Congregation Beyt Tikkun

Love it here. So welcoming to everyone (including non-​Jews and/​or those who are lacking knowledge of Judaism, traditions, Hebrew, etc.). Everyone was very friendly and made me feel like part of the family. Rabbi Lerner is wonderful. I am Jewish (culturally and by blood) but have never been a religious person. This is more about a spiritual connection and «tikkun olam» (healing and repairing the world). It is made clear that you should use the experience in whatever way it works for you. So cool. The rabbi is so down to earth, which really says a lot given his accomplishments. Also, there’s always singing and dancing and usually noshing (veggie potluck) at everything they do. I highly recommend giving it a try. Check out their website for their philosophy and see if it might work for you.

Great Community! If you’re interested in Spirituality, and Judaism at all, you’ll really learn a lot from Rabbi Lerner! Take my word for it, and don’t forget to Google Rabbi Lerner, to check out the books he’s published… Fantastic!!!

Rabbi Lerner is the founder of Jewish Renewal and Tikkun magazine.
Jewish Renewal is a very interesting blend of tradition and modern ideas. It may not work for you but many people who attend a Beyt Tikkun service for the first time say they haven’t had such a moving and emotional Jewish experience since they were very young/​have never had such an experience.
The congregation does not have their own building. They meet either in a church in San Francisco (Noe Valley Ministry) or at the Rabbi house in Berkeley.
Service and the potluck meal at Rabbi Lerner’s house is really special.
PS
Along with some very non-​traditional ideas, you have to be prepared for a dose of politics in the discussions (which you may or may not agree with) but that is part of his philosophy of healing the world.