Temple Isaiah - Your Jewish Neighborhood

08/11/2026

It’s the first day of school at Gan Ilan Preschool! 🍎 This sweet photo captures one of the best parts of being back: reconnecting with friends and making new ones.

We’re grateful for the wonderful Gan Ilan teachers, staff, and families who make our preschool community so special. Happy first day and welcome to the 2026–2027 school year!

07/07/2026

Temple Isaiah is searching for our next Executive Director. Learn more at https://temple-isaiah.org/about/join-our-team.

06/17/2026

The deadline for registration for the Temple Isaiah - Your Jewish Neighborhood November 2026 Trip to Portugal led by Rabbi Jill Perlman is approaching! Open to Temple Isaiah members, but also to those interested by request to Rabbi Perlman. We have some spots remaining! We are going to be tracing Portugal’s Jewish story from Lisbon to Porto, uncovering stories of Crypto-Jewish resilience in historic Belmonte, wandering medieval Jewish heritage sites in Tomar and Guimarães, and visiting royal palaces and landscapes in magical Sintra - and eating our way around the country, of course. Can't wait! Check out the itinerary and register below.

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06/15/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by and supported Temple Isaiah at the Q***r Faith Festival in Lafayette, CA yesterday. It was a day filled with community, connection, celebration, and we were honored to sponsor and participate in it. 🌈

We look forward to continuing the celebration at our Pride Shabbat Service on Friday, June 26 at 7:30pm, and at the San Francisco Pride Parade on Sunday, June 28.

For more information about our upcoming events, please visit temple-isaiah.org/calendar.

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06/12/2026

Q***r Faith Festival is Almost Here!

We’re excited to share that the Q***r Faith Festival is coming together this Sunday, June 14, as a joyful, free community event celebrating the intersection of q***r identity and faith. Temple Isaiah is proud to be a sponsoring organization of this year’s festival.

This year’s festival will feature an inspiring lineup of panelists and performers, including Senior Rabbi Jill Perlman, Drag Performer and Advocate Mx. Kiki Krunch, Bishop Rev. Jeff R. Johnson, SF Interfaith Council Executive Director Michael G. Pappas, and Rev. Canon Mary Carter Greene.

In addition to programming, attendees can look forward to:
• Free admission for all
• Family-friendly kids’ activities
• Food options, including the Kona Ice truck
• Community gathering spaces designed for connection and reflection

This event is intended to be welcoming, affirming, and accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds across Contra Costa and surrounding counties.

Learn more at: www.q***rfaithfestival.org

We hope to see you there for a meaningful day of celebration, community, and joy.

04/17/2026

We are sharing an invitation from Rabbi Sydney Mintz and 13th Tribe, offering two immersive Jewish wilderness and spirituality retreats in Haines, Alaska. The women’s retreat runs June 24-28, and a retreat for all folks runs July 8-12. Each is a five-day, four-night experience centered around Shabbat, kayaking, learning, music, yoga, hiking, foraging, glaciers, salmon, massage, and meaningful community at the Chilkat Inlet Retreat Center. These are two great options for Jewish retreats in Alaska.

Interested? Know someone who would be? Learn more at www.13thtribe.org/mayyim-chayyim.

04/01/2026

More than 100 women gathered last Thursday at Temple Isaiah for our Women’s Seder. This intergenerational evening was filled with delicious food, laughter, dancing, and a strong sense of community. Led by Rabbis Greninger and Miller, it was truly a night to remember.

Tonight, we gather again for our community-wide Passover Seder. Passover services will take place tomorrow morning and next Wednesday, April 8 at 9am in the Beit Knesset and on YouTube. These meaningful moments are made possible by each and every one of you.

Chag Pesach kasher v’same’ach.