Wonderful clergy, unwelcoming to newcomers…read more Head kosher caterer was confrontational, offensive and rude. Music is wonderful; sanctuary is ornate, but no one greeted me at all in several visits. I felt alone, surrounded by hundreds of members who did not include me. Two women sat next to me, not responding to my greeting of Shabbat Shalom. Judaism is supposed to welcome the stranger. VBS drove me away.

Wanted to consult a Rabbi about a matter that has been troubling me so I yelped and picked one…read morebased on the reviews and called Valley Beth Shalom. I let them know I was not apart of their synagogue but had something troubling me and was hoping to consult a Rabbi and I don't know the protocol because I've never done this and was told everyone's in meetings and so busy these days! Are you kidding me?! Someone can't make 5 min to talk to someone about something troubling them?! I would never go here... probably just thrives that take your money and don't care about their people.

Amazing rabbi. Inspiring speeches, spectacular building, great community, delicious kiddush. Best…read moreChabad around.

My family and friends joined me for services at Temple Judea last weekend and -- it was so…read moreinteresting having the opportunity to see my synagogue through their eyes -- that I had to write my first ever Yelp review of a house of worship. Jewish and Christian first time visitors alike commented that they have never felt so welcomed, experienced such a positive energy and learned so much at a Shabbat service. They loved the children's choir, they loved the of Cantors' music (yes, there were more than one), they loved interplay between the three Rabbis and they felt uplifted and educated. While most people know that Jew and Christian alike praise God by chanting Hallelujah, it struck me how many people after the service said they have never had so much fun shouting Hallelujah and learning that it is an English transliteration of the Hebrew words for "praise" and "God." Seeing Temple Judea through their eyes was a welcome reminder that I should never take this special place for granted.

I went for a scheduled tour and had a scan copy of my Drivers license (front and back) on my phone…read moreand they wouldn't let me in for my scheduled tour and didn't notify me in advance that I needed to bring a hard copy of my drivers license. Amateur operation, really bad smell in parking lot and lobby area, and it's surrounded by apartment buildings. What a waste of time!!

My friend is looking for a new Shabbat experience and someone she met suggested this one. We…read morelooked at the online website and found the January date for the service at this location (they also meet at AJU on Saturday mornings). We have, together, been to many of the Jewish synagogues in the Valley and I have to say that, even two months later, this experience at Naschon Minyan still upsets me. Upon arriving at the Los Encinos school, we found our way to the room that is used for the Shabbat service. A lady with curly brown hair "greeted" us in this manner, "Our services are for members only," and, looking at me, "Are you even Jewish?" Well, we probably should've left then and there. Fortunately, another much kinder lady with straight black hair intervened and welcomed us like human beings. But there was such a fuss over CHAIRS! It was decided we would take two chairs reserved for her family. This begs the question, don't they have a few extra chairs somewhere? Once seated, the folks we sat with were very kind and gracious, especially a little girl and her grandfather. Although it felt very awkward (we were the only strangers in the room) we stayed for the entire service, which was actually nice. But after the service there was a dinner that was being served, and the issues that we hadn't rsvp'd and weren't members... Towards the end of our stay, the Rabbi/Cantor walked right past us, even though it was painfully obvious that we were the only strangers in the room with perhaps 2-3 dozen people. The kindly black-haired lady intervened, once again, and wrangled the Rabbi/Cantor back over to finally greet us as we were leaving. The Jewish tradition is to welcome the stranger. It's called Hachnasat Orchim. There are many references and I've included two... https://ravkarp.wordpress.com/2010/10/28/hachnasat-orchim-welcoming-the-stranger-as-a-jewish-virtue/ https://jewishweek.timesofisrael.com/welcoming-the-stranger-is-a-core-principle-of-judaism/ Needless to say, my friend and I won't be back, invited or not. Their website needs to explicitly state that ONLY members may attend services and that guests MUST rsvp. Truly disappointing. Yelp Challenge 2019: 17/100

Great place, early minyan. Thanks for operating netz and…read moreproviding great environment!

Beit Mitzvah is a very spiritual, peaceful and friendly environment…read more You feel at home with the smiling faces of the organizers.

Temple B'Nai Hayim ROCKS! Hamish and fun!read more

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