ABOUT US
Kehillat Ahavat Yisrael (the community for the love of Israel) is a warm, caring Orthodox community in the Carmel Valley area of San Diego, California. We welcome Jews of all backgrounds to personal exploration and growth within Judaism. Our name symbolizes our passionate love for both fellow Jews and the State of Israel.
Kehillat Ahavat Yisrael 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. In four years we've grown to a community of over seventy families.
We align with the modern Orthodox movement in the United States and the moderate religious Zionist movement in Israel.
- We are deeply committed to Torah and halacha (Jewish law) and believe in continual adaptation and innovation within that halachic framework.
- We believe in playing a full role as leaders and participants in society, including business, politics, academics, the arts and sciences, and value secular knowledge and education.
- We are deeply committed to the State of Israel, and see the creation of the State of Israel as a result of divine providence. We're strong proponents of aliyah, and of full participation in building the state, including service in the Israel Defense Forces.
- We believe in the unity and respect the diversity of Klal Yisrael - all the Jewish people - and join with our brothers and sisters of all denominations in loving mutual acceptance to work together to build the future of the Jewish people.
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 kehilla where everyone feels accepted, nurtured, supported and appreciated.
