We met this welcoming congregation at our Carlsbad Village Faire that takes place annually…read more Although I am a rock solid Catholic por Vida I have four dear friends that are very close to me and are Jewish. I also learned recently I am 5% Jewish yay! I've always have held the Jewish culture highly. My mother lived with a Jewish family when she came to this country alone and very young. She said they educated her and treated her like part of the family. She has always spoken highly of their culture and passed down her values regarding all cultures and religions of the world. I look forward to visiting this wonderful congregation of humans with my friends that are located so close to our home.

Welcoming, friendly. A great place to find community,…read morefellowship, peace and prayer. Incredible Cantor! Rabbi so warm and knowledgeable

My young family and I are loving this synagogue. We joined this year following the death of my…read moremother and for my daughter to start Hebrew school. Our littlest will likely start in the preschool next year. It's a very warm, friendly, diverse, and educational place. The rabbi is warm and so knowledgeable, and available to congregants. The program for kids is sweet and fun! I am loving this new community and feel so grateful we live so close.

I intend to move back to the Cardiff area and wanted to find a great reform synagogue to be apart…read moreof. I had the pleasure of visiting with cantor Billy Tiep (he took classes with my chazzan and dear family friend, Nathan Lam, at Stephen Wise and his best friend, Jackie Mendelson, who lives in NY.) Billy was so warm, kind, welcoming, and overall an über mensch. It was truly a pleasure to get to know him. I also love the fact that the synagogue has many programs for those of all ages. There are also many activities organized by the temple outside of services- classes, tikkun projects, etc. There's also a preschool on the property (always a plus)! Billy was truly a great conversationalist, informative, and very helpful... I admire his passion for cantorial arts, Judaism, and tradition. I got a little sneak peak of what he's planning for Purim, and let me tell ya, it's going to be exciting!!!! Overall, I love cantor Billy's his vision (yeah, yeah... i can kvell over the guy all day), and I can see myself raising a Jewish family at this shul. Thank you for the warm welcome, Temple Solel. I look forward to coming back! I also had a short chat Rabbi Wright! Apparently his best friend is a rabbi at my synagogue *ohhh, the jewish geography*.... such a sweet, sweet man. Birds of a feather truly flock together.

My husband and I were looking for a synagogue that was warm, inclusive and welcoming, and In 2018…read morewe joined The Jewish Collaborative of San Diego-also know as JCo-which we found to be the perfect place to explore and learn about Jewish life. We love our wonderful Rabbi Gabi and the great leadership and wisdom she offers. My husband and I feel that becoming members of this friendly JCo community was one of the best decisions we ever made.

This temple is so wonderful...services are amazing and inclusive…read more I love the Rabbi too! For some reason, I am not able to give 5 stars, but I would like to!!!

Anyone who is fortunate enough to be a part of this amazing community is truly lucky!! Rabbi and…read moreRebbetzen Eilfort may very well be among some of the kindest, warm, genuine people out there... few and far between!! Lost count of how many times they've come to the rescue... during the most difficult of times to the most happiest of times. Beyond grateful! As a bonus, Chabad of La Costa puts together the most amazing kosher BBQ! The steak, the wings, the salad and everything in between is fresh and delicious! Best kosher option in town! Check it out if you can!!

When I came to Chabad house at La costa, I didn't expect to found such a nice atmosphere, warm…read morepeople and great enviromante in general. I was pleasantly surprised. The Rabi was funny and very kind. Made some jocks in the beginning of the Seder when we were ready to read the Hagada for Passover. It did help to warm the place with some good laugh after all. The Rabi's wife, Nechama, was also very warm, kind and friendly and made you feel very welcome, although it was my first time to attend.She was very well organized and made sure that every thing will take place in timely manner. I really enjoyed her kindness, warm nature and helpful attitude that made so easy for every body to adjust to this nice place.Even the food was great! although that was not the main reason I came for, but the total picture was wonderful experience! I'll definitely come back again in a major holidays when I usually celebrate and be happy to join again this thoughtful, kind family that made my holiday a very special event that I'll always remember! Thanks a lot for sharing your beautiful house with me and I wish you all the very best! God bless you and your wonderful, caring family!

You know, I never think to review a shul bc we tend to Yelp about restaurants or businesses and not…read moresynagogues. But reviews are important for congregations too, and we've had a great experience at Beth Am over the years. I know choosing a home for Jewish spiritual life and community is very personal and subjective, and I know people who are indifferent, others who love it, and others who belong here and also have affiliate memberships elsewhere. What you can expect is a supportive congregation of welcoming neighbors with a huge emphasis on family, life cycle events, community, learning, love of Israel, tzedakah, and simply sharing in the joy of yiddishkeit. Rabbis Kornberg and Earne are compassionate, enthusiastic, engaging, and dynamic, and they put in maximum effort on many fronts each week. There's a tremendous breadth of offerings these days. On some Shabbat mornings, we might have the traditional service in the sanctuary, a separate family service for those with young kids, and another lay-led minyan in our beit midrash. There's also a monthly outdoor campfire Shabbat with music and singing, daily minyan, lecture series, learning opportunities, guest speakers, community events, women's circle, men's club, preschool, Hebrew school, and a youth lounge. Really a lot to offer. There are a lot of congregants, so even though everyone is super welcoming of new faces, it might take a while to get to know people. Come regularly, not just for holidays, to get a more heimish experience. Security is always important, and Beth Am puts tremendous efforts into minimizing vulnerabilities. The entire property is like a fortress with heavy gates, fences, and armed security, and staff is trained to coordinate with local emergency police response. It feels very very safe inside. If you're shul shopping for a conservative congregation, it's definitely worth taking a look and deciding for yourself.

Our local SHUL:Warm and welcoming home to over 600 Jewish families mainly from the Carmel Valley…read moreneighborhood. Just came back from an awe inspiring Rosh Hashana services.... I have been a member there since 1998....and loving it...and so do my two kids who have BOTH graduated the JLC-(Sunday School program)