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.
Sat, July 27 2024
21 Tammuz 5784
COVID-19 Information
Beth David Services & Events
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 27 , 2024
Shabbat, Jul 27th 9:15a to 10:00a
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 27 , 2024
Shabbat, Jul 27th 10:15a to 12:00p
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Wednesday ,
AugAugust 21 , 2024
Wednesday, Aug 21st 11:00a to 1:00p
Share some fun, crafty time with fellow needlecraft enthusiasts! Knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, cross stitch--all levels welcome! -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 3 , 2024
Tuesday, Sep 3rd 11:30a to 1:30p
Beth David is honored to sponsor lunch for those struggling with food insecurity. Please call the office for details. -
Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 18 , 2024
Wednesday, Sep 18th 11:00a to 1:00p
Share some fun, crafty time with fellow needlecraft enthusiasts! Knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, cross stitch--all levels welcome! -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 16 , 2024
Wednesday, Oct 16th 11:00a to 1:00p
Share some fun, crafty time with fellow needlecraft enthusiasts! Knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, cross stitch--all levels welcome! -
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 20 , 2024
Wednesday, Nov 20th 11:00a to 1:00p
Share some fun, crafty time with fellow needlecraft enthusiasts! Knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, cross stitch--all levels welcome! -
Tuesday ,
DecDecember 3 , 2024
Tuesday, Dec 3rd 11:30a to 1:30p
Beth David is honored to sponsor lunch for those struggling with food insecurity. Please call the office for details. -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 18 , 2024
Wednesday, Dec 18th 11:00a to 1:00p
Share some fun, crafty time with fellow needlecraft enthusiasts! Knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, cross stitch--all levels welcome!