Visitor Information

Welcome to San Diego! We are happy to be your guide to the Jewish side of this wonderful city. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information.

Kosher Food

For store times, locations and other information, please contact the kosher establishments directly. Please do not call the office.

Botanic Burger at the JCC (Vegetarian Restaurant, Take Out) 
4126 Executive Drive
La Jolla, California 92037 
(858) 362-1353
www.sandiegokosher.com  

Ralph's (Grocery & Meat/Dairy Take Out)  
8657 Villa La Jolla
La Jolla CA 92037
(858) 597-1550
http://services.ralphs.com/StoreLocator/StoreDetails.aspx?recordId=70300108

KASHRUT NOTES:

Bishul: As is usually the case in the United States, Bishul Yehudim only follows the Ashkenazi custom. Most - but not all - San Diego Kosher establishments can be asked to put the food on the fire in accordance with the Shulchan Aruch and Sepharadi Kosher standards.

Yashan: As a rule, Yashan is - unfortunately - not a requirement for Kashrut certification in the United States, even though it is a requirement for Sepharadim. Some - but not all - Kosher establishments will be able to provide Yashan upon request.

Eruv

There is an Eruv in University City, though it is not under the auspices of Kehillat Shaar HaShamayim.

Our Rabbi refrains from ruling on matters which he is not personally involved in. Therefore, at this time, Kehillat Shaar HaShamayim cannot independently verify the Kashrut of the Eruv, and encourages all visitors to consult their personal Rav.

Hotels

There are no hotels within walking distance of our community.

If you are interested in Shabbat Hospitality, please contact the office.

Please note that this has become much more difficult to arrange due to COVID-19. Many of our guests have been successful finding a place to stay using websites such as Airbnb and VRBO.

Mikveh

La Jolla Mikvah
8625 La Jolla Scenic Drive North 
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 535 1072
INFO@ADATYESHURUN.ORG 
Supervision: RABBI JEFF WOHLGELERNTER - ADAT YESHURUN
Contact Person: SHOSHIE WOHLGELERNTER
48 HOURS NOTICE  Mikvah Type: REGULAR/SIDE BY SIDE

Mikvah Israel
5170 La Dorna Street 
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 287 6411
mikvahisraelsandiego@yahoo.com
Supervision: RABBI YONA FRADKIN - CHABAD OF SAN DIEGO 
Contact Person: JULIE GOODWIN, SUSAN SHAPIRO
48 HOURS NOTICE  Mikvah Type: CHABAD/BOR AL GABEI BOR  

Chabad Poway Mikvah 
16934 Chabad Way
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 451 0455 x38
Supervision: Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein
Contact Person: Devorah Goldstein 
48 HOURS NOTICE  Mikvah Type: CHABAD/BOR AL GABEI BOR

Taharat HaMishpachah Questions

For private and confidential questions regarding family purity, you may call Rabbi Yonatan directly at (858) 752-1025, or speak with Rabbanit Devorah who will discreetly consult with the Rabbi. She can be reached at (347) 314-8676. 

If you are unable to reach them, please send a text message notifying them that the matter is time sensitive.