Shabbat celebrations typically include candle-lighting, music, a commentary, discussion, and, of course, an Oneg (refreshments) and social time.

These small groups meet monthly at members homes or other locations for activities planned by their members and plenty of socializing. New groups form as the interest arises.

We have a topical program or discussion followed by a brunch once a month. Programs vary from speakers on social or cultural issues to films, books or exhibits offered by our members. A bagel brunch follows, $5 for non-members and members are free.

Our school is a a meaningful experience for modern Jewish Families.  Classes are held twice monthly.  Come celebrate Jewish culture together; explore Jewish values and ethics together and study Jewish history together.  For more information, please contact Beverly Zarnow or call us at 858-549-3088.

We offer mitzvah classes for students preparing for their Bar / Bat Mitzvah.  The class is taught by our Madrikha, Beverly Zarnow, and will cover Jewish history, the Diaspora, structure of the Torah, holiday events and life cycle rituals.  For more information, please contact Beverly Zarnow or call us at 858-549-3088.

We participate in other activities in the Jewish and general San Diego communities, such as the JCC’s Israel Day, House of Israel in Balboa Park, and Agency for Jewish Education Center for Continuing Education.

Our Madrikha and Cantor conduct Erev Rosh Hashanah, Rosh Hashanah, Tashlich, Erev Yom Kippur – Kol Nidre, and Yom Kippur Break the Fast celebrations.  We create new liturgy regularly to keep the programs fresh and topical. Instrumental and vocal music is an integral part of every observance.

We offer a unique secular Seder with a professionally catered meal. There are also humanistic adaptations of other Jewish holidays that we enjoy including Sukkot, Hanukah,  Tu B’Shevat, Purim, Passover, Yom Ha’Shoah, and Yom Ha Atz’maut.  Our full service congregation marks an array of life cycle events, such as Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, child namings, life achievement, and memorial ceremonies.