Carmel Jewish Food Festival

The Carmel Jewish Food Festival is a beloved annual community tradition hosted at Congregation Beth Israel, bringing together the Monterey Peninsula community to enjoy traditional Jewish foods, festive music, cultural performances and a welcoming atmosphere. The Jewish Food Festival takes place the weekend of July 25 and 26, 2026, with the festival held Sunday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Online orders will be accepted June 28 through July 19, with pickup on Saturday, July 25. Admission is free and open to all. Proceeds from food sales support Congregation Beth Israel’s educational and outreach programs, and this year a portion of proceeds will benefit JCM United and World Central Kitchen in support of hunger relief. For more information, visit jewishfoodfestivalcarmel.org.
About the Carmel Jewish Film Festival
The Carmel Jewish Film Festival’s mission is to celebrate the artistry of film and to educate viewers with offerings conceived and created through a uniquely Jewish lens, with the intention to entertain, provoke discussion and provide experiences that engage both mind and heart. Its reach includes both Jewish and non-Jewish communities, with films produced by Jews and non-Jews as a means to engage and enlighten our community with meaningful dialogue on a variety of issues. The festival is presented by Congregation Beth Israel.