Welcome home
Your home for a meaningful and enduring connection to Judaism.
Congregation Beth Israel is an inclusive, accessible, and inspiring Jewish community in San Diego. We seek to connect the members of our community through spiritual enrichment and lifelong learning, and welcome anyone who wishes to pursue a meaningful and enduring connection to Judaism.
Welcome, Rabbi Elana Ackerman Hirsch!
Please join us in welcoming our new Assistant Rabbi, Elana Ackerman Hirsch, to our Beth Israel family. We know that Rabbi Ackerman Hirsch will quickly become a cherished presence in our service leadership and through many aspects of our congregation, and will become a welcomed presence in our hearts and homes. Read more about Rabbi Ackerman Hirsch by clicking on her bio below.
Learn about our services, view our worship schedule, and find out how we support you in the seasons of life.
From our Bill & Sid Rubin Early Childhood Center and Lee & Frank Goldberg Religious School, to our adult education and introduction to Judaism programs, we foster a culture of lifelong learning.
Find your place in our welcoming community by getting involved with our many groups, or participating in our unique program offerings.
Building for the future
Restoring our campus & creating a mikvah
Our temple faces the necessary challenges of maintaining our buildings adequately and appropriately. At the same time, we have a unique opportunity to construct a mikvah on the Beth Israel campus and establish a mikvah program for our membership and for the greater San Diego Jewish community.
Meet Jason
I currently serve as one of the co-chairs of the Congregation Beth Israel Social Action Network. Growing up in Puerto Rico, I saw firsthand the challenges faced by the historically neglected communities within our society and quickly learned the importance of Tikun Olam. Congregation Beth Israel has given me a platform to continue helping others, while also creating opportunities to meet other congregants and help them give back to the broader San Diego community.
Learn more about Social Action at Beth Israel
Meet Marty
Upon retiring to San Diego after being a public school teacher in Ohio, I found a new home at Beth Israel by becoming involved in many different activities. You can find me on Friday evenings, greeting people as they come into Erev Shabbat services, or on Saturday mornings learning at the Torah Study or participating in the Minyan service.
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Host your event with us!
Our beautiful campus can be the perfect location for your next meeting or special celebration. View our Facility Rental page to learn more!
Special Events & Experiences
Poster and Shirt Making Party for the San Diego Pride Parade
Beth Israel Marches at the San Diego Pride Parade
