Congregation Beth Jacob

About

A nurturing, vibrant, warm and welcoming community grounded in Jewish values, practice and learning, honoring the gifts and individuality of our members.

Story

Incorporated in 1930, Congregation Beth Jacob was the first Jewish religious institution created between the cities of San Francisco and San Jose. The handful of men who founded our synagogue were almost exclusively Polish and Russian immigrants, including three chicken farmers and a cabinetmaker, among the more than 2 million Jews who had fled Eastern Europe between 1882 and 1910 in search of a brighter future on the far side of the world. Today Beth Jacob is a vibrant community dedicated to learning, mitzvot, family, and community. Join us!

Mission

Strengthen CBJ as a thriving hub of Jewish community and learning that provides every member with an opportunity to connect with each other and with the broader local Jewish community spiritually and socially in meaningful ways that enrich their lives and make the world a better place.