Congregation Emanu-El San Francisco

About

Discover a spiritual home, a source of friendship, and the exceptional educators and events at Congregation Emanu-El.

Story

Since 1850, Congregation Emanu-El’s renowned clergy, dedicated board and welcoming staff serve our congregants and provide an open, responsive, nourishing environment in which to personalize discovery of the three pillars of Jewish life: Worship, Learning, and Community.

Enter our architecturally inspiring Temple and access the many portals to Judaism offered at Congregation Emanu-El. The light-filled courtyard is a vital intersection of congregational activity. Our dome is an inviting beacon and safe haven, gracing the skyline and continuing our link to the cultural, religious, and civic life of San Francisco.

As the largest Reform synagogue in Northern California, we take great pride in our rich heritage and nationwide reputation for innovation. Temple leaders work hard to secure the Congregation’s future through careful resource and facilities management, and thrive on inventive ways to engage and serve our congregants.

Congregation Emanu-El’s members are committed to the enduring values of all Jews: love of family, education, philanthropy, mitzvot—righteous deeds, and tikkun-olam—the repair of the world.

Office Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm in observance of Shabbat

Upcoming Office Closures: July 4

Mission

Congregation Emanu-El Mission Statement

Congregation Emanu-El is dedicated to advancing our members' lifelong involvement in Judaism, engaging them in communal prayer (avodah), the study of sacred texts (Torah), and the performance of compassionate deeds (g'milut hasadim).

The Congregation serves this mission by:

Providing experiences that serve to deepen our members' involvement and faith

Responding to the individual's need to choose his/her manner of Jewish identification, expression, and worship

Building a spiritual community that encourages congregant-to-congregant connections and pastoral relationships with the clergy

Providing life-long innovative, high quality Jewish education and cultural activities that reinforce positive, empowering elements of Jewish life and history

Providing opportunities and encouraging actions that respond to the call for social justice through tikkun olam (healing of a broken world)

Strengthening the connection of our members to the State of Israel and worldwide Jewry

Addressing the needs and concerns of interfaith families

Appreciating the rich diversity of the Jewish community, and welcoming all regardless of race, country of origin, or sexual orientation; and

Securing the Congregation's future through careful management of its resources and proper maintenance of its landmark Temple.

Impressum

Page that compliments our website: www.emanuelsf.org

We serve the San Francisco/Bay Area Jewish community.