Congregation Beth Israel

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Welcome to Congregation Beth Israel, the historic center of Jewish life in San Diego since 1861. We are a vibrant, inclusive Reform congregation that offers a warm welcome and a nurturing home to all who seek a meaningful and enduring connection to Judaism. We encourage you to explore our website and visit us to discover all our community has to offer.

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9am Toddler Transitions
4pm 7th Grade Rel. School
5:45pm 8-12 Grade Rel. School

10am Men's Discussion Group

9am No Preschool - Veterans Day
12pm Downtown Kallah
3pm UTC Farmer's Market
4pm No Rel. School - Veteran's Day
7pm Intro to Judaism

9:30am Shabbat Together
6:15pm Family Erev Shabbat Service
9pm Soul Food Shabbat (Chapel)

8:30am Torah Study
10am Lay Led Informal Service
12pm Start Every Day with Happiness:
Shabbat Lunch and Learn

No Cafe Beth Israel
9am Lehrhaus (Learning House)
9am K-6th Grade Rel. School
4:30pm Men's Club Beerfest
5pm Serve at Rachel's Women's Center

Erev Shabbat Services
Clergy-Led Friday Evening Services
Join us every Friday evening to welcome Shabbat with song, prayers and blessings. These services often feature notable speakers and the beautiful music of our Youth and Teen Choir, Adult Choir and Chai Band.

CBI - A San Diego Historic Gem
Congregation Beth Israel is San Diego's oldest and largest Jewish congregation and is believed to be the only synagogue in the west that has occupied three separate buildings still standing and in use today. With a history spanning three centuries, CBI will celebrate 150 years of history in 2011.

Clergy-Led Shabbat Morning and Afternoon Services
Most Saturdays Congregation Beth Israel holds Shabbat services in the mornings at 10:00 a.m. and afternoons at 4:00 p.m. in our beautiful Glickman-Galinson sanctuary. These services celebrate the Bar/Bat Mitzvahs of our members and are open to the entire community. Please join us and celebrate Shabbat!