Temple Aliyah, founded in 1962, is a warm and friendly Conservative Jewish congregation, located in…read morethe heart of the West San Fernando Valley in Woodland Hills, California. We're large enough to be a full-service congregation that offers you and your family every opportunity to expand your Jewish horizons. But we're small enough for you to feel known and welcome. Everyone's unique. Yet no matter where you are in your life, you can experience Jewish life to its fullest with Aliyah. Some look to a synagogue for inspiring messages from the Rabbis. Others want songful prayers from the Hazzanim (Cantors). Still others simply want to be part of a social congregation and participate in programs that exemplify Jewish living. At Aliyah, you'll find exactly what you want -- in a home for long-term spiritual growth that celebrates every step of the journey. For many generations of Jewish families in the West San Fernando and Conejo Valleys, Aliyah has been a place of hope, a place to learn, and a place to come together in times of celebration, as well as mourning. We are proud to provide a multitude of community services for our congregants and the public, including preschool care with award winning faculty, religious school, B'nai Mitzvah celebrations, marriages, funeral services, onsite kosher catering for any event, facility rentals, and so much more! At Aliyah, we take pride in our synagogue and everyone that walks through our doors, because every single person adds their unique touch to this community. Among our congregants, Aliyah has the dual blessing of deeply engaged generations-long members as well as newcomers who dive into Synagogue life enthusiastically. This union of existing and new members is a strong foundation on which our plans for the future may be built. Aliyah welcomes individuals, couples and families of all backgrounds - including interfaith, single-parent, blended families and individuals with special needs - we believe Aliyah can be a spiritual home for everyone.

This High Holiday marks my 16 th year at Temple Aliyah. I started many years ago as a single parent…read moreraising three young Girls. Temple Aliyah is directly responsible in aiding me in my resolve to provide a Jewish education to my children. From the Rabbis' who personally provided assistance and support when a child of mine expressed interest in Hebrew High to the all accommodating staff and administration that pledged, allocated, and distributed funding so that we my girls and I could become members. The religious school education that was made available to my youngest, dispensed, and delivered a true love for our rich tradition. I could stop now but that would be remiss of me.. You see those years of Jewish education and identity helped produce children who spent years living in Israel, searching out Temple membership independent of their mother in states all outside California, and now a new generation of continued ritual and love for our ancient and rich tapestry. Many years later, I remarried and my husband who is a New Yorker and Jewish.. meaning for the most part.. bar mitzvahed.. where Jewish ed typically ends... had no real affiliation or accord with Judaic ritual i.e Shabbat etc.. suddenly became very interested, actually short of insistence on ceremonial Friday night ritual of Candle Lighting, Kiddush,Challah etc. He even enrolled in two courses related to baking Challah! In his many conversations with Rabbi Stewart Vogel, my husband ( the scientist) was able to finally explain to me where religion and science meet rather than part! Something I had struggled with my entire life. And.. of course R. Vogel married us! Through the last 16 years I have been honored to be a part of a most progressive temple. Witnessing real and meaningful care and concern, participation, creative brilliant programs.. and they keep coming! What Temple Aliyah has made available to me is not something that this yelp review can contain..( wait for the book) ha! The friendships, the adult education, the "To everything there is a season." If you are in search of a Temple.. come to Aliyah and be filled with joy and welcomed with those who truly embrace Chesed.. Loving Kindness!

I love this temple and community. When I first came to Makom 30ish years ago, I knew almost nothing…read moreabout my Jewish heritage. At Makom services, for the first time, I felt a spiritual connection. I felt my heart and soul open in a new way. I developed life-long friendships. Together we sing, pray, schmooze, study, wrestle with ethical dilemmas and grow. This community has helped me find more love and meaning in my life.

Small welcoming egalitarian Jewish Renewal synagogue in West San Fernando Valley has an amazing…read moreRabbi, JudiAhavah DelBuergo! LGBTQ+ friendly. Torah study, chavurah (social group of friends), meditation, and great music!

I genuinely love coming here. The congregation is behind welcoming, and my children love coming for…read morethe Tot Services as well as the religious school. Everyone is always so welcoming, warm, and friendly. They genuinely show love and Tikkun Olam in every way. What a treasure to have found in our community.

Amazing community, cool events, dinners,poker, book club, senior group and great clergy. Rabbi Jon…read morehas been so helpful and added so much to our lives.so glad we found this synagogue. The early childhood center and religious school are play based and fantastic. Great teachers!

What a wonderful synagogue this is. I recently relocated from Florida and found Hamakom. They…read morehave so many activities and classes. They manage to have more than one service on Shabbat morning. One service includes music with instruments, and the other is a traditional Conservative service including the full Torah reading. I have met so many friendly people, and I am enjoying my membership and participation.

Hamakom LA Synagogue in western San Fernando Valley has been our home for the last ten years…read more Between the great clergy, outstanding facility, robust programming and welcoming community Hamakom is the place to be for Jewish li

Rabbi Wendy was very supportive through the whole wedding process. We are an interacial and…read moreinterfaith couple, so it was challenging finding a rabbi. Luckily ,Rabbi Wendy has a lot of experience working with similar couples. As soon as we met her, we knew that we wanted to book her. We met with her twice in person to not only talked about the wedding ceremony but also about how to navigate the challenges in marriage. She helped us through the process of selecting and ordering a ketubah. The ketubah signing and wedding ceremony were beautiful, meaningful, and special. Rabbi Wendy did a wonderful job officiating and explaining the Jewish elements. We are happy she was part of our big day!

Rabbi Wendy was awesome. She patiently took us through all the steps, helped us with our license…read moreand our ketubah, and did a great job at our wedding. Everyone loved her!

This school/temple is amazing. The rabbis are very kind and intelligent. My child loves learning…read morehere. I come here often and I am glad to be apart of this community. Definitely a great place to send your kid. Beautiful temple with exotic architecture and art pieces. The kids/environment inside is very calm and friendly. Rabbi Louie is a great rabbi, with years of knowledge and experience.

A true organization that does so much for the community. A safe haven for the youth. Rabbi Louie is…read morea true leader and the entire Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley communities are extremely lucky to have him. Prayers, classes, dating coaching, breakfast, refreshments, dinners, trips - what more can you ask for? Has something for all ages, genders, and levels in a warm NON-judgemental atmosphere. Thank you HDC.

Went to a wonderful Seder here after making last minute plans to come and they were very…read moreaccommodating despite the fact that my registration was technically past the deadline. The Seder took place in a yurt outside that was heated and decorated in a lovely way. Everyone was very welcoming and my place setting was ready to go upon arrival. I thought the service was excellent and made good use of the haggadot provided. They had all of the accoutrements like bitter herbs, charoset, etc ready to go. Dinner was delicious - in particular the chicken and babaghanouj were excellent. Service was expedient and competent. I would highly recommend as a congregation and for a Seder in the future.