In 1905 , the congregation started construction of an even larger synagogue building on 1839 Geary Street between Fillmore and Steiner Streets . It was nearing completion when it was destroyed by the 1906 San Francisco earthquake . At the time , the congregation had 200 member families , and an income of $ 15,800 ( today $ ) . Services were held on '' Shabbat '' and the Jewish holidays . The congregational school had 250 students and five teachers . The members re-built at the 1839 Geary Street location , and dedicated the building in 1908 . An " imposing brick-and-steel " structure , it had an " elaborate wood-carved '' bimah '' " and stained-glass windows . Known as the Geary Street Temple , it was " the most visible symbol of traditional Judaism in the city for more than half a century "
1906 San Francisco earthquake
1906 San Francisco earthquake
Congregation Beth Israel-Judea