Rabbi Danny R.Myself especially for my daughter Lily for the Rabbi's seriousness empathy compassion…read moreHEALING RECOVER and connecting with me and my daughter Lily and the support is beyond words yet learning from Rabbi as well in regards of unconditional Love.For us brought light hope faith family courage!!! THANK YOU RABBIVERY GRATEFUL!!

My family and I have been going to this community shul for over 11 years and every time we are…read morewelcomed with open arms and kind and loving faces. The sense of unity here is really one of a kind and the rabbi here makes it a point to get to know it's members on a personal level. He often invites people into his own home where you can meet his wonderful wife and their comedic clan of kids. All of the high holidays are conducted in the top order and people from around the world like to visit. When I was younger, I was personally attending their Sunday school along with my sister where we practiced Hebrew and listened along to the story telling of our history. Highly recommend for families and young people who want to build a connection with a close-knit community.

I have been a m ember of Temple Akiba for over 30 years. It is my home away from home. Love the…read morevariety of services, classes and activities. Everyone is welcome to the services and many of the adult classes. The over night camps and retreats are very popular and worthwhile. A great way to explore Judaism, positive values and make friends.

discrimination 101 - Hi, I am a neighbor and I would like to…read morebring my child to the school. -Are you Jewish ? -No. -Sorry, this place is only available to Jewish kids. - ?!! - Yes Three months later talking to my non jewish friend' oh what?! they were begging me to take my kids there' I guess I didn't fit the profile. not nice

A very welcoming orthodox Jewish community, the first time I ever met the rabbi he was sitting…read moreoutside giving out advice to the people. My husband and I talked with him and his words will stay with me forever.

I came here for a channukah celebration and saw online it looked ADA friendly. ( in a complicated…read moresituation right now where I'm in a wheelchair) soo it was half ADA friendly in the process the food was great very diverse group of people and the rabbi was kid friendly. Music was wonderful also.

The preschool at Mishkon is a hidden neighborhood gem! It's such a warm, welcoming and safe…read moreenvironment! All of the teachers and staff are amazing, the kids love them and love going to school to play with their friends. On top of that, the parent community is beyond anything we could have imagined. The kids and parents get together often for casual get togethers outside of school where everyone is welcome. We could not have picked a better school for our daughter to be nurtured and loved and a better parent community for ourselves. We can't wait to enroll our future kids. We have no concerns for our child's health, safety and development when they're at Mishkon! They are thriving and as happy as can be! Oh! And Shabbat on the Beach in the summers is a blast! Don't miss out!

The Chai Center is an OUTSTANDING organization at the heart of the LA Jewish community. They are…read morerun by the Schwartz family and I've loved going to many of their events - the Dinner for 60 Strangers, the High Holydays services, the business networking lunch classes in Century City. A big thumbs-up for the Chai Center!!!

Progressives are welcome? Not quite. Bait and switch here. What looks harmless and sweet on the…read moreoutside does not predict the backwards and exclusionary agenda on the inside. Just attended their Yom Kippur service today. Oy vey. The "hip" website and WGA location obscured the true purpose for this "free" service. This was a CHABAD organization seeking to proselytize non practicing cultural Jews to undergo an orthodox transformation. It came complete with a curtain separating the men from the women. Nowhere was this obnoxious practice advertised. The rabbi went from insulting women to calling all non Jews "Goyim".. More than once. The Torah on the women's side was a tiny girly replica ( rhinestones, blue velvet and pink accents... REALLY?) being carried by a man. Come to think there was no female participation on bimah. This was orthodoxy dressed as hipster West LA. The rabbi was more interested in hearing himself telling a story about psychiatrist who killed himself because he was soul starved by not practicing Orthodox Judaism. He spoke so long he pushed back the Yizkhor memorial service for the dead which most in the audience had timed according to the schedule. Do not be fooled by the warm and fuzzy website or venue. According to these folks... I'm a bad Jewish mother who would only benefit in their myopic view of Judaism by lighting candles. FEH!

Wow, this space is everything I've been looking for. I can't get enough of their amazing programs…read moreand events. I'm back every week for another round and I'm never disappointed.

Amazing community and events! Dr. MagicMike Milane is the best. He brings people together to…read moreinspire hope, connection, peace, love and joy. This is a healing sanctuary with various events such as ecstatic dance, sound baths, acroyoga, Guest speakers, Musical Performances and a very special Sunday service at 11:11am. I love being a part of this sacred community.