Religious Life

Congregations

Conservative

South Peninsula

Congregation Beth Jacob
Intergenerational and egalitarian learning community which emphasizes participation and belonging. Religious school and preschool.
1550 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 366-8481
Religious school: (650) 366-8483
Fax: (650) 366-4629
E-mail: cbj@bethjacobrwc.org

Congregation Kol Emeth: Congregation Kol Emeth*
Conservative, participatory, egalitarian, traditional services; daily minyanim; religious school; social-action programs, adult and family education, Friday night and young adult Shabbat programs.
4175 Manuela Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 948-7498
Fax: (650) 948-2712
E-mail: office@kolemeth.org

Independent

Congregation Etz Chayim: Congregation Etz Chayim*
Experience community: sing, learn, pray, and celebrate with us. 300 households, wide range of Jewish backgrounds. About 1/3 interfaith. Services are Reform/Conservative blend. Youth, family, adult education and social activities.
4161 Alma St., Palo Alto, CA 94306-0657
(650) 813-9094
Fax: (650) 813-9024
E-mail: ExecDirector@EtzChayim.org

Hillel at Stanford
Offers educational, religious, social, social action, cultural and Israel-related programs to Stanford students and local young adults. Some programs open to the community-at-large.
The Harold & Libby Ziff Center for Jewish Life, 565 Mayfield Ave., Stanford, CA 94305
(650) 723-1602
Fax: (650) 725-8530
E-mail: hillelatstanford@stanford.edu

Orthodox

Chabad at Stanford: Chabad at Stanford*
Dedicated to sharing the warmth, wisdom, and depth of Judaism with the Stanford community through classes, lectures, social action projects, Shabbat dinners and holiday celebrations. All are welcome.
1289 College Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 494-3274
E-mail: info@chabadstanford.org

Chabad of Greater South Bay: Chabad of Greater South Bay*
Outreach, educational and community service organization.
3070 Louis Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-9800
Fax: (650) 493-3425
E-mail: Chabad1@pacbell.net

Chabad of Sunnyvale: Chabad of Sunnyvale
Open door to the entire Jewish community. Children's programs, bar/bat mitzvah preparation, teen club, Chabad Hebrew School. Adult education. Beginner and children friendly services on Shabbat and holidays. Camp Gan Israel, summer and winter.
1267 Townsend Terrace, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 720-0553
Fax: (408) 481-4774
E-mail: office@chabadsunnyvale.com

Congregation Ahavas Yisroel: Congregation Ahavas Yisroel-Lubavitch
Affiliated with Chabad. All Jewish backgrounds welcome, membership optional, daily and Shabbat services, Torah and Kabbalah classes, Shabbat hospitality, information on all aspects of Jewish life.
3070 Louis Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-9800
Fax: (650) 493-3425
E-mail: Chabad1@pacbell.net

Congregation Emek Beracha (Palo Alto Orthodox Minyan): Congregation Emek Beracha (Palo Alto Orthodox Minyan)*
Modern Orthodox community. Website has up-to-date calendar and other information.
4102 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 857-1800
Fax: (650) 857-0601
E-mail: info@emekberacha.org

Reconstructionist

Keddem Congregation: Keddem Congregation*
Participatory, community-led, egalitarian, inclusive congregation, passionately committed to infusing tradition with new meaning. Visit Website for detailed information.
P.O. Box 50758, Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 494-6400
E-mail: keddem@keddem.org

Reform

Congregation Beth Am: Congregation Beth Am*
Inclusive Reform congregation. Family and adult education resources. Participatory worship. Interfaith couples welcome.
26790 Arastradero Rd., Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
(650) 493-4661
Fax: (650) 494-8248
E-mail: execdir@betham.org

Sephardi-Orthodox

Bar Yohai Sefardic Minyan: Bar Yohai Sefardic Minyan
Respectful of all traditions, open to Jews of all origins. Daily services, classes and traditional activities.
c/o SPHDS, 1030 Astoria Dr., Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 296-5287
Fax: (408) 746-0382
E-mail: info@baryohai.org