Readers’ Choice 2025

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT THE BAY AREA?

For 20 years, ever since 2005, our readers have been telling us about their favorite people, places and events in the Bay Area. And this year is no different. This 20th edition of Readers’ Choice offers more than 150 recommendations from our readers in so many areas:

■ Jewish Life: synagogues, preschools, summer camp, senior residences
■ Culture: theater, museums, art galleries, bookstores
■ Shopping, dining, celebrating and more!

There is so much to enjoy in our beautiful region – this list is just a place to start.

Mazel tov to all our winners, and to everything else that makes the Bay Area such a terrific place to live.

Synagogue Life

• Innovative Programming

Community

• Jewish Camp
• Charitable Organization
• JCC
• Jewish Preschools
• Best Event

Culture

• Local Live Theater
• Museum
• Art Gallery

Shop ’Till You Drop

• Judaica Store
• Jewelry Store
• Shoe Store
• Bookstore
• Clothing Store
• Tile/Stone Purveyor

Seniors

• Jewish Retirement Residence
• Nonsectarian Retirement Residence
• In-Home Care Service

Time to Celebrate

• Party Venue
• DJ/Band
• Photographer
• Kosher Caterer
• Non-Kosher Caterer
• Florist

Have a Nosh

• Bagel
• Jewish Restaurant
• Fine Dining Restaurant
• Pizza
• Hummus
• Specialty/Gourmet Market
• California Winery

Health, Beauty & Fitness

• Dentist
• Plastic Surgeon
• Health Club

Business & Professional

• Attorney
• Travel Agent
• Real Estate Agent