Become a Member of Anshey Sfard

Join, Preserve and Shape the Sephardic Life in San Francisco

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Anshey Sfard Membership Application

Membership Pricing (in Multiples of ח”י – 18)

Young Professional – Single 36 × 18 = $648

Young Professional – *Couple 72 × 18 = $1,296

Single (Not Young Professional) 54 × 18 = $972

*Couple (Not Young Professional) 100 × 18 = $1,800

Add-on: Each Child 18 × 18 = $324

*Couple memberships include up to 3 children under age 21. Additional children may be added for $324 each.

Please note: Payment alone does not grant membership. An approved application is required; otherwise, it will be treated as a general donation.

If you would like to become a member and are seeking a discounted rate, please contact Angela at admin@ansheysfard.com. We’ll review your request and get back to you as soon as possible.

Why Become a Member of San Francisco’s Sephardic Synagogue?

  • Join

    Be part of a living Sephardic tradition where the melodies, customs, and community feel like home.

  • Preserve

    Support the growth and continuity of Sephardic life in one of the few active centers in the Bay Area.

  • Shape

    Have a voice in shaping the future of Sephardic life in San Francisco.

Jewish Life Package (JLP) Application

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Why Get a Jewish Life Package (JLP)?

  • Experience

    Join unique Sephardic events, traditions, and cultural gatherings you won’t find anywhere else.

  • Convenience

    Enjoy full access to dozens of meals and programs without needing to register each time.

  • Support

    Support Sephardic heritage in San Francisco — even if you’re already a member elsewhere.

“As a Hamadani Persian Jew, I grew up in LA surrounded by a strong Sephardic presence. When I moved to San Francisco for my dental studies, I was searching for a vibrant Sephardic synagogue with the right vibe. From the moment I stepped in, it just clicked. The services, the food, the energy, the atmosphere—everything felt authentically Sephardic. It was amazing to find such a place in San Francisco.”

Isaac Dayan (Es-haugh), UCLA Alum

“My father is an Iraqi Jew, and the Sephardic traditions—the service tunes, the food, the culture—mean a lot to me. Growing up in the UK, I longed for that connection. Finding a traditional Sephardic synagogue in San Francisco, with a modern touch, gave me the warmth and community I was looking for.”

Tovael Hagai, Marketing Strategist

“As a half-Tunisian, half-Algerian who grew up in France, I was surrounded by a strong Sephardic community. When I came to Anshey Sfard, I found a community that felt like home. Many Moroccans who had come straight from Morocco to San Francisco, speaking French, sharing the same food, services, and familiar tunes—it all brought back a sense of belonging. Anshey Sfard is such a unique traditional Sephardic synagogue, and having it here in San Francisco means a lot to me.”

Fred Serfati, Data Scientist @ Microsoft | MS Data Science @ USF


FAQs - Membership & Jewish Life Package (JLP)

  • Membership is for those who want to belong to the synagogue community — it includes things like a named High Holiday seat, memorial privileges, and voting rights.

    The Jewish Life Package (JLP) is for those who want access to our events — including Shabbat dinners, holiday meals, cultural gatherings, and Sephardic programs.

    • Reserved High Holiday seat with your name

    • Right to place names on the Memorial Board or Etz HaChayim

    • One free use of the hall per year for a Jewish event (e.g. yahrzeit, bar mitzvah)

    • Voting rights in community decisions

  • The JLP gives you priority and discounted access to all community events, including:

    • Weekly Shabbat dinners

    • Holiday meals throughout the year

    • Cultural Sephardic programs, classes, and cooking sessions

    • Events for young professionals, families, seniors, and more

    Note: Jewish Life Packages are currently not available. We hope to offer them again soon.

  • No. Membership and JLP are separate. Being approved for one does not guarantee approval for the other.

  • Yes. You can apply for both using the same form, but each one is reviewed and approved separately — and each requires its own payment.

  • Yes. Some people get only Membership, some only JLP, and some choose both — depending on what they’re looking for.

  • No. Memberships and JLPs are non-transferable.

    They are approved individually and tied to your name for logistical and security reasons.

  • For the purposes of our membership tiers and Jewish Life Packages, we generally define a young professional as someone in their 20s to mid-40s.

    It’s not just about age — it’s about stage of life and level of involvement in the community.