Congregation Emanu-El

Congregation Emanu-El Congregation Emanu-El is a dynamic Jewish home where we honor our past, shape the future, and connect to something bigger than ourselves.

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-f

illed 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

05/30/2026

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05/23/2026

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We at Congregation Emanu-El are heartbroken and horrified by the news of the shooting that took place at the Islamic Cen...
05/19/2026

We at Congregation Emanu-El are heartbroken and horrified by the news of the shooting that took place at the Islamic Center of San Diego yesterday. Hatred has no place in our society, and violence taking place in houses of worship is unconscionable.

Our hearts are with the families of the victims, the San Diego Muslim community, and our Muslim neighbors here in the Bay Area.

05/09/2026
This June, the Emanu-El community will finally get a chance to meet our incoming Executive Director, Ben Wachstein. Ben ...
04/10/2026

This June, the Emanu-El community will finally get a chance to meet our incoming Executive Director, Ben Wachstein. Ben comes to us after five years in the role of Executive Director of Beth El Congregation of Baltimore—get to know Ben and read about his upcoming journey to the West Coast on his blog:

California, here I come.

In partnership with Rhoda Goldman Plaza, we present a Lunch & Learn with American comedic autobiographical monologist Jo...
04/03/2026

In partnership with Rhoda Goldman Plaza, we present a Lunch & Learn with American comedic autobiographical monologist Josh Kornbluth.

He will be performing Citizen Brain, an outstanding piece that explores the intersection of brain science and social justice—think empathy, ageism, loneliness, othering and belonging, and ideological extremism. We will also be taking a tour of the lovely Rhoda Goldman Plaza campus and eating lunch together.

Learn more and register at emanuelsf.org.

Join Emanu-El on Thursday, April 9 for a timely conversation about the ongoing situation in Iran with writer and comment...
03/27/2026

Join Emanu-El on Thursday, April 9 for a timely conversation about the ongoing situation in Iran with writer and commentator Roya Hakakian.

Roya Hakakian is an Iranian-American Jewish writer, journalist, and commentator whose work explores exile, political and religious persecution, and the struggle for freedom under authoritarianism.

Born in Tehran, she is the author of "Journey from the Land of No: A Girlhood Caught in Revolutionary Iran," "Assassins of the Turquoise Palace," and "A Beginner’s Guide to America." Her essays have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and on NPR, and she is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship.

Learn more and register at emanuelsf.org.

This Thursday, Congregation Emanu-El and Stand With Us Northern California are pleased to present a conversation with di...
03/06/2026

This Thursday, Congregation Emanu-El and Stand With Us Northern California are pleased to present a conversation with digital storyteller Nas Daily and author and activist Aija Mayrock.

Nuseir Yassin, the creator of Nas Daily, has built one of the largest educational storytelling platforms online, reaching more than 60 million followers across social media and billions of video views worldwide. Together, Nuseir and Aija will explore how storytelling and digital media can be powerful tools in confronting antisemitism and building understanding across communities.

Learn more and register at emanuelsf.org.

Join us this Tuesday for the most impactful musical event of the season!Our "extended family” of gifted and beloved cant...
01/30/2026

Join us this Tuesday for the most impactful musical event of the season!

Our "extended family” of gifted and beloved cantors from around the country will present an evening of music, exploring transformation and evolution: in our lives, relationships, seasons and our world.

Koleinu is part of the Cantors Concert series and is funded in part by Ingrid D. Tauber and Frank Taforo.

Address

2 Lake Street
San Francisco, CA
94118

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm
Sunday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+14157512535

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