Kehilla Community Synagogue, Oakland

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Kehilla Community Synagogue is a politically progressive synagogue in Oakland, California, founded in 1984 by "people who wanted a synagogue that would be a spiritual home for politically progressive people who felt no connection with traditional synagogues." It sees its "spiritual mandate to heal and repair the world by increasing social justice, eschewing war and all forms of violence and aggression, caring for the planet, and exhibiting loving kindness to all." It is open to people of all colors, genders, and sexual orientations. ()

Coordinates: 37°49'13"N, 122°14'38"W

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1300 Grand AvePiedmontOakland United States

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Kehilla Community Synagogue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Children's Fairyland, Piedmont Avenue, Lake Merritt, Cathedral of Christ the Light.

1.2 miSW
Theme park, Amusement park, Cafe
Children's Fairyland, Oakland
31 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Oakland, California, Children's Fairyland holds the distinction of being a whimsical amusement park designed specifically for young children and their families. Since its doors opened in 1950, this 10-acre outdoor park has captured the...
0.6 miNW
Shopping district, Shopping
Piedmont Avenue, Oakland
16 min walk • The Piedmont Avenue neighborhood is a residential and commercial district in the North Oakland region of Oakland, California. It is named for Piedmont Avenue, a commercial street known for dining and retail.
1.3 miSW
City staple for walks, picnics and boating
Lake Merritt, Oakland
34 min walk • Lake Merritt is a large tidal lagoon in the center of Oakland, California, just east of Downtown. It is surrounded by parkland and city neighborhoods.
1.2 miSW
Unique church made of wood and glass
Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland
32 min walk • The Cathedral of Christ the Light, also called Oakland Cathedral, is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland in Oakland, California. It is the seat of the Bishop of Oakland.
1.1 miN
Cemetery
Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland
27 min walk • The Mountain View Cemetery is a 226-acre rural cemetery in Oakland, Alameda County, California. It was established in 1863 by a group of East Bay pioneers under the California Rural Cemetery Act of 1859.
0.6 miS
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
Grand Lake Theatre, Oakland
16 min walk • The Grand Lake Theatre is a historic movie palace located at 3200 Grand Avenue and Lake Park Avenue in the Grand Lake neighborhood of Oakland, California.
0.9 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment, Oakland
23 min walk • The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment is an Oakland, California, museum dedicated to digital art and gaming, with fully playable gaming exhibits. Its mission is to collect and curate video games, digital media concept art, and gaming systems, to teach the public about digital art and the process of gaming creation.
1.2 miW
Church
First Presbyterian Church of Oakland, Oakland
31 min walk • The First Presbyterian Church of Oakland is a historic church founded in 1853 in Oakland, California. It is a part of the Presbyterian Church. First Presbyterian Church was the first Christian church in Oakland.
1 miSW
Neoclassical architecture
Women's Athletic Club of Alameda County, Oakland
27 min walk • The Women's Athletic Club of Alameda County, at 525 Bellevue Ave. in Oakland, California, was built in 1928–29. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. It has also been known as The Bellevue Club, as Women's Athletic Club, and as Bellevue Club Building.
~860 ftW
Park, Garden
Morcom Rose Garden, Oakland
5 min walk • The Morcom Rose Garden is located in a residential neighborhood in Oakland, California, near the Piedmont border. The exact address is 700 Jean St. Oakland, CA 94610.
0.7 miE
City, Area
Piedmont, Oakland
17 min walk • Piedmont is a small city located in Alameda County, California, United States, completely surrounded by the city of Oakland. Its residential population was 11,270 at the 2020 census. The name comes from the region of Piedmont in Italy, and it means 'foothill.' Piedmont was...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kehilla Community Synagogue?

Nearby attractions include Morcom Rose Garden, Oakland (5 min walk), Studio Grand, Oakland (16 min walk), Piedmont, Oakland (17 min walk), Splash Pad Park, Oakland (18 min walk).

How to get to Kehilla Community Synagogue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kehilla Community Synagogue:

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Grand Avenue & Fairview Avenue • Lines: 12 (1 min walk)
Linda Avenue & Grand Avenue • Lines: 12 (3 min walk)