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Read more about specific resources for Jews on the Central Coast below.
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area synagogues
Please visit synagogue websites for Shabbat and Holiday service times.
SAN LUIS OBISPO   Congregation Beth David (Reform)
» Typical Service Times: FRI: 6 p.m. Erev Shabbat worship. SAT: 9:15 a.m. Torah minyan; 10:15 a.m. Torah Talk. » Calendar here; 🇮🇱 Israeli Dance, 🀄 Mah Jongg, and 🧵 Needlecraft Group open to the community. Temple Ner Shalom (Conservative)
» Typical Service Times: FRI: 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. Shabbat service. » Member activities include:♀️Rosh Chodesh Women's Gatherings, 📖 Book Club on Zoom, Adult Education » Contact for details. |
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NORTH & SOUTH COUNTY   Congregation Ohr Tzafon (Reform | Atascadero)
» Typical Service Times: FRI: 6:30 p.m. Shabbat service. » Calendar here; member activities include: 📖 Book Groups, ♀️Women’s Havurah, ♂️Men’s Group, Social Action Chabad of Paso Robles (Orthodox)
» SAT: 11 a.m. Torah Discussion, followed by a Kiddush and light lunch at ~12:15 p.m. » Calendar here. Temple Beth El (Reform | Santa Maria)
» Typical Service Times: FRI: 7:30 p.m. Shabbat services. SAT: 9:30 a.m. Shabbat Service in Spanish & Hebrew. » Calendar here; member activities include: ♂️ Brotherhood, ♀️Sisterhood |
campus jewish life
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Cal Poly State University - SLO & Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo Hillel » Activities include 🍽 Shabbat dinners, community service, 🥯 cultural & social events, and religious gatherings. Chabad of SLO & Cal Poly Alpha Epsilon Pi - Jewish Fraternity Alpha Epsilon Phi - Jewish Sorority Challah for Hunger SLO - Fighting Hunger & Baking Challah Challah at Us - Cal Poly SLO's Challah Club for Good |
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jewish camps
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Learn more about Camp Shoreshim here.
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youth groups
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San Luis Obispo Temple Youth (SLOTY) - Associated with Congregation Beth David and NFTY: The Reform Jewish Youth Movement
Congregation Ohr Tzafon Temple Youth (COTTY) - Associated with Congregation Ohr Tzafon and NFTY: The Reform Jewish Youth Movement |
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learning & education
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Click here for the most up-to-date information about Jewish Education in SLO County!
Yad B'Yad Religious School brings together the children of Congregation Beth David, Congregation Ohr Tzafon, and Temple Ner Shalom. Temple Beth El also has a religious program. Jewish libraries are available at area synagogues and the JCC-Federation. Movies and books are available at the JCC-Federation. Contact the office at [email protected] if you would like to check-out a book or film (including past SLO Jewish Film Festival titles). Jewish book clubs are available through Central Coast Hadassah and at the synagogues. PJ Library is available to the SLO area community for ages 6 months - 8 years. Adult Hebrew and Education classes are available: Contact area synagogues for more information. Chabad of SLO/Cal Poly also offers adult education opportunities. |
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israel
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Looking for trips to Israel and Israel information?
Jewish Federations of North America Taglit-Birthright Israel Israel Outdoors And many more! Call or email the JCC Office to learn about your Israel trip opportunities. StandWithUs Booth at SLO Farmer's Market
Learn more about "StandWithUs" here. If you would like to find out more or volunteer, please contact the SLO SWU coordinator. |
   
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kosher food
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Kosher Meat
Kosher meat can be purchased locally at area Trader Joe's (fresh), Von's, Ralph's (deli), and Whole Foods (fresh) in SLO. Kosher Catering Contact the Chabad of SLO/Cal Poly to order. Passover Matzoh and other Kosher for Passover (K4P) goods can be found locally at: Trader Joe's, Vons, Ralphs, and Whole Foods Seder goods can be purchased at synagogue gift shops. |
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JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
Learn more about this important JCC-Federation program here.
end of life and jewish burial
other jewish resources
PJ Library - Free Jewish storybooks and activities in the mail each month
SLO Community Cares - Providing holiday meals and winter clothing care packages to San Luis Obispo County’s unhoused community and food insecure families since 1997. JCC SLO has been involved in the annual homeless dinner for several years.
Free Loan Programs:
SLO Community Cares - Providing holiday meals and winter clothing care packages to San Luis Obispo County’s unhoused community and food insecure families since 1997. JCC SLO has been involved in the annual homeless dinner for several years.
Free Loan Programs:
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JFS is pleased to partner with the Hebrew Free Loan Association of San Francisco (hflasf.org). This non-profit provides interest free personal and business loans to Jewish individuals to overcome challenges and pursue life dreams.
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The non-profit Jewish Free Loan Association (jfla.org) has expanded to Santa Barbara County. They help people of all races and religions with interest free, no fee personal and business loans.
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