Kahal Am - The Humanistic Jewish Community of San Diego

02/20/2026

Purim is coming! Come join us on Saturday February 28th. Details below and hope to see you there!

01/08/2026

Please take a look at some of our upcoming events as well as learning more about Kahal Am!

The Floaters" A Humorous and Warm-Hearted Film

Sunday, January 25, 3:15 PM - Let's have some fun enjoying the Jewish camp experience with the film, "The Floaters." This humorous and warm-hearted movie is at the San Diego International Jewish Film Festival. It is about two adult friends who reunite at their Jewish camp to mentor teens and save their business. The movie begins at 4:00, but we are lining up at the JCC at 3:15 PM. We can offer a limited number of group discount tickets for $8. You must contact Madrikha Beverly directly for purchase information soon, but no later than Thursday, January 22.
A meal at True Food Kitchen in La Jolla Square is planned for anyone interested in socializing after the show.


Tu B'Shevat Outdoor Experience


Saturday, January 31, 12:00 PM - The "New Year of the Trees" holiday, Tu B'Shevat, invites us be outside. One way to enjoy the sight, sound, and scent of trees is to walk through one of the many San Diego natural locations. That is what we have planned, come rain or shine. If rain, we'll find an indoor spot to celebrate nature. Mark your calendar for this event and details will follow soon.



"Banksy "Without Limits" Art Exhibit
Get Your Tickets Now!

Sunday, February 22, 12:00 - 3:00 PM - San Diego is lucky to host an exhibition of the famous British graffiti artist and political activist known as "Banksy." We currently have 15 tickets for this exhibit at 2:00 PM at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on Jimmy Durante Blvd. This show will include 5 rooms displaying Banksy's creative commentary about the world through art. Our tickets will go fast at the special group price of $23, so contact Madrikha Beverly directly for purchase information. Join us for a nosh at Milton's Deli at noon before the exhibit.


PLAN FOR THESE FUTURE EVENTS

Saturday, February 28, 2:00 - 4:30 PM - Purim Party with Community Service Project

Sunday, March 1, 11:00 AM - First Chapter Book Club

Sunday, March 15, 10:30 AM and afternoon - Meetup Diaspora Dining - Jews of Turkey

Saturday, April 4, 1:00 - 4:00 PM - Passover Seders

Saturday, May 30, time TBD - Shavuot Celebration



Kahal Am encourages guests to become permanent members of San Diego’s only secular Humanistic Jewish community. Our longtime policy is that after attendance at three events, guests are requested to join Kahal Am. Our fees are very reasonable and membership sustains the continuity of this organization. Membership information is available on our website at www.kahalam.org.
Thank you!
Questions: call 858-549-3088 or email [email protected]

01/08/2026

Please join us this Saturday for Shabbat Share virtually! Details below:

Saturday, January 10, 10:00 - 11:30 AM - The Jewish people is an old people, with roots that stretch back thousands of years. Jews today are living in this century with some of the same experiences of acceptance and rejection as our ancestors. Let's talk about this during Shabbat Share. We will be aided by the sage understanding of Jewish history and survival from Rabbi Sherwin Wine (z'l), founder of Humanistic Judaism. Use this Zoom link -

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04/26/2025

The San Diego Walk for Animals is just a week away! There's still time to sign up. Join Kahal Am as we walk for our fury friends, socialize, and exercise! What are you waiting for? See flyer below for all details and hope to see you there!

Come join us in Liberty Station Saturday May 3rd for this worthy cause! If you have a dog, bring them along. Free tee-shirt! Carpooling is advised. See flyer below for more details!

04/18/2025

Just a reminder that the Walk for Animals is 2 weeks and 1 day away so there's still time to sign up! Join us as we walk for our fury friends then we will meet afterward to get a bit to eat. Hope to see you there!

Come join us in Liberty Station Saturday May 3rd for this worthy cause! If you have a dog, bring them along. Free tee-shirt! Carpooling is advised. See flyer below for more details!

04/03/2025

Come join us in Liberty Station Saturday May 3rd for this worthy cause! If you have a dog, bring them along. Free tee-shirt! Carpooling is advised. See flyer below for more details!

04/03/2025

Join us on Saturday April 12th for a Passover gathering. Please see details below and hope to see you there!

03/30/2025

PLEASE NOTE: Tomorrow is the last day to get the early bird price for the Walk with Animals through the San Diego Humane Society. Please join Kahal Am as we walk for our furry friends on Saturday May 3rd at Liberty Station. For more details please feel free to DM me or you can reach out to Beverly. Hope to see you all there!

03/14/2025

Join us tomorrow! See details below.

03/11/2025

It's Kahal Am's annual Purim party this Saturday. See details in the flyer below and hope to see you all there!

02/01/2025

Hello everyone! Just a friendly reminder we will be meeting tomorrow at noon for this event at Coastal Roots Farm- 441 Saxony Rd, Encinitas. Lots of activities including for the little ones! Stay as little or as long as you like. Please feel free to message Beverly for any questions or you can DM me here.

Here's the website for more info on this event: https://coastalrootsfarm.org/event/tu-bshvat-2025/

Hope to see you all there!

01/10/2025

A FRIENDLY REMINDER ABOUT THE SHABBAT WALK TOMORROW:

Come Walk with Us at Los Peñasquitos Preserve
A Shabbat Experience This Saturday, January 11! More Details Below and hope to see you there!

Join fellow Kahal Am members and guests on Saturday morning at 1PM on a pleasant walk among the natural beauty of the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve. This is a good setting to enjoy the peace and renewal of Shabbat.

We will take the flat dirt paths toward the Rancho de Los Peñasquitos Adobe / “Ranch House” homestead, where a small working farm with animals and historic residence can be visited. There are waterfalls 2 miles further along the trail for the hardiest walkers. A trail map is available at

https://www.sandiego.gov/.../files/penasquitoscanyon.pdf.

Wear sturdy shoes (because there are small rocks on the path), a hat, and bring a snack & water. Dogs must be on leash. There are bathrooms available at the Recreation Center when you enter the park, also near the ball fields, and at the Ranch House.

Here is how you will find us. We will meet at the eastern end of the preserve, which is accessed through Canyonside Community Park, 12350 Black Mountain Road. Drive along the park’s paved road next to the baseball fields until the end of the ballfields. Look for Beverly and Gary at the paved lot there, which is directly across from the trailhead.

For information call Beverly at 760-703-3879, and she would appreciate a text message letting her know you are coming.