Warm welcoming community of good people. This place has so much to offer, but best of all - new…read morefriendships, community events, learning opportunities for kids and adults, place to worship, place to share happy events, place to find support in harsh times. I am very happy to join this community !

You must be a shofar because you blew your chance with us…read more When we moved to SCV 3 years ago we thought it would be nice to try and find other Jews in our community since we were told there were a bunch even though we couldn't find any on our own. We went about this by contacting Beth Shalom. Several times. The synagogue said that they had recently gone from a dues paying institution to a free place of community and worship. This was very much of interest to us. Each time we reached out the only person we could get in touch with which was Robin. Each time we were basically told that they couldn't just tell us if there were young couples like us in their community. Finally Robin suggested we come to a big Purim event at a park. Because parking was so insane we had to park 15 min away then when we arrived it was $30 to get in. Luckily we found a space to go through since we were only coming to meet Robin since she said she would introduce us to younger members like us. When we finally found her she said there was no one for us to meet so all of that was for nothing. Soon after a fun sounding Gatsby-type event was posted. This event was $50 per person so of course we didn't want to waste $100 unless they could assure us of how many young couples were going. We went back and forth trying to get this information from her but she insisted we would have to come and see for ourselves. When we told our family back in Chicago they were in complete disbelief at how these fellow Jews would treat us. They insisted we keep trying. How many times are you supposed to try? We later found out from people around SCV that it is well know that this synagogue thinks of itself like an exclusive country club and it's not surprising that we were treated this was. This experience was shameful. We never met other Jews in the area.

TAS has been my spiritual home for over 40 years. It has been a great place to raise children with…read moregreat programming, Jewish values for a modern world, and form lifelong friendships for the entire family. Starting with preschool, religious school, bar and bat mitzvah training, confirmation, adult education and social experiences, TAS has given us excellent Temple experiences which continue today. The community support within the congregation is always there....in good times and in the difficult times. We welcome Rabbi Becky Hoffman to continue our tradition of inclusive membership.....singles, families, young and older, interfaith families....anyone looking for a quality Jewish experience within a beautiful campus and community.

As a longtime member of this warm, inclusive and loving community, I was asked to interview our new…read morerabbi Becky Hoffman. I discovered a woman with a myriad of enviable attributes, including her passion for Judaism. Rabbi Hoffman knew she would find her life's work in a synagogue as a youngster and honed her skills at religious school Jewish camp and as a Judaic Studies student at UC San Diego. She loves teaching and believes in positive psychology to help children have a good sense of self and has implemented a "gratitude attitude" into curriculums she has created. She is adept at teaching both children and adults, and has served as a teacher at the Melton School of Adult Learning, as well as Jewish day schools. In the first weeks of her tenure at TAS, I have observed her warmth and her eagerness to meet with various temple groups--from past presidents to auxiliaries to the ECEC parents. In the most difficult of times, she has already become a positive force and graces our bema with her intellect, her reflections and a maturity beyond her years. She said, "Our partnership at TAS is to be on this path together. This is not my journey; it is our journey." I invite anyone who is interested in a providing their children with a Jewish education, looking for a Jewish community that cares for its members and a bright, engaging rabbi to call Aaron Solomon, Executive Director at 818-360-2258 for membership information and how to access our online programs and services.

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

Tony M's review was really great to read how hungry he was for observing the high holidays and…read moreexpressing how empty he felt when he couldn't find a synagogues that he and his wife felt comfortable in. I have the same feeling especially when Jewish Holidays are observed. I was married to a Jewish man for 20 years, over 20 years ago. After the divorce I never changed my Jewish last name so when I show up African American, it's usually a surprise. (lol) I do miss celebrating on the high holidays. My daughter married a Jewish man who is so wonderful. They live in Hancock Park and attend at a Synagogue nearby so they have no trouble getting to Temple and they have many Jewish friends. I do observe holidays sometimes with them.

Rabbi Rifkin is a great and wise man. I have never felt more welcomed by a man and his community…read more Warm and inviting. I would give 10000 stars if I could. Love this place!

This is one of the most welcoming and wonderful Chabad's ever! I absolutely love love love the…read moreRivkins! They are beautiful people with a fantastic family and they have family all over the San Fernando Valley! You don't have to be a member to feel welcome here!!! Shabbat with the Rivkins is the best! I have tried many congregations and this by far is one of the best! If there were 10 STARS to give on Yelp I would give them!!!

Five Star Review because this a family church with people that are caring and gracious in every…read moreway, shape and form at this Village Church

You want to feel the Holy Spirit? You want to feel like you area SEEN and that people care? This…read moreis the place for you.

A very welcoming synagogue. The rabbis are very inspirational. There are many adult educational…read moreopportunities.

Valley Outreach Synagogue Center For Jewish Life is a warm and welcoming synagogue in Calabasas…read morewith Shabbat services twice a month (held in a park during the summer!), incredible music, numerous opportunities for adult education (including Torah, Talmud, Bagels & Banter, Mussar), and social opportunities like Sisterhood, Men's Club, Mitzvah projects, book clubs, and intergenerational programs, and a wonderful religious school! Attend one service and you'll see!!

Well I can't stand Northridge and I'm not big on Young Israel's but I love this place. I don't…read morelive around here so I only get to visit on occasion. A very pleasant place. The Rabbi is very nice. It seems like he gives nothing but the best to the community. The congregation is very warm. I feel right at home. I hear they great Cholent on Shabbos. This rumor is all over the SFV. I totally intend on visiting one Shabbos and finding out. I totally recommend this Shul to all Yidden in Northridge and everyone like me who stops through