Temple Information

We are a warm and friendly congregation. Come join us for services or any of our religious, social and educational activities. Our services embrace the warm spiritual traditions of Judaism and we encourage participation by congregants. We welcome all Jews and interfaith families committed to living a Jewish life. Non-Jewish family members participate fully in temple life. Our educational programs for children and adults support all who seek a greater understanding of and fulfillment in Judaism.

Shabbat services are held Friday nights at 7:30 pm with a family service starting at 7:30 pm on the 1^st Friday of each month. In the summer months, many services are held outdoors in our courtyard. Tot Shabbat services are every other month at 6:30 pm for our pre-school aged children. Please check the Announcements and Calendar for the exact schedule.

Holidays and festivals are celebrated at services throughout the year. Many of our services are enhanced by the beautiful singing of our adult and children’s choirs.

Our temple offers a range of programs to suit the interests of our members. Our Sisterhood and Men’s Club offer social activities as well as service to the temple. Social action projects allow our members to help others in the community. Our youth group offers activities for 6^th through 12^th grade students.

We have a lovely recently renovated library and a gift shop that sells Judaica for all occasions.

Rabbi Alan Lachtman was born in San Francisco... more>>

Richard Schwartz for much of the past 20 years... more>>

Bill Concoff is our Director of Education. He has many years of experience as education director in other Reform temples and in leading youth and Jewish camp activities.

Our religious school meets on Sunday morning for pre-K through 9^th grade students. Confirmation and post-confirmation classes meet at the students convenience.

Hebrew school meets on Wednesday afternoons to prepare students for their Bar or Bat Mitzvah.

The religious school curriculum covers holidays and rituals, Jewish history and heritage, Israel, Torah, and Jewish culture. We offer students opportunities for community service in the spirit of Tzedakah and Tikkum Olam.

Adult education at Temple Beth David includes programs that introduce Judaism and explore religion, holidays and culture. We offer Torah study, Hebrew and adult B’nai Mitvah classes.