Congregation Beth Israel of San Diego

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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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Exploring Judaism?

Curious about Judaism, returning to Judaism, converting to Judaism, raising Jewish children? Visit our Exploring Judaism page!

Upcoming Events

Schedule

Friday, May 18
6:15pm Erev Shabbat Service honoring Women of Beth Israel: 100 Years of Sisterhood presentation by Joellyn Zollman

Saturday, May 19
8:30am Torah Study
10:00am Lay Led Minyan Service

Sunday, May 20
9:00am Hunger Project
9:30am Cancelled: My Family & Me: Shavuot

Tuesday, May 22
10:00am DayTimers Women's Discussion Group
7:00pm Conversion Q&A

Wednesday, May 23
6:00pm Annual Meeting of the Congregation

Thursday, May 24
7:00pm Beth Israel Book Club

Friday, May 25
6:15pm Erev Shabbat Service

Saturday, May 26
Erev Shavuot
8:30am Torah Study
10:00am Lay Led Minyan Service

Sunday, May 27
Shavuot Day I
9:00am Hunger Project
9:00am Knit and Nosh

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

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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.

Shabbat Services

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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!