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About Congregation Sherith Israel
Located at 2266 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94115, Congregation Sherith Israel is a historic Beaux-Arts sanctuary complex housing multiple event spaces, including the Sanctuary, Newman Hall, and Bart Hall. The venue blends architectural grandeur with flexible seating for a range of programs—from concerts and lectures to weddings and conferences. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (2012) and carries a storied past, including its role in San Francisco’s 1906 earthquake aftermath. We’ve got you covered with seating details, parking options, and nearby accommodations and dining to help you plan a seamless visit.
Accessibility and logistics are straightforward: the Newman Hall entrance provides elevator access to the sanctuary, and the venue is reachable via several MUNI lines (1, 2, 22, 38/38R). While there is no on-site parking, street parking with 2-hour limits is available, and nearby garages offer convenient options. Plan to secure your seats in advance for the sanctuary, which seats roughly 1,100–1,200 on two levels (main floor + balcony) or up to around 1,385 in some historical references, with pew-style seating and varying assignments depending on the event. For lodging and dining, we list nearby hotels and well-regarded local spots to make your visit easy and enjoyable. We’ll help you find trusted partners for hotels and restaurants so you can focus on the event itself.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 2266 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94115.
- Venue type: Historic Beaux-Arts sanctuary within the Congregation Sherith Israel campus; spaces include Newman Hall, Bart Hall, The Sanctuary, etc.
- Capacity: Sanctuary seats about 1,100–1,200 on two levels (main floor + balcony); some sources list around 1,385 in older references.
- Seating chart: No public seating chart published; seating is pew-style on two levels with assigned or general seating depending on event.
- Parking: No on-site lot; street parking with 2-hour limits; nearby garages: CMPC Garage (Clay & Webster) and Pacific Professional Building (2100 Webster).
- Transit: Accessible by MUNI lines 1, 2, 22, 38/38R; accessible entrance via Newman Hall; elevator to sanctuary.
- Nearby hotels: Stanford Court Hotel (905 California St), Queen Anne Hotel (1590 Sutter St), Hotel Drisco (2901 Pacific Ave).
- Notable events hosted: The sanctuary served as San Francisco’s courtroom during the 1906 earthquake aftermath and hosted the Abe Ruef graft trials; building is on the National Register of Historic Places (2012).