They were great.... Then one Kol Nidre Rabbi Kaleb decided to take a very Islamophobic tone during…read moreservice. So we left, and we made sure the office and Rabbi knew. That was 2 years ago, and I would have been content to leave well enough alone. However, today my partner and I got an overdue notice for a building fund contribution. Absolutely unacceptable.

CTJ is a warm, welcoming place with a wonderful sense of community…read more It has always been a special place for our family. My husband went through Hebrew school, had his bar mitzvah there. His family have been members of the community for a number of years. We were married at CTJ and now our daughter will be one of the first students at the new Shalem Preschool opening at CTJ this summer. Rabbi Josh Kalev and the Temple staff create an uplifting environment that celebrates the Jewish faith and encompasses each and every person of the community. The atmosphere is positive and heartwarming. If you are looking for a synagogue in the South Bay, look no further.

Everyone is so sweet and welcoming and Rabbis, cantor and musicians are so inspiring. I love the…read moresense of community and feeling renewed in spirit. The joys the blessing the love.

I'm the owner of BarTime and I've done a few events with Temple Menorah and this temple is simply…read moregreat. Every time I go there, there are children running around, laughter from the children and just a super fun and positive atmosphere. There is nothing more that warms my heart than seeing that the children come first before anything else. Although I'm not Jewish, but my great great grandparents were Sephardic & Marranos from Spain, I would recommend this temple to anyone who wants to have service. They have a large great kitchen, plenty of help and volunteers & staff that always have an answer for you. Melissa Cohen, my contact is amazing to work with. Very organized, friendly and cool under fire. Finally it's right down the street from the ocean so on the right day, you feel the cool ocean breeze and can check out the coast after your visit.

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

They are deserving of their five stars everywhere. A temple in Torrance what!! How did I not know…read more Temple Emet feels like a real community something I haven't experienced in a long time. everyone is so sweet. The rabbi was amazing and so were the singers. It's inspiring and it feels relatable. The musicians are great and it has in between for the non Hebrew learners. It's recommended to donate items. I'm already thinking about the high holy days it's so great. It's like they care and want you to come back. They have a schedule for Fridays and Saturday plus events.

I have been a member of Temple Emet since it's inception. Rabbi Didi is amazing with her melodies…read moreand her thoughtful insight into the Torah and Kabbalah. The congregation is inclusive, inviting, and warm and welcomes all with open arms. By the way, if you have not experienced a high holy days with Temple Emet yet, I suggest you do. It's meaningful and never boring. Renowned cellist Ruskin Biryukov performs the Kol Nidre and it is like nothing I've heard before. We are blessed to have had him with us for many years for this particular service. There are always activities going on, Rabbi Didi personally helps each child with their bar/bat mitzvah with a lot of 1-on-1 and guides families thru the process. WE LOVE EMET!

Thank you Congregation Ner Tamid for welcoming me as a guest in 2012-2013 for some Fridays and…read moreSaturdays. Thank you for opening to the community for interfaith talks. Thank you for being my first Jewish faith experience. Your welcome was so warm and you are a kind and wise and vibrant congregation of, again, faith.

My daughter finished there last year and she loved it! Shelly, the principal, and the teachers are…read moregreat! we highly recommend this preschool!

The best Judaica shop in the south bay. Plenty of affordable inventory. If you can't find what you…read moreare looking for, Miriam can get it post haste. Check it out, no disappointments.

this is the best judaica gift shop in the south bay area. great selection of jewelry, religious &…read morehome items.