Temple Shalom has been a great fit for my family. It is much more than just a synagogue but rather…read morean intimate community of Jewish and interfaith families. My kids enjoy and look forward to religious school classes (unbelievable!) and my wife and I try to make all of the social functions because we genuinely enjoy spending time with the other members of the congregation. I highly recommend it for anyone seeking a Jewish connection in the South Bay!

Temple Shalom is such a friendly, open, inclusive, and welcoming place for learning, reflection,…read moreand celebration. Our 2 kids attended Hebrew school and had their fabulous b'nai mitzvah there. My partner and I are in a Havurah (social group) and we've all made great friends and found community there. Wholeheartedly recommended!

We have known Rabbi Yossi, founder of this JCC and his lovely wife Sarah for almost 40 years. They…read morehave worked hard to make it a very welcoming and enriching place. Whether you are Jewish or not, or just moved into the neighborhood, please checkout their website. The JCC of the Beach Cities offers many enjoyable events, opportunities to volunteer, and countless learning experiences. There is no annual fee, and you will feel as if you have created an instant extended family!

The Friendship Foundation is the best!!!! My daughter has…read morebeen participating in all their activities for years

Our daughter has been going to Shalem from the fall of 2019. Even though we aren't Jewish, my…read morehusband and I fell in love with the values of the school and the importance of the mind, body, and soul development for the kids. After like 2 -3 weeks of the initial transition time of getting adjusted to the preschool, our daughter now LOVES to go to school. She loves her teachers, her friends and the activities she does at school.  My husband and I are very happy and pleased with our decision to send our daughter to Shalem especially when we hear our daughter say school is fun and she wants to go to school :)  There are many other things we love about the school. The snacks the kids get are healthy and great. The teachers/staff are very sweet and truly care about the kids. We love the Brightwheel app, we get daily updates on what they did at school and pics of our daughter that we share with family. The school has a very involved parent committee.  I highly recommend Shalem for anyone who wants their kids to fall in love with school and learning.

It is impossible to list all the C reasons Shalem is better than any preschool I know of. The…read moreteachers are so kind and reasonable that a kindness and respect and happiness and artistic expression and understanding are just every day occurrences. Great for everyone. Incredible staff. Safe and loving and so much more.

A great place filled with the love of Torah and a wonderful staff of knowledgeable caring people…read more There is nothing not to like at the Jewish Community Center of the Beach Cities. There are events and classes all year round for every age group. These people support the needs of the Beach Cities community and are truly charitable to anyone regardless of their faith. Cannot say enough goods things about the Jewish Community Center except I wish it was closer to my house!

This is a great resource for the community. They have outstanding programs to educate any one that…read morewants to learn more about the Jewish faith and apply it to your daily life.

Best preschool! Kind and caring staff. You find a community here no matter how long or short your…read moretime is with the school.

We love Growing Garden! My daughter is in her second year in the school and she looks forward to it…read moreeach day. The teachers are all amazing, ensuring each child gets 1:1 attention while ensuring they are creating community. And the teachers push my daughter in the best way. At 3 1/2, she's writing her name, knows all her letters and counts to 40! As a Jewish family, we love that she is learning about holidays, traditions and values. But there are many non-Jewish kids as well, so everyone can feel comfortable. Sara Mintz, the school's Director, is involved, present and just a great woman. Her kids are in the school so it's especially personal to her and we love that. She looks at these kids like they are her own and that's obvious. We feel lucky to have found this school.

My family has been attending Journey South Bay for 9 years and I call it my second home. We have…read moregrown as a family through the Christ centered practical teachings from Pastor Jim. My son loves youth group. It's a grace filled church, where we have felt community and support. Love this church and would invite anyone to visit and get to know the church.

Journey South Bay has been my home-church since I was in 3rd grade. Here there is a strong, warm,…read moresupportive community that has helped uplift me in my faith walk starting with children's ministry, youth group meetings, and now serving alongside my brothers and sisters in Christ. This church has an intimate "home" feel and is genuine through and through. I've never felt so welcomed and cared for by others who sought to love me and point me to Jesus,especially when I joined a small group that I have been consistently attending for over a year. Overall, this church has always been my safe place, my second home, and a place where I can genuinely connect with God and His people on a deeper level.

We absolutely love Tuvia Preschool. All three of our children have attended, and it truly feels…read morelike a home away from home. The teachers, staff, and administrators are incredibly loving, caring, and communicative, and we feel so lucky to be part of this community. One of the most special parts of Tuvia has been the relationships we've built. Many of our closest family friendships started through the school, and there is such a warm, welcoming sense of community among the families. The playground is amazing with so much space for the kids to run, play, and explore. We also really appreciate the constant updates and communication from the school, which makes parents feel connected and informed. Tuvia does a beautiful job instilling strong Jewish values while also being inclusive and welcoming to all families. It's a small community school that has been absolutely perfect for our family.

I enrolled my son in Tuvia Preschool when he was 2.5 years old. Although we weren't members, the…read moreprogram checked all the boxes for us: close to home, a half-day schedule, strong security, and reasonably priced. Before Tuvia, we had him in another local preschool that looked beautiful on the surface but something just wasn't right. He cried and clung to us at drop-off every single day for an entire year. It was heartbreaking and made us question everything. The difference at Tuvia was immediate. By the middle of his first week, the tears were gone. He genuinely looked forward to going and even told us how much happier he was compared to his old school. The program itself is fantastic. Parents receive regular updates and photos through an app, which we really appreciated. It feels like a true school experience, with structured activities like PE, music, and even performances that the kids participate in. They also do a lot of hands-on activities--like mixing and baking their own muffins and cookies--which is possible because they have their own kitchen. It's those little touches that really stand out. What truly sets Tuvia apart, though, is the teachers. They are incredibly attentive, warm, and genuinely invested in the kids. It never feels like they're just supervising. They truly care. One of our initial concerns was whether we would fit in since we're not Jewish, but that quickly disappeared. The school does a beautiful job of honoring its traditions while remaining inclusive and welcoming to everyone. There's also a strong sense of community that you can feel right away. I can't say enough good things about this program. It is truly a gem that we have overlooked for so long. We're so grateful we found it and honestly wish we had found it sooner for our older kids.