Kabbalat Shabbat services together with Studio families, congregants and the greater community. All are welcome. -
Saturday ,
SepSeptember 28 , 2024
Saturday, Sep 28th 9:15a to 10:15a
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 28 , 2024
Saturday, Sep 28th 7:30p to 9:00p
S’LICHOT Saturday, Sept. 28 7:30 pm: Havdalah and refreshments 8 pm: S’lichot service: Begin the season of repentance in the month of Elul as we look inward and contemplate the year that has elapsed. Rabbi Jessica Graf and Rabbi George Altshuler lead a musical service with cantorial soloist Simon Barrad music director Jonathan Dimmock including the ceremonial changing of our Torah mantles for the High Holidays.