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

Temple Beth David can truly be called the promised land for all who join and attend it. TBD has a…read morediversity of services, congregation members, events, and the providing of knowledge and input regarding the adherence to Judaism in every way, shape and form. When Rabbi Nancy Myers prays and speaks during a service, it is done in a manner that allows you to be inspired and dedicated to the Jewish religion and the various aspects of it. She is very innovative in her awareness, manner and style. Rabbi Myers is also an excellent rabbinic teacher who lets you know the who, what, where and when of Judaism. Cantor Nancy Linder, who sings in very beautiful way, makes you want to listen, sing, and be loving of your faith. If there was a Jewish Voice Show, she would be given a first-place award for her musical talent and religious singing style (plus, if she was on the regular Voice Show, Cantor Linder would also infinitely be awarded by them!!) Temple Beth David's Brotherhood and Sisterhood work together to provide our members with with delightful resources and happenings. From brunches and carnivals to charitable donations and involved services, it would make you attending to the nth degree!! They are very much for you and with you as a productive and needed resource!! Our Temple also have a vibrant pre-school and religious school for students to learn in all different manners. The pre-school will educate the youthful students so that when they go to public school, each of them will have a high academic status and very much earning good grades from kindergarten and beyond. The religious school is designed to give every student a need to know all the different aspects of Judaism. They will be educated for everything from history and Hebrew to Judaic art and services. Both of these are true student educational environments!! As one who has been a member of several synagogues, Temple Beth David is my favorite in so many different ways. As a retired teacher and educator, I am grading it with an A++!!

Temple Beth David had a fundraiser with a tribute band that played Beach Boys and Eagles music. I…read moreenjoy Beach Boys music, and the Eagles are my favorite band , so it's a no-brainer that I came. The optional lunch was served with a choice of a hamburger or a hotdog, coleslaw, and a slice of delicious cheesecake. Also a soda in a can. The musicians did not sound like the original band, but they did the songs really well and it sounded great. Everyone had a good time and I enjoyed all of the music.

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

Rabbi Ralph Resnick is terrific! When I needed a Rabbi a month ago, during the Corona Virus to…read moreofficiate at my Mom's graveside funeral, he was the first person I thought to call. He called us all the night before to discuss my Mother, who he knew and some of the highlights of her life to be able to comfortably discuss at the funeral. With only being allowed to have 10 guests for the graveside burial, he made it a beautiful and memorable event. My brother wrote me a lovely letter afterwards complimenting me for making such a lovely funeral for Mom, letting me know she would have been proud of me, and especially finding such a great Rabbi to be there. I highly recommend for any wedding or funeral, this is the Rabbi to call! rresnick@aol.com

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

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.

My whole family was welcomed here with open arms. The members are friendly and the services are…read morebeautiful and moving. I recommend this Temple to anyone that's looking for a Jewish community to celebrate High Holidays or Shabbat services. I'm really glad we found a new home here.