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.

This is another nice synagog me and my girlfriend had the pleasure of attending a month ago. Rabbi…read moreis nice here, and the congregation. We made some new friends, and met new people as we did at all the other congragations. I always feel spiritually lifted and encouraged when leaving the buildings.

Great friendly and welcoming folks…read more They invited me in for Rosh 2017 and did not ask for anything. Rabbi Weinberg is also a Lawyer, and Rabbi Rosenberg is a very experienced Rabbi from New York which is always a good sign. The Cantor Brice Megdal was excellent--what a great voice and energy. And Dr. Sarah Sela, a Gastro. Probably the friendliest leadership you will find and very different than most of the Temples in LA that have elitist attitude and not very welcoming, especially if you are single. You will feel very comfortable here Single, Couple, or Family. Everyone is down to earth. What they are looking for are congregants that willing to be a participant as opposed to just paying dues--although they can certainly use dues. Instead of "build it and they will come," here you will help build it and participate. And they are open to all kinds of suggestions if you want to be a leader, a friendly open leader. Like a start-up. People come here from far away because of the comfortable atmosphere of collaboration and cooperation. All ages are represented from Teens to Seniors. If you email Rabbi Weinberg, get ready for a quick response from him--he is very "hands on." I personally had the opportunity to talk with him for the first time before services and immediately you will enjoy his company. He is not only well versed in religious rituals but experienced in law and life and very approachable. It's not easy to find someone like that in a temple in LA or really anywhere. The only thing is that at the Rosh services--too much Hebrew for me--I just don't have that skill, but I am eternally grateful that they invited me when no one else in LA would. If you can read and understand Hebrew--you will be right at home. BTW: If you have any social networking skills--they can use an update to their website as well as promotion to new members on Facebook. Facebook needs to be a key part of the growth of this institution IMHO. No problem parking on Crescent Heights--just watch for cleaning day. They also have their own parking lot. Nice building, great area.

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.

As a cradle-Catholic-turned-atheist, I never thought I would join a congregation or raise my kids…read morewith any sort of religion. IKAR has changed my mind about all of that. Every week, I come away with teachings and discussions that so directly apply to how to live a more considerate life. I've made life-long friends and have found my community here in LA. IKAR's focus on social justice and personal involvement is unlike any sort of organization I've ever seen before. I don't know how the congregation can so seamlessly run the spectrum from the most devout Jews to non-Jewish atheists, but it does. For anyone who's ever wanted a community that focuses on the betterment of society, this is the place.

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

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

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.

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.

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.