Congregation Beth Emek
A center for Jewish learning, prayer and community in the Tri-Valley. Affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism. Serves approximately 210 families from Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon, Tracy and surrounding communities. Offers educational, religious and social activities for all ages. Popular programs include an award-winning preschool, religious school with caring and experienced teachers, Bar/bat mitzvah preparation, vibrant youth group for teens, adult education and Hebrew classes. Volunteer choir, community engagement through social action and a variety of senior activities round out the offerings. Frequent guest lecturers, concerts, films, a Sukkah Soirée and Shabbat Under the Stars are highlights.
The rabbi is a nationally known singer/songwriter whose guitar playing enlivens worship services and whose academic background informs inspiring sermons. Congregation includes singles and families of all configurations. Members are Jews by birth, Jews by choice, interfaith families and those wishing to learn more about Judaism. This caring community reaches out to one another in times of celebration and sadness and is deeply committed to tikkun olam, the Jewish value of repairing the world.
Welcomes all people on their Jewish journey.