
Congregation Beth Israel
Congregation Beth Israel moved to a synagogue campus in the Golden Triangle area of San Diego in the fall of 2001. The award-winning complex consists of five buildings, totaling more than 65,000 square feet, set on a three-acre site. Special attention to landscape, open space, courtyards, gardens and a grand entry staircase create a beautiful environment that evokes images of Jerusalem.
Submitted by Lisa Reznik on Sep 5, 2025

Congregation Beth Israel
Historic Congregation Beth Israel, which opened its doors in 1889 and moved to a second home near downtown San Diego in 1926, relocated three years ago to a third, Jerusalem-inspired campus in La Jolla. Incorporated in 1887, Beth Israel traces its roots back to 1861; and is the largest and oldest Jewish congregation in San Diego.Congregation Beth Israel is a Reform Jewish congregation and synagogue in University City, San Diego. Congregation Beth Israel moved to a synagogue campus in the Golden Triangle area of San Diego in the fall of 2001. The award-winning complex consists of five buildings, totaling more than 65,000 square feet, set on a three-acre site. Special attention to landscape, open space, courtyards, gardens and a grand entry staircase create a beautiful environment that evokes images of Jerusalem.
Submitted by Lisa Reznik · Sep 5, 2025