It is a wonderful community with welcoming people and a terrific Rabbi. It is a musical experience…read morewith 3 choirs (adult, young adults and children). Rabbi Jason Gwasdoff sings with his wife (Lindy Passer) and they are terrific! The services are up lifting (most of the time). But Rabbi G, doesn't turn away from the hard issues facing Israel and the Jewish communities, especially, Stockton. Go on Friday evening at 7:30, you will love it.

Thank you very much for the information A professional business-themed visualization of the Port of…read moreStockton undergoing an ambitious transformation into a regional logistics hub. The scene shows a bustling port with container ships docked, large cranes unloading cargo, and newly constructed modern warehouses in the background. Solar panels and wind turbines are prominently placed, highlighting renewable energy integration. Vibrant activity includes workers managing logistics, trucks transporting containers, and high-tech automation systems in action. The setting is framed to reflect economic growth and sustainability, emphasizing the port's leadership in trade and logistics.

I have visited Beth Emek a few times, since my daughters were first invited to visit while…read moreattending Sunday School at a neighboring Unitarian Universalist church, as part of an interfaith effort to help young people experience faiths other than their own. Toward this same intent, I have attended a couple of times on my own. They have always been welcoming. Friday night was more oriented toward inclusion than Saturday morning, which attendees told me and I experienced. Saturday had more language that I didn't understand. On Friday, a couple of ladies invited me to join the choir. On Saturday, I joined the lunch after service, when the Rabbi sat next to me, included me in conversation and invited me to return, adding that I would always be welcome.

I sat down on the bench. Lady came out within 30 seconds to kick me off the property. Then proceeds…read moreto call in a police squad car after I had already left the premises. I see it as poor hospitality / unhappy staff. I would not bring my children here.

My family and I have been attending services at Bnai Torah for 15 years. I cant say enough great…read morethings about the congregation. Everyone is so warm, welcoming, and truly treats you as a part of the family. I would reccommend Bnai Torah to anyone and everyone!

What I like about Congregation B'nai Torah is the Education program. My wife and I joined the…read morecongregation because we wanted to make sure our children were exposed to a Jewish education. The teachers are wonderful and the kids always enjoy going. The membership are all friendly and Rabbi Ira Book's unique style makes services very enjoyable.

Rabbi Brod is the greatest...he has so many stories and is very learned for a young rabbi!…read more There is an alternative to the Reform Shul for Jews in Stockton and the surrounding areas. Chabad of Stockton is orthordox and is growing. Wonderful people!

Having been a member for about 15 years, I can highly recommend this temple as a friendly,…read morecomfortable, welcoming group of members who care about both the Jewish community and the greater community that surrounds us. There are so many programs and activities to choose from that anyone can find their place here. Check it out!

Best family oriented Temple ever! I was a member for 18 years then moved to Idaho but the only…read morethings I miss are my friends I left and the Temple family I will always cherish and the best Rabbi you could ever have. My kids also miss her and the Temple too which says alot.

Bet Shalom meets at ten a.m. for prayer and service. There's the weekly Torah reading expanded by a…read moreteaching and then music with some dancing and song. Prayer followed by Aaronic blessing and sounding of the shofar before gathering for Oneg. Oneg means delight. We delight in each other's company and shared food. Some completed Jewish folks and some who have joined themselves to the congregation because of what the LORD has done. The rabbi was born in Israel and was raised in an Orthodox Jewish home. He became a believer in Messiah in his 30's. A very homey and comfortable congregation.

This congregation provides an excellent fellowship opportunity for both Jewish and Gentile…read morebelievers in Yeshua (Jesus), the Messiah of Israel. The teaching at Bet Shalom is pure and thought provoking. Rabbi Amnon Shor and First Lady Lynette Shor help to create a warm and welcoming environment for newcomers and members alike. I particularly enjoy the Biblical teaching from a Jewish perspective as well as the meal (Oneg) after each service, which creates an opportunity to fellowship, eat and discuss amongst the body. The congregation meets every Shabbat (Saturday) at 6pm (at the New Harvest Church). Rabbi Shor also shares dynamic teachings on the radio each Saturday at 2 PM on 1680 AM KGED Fresno.

Rabbi Goldshmid and Family are wonderful, hardworking people. Great community engagement and…read moreservice. Please support Chabad of the Delta in any small way that you can.

