Congregation Beth Israel

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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.

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High Holy Days at Beth Israel

As we carry the meaning of the High Holy Days into the year ahead, we invite you to revisit the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur sermons and the messages, questions, and teachings that continue to inspire us, guide us, and shape the choices we make.

Our sacred season continues with Sukkot and Simchat Torah, joyful holidays that invite us to gather in community, celebrate, and embrace the blessings of the year ahead. We hope you’ll join us!

High Holy Days Livestream

High Holy Days Sermons

All four Beth Israel clergy members pose on the bimah in their white High Holy Days attire.

Weekly Spark with Rabbi Nevarez

Sunday, September 27 @ 2:00 pm

I’ll be joining other Beth Israel members and people of faith from across San Diego for “All Are Sacred,” an interreligious gathering and procession honoring the dignity and sacredness of migrants and refugees.

WATCH MESSAGE HERE

A Special Rosh Hashanah Message from Rabbi Jason Nevarez

Rabbi Jason Nevarez shares a special Rosh Hashanah message with our Beth Israel community. We invite you to watch and reflect with us as we enter this new year together.

WATCH MESSAGE HERE

Building Together

Support the restoration of our campus and the creation of a mikvah. Your gift will help shape Beth Israel’s future for generations to come.

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Bill & Sid Rubin Preschool Now Enrolling!

Serving children ages 3 months through Pre-K, our nurturing preschool program inspires curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning while fostering meaningful connections to Jewish life and community.

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This week at Beth Israel

Sep 25

New Member & Erev Sukkot Shabbat Service

6:15 pm

Sep 26

Shabbat & Chag Sukkot Services

10:30 am

Sep 27

Member Meet Up: Knitting and Crocheting for Caring Community

9:00 am

Sep 27

World Day of Migrants and Refugees: All Are Sacred

2:00 pm

Sep 28

Men’s Club Discussion Group

10:00 am

Sep 29

Member Meet Up: Tuesday Afternoon Mahjong

1:00 pm

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Help Us Build for the Future

Thanks to your generosity, we’re in the final stretch of our campus restoration and Mikvah campaign. Every gift helps bring this vision to life and strengthens the future of Beth Israel.

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Services & Worship

Explore worship services, holidays, and the many ways we celebrate Jewish life throughout the year.

Religious Life

Preschool & Religious School

Helping children build Jewish identity, lasting friendships, and a love of learning from infancy through B'nei Mitzvah and beyond.

Preschool

Religious School

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Lifelong Learning

Continue your Jewish journey through engaging classes, inspiring speakers, and enriching learning experiences.

New to Judaism

Adult Education

Become part of our community

Whether you’re exploring Judaism, new to the area, or looking for a place to call home, we’d love to welcome you.

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Meet Manny and David

Joining Beth Israel has been a joyous journey for Manny and me. Within this warm community, we enjoy Shabbat, Torah study, supporting our Queer Jewish Mission trip to Israel, and co-founding Keshet. As special education teachers, my board service brings us immense simcha, belonging to a home embracing everyone.

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Meet Janet

The warm, strong bonds of friendship formed through the Women of Beth Israel keeps me inspired and connected to our Beth Israel community. Over the years, our family has experienced many meaningful life-cycle events at Beth Israel. From our marriage at 3rd & Laurel to our son’s recent marriage, Beth Israel continues to play a significant role in our Jewish family heritage, L’ Dor V' Dor.

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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