Libraries

Most synagogues and Jewish schools maintain reference and circulating libraries of varying sizes. For lending policies, contact individual institutions.

East Bay

Graduate Theological Union Library

Books, periodicals and electronic resources in biblical studies, Judaism, Christianity and other religions, as well as history, art, literature, ethics and philosophy. Materials available in Hebrew, English and other languages.

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San Francisco

Genealogy Library – Sutro Library

Features local U.S. history, rare book and manuscript collections formed by Adolph Sutro and the largest genealogy collection west of Salt Lake City.

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Jewish Community Library

Home to Northern California’s largest publicly circulating collection of Jewish books, films and music. Offers reference assistance, services to book clubs, cultural programming (in person and online) and a Palo Alto JCC satellite branch.

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JIY Celebrations

JCCSF's lending and resource program provides the community with free access to objects like Torah scrolls and chuppahs needed to bring communal Jewish celebrations and ceremonies to life.

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Tauber Holocaust Library and Archives

Library with more than 13,000 volumes, an archive of 2,000 recorded oral histories, and rare artifacts, memorabilia and images documenting the Holocaust. Open by appointment only.

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