The San Francisco Bay Area has a variety of Jewish resources, including synagogues, organizations, and cultural institutions. Here are a few notable ones:
Congregation Emanu-El – A central hub for Jewish life in San Francisco, offering a wide range of services including worship, adult education, social justice programs, and lifecycle events. It also provides support for young families, young adults, and seniors.
Congregation Emanu-El – San Francisco
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) – One of the main JCCs in the Bay Area, it hosts cultural events, fitness programs, youth activities, and Jewish learning opportunities for all ages.
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF)
Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) – Located in Foster City, California, it serves both the Jewish and broader communities on the San Francisco Peninsula, offering a wide variety of programs and services, including fitness and wellness, cultural and Jewish life, family and youth programs, adult learning, and community services.
Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC)
Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley (JFS Silicon Valley) – Provides support for older adults and their caregivers, refugee resettlement, mental health counseling, financial assistance and support, and holocaust survivor services.
Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley (JFS Silicon Valley)
Contemporary Jewish Museum (CJM) – A museum in downtown San Francisco dedicated to contemporary Jewish culture, art, and history, offering exhibits, public programs, and events.
Contemporary Jewish Museum (CJM)
These resources make San Francisco a vibrant hub for Jewish cultural, educational, and spiritual life.