The Northern California Board of Rabbis: Where Sacred Leadership Finds Its Home
The Northern California Board of Rabbis (NCBOR) brings together rabbis from every branch of Judaism, creating an unprecedented network of mutual support and shared wisdom. We are the only organization in Northern California dedicated exclusively to strengthening rabbinic well-being—because we know that inspired, connected rabbis create vibrant Jewish life.
Our member rabbis stretch across the entire region of Northern California – from the valleys to the coasts, from city centers to lush woodlands.
Our rabbis wear many hats: teachers and counselors, congregational leaders and chaplains, educators and communal visionaries. We represent Jewish communities of every size and shape.
What unites us is a commitment to serving Northern California’s diverse Jewish communities with compassion, fresh perspectives, and innovative approaches to timeless traditions.
At NCBOR, collegiality isn’t just an ideal—it is our practice. Through meaningful relationships built on cooperation and respect, we amplify each other’s voices and expand our collective impact.
When rabbis support one another across denominational lines, the entire Jewish community benefits.
Our vision is both simple and transformative: we strengthen our rabbis so that we can lead the Jewish community with inspiration and wisdom.
We also embrace our role as a moral voice, speaking with clarity and courage on the issues that matter most.
Together, we’re not just leading Jewish communities—we’re helping them thrive.
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No matter if you are a retired, organizational, congregational, or independent Rabbi, we welcome all our ordained colleagues who belong to a professional association which maintains a code of ethics to join us.
Community Resources
Unfortunately we aren’t available 24/7; however, here are some resources that might assist you at this time. If not, please fill our our Community Request Form on our Contact Us button at the top of this page and we will get back to you upon our return to the office.
Jewish Chaplaincy
At this time, our Jewish Chaplain only services unaffiliated Jewish patients in San Francisco hospitals. However, we may be able to provide assistance to other area hospitals.