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).

When intrepid Jews journeyed around the Horn or overland in 1848 as part of the migration west, little did they imagine that they would be helping to found one of the most dynamic Jewish communities in America. San Francisco—the city that sparked the imagination of a nation—is the home of Northern California's landmark temple, Congregation Emanu-El. Officially established in 1850, our congregation has over 2,100 households, many of whom have been involved with the congregation since its founding.  We are the oldest congregation west of the Mississippi.

Religion

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Congregation Emanu-El of San Francisco

Ellen Kaye Fleishhacker

Lauren Wardle

Sarah Balagey

Judy Montoya

Anat Pilovsky

Rachel Montana

Alexa Asher

Liana Huang

Flora Kupferman

Elena Gary

Emilie Valentine

Education Team

Administration and Management

Teams at Congregation Emanu-El of San Francisco

Education Team

Administration and Management