Participated in a NFTY SoCal Teen Board Overnight, working with the amazing Youth Advisor, Kara…read moreLiu. Temple Israel is beautiful with stained glass inside, many large rooms, and an incredible teen lounge.

What a place to be a part of. This temple makes one feel at home. Opens up their arms and welcomes…read morenewbies and treats them as if they have been a part of the community forever. Torah study so far has been my favorite. You obtain insight not only from the rabbi but also from other members. Everyone is quite wise, even when the kids participate they provide such wisdom beyond their years. If you're looking for a place to go for Friday night services or just to learn about Torah and are near the Long Beach area, Temple Israel of Long Beach is the place to go. Even if you have to drive a bit it's worth the drive.

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.

Temple Beth David is always welcoming and friendly. You feel like you're part of a family. The…read morerabbi is inspiring and her sermons are very informative. The Cantor's beautiful voice gives me a feeling of comfort. There are many different events for all ages. Diversity is important as is kindness and understanding.

The leadership is oddly cruel to community members ( even new ones). There are certainly better…read moretemples. The majority of people at Temple Beth El are retired, and very sweet, but unfortunately, the leadership makes the place unbearable.

Temple Beth El is a loving, welcoming community that also has a lot of fun.read more

This congregation had some good services a few years ago, but apparently no longer exists at this…read moreaddress--or anywhere else. It seems to have disbanded a few years ago. Any information to the contrary would be welcome!

They definitely make you feel at home. I definitely have found a place I can go to on days I can't…read morego to the valley.

Good basic services, though very minimal--in fact, the most minimal Friday night services ever…read moreencountered. Musically "meh", and no oneg. Each of the services ever attended (so far) felt more like a perfunctory weekday minyan than a Shabbat service! (I get that providing a "deluxe" experience would drive up the costs and asking prices for participation--which indeed is a major issue at many congregations--but isn't there a happy medium? Could anyone volunteer to play guitar? Bake a challah? Is there room in the budget for a bottle of grape juice?) And alas, the restroom and its stalls are too small, and not easily accessible for any but the fully able-bodied. Worst of all, on some of the platforms where this congregation has a presence, the info about service times and "future" events is conflicting and/or outdated. This has been an issue for at least the past few months. Is anyone there genuinely interested in keeping up the "outreach" as a functioning congregation? (Especially as the holidays approach?) I really, really WANT to like this place! As an older congregation with a paid-off physical plant, it holds great potential for being the most affordable and welcoming Reform congregation in the region. The question is what the leaders' true intentions and plans are.

My whole family was welcomed here with open arms. The members are friendly and the services are…read morebeautiful and moving. I recommend this Temple to anyone that's looking for a Jewish community to celebrate High Holidays or Shabbat services. I'm really glad we found a new home here.

They are deserving of their five stars everywhere. A temple in Torrance what!! How did I not know…read more Temple Emet feels like a real community something I haven't experienced in a long time. everyone is so sweet. The rabbi was amazing and so were the singers. It's inspiring and it feels relatable. The musicians are great and it has in between for the non Hebrew learners. It's recommended to donate items. I'm already thinking about the high holy days it's so great. It's like they care and want you to come back. They have a schedule for Fridays and Saturday plus events.

I have been a member of Temple Emet since it's inception. Rabbi Didi is amazing with her melodies…read moreand her thoughtful insight into the Torah and Kabbalah. The congregation is inclusive, inviting, and warm and welcomes all with open arms. By the way, if you have not experienced a high holy days with Temple Emet yet, I suggest you do. It's meaningful and never boring. Renowned cellist Ruskin Biryukov performs the Kol Nidre and it is like nothing I've heard before. We are blessed to have had him with us for many years for this particular service. There are always activities going on, Rabbi Didi personally helps each child with their bar/bat mitzvah with a lot of 1-on-1 and guides families thru the process. WE LOVE EMET!

It is the best taught Messianic Kahilah I have ever attended and the Love ecxudes from every…read moremember. The Spirit is in this place. Toda Rabbah.

The people here are the most friendly, loving congregation. They will make you feel welcome. They…read morelove Yeshua (Jesus) and preach the solid word of GOD. Even if you don't know anything about the Jewish roots of our faith they will answer questions and provide studies to learn. Great place to bring your children

Everyone is so sweet and welcoming and Rabbis, cantor and musicians are so inspiring. I love the…read moresense of community and feeling renewed in spirit. The joys the blessing the love.

I'm the owner of BarTime and I've done a few events with Temple Menorah and this temple is simply…read moregreat. Every time I go there, there are children running around, laughter from the children and just a super fun and positive atmosphere. There is nothing more that warms my heart than seeing that the children come first before anything else. Although I'm not Jewish, but my great great grandparents were Sephardic & Marranos from Spain, I would recommend this temple to anyone who wants to have service. They have a large great kitchen, plenty of help and volunteers & staff that always have an answer for you. Melissa Cohen, my contact is amazing to work with. Very organized, friendly and cool under fire. Finally it's right down the street from the ocean so on the right day, you feel the cool ocean breeze and can check out the coast after your visit.

Congregation B'nai Israel has become a home for me in so many ways. I came seeking education and…read morelearning in my Jewish journey. I have received so much more - a deepening knowledge and understanding of the struggles of my ancestors and what they endured while never losing faith in the one true G-d. The connections I am making with fellow Jews of all ages, genders, ethnicities and sexualities, is another unexpected gift. What has been the most surprising is the truly welcoming hearts and humility that the clergy and leadership embody. As a queer person who was raised in a church that didn't accept all of who I am, it has been amazing to have found a spiritual community that not only accepts me, but embraces me and other members of the synagogue who identify as LGBTQIA+. Rabbi Adam Greenwald and Cantor Amy Robinson Katz, along with synagogue administration and board leadership and members, have created a place were all belong. Their spiritual walk matches their actions in the world. This is exactly what I have been seeking in a place of worship, and to find it while also finding my place in the story of the Israelites and in my identity as a queer Jewish person, has been a gift beyond measure.

This amazing pre school has provided the best education for my two grandchildren…read more My eldest grandson Kai will graduate in a week and is ready for his adventure into kindergarten in great part due to this school Thank you

Rabbi Ralph Resnick is terrific! When I needed a Rabbi a month ago, during the Corona Virus to…read moreofficiate at my Mom's graveside funeral, he was the first person I thought to call. He called us all the night before to discuss my Mother, who he knew and some of the highlights of her life to be able to comfortably discuss at the funeral. With only being allowed to have 10 guests for the graveside burial, he made it a beautiful and memorable event. My brother wrote me a lovely letter afterwards complimenting me for making such a lovely funeral for Mom, letting me know she would have been proud of me, and especially finding such a great Rabbi to be there. I highly recommend for any wedding or funeral, this is the Rabbi to call! rresnick@aol.com

A very warm and welcoming community, great clergy with a strong emphasis on meaningful services.read more