History
The roots of our congregation extend back to the 1870s, when Jews from France and Germany came to this area, established family-run businesses, and created a flourishing Jewish life. The Jewish population waxed and waned until the 1940s when thousands of Jewish servicemen came to the Central Coast to train for World War II. Post-war, a more organized network of Jewish people began to form, and in November 1959 Congregation Beth David was officially founded.
Services were first held in members’ homes, then in banks, churches, and other rented spaces. We received our first Torah in March 1962 and built our first temple and permanent home for the Torah in time for the High Holidays that year. This was the first Jewish religious structure in San Luis Obispo County. And the rest, as they say, is history.
Explore more about our history here.
Mon, May 23 2022
22 Iyar 5782
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Beth David Services & Events
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Friday ,
MayMay 27 , 2022
Friday, May 27th 7:00p to 8:00p
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Saturday ,
MayMay 28 , 2022
Shabbat, May 28th 9:15a to 11:00a
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Sunday ,
MayMay 29 , 2022
Sunday, May 29th 11:00a to 2:00p
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Sunday ,
MayMay 29 , 2022
Sunday, May 29th 5:00p to 7:00p
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Thursday ,
JunJune 2 , 2022
Thursday, Jun 2nd 6:00p to 7:00p
Join Rabbi Matt via Zoom for a discussion of the 10 commandments and their meaning in our lives. -
Friday ,
JunJune 3 , 2022
Friday, Jun 3rd 7:00p
Erev Shabbat with Cantorial Soloist Mark and Bat Mitzvah Jayda -
Saturday ,
JunJune 4 , 2022
Shabbat, Jun 4th 8:45a to 11:00a
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Monday ,
JunJune 13 , 2022
Monday, Jun 13th 12:30a to 1:30p
Join us for our monthly Brown Bag Lunch discussion as we explore HomeShareSLO's programs.