Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Surf City Synagogue

    5.0 (1 review)

    Surf City Synagogue Photos

    Recommended Reviews - Surf City Synagogue

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    15 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Verify this business for free

    Get access to customer & competitor insights.

    Verify this business

    Temple Beth David - Dinner buffet

    Temple Beth David

    5.0(15 reviews)
    12.6 km

    Temple Beth David can truly be called the promised land for all who join and attend it. TBD has a…read morediversity of services, congregation members, events, and the providing of knowledge and input regarding the adherence to Judaism in every way, shape and form. When Rabbi Nancy Myers prays and speaks during a service, it is done in a manner that allows you to be inspired and dedicated to the Jewish religion and the various aspects of it. She is very innovative in her awareness, manner and style. Rabbi Myers is also an excellent rabbinic teacher who lets you know the who, what, where and when of Judaism. Cantor Nancy Linder, who sings in very beautiful way, makes you want to listen, sing, and be loving of your faith. If there was a Jewish Voice Show, she would be given a first-place award for her musical talent and religious singing style (plus, if she was on the regular Voice Show, Cantor Linder would also infinitely be awarded by them!!) Temple Beth David's Brotherhood and Sisterhood work together to provide our members with with delightful resources and happenings. From brunches and carnivals to charitable donations and involved services, it would make you attending to the nth degree!! They are very much for you and with you as a productive and needed resource!! Our Temple also have a vibrant pre-school and religious school for students to learn in all different manners. The pre-school will educate the youthful students so that when they go to public school, each of them will have a high academic status and very much earning good grades from kindergarten and beyond. The religious school is designed to give every student a need to know all the different aspects of Judaism. They will be educated for everything from history and Hebrew to Judaic art and services. Both of these are true student educational environments!! As one who has been a member of several synagogues, Temple Beth David is my favorite in so many different ways. As a retired teacher and educator, I am grading it with an A++!!

    Temple Beth David had a fundraiser with a tribute band that played Beach Boys and Eagles music. I…read moreenjoy Beach Boys music, and the Eagles are my favorite band , so it's a no-brainer that I came. The optional lunch was served with a choice of a hamburger or a hotdog, coleslaw, and a slice of delicious cheesecake. Also a soda in a can. The musicians did not sound like the original band, but they did the songs really well and it sounded great. Everyone had a good time and I enjoyed all of the music.

    Photos
    Temple Beth David - Dancing

    Dancing

    Temple Beth David - I had the best shirt for sure.

    I had the best shirt for sure.

    Temple Beth David - Sisterhood luncheon desserts

    See all

    Sisterhood luncheon desserts

    Shir Ha-Ma'alot

    Shir Ha-Ma'alot

    4.6(9 reviews)
    12.4 km

    I've been going here since 2000, I continue to love this phenomenal community more and more the…read moreolder I get. The clergy are so amazing and they make you feel like part of the SHM family.

    I really like this synagogue and the community. It's kind of hard being the new girl in town…read more.. moved here right before COVID. Finding a shul where most of the members are warm, welcoming, and kind is hard to find in general, but during COVID-19? Oy, it was a long process. Before moving to OC from LA, I belonged to Stephen Wise Temple up in Belair. We were the envy of all Shuls in the LA area... and at one point, I considered us the best... not due to the glitz and glam, but the dedication the clergy had for it's members. Esp. My cantor and one rabbi that is still there. It was so difficult to find a shul similar SWT in OC... until I decided to look into SHM It also helped that my teacher, mentor, friend, and arguably the greatest chazzan of our time, cantor Nathan Lam, pointed out that the LOVELY Rabbi Zive is now at SHM, in Irvine. (Where I live now), so that got my attention very quickly *it was kismet*. The words Rabbi Bryan Zive and Mensch are synonymous. He is a great leader- kind, compassionate, caring, WISE, and makes time for young people (like myself). I really appreciated the fact that he carved time out to meet with little 'ol me as he is such a busy man. With a little help from Nate, We started conversing, and finally scheduled a meeting as soon as it was good for us. Zive gave me the 411 on the temple and also put me at ease with respect to some concerns I had at the time. I also love the fact that SHM has an amazing musical program (& tons of things available for kiddos! Can't wait to bring my 1 year old as she deserves to be apart of a warm Jewish community and have the opportunities I had growing up). It seems like there's a program for everyone here. It's nice. I've been to this temple a couple of times before moving to OC (back when it was at the JCC), and really liked the vibe then. Their former Cantor, Arie, is such a dear and I love his Israeli flair with respect to music. Gotta love the lion from Zion. He's a very sweet man. I'm not sure if they have a full time cantor, yet... but I'm certain they will select a great one when the time is right. Big props to zive for being involved with the musical stuff + being a rabbi. I can't imagine it being easy to juggle both roles, but he definitely makes it look easy, lol. FYI:He was trained by the best and comes from great stock- just sayin'. My most recent experience at SHM was great. They had a lovely HHDs service, and everything was wonderful from the Classical chazzanut to the inspirational, educational, and insightful sermon. Truly fantastic from start to finish. Grateful to Zive for bringing me into the SHM community & I so look forward to some amazing "shecky" (Shehecheyanu) moments + making lovely memories with my daughter here in the future.

    Photos
    Shir Ha-Ma'alot - Chanukah Service at SHM

    Chanukah Service at SHM

    Shir Ha-Ma'alot - Rabbi Steinberg unrolls the Torah for students on the holiday of Simchat Torah.

    Rabbi Steinberg unrolls the Torah for students on the holiday of Simchat Torah.

    Shir Ha-Ma'alot - From the Grand Opening of the new Sanctuary in 2018

    See all

    From the Grand Opening of the new Sanctuary in 2018

    Surf City Synagogue - synagogues - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...