COMMUNITY

Congregation Beth Sholom is a holy community that proves opportunities for people to come together around Jewish practice, learning, values, culture, and shared interests.

We are a home for the many ways our congregants seek to gather. We are always looking to bring people together to work toward common goals and to simply enjoy being with each other in community. Below are some of the groups that have been created and nurtured by our lay leaders at Beth Sholom, and who serve the wider community to bring more joy into the lives of those who participate.

Community Groups

  • Youngish

    Youngish at Congregation Beth Sholom is a group of adults in their 20s to early 40s who meet 1-2 times a month around programming tailored to catalyze social relationships, strengthen Jewish identities, and build community. We are not defined by age, rather stage. We are young, Jewish professionals who are defined by a desire to schmooze, learn, drink, eat, and be together.

    Learn more about becoming a Youngish member!

  • HaMerkaz Chavurah

    HaMerkaz means “the center” and represents social group for members in between Youngish and Sages of the Ages. Join us for potluck meals, learning opportunities, and more!

  • Sages of the Ages

    The Sages of the Ages (AKA the Sages) is an informal group for older congregants to mingle, schmooze, and most importantly have fun together. Possible events include a variety of social activities, speakers, films, holiday celebrations, and who knows what else?

    If you would like to be included in future mailings, please email us at sages@bethsholomsf.org.

  • Chesed v’Tzedek

    Do you look around and see injustice? More people than ever on the street, the environment in crisis, people's rights being taken away?

    Please join us in expressing our Jewish values of chesed (loving kindness) and tzedek (justice) through ACTION, while building community, learning, and having fun.

    We put on food drives, educational opportunities, and community events. We meet about once a month and would love to have you be a part of our communal effort to give back/make positive change.

    For more information, check out our upcoming events or email chesed@bethsholomsf.org!

  • Chicken Soupers

    Members of the Congregation Beth Sholom community gather together in the CBS kitchen once a month on a Sunday to prepare delicious kosher meals and deliver those meals to grateful recipients.

    In cooporation with Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS)

    Delivery people are needed! Please call Pat Blackburn at 415-297-4105 for information.

    We welcome referrals of congregants who need a meal delivered. Please contact Debra Surkin Perloff at chickensoupers@bethsholomsf.org for information.

    View dates and sign up here!

  • Mah Jongg

    Meet in person to play Mah Jongg at Congregation Beth Sholom in the Main Meeting Room on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.

    For more information, please contact mahjongg@bethsholomsf.org.

  • CBS Book Club

    Our CBS Book Club collection is available thanks to the Jewish Community Library’s Book Club in a Box program, available in CBS’s office for you to pick up. Please remember to Sign out your copy from the CBS office, and please remember to return the book. No RSVP is necessary — please invite your CBS friends!

    For more information, please email alowy@bethsholomsf.org

  • Bay Area Torah Softball (BATS)

    Bay Area Torah Softball (BATS) season is in full swing! Interested in joining our co-ed non-competitive league? Email Michael Rapaport at mrapaport@bethsholomsf.org. We welcome everyone 18 years and older to play! This year, we ask that our players consider donating $75 to cover the cost of umpires and equipment.

    Stay tuned for our spring/summer 2025 game schedule.