The Movable Minyan is a community that cares, and inspires its members to great things. In its 20…read moreyears in existance, and rarely with more than 20 members at a time, the Minyan has seen FIVE members go on to become rabbis! It's hard not to see yourself as capable of anything, when the Minyan demonstrates that everyone can! It is a lay-led congregation where everybody pitches in, and there is plenty for everyone to do. Each week volunteers do set-up and clean-up, the sermon, chant Torah, lead segments of the service, do a childrens program (there is also a paid babysitter) and more. One member plays a variety of musical instruments to accompany whoever is leading. Everyone brings food for the vegetarian potluck, and sometimes everyone sticks around for some spirited Shabbat singing. There's no pressure to take on assignments, just an open invitation to learn and grow, and no insistance that things be done perfectly -- everybody has a first time. The group is casual and friendly, more like a chavurah (circle of friends) than a synagogue, with very low dues because there is no building to keep up, just a rented space in a school. Services are held on the first and third Saturday of every month from 10:30-1, plus all the holidays. The prayerbook is Conservative but the spirit is more like traditional/Reform, with an abbreviated Torah service and no Mussaf. The Movable Minyan changed my life -- I am one of those 5 rabbis.

A warm and loving environment for all Jews, this is an excellent place for worship and spiritual…read moregrowth. Led by one of Los Angeles' top Rabbis, the congregation and Rabbi inspire each other, creating an uplifting and contagious atmosphere.

Great traditional straight to the point prayer service. Community is very committed and welcoming…read more Spent Yom Kippur there, it was beautiful.

Attending services removes my stress. Everyone is friendly…read more Enjoy hearing from different rabbis..

Transformational Worship, even online! It is the liturgical worship that helps me/us to experience…read moreHaShem's Presence in a group setting as One collective Jewish soul called Israel. They don't grill you about what kind of Jew you are, and that was welcoming to me after getting dismissed from a local Reform synagogue for being too Orthodox. Inspiring, heartfelt messages from the Bima to constitute justice for the betterment of all.

Religious school at Temple Emanuel is amazing. There was a welcoming tefillah with all 3 clergy and…read moregot to hear a great story from Rabbi Aaron. Then we got to go out to the pavilion to see the Madrichim run activities for all the students while the parents for to connect with the teachers.

Temple Emanuel is an undiscovered gem in Los Angeles!…read more If you are looking for kindness, education, a spirit of belonging, and a friendly community, you have found the right place. My daughter attended a preschool that was full of joyful learning. The clergy have always been there for me and my family. I am taking a class with Rabbi Aaron, which inspires me every week.

Rabbi Tropper is wonderful. He has a great family. Very friendly people. I like to learn with him…read morein a Chavrusa and Chabrua. He explains every line clearly. A very friendly shul and has a great legacy.

We've had a really positive experience with TIOH. We were really looking for a connection with…read moreother families as we have a toddler and knowing that we are in the area and other members are too has been very helpful and supportive. We strangely lived up the block from the temple for years when we were dating & first married and we didn't join. In hindsight I think was really silly as it would have been nice just to meet more people or to get involved in something positive like charity work. I'm completely not religious, but the preschool certainly has been a positive experience for my daughter and I would recommend it and the teachers as well.

If you don't have young kids and don't use the day school, it seems to be a very expensive…read moresynagogue that doesn't value its members. We joined last year and never felt a part of the community even though we were involved in classes and services. Too bad because it is a nice building. Spoke to the executive director and rabbi and they were not very helpful or particularly interested in feedback.

The Rabbi gave my daughters an outstanding Jewish education. He and his wife were unusually…read morewelcoming to all kinds of Jews and unfailingly hospitable. I cannot praise the rabbi enough. I am sorry that some Jews had an unfortunate experience.

Beautiful traditional sinagogue that is one of LA oldest. It's definitely local Jewish treasureread more

We celebrated Yom Kippur here this week and fellowship with the congregation here. My girlfriend is…read morea Orthodox Hebrew young lady. But we attend all other synogogues as well. My first time visiting here with her. She also have friends and family that live out here and attend this synogogue weekly. We live far away from here, but we will try and visit once a month like many other here in Los Angeles. Rabbi Yossi Cunin is a very nice wonderful man. The congregation are relatively friendly and inviting like all of the other synogogues I have attended in Los Angeles. Be nice and respectful, and you will get the same treatment.

The Beverly Hills Jewish Community Synagogue is an orthodox synagogue serving Beverly Hills and the…read moresurrounding areas. All are welcome. Shabbat/Holiday services are conducted within the famed Beverly Hills Hotel led by Rabbi Yossi Cunin and cantor Levi Coleman. The Beverly Hills Jewish Community Synagogue is a 501(c)3 non profit. Work depends entirely on local support.

Love !! this place is Magical. It's different Viber. It's spirituality, lovely peaceful. It's…read moregrateful. It's amazing. I Wanna Stay There Forever And Ever It's a Beautiful Place.

My daughter has thrived at the school. She always has the best time. The teachers are so attentive…read moreto whatever my daughter needs.

Beth Jacob is another wonderful place to break bread in the Beverly Hiils area. Me and my…read moregirlfriend attended one of their services during Passover last week, and I loved the praying, singing, and meeting new people. Congregation were very welcoming and friendly to us. Again, my girlfriend have family and friends here too. I know I sound like a broken record lol. But it was a blessing to be here and break bread with the congregation.

A True Home Away from Home…read more Beth Jacob has been the heart of our Jewish journey in Los Angeles. My husband and I are both transplants, and from the moment we walked through the doors over ten years ago, we felt welcomed, supported, and spiritually nourished. From getting married to having our first child, we've celebrated so many milestones here -- always surrounded by a community that lives and breathes the values it speaks about: Torah, Chesed, Avodah, and Kehillah. There's a sincerity and warmth at Beth Jacob that's hard to describe unless you've experienced it firsthand. What makes it even more special is the depth of relationships we've built. Some of our closest friends are people we met through Beth Jacob people we now consider family. Whether it's an inspiring drasha, a meaningful program, or a Kiddush that turns into a Shabbat afternoon full of connection and laughter, Beth Jacob has created a space where we feel truly at home. We're so grateful to be raising our family in this kehillah.