Welcome to KAY, a community that is constantly striving to create goodness in the world, connection to our tradition and find meaning in our lives. We are a warm, caring and passionate community in the beautiful Carmel Valley area of San Diego, California.

KAY stands for Kehillat Ahavat Yisrael, the Hebrew for "a loving community of the Jewish People and the State of Israel". Our aim is to appreciate our Jewish identity, our nation, our religion and our country. We are modern in our perspective and mature in our approach to understanding the beauty and depth of a 'living Judaism'. Our modern orthodox approach allows for an authentic Jewish experience that shapes our lives on a daily basis.

We welcome Jews of all backgrounds to personal exploration and growth within a vibrant 'living Judaism'.
KAY was established by a small group of people who felt a deep need to come together to form something not previously available in San Diego. From our first service, the growth of the kehilla has exceeded our greatest expectations. We are a small, informal, close community. We share each other's lives, joys and sorrows, learning together, celebrating together. We welcome visitors and new members, and want to create a loving, caring community where everyone feels accepted, nurtured, supported and appreciated.  Welcome to KAY. Welcome to LIVING JUDAISM.