Congregation Sherith Israel, San Francisco

Name: Congregation Sherith Israel
Address: 2266 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115, EUA, San Francisco, 94115-2891, United States
Telephone: +1 415-346-1720

#197 among attractions in San Francisco

Synagogue, Romanesque architecture, Church, Romanesque revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

Congregation Sherith Israel is one of the oldest synagogues in the United States. It was established during California’s Gold Rush period and reflects the ambitions of early Jewish settlers to San Francisco. Today it is a congregation widely known for its innovative approach to worship and lifecycle celebrations and is part of the movement of Reform Judaism. Its historic sanctuary building is one of San Francisco's most prominent architectural landmarks and attracts visitors from all over the world. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Byzantine revivalCapacity: 1385Coordinates: 37°47'22"N, 122°25'55"W

Address

2266 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115, EUANorthwest San Francisco (Pacific Heights)San Francisco 94115-2891 United States

Contact

+1 415-346-1720

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Day trips

Congregation Sherith Israel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Regency Ballroom, Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, The Fillmore, Japan Center.

0.6 miE
Dancing, Nightlife
The Regency Ballroom, San Francisco
15 min walk • The Regency Ballroom, a storied venue nestled in the heart of San Francisco, United States, is a beacon of cultural and entertainment history. This elegant establishment is part of the larger Regency Center complex and is located at 1300 Van Ness Avenue.
0.5 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, San Francisco
14 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, also known locally as Saint Mary's Cathedral, is the principal church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco in San Francisco, California.
~1960 ftS
Theater
The Fillmore, San Francisco
10 min walk • The Fillmore is a historic music venue in San Francisco, California. Built in 1912 and originally named the Majestic Hall, it became the Fillmore Auditorium in 1954.
~1670 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Entertainment
Japan Center, San Francisco
9 min walk • The Japan Center is a shopping center in the Japantown neighborhood of San Francisco, California. It opened in March 1968 and was originally called the Japanese Cultural and Trade Center. It is bounded by Geary, Post, Fillmore, and Laguna.
~1670 ftS
Pagoda, Spiritual, Buddhist architecture
Pagoda, San Francisco
9 min walk • The San Francisco Peace Pagoda is a five-tiered concrete stupa between Post and Geary Streets at Buchanan in San Francisco's Nihonmachi.
~1480 ftNW
Church
Calvary Presbyterian Church, San Francisco
8 min walk • Calvary Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church in San Francisco, California located in Pacific Heights at the corner of Fillmore Street and Jackson Street.
~1400 ftNE
Green space for picnics and scenic views
Lafayette Park, San Francisco
7 min walk • Lafayette Park is an 11.49 acres park in San Francisco, California, United States. Originally created in 1936, it is located in the neighborhood of Pacific Heights between the streets of Washington, Sacramento, Gough, and Laguna.
0.5 miNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Haas-Lilienthal House, San Francisco
12 min walk • The Haas–Lilienthal House is a historic building located at 2007 Franklin Street in San Francisco, California, United States, within the Pacific Heights neighborhood. Built in 1886 for William and Bertha Haas, it survived the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and subsequent fire.
0.5 miNE
Museum
Academy of Art University Automobile Museum, San Francisco
14 min walk • The Academy of Art University Automobile Museum is a non-profit museum located in San Francisco, California. The museum serves both as a conservator of automotive history and as a tool for students in the industrial design department at the Academy of Art University, particularly those in the Automotive Restoration program.
0.7 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Matrix, San Francisco
18 min walk • The Matrix was a nightclub in San Francisco from 1965 to 1972 and was one of the keys to what eventually became known as the "San Francisco Sound" in rock music.
~1590 ftS
Nightlife, Cinema
AMC Dine-In Kabuki 8, San Francisco
8 min walk • AMC Kabuki 8 is a movie theater in the Japan Center complex in San Francisco's Japantown neighborhood.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Congregation Sherith Israel?

Nearby attractions include Fillmore Street, San Francisco (4 min walk), Bush Street Temple, San Francisco (7 min walk), Lafayette Park, San Francisco (7 min walk), Pacific Heights, San Francisco (7 min walk).

How to get to Congregation Sherith Israel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Congregation Sherith Israel:

Trolleybus

Sacramento Street & Webster Street • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)
Fillmore Street & Sacramento Street • Lines: 22 (3 min walk)

Bus

Geary Boulevard & Webster Street • Lines: 38 (9 min walk)
Geary Boulevard & Fillmore Street • Lines: 38, 38R (9 min walk)

Tram

California Street & Van Ness Avenue (15 min walk)
California Street & Polk Street (16 min walk)

Light rail

Van Ness • Lines: K, N, S, T (31 min walk)
Civic Center • Lines: K, N, S, T (31 min walk)

Metro

Civic Center • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (31 min walk)