The Bay Area is home to the fourth largest Jewish community in the U.S. Whether you are looking for what’s close to Stanford, in San Francisco or around the Bay, you can enjoy food, cultural and religious resources, Israel connection and much more.
READ THE LATEST DEMOGRAPHIC STUDY OF THE BAY AREA’S JEWISH AND ISRAELI POPULATION.
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FOOD
When you have a hankering for bagels, sushi, blintzes or a little nosh, these cafes and grocery stores near Stanford offer many options. (K) indicates kosher in the list below. See the latest about the Jewish food scene in the Bay Area in J Weekly’s food section.Sushi menorah image courtesy of Holy Sushi
Holy Sushi (K)
The Ma’lawah Bar (K)
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SYNAGOGUES
Local synagogues and Jewish learning groups welcome Stanford students, faculty, visitors, parents and grandparents, as well as alumni. Learn more about the Palo Alto eruv and see the map illustrating that it includes much of the Stanford campus.
Emek Beracha - Orthodox
Congregation Beth Am - Reform
Congregation Beth Jacob - Conservative
Congregation Etz Chayim - Independent
Kol Emeth - Conservative
Peninsula Sinai - Conservative
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CULTURE
Jewish culture and community can be found just minutes from Stanford and throughout the Bay Area.
J Weekly Jewish News of Northern California
Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life at UC Berkeley
Oshman Family JCC at the Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life
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ISRAEL
These community resources reflect the area’s strong ties to Israel.
Ankor Store at the OFJCC featuring items made by emerging Israeli designers and artists
American Technion Society San Franciso Bay Area
Consulate General of Israel in San Francisco
Israel Cultural Connection at the OFJCC
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PRESCHOOLS & DAY SCHOOLS
These private schools serve families in the South Peninsula area.
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COMMUNITY
These community organizations serve the entire Bay Area Jewish population.
Hebrew Free Loan San Francisco