Great Rosh Hashana service. Very welcoming. Our first time at this synagogue. Located in the Bixby…read moreKnolls neighborhood.

I like this Temple out of all the Temples in L.A. for it's peaceful atmosphere and deep sense of…read morecommunity. If you're looking for a higher level of spiritual learning then this is a place to visit and to dig deep for knowledge. The elders are truly sages of time.

There are many things to appreciate at CBI. Here are our top three. Rabbi Adam Greenwald is…read morelearned, compassionate, and courageous. The music, led by Cantor Amy Robinson Katz, is beautiful and uplifting. CBI offers many opportunities to participate in acts of Tikkun Olam, repairing our world.

We joined CBI in 2000 and found great programming, people and an exceptional space to find your…read morespiritual self. Rabbi Adam is amazing and just such a good human, and Cantor Amy has a beautiful voice and a terrific spirit to match. We have celebrated life events and mourned the passing of loved ones with the support of the CBI community. If you are thinking about joining a synagogue in Orange County you shouldn't miss the chance to check out CBI

There o a luncheon to thank the women who worked hard and/or made monetary donations. There were…read moresandwiches and fruit and dessert. Individual achievements we recognized. There was a lady there who played the harp beautifully. That's one big and heavy instrument to carry around. It was beautiful. There were two raffles with very nice prizes.

Temple Beth David is always welcoming and friendly. You feel like you're part of a family. The…read morerabbi is inspiring and her sermons are very informative. The Cantor's beautiful voice gives me a feeling of comfort. There are many different events for all ages. Diversity is important as is kindness and understanding.

Participated in a NFTY SoCal Teen Board Overnight, working with the amazing Youth Advisor, Kara…read moreLiu. Temple Israel is beautiful with stained glass inside, many large rooms, and an incredible teen lounge.

What a place to be a part of. This temple makes one feel at home. Opens up their arms and welcomes…read morenewbies and treats them as if they have been a part of the community forever. Torah study so far has been my favorite. You obtain insight not only from the rabbi but also from other members. Everyone is quite wise, even when the kids participate they provide such wisdom beyond their years. If you're looking for a place to go for Friday night services or just to learn about Torah and are near the Long Beach area, Temple Israel of Long Beach is the place to go. Even if you have to drive a bit it's worth the drive.

When visiting from Brooklyn, we are always made to feel most welcome here at Temple Beth Tikvah…read more For Shabbat services or study, it's a beautiful friendly place with friendly people. Back home in Brooklyn, we can join in on line. TBT combines the old fashioned warm friendly feeling with modern technology and a spiritually uplifting modern service.

I felt at home, from the moment I stepped on the grounds of this temple. I was searching for an…read moreintimate place of worship close to me, and I've found it. With 1 Rabbi at the helm, this place is amazing!! Also, this is the most friendliest shul I've ever encountered in my life. Great for families, and people of all ages. If you're looking for a place to join and worship, check this place out. Plus, there is something always going on and activities galore. So, there is something for everyone. I'm proud to be a member.

Great davening; amazing kiddush. Rabbi's speech is out of this world. Friendly people (everyone…read moresays hello to me).

The leadership is oddly cruel to community members ( even new ones). There are certainly better…read moretemples. The majority of people at Temple Beth El are retired, and very sweet, but unfortunately, the leadership makes the place unbearable.

Temple Beth El is a loving, welcoming community that also has a lot of fun.read more

A very warm and welcoming community, great clergy with a strong emphasis on meaningful services.read more

A welcoming shul, to celebrate Shabbat and the holidays. Both Rabbi and the Cantor are great and…read morevery knowledgeable.

I've been a member of Temple Ner Tamid of Downey for more than 15 years, and I'm very proud of its…read morewelcoming and warm, worship-centered culture. The just passed High Holy Day services, complemented by our professional choir, provided a wonderfully rich spiritual experience for the full house of congregants. Rabbi Daniel Mehlman and Cantor Kenneth Jaffe are talented spiritual leaders and teachers who energize the congregation and set the inclusive tone for both born Jews and Jews by choice. The services are filled with moving music, accompanied by organist Norberto Guinaldo and Cantor Ken's guitar. Twice a month on Saturdays, Rabbi Dany offers shabbat teaching services in Spanish. He recently started a Spanish-language conversion class, and the temple offers English Introduction to Judaism classes every year. The temple's secular (I am currently an at-large trustee) and clergy leadership are very successful in providing worship, learning and life-cycle celebrations and commemorations in the Reform Jewish tradition, for both long-term members and our newer congregants. It is a friendly space for families with children and grandkids, as well as couples and singles of all ages. It is also a very safe, gay-welcoming place! Temple Ner Tamid of Downey is ideally located to serve the 605/105 corridors, although some regular congregants come from Inglewood, Long Beach, Seal Beach and even Lancaster! Congregants drive food donations and other social justice activities. Barbecues, International Dinners, Sundae Socials, Movie nights and other activities organized by the temple, and its affiliated Sisterhood and Brotherhood groups, bring congregants together. The havurot program provides opportunities for exploring Jewish-themed exhibits and other activities around L.A. County. The temple has a very active fundraising program, which includes the rental of its beautiful, carpeted social hall and classrooms for church services, quinceaneras and other celebrations and learning events. We also have a Judaica shop with uniquely beautiful items for all your holiday and gift-giving needs. The Chanukah boutiques are being planned now! If you wish to visit, come join us for Friday night services at 7:30 p.m., or stop by the temple office any weekday morning. For more information in English or Spanish, you can call the temple at 562-861-9276, or me, Cheryl Brownstein-Santiago, at 562-279-3839. You can also visit the temple website: www.DowneyTempleNerTamid.org.

Good basic services, though very minimal--in fact, the most minimal Friday night services ever…read moreencountered. Musically "meh", and no oneg. Each of the services ever attended (so far) felt more like a perfunctory weekday minyan than a Shabbat service! (I get that providing a "deluxe" experience would drive up the costs and asking prices for participation--which indeed is a major issue at many congregations--but isn't there a happy medium? Could anyone volunteer to play guitar? Bake a challah? Is there room in the budget for a bottle of grape juice?) And alas, the restroom and its stalls are too small, and not easily accessible for any but the fully able-bodied. Worst of all, on some of the platforms where this congregation has a presence, the info about service times and "future" events is conflicting and/or outdated. This has been an issue for at least the past few months. Is anyone there genuinely interested in keeping up the "outreach" as a functioning congregation? (Especially as the holidays approach?) I really, really WANT to like this place! As an older congregation with a paid-off physical plant, it holds great potential for being the most affordable and welcoming Reform congregation in the region. The question is what the leaders' true intentions and plans are.