CENTRAL COAST
​JEWISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL

save the date: may 17, 2026

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Thank you again to the City of SLO’s High Impact Diversity Grant for making the 2025 inaugural Central Coast Jewish Heritage Festival possible.​

The 1st Annual Central Coast Jewish Heritage Festival is a wrap!

Thank you for joining us at the Central Coast Jewish Heritage Festival on May 18, 2025 at Mitchell Park in SLO. The Festival was sponsored by the City of SLO and was a community collaborative with Hillel, Congregation Beth David, Temple Ner Shalom, Congregation Ohr Tzafon, Temple Beth El, Chabad, Jewish Cal Poly groups, and other Jewish organizations. 

If you attended, please fill out the attendee survey:

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2025 Details:

• The Main Details
• Entertainment!
• Booths!
• Food!
• Volunteer Hours Available

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​In addition to the Big Sirs of Swing performing Gypsy jazz and Klezmer music, there were over 20 organizations present. Attendees discovered unique Judaica books and supported talented local artisans. Others stopped by our speaking booth to practice their Hebrew. Other fun attractions include pickle-making, tie dye, and a mechanical bull! 

ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC

• 12 - 12:30 p.m. - Jewish Music Playlist
• 12:30 - 12:45 - Congregation Beth David Inter-Generational Choir
• 12:45 - 1:00 - Jewish Playlist
• 1:00 - Remarks from Rabbi Hyman
• 1:15 - Big Sirs of Swing (Set One)
• 1:45 - Jewish Playlist
• 2 - 2:30 - Big Sirs of Swing (Set Two)
• 2:30 - 3 - Jewish Playlist

BOOTHS AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDE...

• Info from all local synagogues
• Judaica and books on Jewish topics
• Congregation Beth David's Intergenerational Choir
• A local tallit maker and other artisans
• A History of SLO Jewish community exhibit
• Plant/natural product/ wellness vendors

FOOD CHOICES INCLUDE:

• Kosher shwarma
• ​Falafel
• Pizza
• Hand-dipped chocolate ice cream bars
• Hot mini-donuts
• Strawberry cups
• Cannoli
• Rugelach
• And more!

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If you are interested in volunteering, please view the SignupGenius.