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Very friendly and outgoing people. The Rabbi is a dear! Not to mention her 'angelic' voice!read more

Lana is right about the setting at CBT. It is peaceful and understated with a beautiful big tree…read morethat you glimpse from the pews and that shades the sweet little outdoor amphitheater. Though more importantly to me, it is a welcoming community of friendly and down to earth people. Our family has made many good friends at CBT over the years. When we were "temple shopping" the friendly manner and helpfulness we encountered from the front office was an immediate plus. Adding to that, the Cantor has a beautiful voice, the Religious School Director is full of positive energy and the Rabbi always greets you with a smile (and usually by name). Though we have friends at several local synagogues, CBT feels like home to us.

I moved to Sacramento from the Bay Area and I did not find the people or rabbi at B'nai Israel to…read morebe welcoming. My experience has been that when I've gone to a new temple the rabbi is intentional in meeting with new potential members. That was not the case here. I visited that synagogue because my research showed that its' held values included "social action and communal care" and I connect with those values. The rabbi's sermons were excellent and the cantor has a truly beautiful voice but in my three Friday night Shabbat visits no one approached me to talk and the approaches that I made went nowhere. Disappointing.

I joined this temple over 5 years ago and it has been such a blessing not only for my family but…read morefor myself as well. I have never felt as if i "Were Home" before at another temple then I do here at B'nai Israel. My son just had his Bar Mitzvah on August 26th, 2017 and it was one of the best days of my life. If you and your family are looking for the best temple for your family look no further. We have the best of any staff around, not to mention our Rabbi and Cantor both are sent from Heaven up above and are not like any you have ever seen before. Really this is the best you will ever see or find.

I finally made it to the Jewish food festival. Great advertising this year and I was in town. The…read morefood was delicious and I found some great gifts for Chanukah. I got my Aunt a set of 6 dark blue, purple and outlined in gold Star of David napkins. Very unique and reasonably priced. All of the items were reasonably priced and so many unique gift items. Lots of amazing handmade jewelry. Knitted scarfs and hats, dog jackets, wind chimes, felted items, ceramics. There were also 2 Fair Trade booths. I bought the PaperLl Picado at the one my co-worker was manning. It was great to see him there. The live music was also really good. The Rabbi and her wife did a duet. Seating was scarce, but we were able to find a place every time we came with food. The food was delicious. We started out with the falafel. They had the funniest sign over it- Vegetarian. I wanted to ask where they sold the meat version and what it was like, but I resisted. After touring all of the food. I realized they were catering to those who weren't Jewish. The coconut macaroons were labeled gluten free. I loved the falafel. You paid when you got it and then took it to the condiment table that was chuck full of hummus, mustard, lettuce/cabbage, hot sauces, and Jerusalem salad. Jerusalem salad was included in all meals and you can have as much as you want along with the hummus ect. That was a huge perk. We then had the Corn beef sandwich. It was $10 and more than enough for 2. It was hot so I passed on the matzo ball soup. I heard it was great. The Macaroons were fresh, moist and delicious. They also had free tea and coffee in the back. They had lots of baked goods and frozen items. The baked goods came from a bakery, either Grand in Oakland or the Pita House. Very nice a unique selection. They had chocolate chip challah. I've a big fan of regular and never heard of the dessert variety. According to one person this event was a fundraiser to the community. The family who manned the ice cream booth was putting their earning to a family members college fund. Another booth said 10% of proceeds go to the Temple. What a nice unique fundraiser. Logistic: It was all street parking, which worked out fine. We immediately found a space. They had several parking attendants making sure people weren't parking in the shopping center's main parking. I think that's a great idea as you want a relationship with those businesses around you. With this many people I was surprised there wasn't a line a mile long to use the bathroom. There were 2 stalls and 2 in line when I went. The weather was perfect and a true blessing as most things were out doors. I can't wait to go back next year.

Ever since moving here from the East coast, I've consistently found myself asking "Where my Jews…read moreat?!?" Seriously, the Jewish population out here just ain't like it is back in NYC (insert rant about lack of good pizza options in CA here). Anyway, I stopped by Congregation Beth Shalom for their annual Jewish Food Faire (highly recommended--they have everything from babka and lox to homemade latkes and matzoh ball soup. Oh yeah, and Dr. Brown's soda!!) As a fair-weather Jew myself, I walked in here with very little intention of becoming a regular community member. But then, every single interaction I had with the congregation members was so positive for me. It made me WANT to become involved in the Jewish community again, knowing that such a fantastic place for the Jewish-inclined exists right here in Sacramento! This is the type of place I love to see, and in earnest, it's what a place of worship SHOULD be but too often is NOT nowadays. What can I say, you won't hear me kvetching about Congregation Beth Shalom. I'm smitten!